Day 29 June 20th Father's Day

Rest Day Peru IL. 0 miles (1,269)

This morning I walked to church and then to get my beard trimmed. Laura suggested that I keep presentable in anticipation of my next encounter with the authorities  :) 

I received this care package from Laura just in time for father's day. Note that it contains replacement coasters. 


This is me after my beard trip. Note that my reaw view mirror has become a permanent fixture. 


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  1. Angie RJune 20, 2021 at 6:39 PM

    Hoping that there will be no more encounters with the authorities 🤪, but good planning on Laura’s part! Ride on!

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    1. Rolff ChristensenJune 22, 2021 at 7:36 PM

      Yes, Laura is full of sage advice.

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    2. AnonymousJune 23, 2021 at 3:52 PM

      Very sorry to read about volatile construction worker stuck on making things confrontational; cheers to Officer Bogart for his even-handed assessment and excellent dining recommendations; and YES!!! on Laura's always on-point & sage advice!! -Marsha & fam

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    3. Rolff ChristensenJune 28, 2021 at 7:33 PM

      Yes- I know you have benefited from her wisdom.

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  2. RafaelJune 21, 2021 at 11:53 AM

    wow rolff, looking good and refreshed !!! Any word on that the tornadoes or bad weather in that area?

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    1. Rolff ChristensenJune 22, 2021 at 7:37 PM

      The bad weather was north of me. But this week looks pretty unstable as I enter into Iowa.

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  3. Robert AJune 21, 2021 at 1:59 PM

    Yep, you gotta look good for the mug shots🙂

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    1. Rolff ChristensenJune 22, 2021 at 7:38 PM

      Did you notice I covered up my face tat, too? 🤓

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  4. Kim MJune 23, 2021 at 5:01 PM

    Looking very nice! How fun waiting for your package. I must say, you have a wonderful wife! Living vicariously through you....

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