Crude: (1) in a raw or natural condition; not refined; not prepared, as by heating or other processes. (2) immature; unripe; not mellowed; as, the harsh flavor of crude fruit. (3) unadorned; bare; as, crude reality. (4) not well formed,  arranged or prepared; rough; imperfect; as, a crude plan or theory; crude work. (5) lacking finish, grace, tact, taste, etc.; uncultured; as, a crude fellow.

We left Tulsa on Friday by 9:00am and arrived in Sioux City about 8:00 that evening. Bob Knowler was our host for Friday and Saturday night and insisted we stay inside in his meat locker he called a basement. Boy, was it cold, and felt great. It was warm and humid outside. We didn't complain.

Our riders for the first 4 days were::

    Lee Griffin
    Jim Griffin
    Michael Friedman

With support crew (Gunga-Dins) members:

    Barbara Knapp
    Celia Griffin

Joining us on Wednesday evening and riding the last 3 days was:

    Cindy Friedman
    Kevin Mussett

Also, Cindy's brother, JImmy,  joined us for Thursday only. For a runner, he did pretty good, lasting pretty well until about the 75 mile point at which time he slowed down significantly. We felt it was our duty to slow down with him and bring him in.

More information will be coming as soon as I can get some pictures to scan and finish the text. Check back soon.
 

Last modified: February 20, 2005