Ivory,
We've talked before and I'm with you. We regularly drive to MAFCA conventions from SoCal. We missed driving to Marquette but we did attend. The last long trip was to Vancouver Canada two years ago. We have driven to Kansas City, Calgary Canada, Reno, Pikes Peak, Portland OR and 49 of the 50 states. Even been to MIssissiippi.
My parents lived to be 88 and 97. Both were active pretty much until they died. When I suggested we go on a cruise for their 65th anniversary, my mom said "what if something happend to one of us". I said "Then it will happen when you are having the time of your life instead of on the couch watching TV". She said "I think you are right" and we went.
If you are interested, send me your e-mail address and I'll send you some of my daily blogs with pictures on our 9151 mile 40 state "Ride along with Rich & Jeanne trip 3 years ago.
Start with some short rides of 1000 miles or so. The MAFCA Blueridge tour next year would be a good one for you.
Richard
Anaheim CA
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