Was up and away before any of the household, so didn't see anyone. "Thanks very much for allowing the use of your yard, it was appreciated". Got down state 7 to Clinton before any heavy traffic and located the KATY Trail where I got chatting with Joan and Jim Groff who gave a donation to ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND. Joan is recovering from hip fracture procedure and is just getting back to cycling. Joan, "Take things easily and don't overdo it. And to you both, thanks for your contribution".
I now know that cicada (known locally as the locusts) are the cause of the constant noise from the trees and fields. This not so small insect has a 7 year life cycle and all are synchronised to reproduce during the same year. Now is that time and the noise is deafening. The adults climb up anything they find, vibrate their wings (hence the noise), mate, the eggs are laid and all the adults die. So for 6 years at this time, there's utter silence but on the 7 year there's a bit of a din.
On approaching Sedalia became aware of a rear tyre problem and I'd punctured. Not a problem, take bags off, quick repair and I'll be back on the road. Didn't work that way, as I puncture again shortly afterwards. And again. Also couldn't find the cause of the problem and there didn't appear to be any thorn/glass in the tyre. Time to camp for the night and I'll look at things afresh in the morning, seems like a plan.
Updated: Carbondale, Illinois (library)
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