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Old 06-30-06, 07:02 AM
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I'm quoted in USA Today!

https://www.usatoday.com/travel/desti...cyclists_x.htm

See the last few paragraphs. They spelled my name wrong, but got the team right at least.

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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
https://www.usatoday.com/travel/desti...cyclists_x.htm

See the last few paragraphs. They spelled my name wrong, but got the team right at least.

Benny
"It was a big year for skunks"
Good (but smelly) stuff!
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Old 06-30-06, 07:40 AM
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Benny,

I always wanted to do BRAG when I lived in GA. But standing on the steps of the church on those Sunday mornings and watching all those happy ridders roll past, was joy enough. Glad you got the publicity!
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Old 06-30-06, 09:25 AM
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What a great article, that ride sounds like so much fun!
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You're famous all across the US now!!

What people will now envision when they think of Georgia is dead skunks on the road with beads draped across them........
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Originally Posted by jppe
You're famous all across the US now!!
A little too famous, my boy. Expect a "visit" from the FBI within the hour...
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Old 06-30-06, 11:28 AM
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Sounds like a great time, except for the chickensh*t ....

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