Riders, tx for the advice and insights. Think I'll take my time,avoid the major roads and turn off the engine when the butt hurts and I'm ready for a few beers. It's been a while since I've ridden a distance. Not is the best of shape for a 56 year old but I have my teeth, have my old jungle fatigues from the sixties and memories of doing dumb, fun things years ago. Hell, what's the worst that can happen??? Too old to be drafted and too smart to hang
with boring people. Regards to all. Denis (aka Latesail)