A Ray of Sunshine-Conrad, Montana
Yup-we're real cowboys-or homeless. I feel we are qualified after spending the night in a drainage ditch along the interstate. Three guys stopped to see the "wreck". They said they saw us lying along the interstate-figured we had an accident as few folks would choose to camp there.
Now, to the Ray of Sunshine-Conrad Montana. When we awoke the next morning, we had to get the bike to a dealer and the closest was in Conrad. We hooked jumper cables from Bruce's bike to mine-charged the battery-unhooked all the lights to save "juice"-and limped into Bliss Motors.
Conrad is absolutely delightful-a small prairie town with the friendliest people you could ever find. The dealer agreed to repair the bike but we had to furnish the parts(he was a Honda Dealer). Bruce called a friend in Virginia and he agreed to ship the parts -next day delivery. We had 1-3 days in Conrad-and we had the best time. For starters , I got a "store bought" haircut for $7 (locals said it went up from five) It was so good and the price was right-I thought about getting another one.. Then off to the library for blogging. I asked the librarian if the computers had a card reader-she said no but I could use the one is her office. I then went to the local historical society's museum and had a great private tour. My guide said her grandparents homesteaded here and showed me pictures of sod houses. It was "Little House on the Prairie". The finale-off to the local Moose for a super time. We met the locals and they were great. People started buying rounds-tall stories and drinks were "flying" There was a great mix of farmers, cattle and sheep ranchers. Stories of the latter are unprintable in this blog. We closed the place. I think everyone in town knows of the two guys from Pa. who broke down in Conrad.
Now, to the Ray of Sunshine-Conrad Montana. When we awoke the next morning, we had to get the bike to a dealer and the closest was in Conrad. We hooked jumper cables from Bruce's bike to mine-charged the battery-unhooked all the lights to save "juice"-and limped into Bliss Motors.
Conrad is absolutely delightful-a small prairie town with the friendliest people you could ever find. The dealer agreed to repair the bike but we had to furnish the parts(he was a Honda Dealer). Bruce called a friend in Virginia and he agreed to ship the parts -next day delivery. We had 1-3 days in Conrad-and we had the best time. For starters , I got a "store bought" haircut for $7 (locals said it went up from five) It was so good and the price was right-I thought about getting another one.. Then off to the library for blogging. I asked the librarian if the computers had a card reader-she said no but I could use the one is her office. I then went to the local historical society's museum and had a great private tour. My guide said her grandparents homesteaded here and showed me pictures of sod houses. It was "Little House on the Prairie". The finale-off to the local Moose for a super time. We met the locals and they were great. People started buying rounds-tall stories and drinks were "flying" There was a great mix of farmers, cattle and sheep ranchers. Stories of the latter are unprintable in this blog. We closed the place. I think everyone in town knows of the two guys from Pa. who broke down in Conrad.
posted by Bill T @ 6:25 PM
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4 Comments:
We were wondering if the "Ray" of sunshine was Raymond? I always like coming back to Conrad. The class reunion was fun. Matt said he saw you guys before you left. Hopefully you will post a picture of the bike and the new addition. Also was wondering if you would mind if I put this portion of the blog in the local paper Independent Observer?
Love following your blog and trip, but Alex the Monkey seems to be missing out on many of the adventures! Where is he these days? Did he enjoy Conrad?
Feel free to use any of the blog-publish the address if you like! bt
Great to see you made it home safely. Thank you for visiting and enjoying your time in Conrad. You had wonderful stories and an enthusiasm for life that will always leave a lasting impression on me. Today, I went into the bank and the teller had mentioned the "2 nice bikers from Pensylvania"...people are still talking about your adventure...it was great meeting you both..
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