Day 19

Today ended up being an easier day than I anticipated. I dreaded the ride because I thought it would be hot and boring. The temperatures never exceeded 88 degrees and there was a nice cloud cover to make it even more pleasant. The terrain was somewhat monotonous, but the speed limits in West Texas are 80 mph and there is virtually no one on the road including troopers. Needless to say I took advantage of the situation as the bike I ride was made by Germans for riding on the autobahn.

As I left Houston Cindi Lauper was proclaiming that “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” when I noticed a sign advertising the Buc Kee Beaver gas station, store and all around great place with very clean rest rooms. Five miles later with Bill Medley bemoaning “You’ve Lost That Lovin Feeling” I noticed another Buc Kee Beaver advertisement which again mentioned the rest rooms. Another five miles and Natalie Reins was telling me what needed to happen to that scum bag “Earl” and another sign. These signs went on for over 100 miles. Ten miles before the Buc Kee Beaver I saw a sign that said “Clean Rest Rooms – You Have to Pee to Believe” and I was hooked. Not only were the rest rooms cleaner than several of the hotel rooms I have stayed in, they had thirty three different types of Jerky. It is amazing what types of animals they turn into those nasty looking strips of dried meat. For those of you who are wondering, I did start singing the jingle advertising Ipana Toothpaste a few years back.

Tonight I had dinner at the local restaurant where the elite meet to eat, K Bob’s Steak House in Fort Stockton, Texas. I had fried cat fish filets, baked potato, fresh salad bar, hush puppies, Texas toast and banana pudding, all for $8.46. That included tax. And the food was very good. Just another advantage of small towns.

Tigger decided to send an email since Owl just got DSL service. His typing is just as slow as mine.