Blaine’s final call!

Hi  Blaine Nester calling in Friday evening, back in Silver City.  Made the border about 3:19 or 3:20 this afternoon on the 3rd of July.  Leighton White and I actually rode in together - couldn't shake the guy - he's tough as nails after what he's been through so we ended up crossing together.  Super guy - lots of integrity - we had a great ride.  On the way home ran into John, Allan, Joe, Steve and Cannon - great group of guys - had a lot of fun going back and forth with those guys over the race route - super bunch of guys.  They're going to finish tonight - hopefully see them tomorrow.  I know Eric had to call in sick from Pie Town - too bad - he's a strong rider - had a lot of fun with Eric over the days.  Sorry to hear that for him - I was hoping he would have finished because he would have finished strong.  Other than that, I'd like to say thanks to all the people along the way who helped us.  So many of them went out of their way to help us out when we needed food or whatnot - it was just super.  Thanks to all the people at home for their support - for following - and probably the biggest thanks to my wife for all the support.  So glad to be done - long ride - good to be done - let the butt heal - and maybe we'll call in with a follow up one day.