Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
We did it!!!!! 85 days, 3647 miles peddaled
Thanks to Josh Bousel for the following set of photos:
to see the whole set by Josh Bousel, go to:
http://flickr.com/photos/joshbousel/sets/72157607174699681/
Thanks so much to everyone who contributed. We couldn't have done it without you!!!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Almost there! (just a hurricane between us now)
Rode out of DC on the Rock Creek trail, which was gorgeous tree canopy lined trail, but after almost 40 miles we realized we were still in DC. Decided to re-route for the next four days to get to NY quickly. We climbed a lot of short STEEP hills that day, and also watched the sun set behind us. Then we went to visit our old friend, Carrie Collins, who has temporarily moved back to MD to do a nursing program at Johns Hopkins. Her parents, Janet and Sam, are sweet and funny respectively. In ten years that we've known Carrie, we can't believe we haven't met them sooner. Sam cooked us a delicious dinner, and, having heard a rumor that we are into pie, Janet baked us a cherry pie, which wins the gold medal for best pie on this trip!!! (Thanks so much, guys) *Sweet story: Carrie's parents met at the bus stop!
Carrie, we miss you already!
Day 82: 54 miles to Oxford, PA
What are the odds!?!?
It was over a hundred degrees that day as we rode, and hardly any shade on our non bike friendly (but shorter) route. We stopped at the only place we could find shade, the liquor store, and Karin cooled off in the walk in refrigerator. Then we passed the Mason-Dixon line right before we entered, PENNSYLVANIA!
As per our directions, we were to look for the dog mailbox. We were at Max & Denise's.
Denise shows, trains, boards, and grooms Westies. She has six of them, and there were three more that were staying at the house, so nine in total.
One of them, CJ, had been BEST IN SHOW!!!!! Both pages of this are him:
Denise also makes handmade, fashionable leashes. http://www.denisesleashes.com/
Hang in there!
At dinner, (which was wonderful) we learned that Denise had been an aerobics instructor in the 80's. Not only that, but they had one on video that Max had taped. Of course we watched it!
(I think I want to teach a dance aerobics class, who wants to sign up? -D)
Also at dinner we were talking about singing, and learned that Denise and Max were a duo. (http://www.maxanddenise.com/) They sang a few songs for us which were so beautiful!!! Thanks so much guys, we can't wait for the CDs!
Day 83: 64 miles to Morrisville, PA
After a lovely breakfast with Denise on the patio, we headed out on a hot hot day. We pounded it out without too much stopping. The plan was to stay in Trenton, but when we were right at the State line, we stopped at a gas station, and Jayesh, (left) told us that we should just stay in the area we were in. Jayesh also donated to the WWF, and so did Lamont, (right). Thanks, guys!!
We are so close now, but hurricane Hannah is on her way to greet us. Don't worry, we will be at that finish line on Sunday, rain or shine!!! Can't wait to see everyone!! Check out the flyers that Daphne and Michael made (in earlier postings) and we hope to see you there!!!!!!
One nice thing about a hurricane a-comin' is how beautiful it makes the sky look.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Finish line update!
Here they come! Welcome Debbie and Karin this Sunday Sept. 7th at Battery Park. We'll meet up at 4:30 at battery park for their 5pm arrival. Meet at the Castle Clinton National Monument, where the Statue of Liberty Ferry drops off. If you get lost, call me when you get there and I'll tell you where to go, if you don't have my number email me at dgomezmena@yahoo.com and i'll give it to you.
By Train:
- A, C to Broadway/Nassau* E to World Trade Center
- N,R to City Hall, Cortlandt Street, Rector Street, or Whitehall Street
- J,M,Z to Fulton Street or Broad Street
- 2,3 to Park Place, Fulton Street, or Wall Street
- 1,9 to Rector Street or South Ferry
- 4,5 to Brooklyn Bridge, Fulton Street, Wall Street, or Bowling Green
- 6 to Brooklyn Bridge
By Bus:
- M1
- M6
- M9
- M15
- M20
YAY!!!
and thanks to michael for making the flyer!
and spread the word/post on your facebook or myspace or whatever you kids are using these days.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
5 more days 'till our booties get a break!
Day 70: 64 miles Bloomington to North Vernon, Indiana.
rode out of Cincinatti on a gray-ny day and camped out that night.
Chillicothe is Ohio's first capital, and a really cute town. We had planned to keep going, but there were no campgrounds to be found for miles. When we stopped for lunch, we met Lee who treated us to some "buckeyes," which are homemade peanut butter cups. We had planned to sleep in the park that night.
The cold grass was just the perfect treatment after soaking in the jacuzzi.
Day 75: 59 miles to Mountainwood Park, WEST VIRGINIA
In the morning Scott took us to "The Gathering Place" a organization that he runs to help people with mental illnesses.
I got a one way ticket to Coolville
Roger suggested we stay at Mountwood Park. He had a friend there who rented out a beach house for cheap. (by beach, they mean lake)
He told us that he makes Indian stuff, and not to get freaked out by his things. We biked on to Clarksburg where there was an Italian festival. We watched these cute dancers and grandma pantomime put on a show.
We finnaly made it to Danny's house, and it was SO cool. He is an amazing craftsman and artist, and also a coalminer.
The Appalachians are our last final hurdle, but they were also a pleasure. The weather was cool and the scenery was so lovely. And the long, windy downhills were SO much fun.
Sherri writes books about psychic connections involving people with mental illnesses. She also reads Tarot, and gave us readings.