Nice road loop today

It was a long debate, as all rides are for me, especially after I come up with a couple of options. Today, the debate was between a 50ish mile loop into Texas, and an 85ish mile loop to the west. I tried to incorporate the windhills as much as possible, but I wanted more than 50 miles. Selfish is OK when you have nothing else to do.
I heads west, using the dirt roads as far as possible, and I think I could have done more, but Google hasn't been kind to the farm roads.
At Melrose, I had a Snickers and and Payday, and some Gatorade. I asked the store clerk how many miles to portables, 42. That sounded like a few than I had estimated, but, what else did I have to do today? Nothing!
I made my second call to Bend, to check on A before his race (CX Nationals). It was 40 and snowing in Bend, about 43 and sunny in Melrose. I was sitting I front of the store, with my shoes off, drying more comfy feet.
I headed south, sort of with the wind. The wind began changing directions, of course. And I began a zigzag ride to portales.
I met a few dogs along baseline drive, they were friendlier that they thought. I'm a dog Whisperer when on the bike.
I was planning to get more health food in portales, but I came in on the north side of town and didn't want to get a snack at LargeMart.
Heads towards Clovis, got water at the peanut factory. Must go back there and get peanut butter. Further north was the southwest cheese factory. I love cheese and peanut butter.
Almost back in Clovis, and I get a flat. While putting in a tube, I notice the rear tire is ready for the trash, and especially not any more rides. Dang, where's my sponsor when I need her?
In town, I finally catch the Bike Dude at his store. Nice Guy, works a.morning show at a local radio station. I might have known this if I weren't a radio snob: I only listen to NPR and XMU.
Finally got back to the Hollywood Hot Tub Condo, 83 miles. Great ride, would have been better with a little company. But not bad alone, especially with the constant race updates over the phone, from my sponsor!
A had a good race, it was typical CX conditions (not NM cross conditions). He came in with a 30th place, in miserable conditions. I am so very proud of him for racing in that!

Tomorrow? Palo Duro Canyon!

Chris