Day 15 - Falls of Rough, KY to Eastview, KY

Where is Allen At? - Google Latitude

Hi everyone! I've re-added Google Latitude widget to the right sidebar of the blog. I had briefly added it last week, but the next day it was incorrectly showing him in Southern Indiana instead of his location in Kentucky. So I removed it temporarily, and have been checking it every day to make sure it was correct, and it has been. I'm not sure if the mistake had something to do with cell phone tower locations as I read in a web forum, (although he was in Kentucky he was very near the border of Southern Indiana, and it's possible, I suppose, that the nearest cell phone tower was located in Indiana) or the fact that Jefferson County, KY, where he was (and is still), has cities in it's county borders that are actually part of the state of Indiana. I'm not sure what the problem was. Whatever the case, it seems to be consistently correct since I removed it, so I decided to place it back on the blog. We welcome any feedback, especially if anyone notices it's not showing the correct location.

MAP OF LOUISVILLE, KY

Also, as you've probably noticed we've been quite behind on getting the video blogs posted. Allen is only able to upload them to youtube when he's somewhere with free wi-fi, and after a couple days early on with no wi-fi connection, he had a slew of videos, which subsequently got uploaded in no particular order, and we've spent the last few days back and forth on the phone so that we could get the correct order straightened out and I could get them posted to the blog. I should have the last few days' blogs posted today, and we'll be caught up and current!

Hope your enjoying the video blogs! Allen is really enjoying making them for all of you, and in a sense, making you part of his trip. And thanks for all of the blog, website and facebook page comments cheering him on and for all of your support. Although Allen is not often able to answer them individually because he's staying pretty busy between riding, meeting with local press to bring awareness to his cause, recording and uploading his video blogs and other aspects of this trip, he's definitely READING them, and they're a nice reminder of all of the support he has from his friends and family and fans, and that they are cheering him on!

Thanks,
Andrea

Day 15 - Wednesday, May 12th - Looming Clouds, But a Bright Spot Out Ahead

Day 15 - #1


Day 15 - #2


Day 15 - #3


Day 15 - #4

Day 14 - Tuesday, May 11th

Day 14 - #1


Day 14 - #2

Day 13 - Monday, May 10th - Near Fort Knox in E-Town, KY

Day 13 - #1 - Clouds and (another) Pesky Killer Dog


Day 13 - #2 - Crossing My First Time Zone!


Day 13 - #3


Day 13 - #4

Day 12 - Sunday, May 9th - Owensboro, KY

Took a break today to visit with the family before they head home later today. Tim will be leaving with them as well, and will be missed! But Bryan, who is taking over, is ready to go!

Day 11 - Saturday, May 8th - Owensboro, KY

Knocked out 25 miles in an hour today and ending in Owensboro, KY and waiting for the family and Bryan Robb (the new driver) to arrive.

Here's a little info. about Owensboro, KY from citytowninfo.com website:

"Introduction to Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, Kentucky, in Daviess county, is 80 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is home to some 54,067 residents.

"Owensboro, History
Owensboro was first settled in the year 1797. It was initially known as "Yellowbanks" which referred to the color of the sand on the banks of River Ohio. The first general store of the area was opened in 1810 by David Morton and this led to a gradual growth in the population. The city was incorporated as Owensborough in 1817 by the Kentucky Legislature. It was later shortened to Owensboro. In terms of population, industrial growth, and culture it is the state’s third largest city."

Day 10 - Friday, May 7th - Henderson, KY

Yesterday's ride ended in Sebree, KY, and they stayed in Henderson for the night. Today Allen picked up from Sebree and rode to Henderson, so they'll be staying in Henderson again tonight. Then tomorrow, it's on to Owensboro, KY!

Day 9 - Thursday May 6th - Sebree, KY

Day 9 - #1 - Clear Skies and Hungry Buzzards


Day 9 - #2 - Hobbit House


Day 9 - #3 - Baby Hill


Day 9 - #4 - Speed, Speed and More Speed


Day 9 - #5 - Way Up On Top


Day 9 - #6 - Moooooooooo


Day 9 - #7 - In the Town of Sebree, KY


Day 9 - #8 - In Henderson For the Night

Day 8 - Wednesday, May 5th - Leaving Illinois

#1 - Riding the Ferry and Leaving the River Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast

#2 - Crossed the Ohio River into Kentucky


#3 - Kentucky is Different


#4 - Arrived in Marion, Kentucky

Day 7 - Tuesday May 4th

A Monster Hill

Seeing America One House at a Time

A Horse With No Name


Just Taking It All In

Day 6 - Camping at Shawnee National Forest

Allen and Tim are camping it tonight. They've managed thus far, through the generosity of others, to stay in motel rooms. So tonight will be there first night in a tent! People have been so kind all throughout the trip. As Allen mentioned in one of his video blogs, one motel employee they talked to went out after her late shift at work and bought them loads of groceries...bread, lunch meat, water, you name it! They've met so many awesome people along the way already. Their new friend, Tim Pheil, who Allen met just days before he was to leave on this trip, dropped everything the first day of the trip to come and ride along and help out. He left last weekend to take care of some business back home, but is planning on catching back up with them later this week. You'll probably see both Tim's in some of the video footage, as well as some of the photographs we also hope to get posted here on the blog soon.

Both Tim Kos, Allen's support vehicle driver, and Tim Pheil, his motorcycle-riding buddy, have been instrumental in making this trip as enjoyable, safe and successful as it's been so far. Tim Kos will be returning to St. Louis this weekend, and a new driver, Bryan Robb will be picking up where Tim left off, as the new support driver. I know Allen is really going to miss Tim, but he's also excited to have his new driver, Bryan, along for the trip!

Until then, check out the newest video blogs from Allen here, from Day 6 and their night of camping in Shawnee National Forest..

Day 6 - An Axe in the Hand is Worth...?

Day 5 - Hanging with the Family and ABC Channel 3 News

Day 4 - Rained in in Carbondale, IL

Day 3 - Riding through Southern IL