The Five Corners Run 2010

This year, we will be traveling along the borders of the United States; from southern California to Brownsville, Texas- to Key West, Florida to the northern border of Maine- across the Great Lakes into Canada, to northwestern Washington, and finally back home.

12,000 miles - 30 states - 3 countries.

We call our little jaunt the Five Corners Run…

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"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting 'Holy shit, what a ride!'"

~ Mavis Leyrer
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Reflections

The purpose of our trip was to travel the nation and talk to the American People. The White House believes that Americans across the nation are not the same, and that we as a People do not necessarily share the same values.

We have now traveled across southern California, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Having motorcycles with California plates opens the doors to many conversations, and we have talked with many, many people. What we have found out so far is that the People have the same concerns, and the same values. With one exception, all have been courteous, pleasant, and helpful.

The only exception was the staff at Fuddruckers in Del Rio, who made no effort to hide their prejudice, and who could not have been more rude and discourteous. Other than these fine individuals, our contact with Americans across this part of the nation has been a wonderful experience.

2 comments:

  1. Mike...still following your day to day postings. Not sure who the other riders are, but can see the camaraderie that exists between all of you.Enjoy your journey and ride safe.

    Cliff

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  2. Oliveira - what did you do to cause "Prejudice" at a burger joint ??............. /jd

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