Day 9 - February 18, 2010 - Coast to Coast
Impressions from the Captain:
Wow, cooking today! We did 65 miles with an 1800 ft. elevation gain. A day of rest on the legs made a big difference. Woke up to clear skies and warm sunshine. Its amazing how much more you notice when you’re biking thru the desert than when you’re driving. They’ve had some strong storms (blew down some Saguaro cacti) here in the past month and the desert is very green. It’s surprising, but there are huge Black Eye Susans bushes growing right along the road. After a day of doing maintenance the bike is riding nice and a lot quieter. We should make Phoenix tomorrow and meet up with the Noteboom’s again.
Impressions from the support staff:
Someone asked what I do all day while they cycle. I do chores, get the camper fixed, buy supplies for the trip, close up camp, contact the next campsite, sit in remote areas waiting for them, worry, walk dogs, and catch up on my reading. The canine support staff insure that no creature sneaks up on us (like killer rabbits) and make friends along the way. Truthfully, the bikers often beat me to the next rendezvous and am I ever happy to see them. They are pretty phenomenal!
From the Stoker:
It was a great day! We need many more of these. We met a couple in the middle of the desert at a fruit and veggie stand that were good friends with the Noteboom’s. What a small world. We also met an older man biking the same route as we are. He is hauling his own camping gear and eating cold food. What would we do without Carol?!
I am sorry that I haven’t learned how to comment on the comments. I will try tonight to figure it out. We are overwhelmed with the enthusiasm, support, and prayers we are receiving from many of you. Thank you so much. It is a very nice way to end our day and certainly helps us get back on the bike and pedal on.
What a great job. I am thoroughly impressed. I have been reading your blogs daily and loving every bit of it!! A truly incredible journey! As well as Beautiful. What better support staff could you possibly ask for other than Aunt Carol and the lil pooches!! How Fun! Keep up the great pace as well as the diary and pictures. I look forward to them daily! God Bless!!
ReplyDeletethis picture thing is driving me crazy. not sure why it cut it off. oh well!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Mom, Dad And Carol I am so excited for all of you and the courage you have in living your dream and helping someone live thier dream.Yvonne and I taken your example for motivation to increase or Business activites so we can enjoy this kind of vision in our lives.How are the energy products help out? Are you using the rhodialaor The XS energy? Love you so very much trying to figure out how to meet you on the last day of you journey. Would love to be there to celebrate has you get closer to your goal and know the date maybe we can figure out how to be there? Love you so very much----Randy
ReplyDeleteHey I didn't know you could comment on these....too cool! Keep 'em coming! I love you guys and soo proud of you. But I miss you. :(
ReplyDeleteTell Aunt Carol I love her and I'm really jealous. :)
Joe, so good to hear from you. Glad you are enjoying our posting and pics. Tell Joey we love him and miss him.
ReplyDeleteRandy, Thanks for the encouraging words. I know you both will live your dreams also. Product is doing great. I'm crying about the possibilities of you meeting us. Ly
Yvette, We love you too and miss you and Carol knows you are jealous. She knows you almost came with us. Ly