We rode 81 miles today into Oklahoma. It was an interesting day. We ran into a number of helpful people that gave us route advise and were very interested in our trip.
We again attempted to follow Highway 152 today, but had to exit that path for 10 or 20 miles as it was simply too dangerous. As soon as we entered Oklahoma, the 6 foot shoulder became a 2 foot shoulder and the oil field 18-Wheeler traffic was unbelievable. My Dad, August Ballay, as he often does, spoke to me from his grave very clearly saying, “Get off of that road jackass!” When 18 Wheelers are passing within 3 feet of you at 65 mph it is time to exit. We did, finding alternative routes with the help of locals.
All and all, it turned out to be a good day despite heavy wind. We have now traveled 1435 miles (give or take) and we have crossed the geographic halfway point. Tomorrow we head to Norman Ok. It is over 100 miles, but we should have a tail wind. Life should be good.
Hook 'em Horns!
Oklahoma - looks a lot like Texas
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tomballay 
Hook em horns sign perfectly executed. You walked up to the Oklahoma sign, wearing Oklahoma red….and punked the whole state with a solid Texas sign. Great work keep it up.
Flat screen TV and coffee in the room . . . you boys are gettin spoiled!!! Sing your way across Oooooooooooooklahoma where the winds are sweepin down the plains . . . . love that song!!!!
Hey Tom,
You seem to look skinnier & skinnier in each picture. If you’re not careful you might start to look like me (not good !). might want stay away from that “in room coffee”.