Tuesday June 17
It's 6am. There's a slight mist on the runway, but otherwise the weather looks good. We spent yesterday consolidating everything we are bringing, trying to eliminate duplicates. If the other racers could see how much we think is necessary they would die laughing. We are told "keep it light", no way on your first race. We depart at 8am and I am excited to begin. Mary is still running around looking for things, and I need to make peanut butter crackers for snacks enroute. Our departure is 8am and the goal is Decatur Illinois by way of Frankfort KY today.