PJ is on its way to Portland with all my equipment, scheduled to arrive on the 9th. I feel like I have been robbed. No time to be nervous, or even excited. Too many things to do. 5th grade graduation Thursday, rehearsal dinner last night in Ripley, wedding today, 5th grade class trip to Columnbus Zoo on Monday, last day of school on Tuesday, and then preparing class for opening day of school and saying goodbyes rest of week. Friday morning off to Athens for Lauren's graduation, on to Columbus and then off to Portland that evening.
People keep asking if I'm ready. Can't really say for sure ( how would I know ) and too late to worry about it now. I can sense the nervousness in people for me now and I try not to think about it. My emotions run anywhere from being nervous, scared,. excited, anxious, apprehensive, sad, and happy. Too many things to think about in the last few days. I have one goal in mind as I prepare to leave for the summer. To get back home! This is not a pleasure trip for me although I am sure there will be many things to celebrate and enjoy along the way. I am certain the best day of my journey will be the trip down Park Avenue and arriving home.
Till then I will keep in touch the best way I can and I WILL MAKE IT!
" The difference between a hill and a mountain will be my attitude. "
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Been there and done that!
Mod's bicycle trip 2010 from Portland, Oregon to Parkersburg, West Virginia
PERSPECTIVE
When I think of the men, women, and children who suffer from disease and hunger throughout the world I realize the smallness of my endeavor. When I think of the men and women who serve in our military defending our freedom and spending months in foreign lands, I realize a 4000 mile bike journey is fairly insignificant. When I think of the elderly who spend the brief time they have left being lonely, and the animals who suffer at the hands of humans I am reminded that my journey is not very important.
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What do you think of mod making this trip?
My top 10 cycling pet peeves.
- 10. Any bicycle sold by Wal Mart. There isn't enough good metal in one to make a pie pan!
- 9. People who throw glass bottles out of car windows.
- 8. Any cyclist who feels the type of riding they do is the only type of cycling. I think it's great to see anyone on a bike.
- 7. Bicycle shops that charge to put air in your tires.
- 6. People throwing things from cars at cyclists. Really stupid!
- 5. People who yell out the window when passing a cyclist. They must not realize that all we hear is a squeal. Kinda funny actually!
- 4. Kids and young adults who ride through yards, weave wrecklessly through traffic and stop signs, and in front of cars, causing people to view cycling in a negative way.
- 3. Cyclists who ride in the road to prove a point. A little common sense goes a long way! I'm not going to argue with a red neck driving a 6000 pound truck with a dog in the back bigger than my bike! The goal is to ride, have fun, and get home alive! I do think we live in an area that needs to be more aware of cycling and hopefully people who ride often and correctly can have an impact on the way we are viewed by automobile drivers.
- 2. People who know they have dogs that chase bicycles and do nothing. Wonder if they would like them to be pepper sprayed. Of course not!! If its your dog or my legs, I'm choosing my legs!
- 1. People who don't turn on headlights when it isn't daylight. Maybe they think they are saving gas, too lazy to turn, push, or pull the switch, or maybe they think they are hiding in the dark.. Dumb and dangerous habit!!
PAVEMENT SURFING
Been there and done that!
Thank you for attending my incredibly long graduation yesterday! It meant a lot to me that you were there. Hope you have a great trip :)
ReplyDeletebe safe and have fun! Make everyday an enjoyable day on the bike :)
how ya doing Mr.Mod.Be safe.
ReplyDeletefrom.Ben Watson