I got about 3 hours of sleep last night, due to the fact that the Tech Rec Center refused to turn their lights off for security reasons. However tired, the ride went rather quickly as we rode 100 miles up and down plateaus, oil fields, and wind farms. It's beautiful, too. One might call it God's country if it weren't for Boone Pickens. Upon our arrival, we had a friendship visit with some wonderful people of Snyder. We shared cold beverages and conversations for a couple of hours until we had to ride a few more miles to Western Texas College, our lodging (beds!!). I immediately fell asleep on the bed, and I sincerely hope I don't get bed bugs because there was a pandemic after staying at Eastern New Mexico. Dinner was provided by the Martha Ann's Women's Club of Snyder. There, the mayor informed us that one of their officers was shot and critically wounded yesterday. It is such a tragedy, especially in a small town like this. He is currently in Lubbock, and I'm sure he'd appreciate your prayers. His name is officer Chatman. After dinner, I went to Wal-Mart with some fellas and bought some eye shades so that last night never happens again. Tomorrow, we ride to Abilene for stage 2 of the Triple Crown!
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