K, things are starting to fall into place. It is looking more and more like this trip will be a "GO." I also found out we're not doing anything until Tuesday morning, which gives me an extra day to play with, so here's what I've decided to do.
*Leave 0dark thirty Saturday morning, 9 June headed to Memphis, TN. Travel to and through Little Rock via I-40. Take I-540 north to US 71 to MO 249 to and through Joplin. Take US 71 to I-435 to I-70 to KS 177 to Manhattan, KS. Total distance: 904.11 miles
*I don't have to be in Manhattan, KS (Hampton Inn) until Monday evening 11 June. I'm going to ride by the seat of my pants depending on who wants to GTG between my home and my final destination near Fort Riley. I have 3 days to cover the distance. I'm planning to stop in Rogers, AR for an hour or so to say "Hello" to some old friends, then hit the road again, but whether that happens Saturday or Sunday depends on who wants to visit between my home and Rogers, AR. In other words: I'm riding. You now know my route. Let me know if you'd like to meet for a beer. I gotta stop when it gets dark, then I'll get up the next morning and start again........and so on........until I get to Manhattan, KS.
*Supposed to finish up at Fort Riley Friday evening 15 June, so I'll start home at 0dark thirty 16 June. This time I'll take a more direct route via St. Louis, Paducah, KY and Nashville.
* For those who aren't accustomed to military slang, 0dark thirty means Beginning Morning Nautical Twilight. In other words: First Light.
* Of course, the only thing 'constant' is 'change.' This could all go to chit if the projects I need aren't complete by Friday AM........and other than me pestering the folks responsible for those projects.............I've done my part......but things do look good.
* See you on the road!