Today was one of those days when you're expecting to be drenched with rain, but it never happens. It was a little cool leaving Missoula, under partly cloudy skies that soon turned to overcast. I had my warmers on until noon. It was also another day of headwinds, making for a harder ride.

I made it to town in time to get my tent set up just before it started to rain quite heavily. This is the first rainfall we've had, and other than a few drops here & there, nothing significant while riding. 80% chance of showers tomorrow, but which valley it hits is a crap shoot.

We're in Lincoln, MT tonight, home of Lincoln Logs, the unibomber, many, many rednecks tossing fireworks around our campsite all evening, and a real step back in time. No cell service, and the phone system won't let me use my card. So, you're reading this well after the fact as I can't even post an audio message.

The town is pretty much the main highway lined with shops, bars, motels, and a few side streets where deer roam mighty freely. Saw 3 in just a few minutes and they were within ten feet of me. A group of us went to the local bar for a few, and that was another step back in time: $2.00 for a very generous shot of whiskey, and a pint of beer for $2.50.

Tomorrow, we're crossing the continental divide, heading 91 miles to Townsend. I'll send this off as soon as I have cell service again.