Day 7 - 2nd Interlake Address Reached - Lakeland, Florida

Good Day,

Ten miles this morning and 5.1 miles, my next goal has been met; Interlake Drive in Lakeland, Florida.

I wonder if the paper in the middle of the intersection of Interlake Drive and Lawndale Road is my next clue and destination. It reads “Continue east along Memorial Boulevard to about Auburndale, Florida. This is your next stop.”

I do continue and finish my 10 miles. I have a choice; jump on the trailer drawn by the truck just ahead for a free ride or stop at the Burger King for a fast-food breakfast? Wonder how counterproductive the fast-food breakfast will be to my overall weight goal?

My first choice is a Burger King Croissanwich with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese and a medium Hash Brown ranks in at 1,160 calories. This morning’s 10 miles at an average of 15 miles per hour equals an approximate burning of 200 calories. I’d have to cycle seven more days, or 70 more miles, just to burn up the BK breakfast… Guess I’ll stick with a banana and yoghurt.

Upstairs Downstairs episode must have been tied into my jaunt this morning. It was an episode of a hunt. I felt that I was keeping up with the Master of the Hounds.

My next set Interlake address goal is in Winter Park, Florida; 68.5 miles. Overall to Seattle, Washington – 3,240 miles to go.

Miles to Seattle	To Date	Miles Remaining	% Completed
3,301 miles	61 miles	3,240 miles	1.85%

Enjoy,

Jim

Day 6 – And I Am Not Lost, By Google Maps – Henley Field Bryant Stadium, Lakeland, Florida

Good Day,

Ten miles again this morning on my Schwinn 150. I made it to the Henley Field Bryant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. I’m just about at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Memorial Boulevard. Certainly glad that there is a bicycle lane for safety.

From 1934 to 1966 the Detroit Tigers had played at Henley Field, sharing the facility with the Dreadnaughts and Florida Southern College. Photo courtesy of Lakeland Public Library.

Tomorrow I shall reach my 3rd Goal, Interlake Drive in Lakeland, Florida. All-things-being-equal, I would hope that my sense of direction and Interlake goals will eventually turn me toward the North.

Only 3,250 more miles to go to...

Miles to Seattle	To Date	Miles Remaining
3,301 miles	51 miles	3,250 miles

A couple of new characters were added to this morning’s episode of Upstairs Downstairs… Methinks that they were just fillers to provide an anticlimactic diversion for the viewer, and another extra episode. One was a thief and the other two could be equated similar to a British version of carpetbaggers and scalawags.

Enjoy,

Jim

Day 5 – Increase to 10 Miles Today

Good Day,

This morning’s ride of 10 miles on my destination to 4216 Interlake Drive in Lakeland, Florida, allowed me to reach the intersection of County Road 700 and Rock Ridge Road. And this segment of my Trek, to the next Interlake address, has me heading in southeasterly direction… Unless I’m getting on a boat somewhere on the coast of this State of Florida, I thought Seattle was in the opposite northwestern direction. Guess we’ll see what happens and what road I’ll be taking after I reach my Lakeland destination…

One thing for sure, my Schwinn 150 is definitely keeping me out of traffic. I certainly can avoid the 18-wheelers and their tremendous wind wake.

Only 3,260 more miles to go to...

Miles to Seattle	To Date	Miles Remaining
3,301 miles	41 miles	3,260 miles

Was wondering this morning as I was walking The Pack whether squirrels have a mind-altering effect on some dogs? Why do Max and Radar insist on picking acorns and eating them? It is a constant. Bella and Tinker never do; they only care about screeching at the fuzzy tailed rodents.

Alfred returned in today’s episode of Upstairs Downstairs… and shortly the bell in the tower chimed.

Well back to my genealogy search and research of the Pariza Family Line at A Genealogy Hunt. Also check out Quilts SB. Three soon to be completed quilts and wall hangings to be posted.

Enjoy,

Jim

Day 4 – Have I Become Serious?

Good Day,

My daily goal of 9 miles done… Just under 1% of my complete goal on the road to Seattle.

And Max is beginning to lose his puppy fat. He’s down to 13.6 from 14.8 pounds… Still another 1.2 pounds to go. He is definitely interested in how I am working the Schwinn 150. You can see him trotting alongside on My Trek to the State of Washington. We’ll both meet our goals, 3,301 miles and me I’m maintaining my weight.

This morning’s ride reaches the Sterling Heights RV Resorts on County Road 54 toward Mimosa in Zephyrhills North. I'm still in Florida. At least the weather is fine and somewhat cloudy here in Tampa.

James has asked Hazel to marry him… and oh so many, many secrets. I am just entranced with BBC dramatic soaps.

And My Trek continues.

Enjoy,

Jim