Second Guessing.

This coming weekend is Jen's Great Uncle's 90th birthday party. It's going to be held down near La Crescent, south of Winona. My plan was to take Friday-Sunday off of work and head down on bike.
I planned on going to Red Wing or similar on Friday and camping. Wake up and finish up on Saturday. Then I thought it would be great if Jen and the girls could meet me somewhere on Friday and we could all camp, etc. But...

• Finding a meeting spot turned out more difficult than planned. Lots of parks were full.
• The wind was/is predicted out of the S/SE, my main direction.
• I decided going with someone would be much more enjoyable. While I thoroughly enjoy riding by myself, 10+ hours and I get bored with what's in my head and on my iPod.
• The Dirt Bag route still needs final adjustment and approval.
• Mike is moving, I should and want to help.

So my decision has been made. Up early and on the bike early Friday to ride the Dirt Bag Ride route. Help Mike move. I don't know why but I'm kind of excited to help him move. But I know moving sucks! Maybe it's just the packing and unpacking I hate...and I'm not doing that. Then in the car to Jen's parent's home. Saturday morning we will "drive" to La Crescent. We are bringing the bikes however. The plan is to ride some on the Root River trail. Should be a good time.

On the Dirt Bag side of things, Brian and I are driving the course today. Marking miles, turns, etc. Usually the days I work noon to close are the days I am able to get out and ride. Not today and I'm struggling with it. Man, break my routine and I fall apart!

Later.