This morning we had on the winter woolies for breakfast. Corinne S. isn’t feeling up to par so some of us covered her breakfast sweep duties. Our group broke up a bit for the day—rolling hills aren’t good in lines.
Cory, our early morning SAG driver, rode with us today. We have enough others to chip in so he borrowed a bike & came with Louis, John & me. It was a great day for riding with the hills, cool temps and beautiful scenery—this blog entry might read like yesterdays but we’re still in upstate NY.
We didn’t get far down the road & we arrived at our first photo op. We came upon a Port-a-Pot distributor…I just had to have a photo of the guys by them—poor Cory can’t get away even for a day.
We arrived at Margaret De Weerd’s SAG stop, usually Cory’s area, and we stopped to say hello. Poor Cory couldn’t get his feet out of the basket pedals & down he went. He didn’t get hurt…but it counts…he became a statistic.
The road was easily marked & it took us into Ithaca—home to Cornell—so we found a donut/coffee shop & tried to have Cory enjoy a typical day of biking. Out came the cards to pass around and visit with John DV, Ralphy Boy, and Jim DG—these 3 started in MI.
We had to make a major climb right after coffee, for some it was difficult, but at the top was Six Mile Creek Winery. They had a wonderful setting & orchard right in the back—check out photos.
Cory had a great day—he’ll sleep good tonight–look at photos—life is good—God is great.
I’m limited for time—internet is down in camp & will be down for the rest of the week. I’m blogging with Ed G. & Bert S. at Broome Community College in Binghamton—it was a drive by car to get here & supper awaits. Blog entries could be sporadic but I’ll keep trying. Tomorrow night we’re in a State Park again—I think.
My family is on the way to get here—pray for safety for all—thanks for reading.
Barb,
Thanks so much for your faithful blogging. You are in a beautiful area so enjoy it. We continue to pray for your safety and that the end of the journey is NOT the end of the journey.
Chuck
Kennewick
Hi Barb,
Talked to Cory tonight and he had an awesome day!
He so appreciated you guys staying back to ride with him.
Three more riding days!!!! Our prayers go out for all of you. We can’t wait to pick up Cory in Omaha on Sunday!!!
Have a marvelous next couple of days. According to the map you will be in mountains. And than home sweet home.
Carleen Nyhuis
Hi Barb,
I’ve been a faithful blog reader since the first of the year - reading whatever anyone posted about their training and other preparations for C2C. I ‘ve been reading all of the blogs, although I have chosen a few favorites or this long period of time. Yours is near the top of my list, Sarah T’s blog was up there near the top also. There’s been no activity on her blog since before the tour left Michigan to enter Ontario. I’ve seen one or two quick references to Sarah being in the hospital with an infection. Can you provide any more information about her condition and if or how it might be related to her participation in C2C?
Everyone involved in Sea to Sea is in my daily prayers and I pray that the LOrd will continue to watch over the group and protect you as you raise our awareness of poverty issues.
Let’s see…it’s Thursday night, meaning ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!! Who would have thought it would come to this. I’ve enjoyed the trip and all that has gone with it. For once, it’s NOT about the bike. Enjoy the final moments and continued prayers for you and the others. Hope Cynthia is holding her own…as I’m sure she is. Can’t wait to hear the wrap up on this story.
Karen