Latham, NY (1Aug08)
Hi Everyone,
Today started out as an overcast, cool day and a flat tire in the parking lot.(when I was trying to put air into my front tire and it blew the stem off!)
The ride today was 76 miles long! It had some climbing … which prepared us for tomorrow.
It had some very long downhills! Through a very scenic, very beautiful green area! (Along the Mohawk River)
We rode along a wonderful “bike trail” for many miles.(today was a paved trail experience, very nice!)
At our last sag stop … my roommate Paul’s wife … Karen and many of his friends (see pix) set up an incredible food fest for the cyclists!
Then it was off to Latham, NY and checking in to the hotel!
Only 3 days left … Brattleboro, Manchester and then Portsmouth! (But who’s counting?)
You can check out the pix at: http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/larryjfr/Life%20Across%20America%202008/08-01-08%20–%20Latham%20NY/
Larry F.
P.S. Once again … I want to thank ABC (America’s Blood Centers) for “Life Across America 2008″ and for recognizing each blood donor who have given a blood donation to help others!
I want to say a “personal” thank you to you! I wouldn’t be alive today without your compassion!
You are a special type of person who cares about your fellow citizens!
Over the years … I have spoken to many blood donors and when I thanked them, they’ve always expressed their concern that they are donating blood for “someone” out there who needs their blood, yet, they never know the recipient whom it goes to … and when I say “thank you” and tell them that I’m one of those blood recipients “out there” who’s life was saved by a blood donation … just like theirs … they are visibly touched and grateful for the personal connection! (as I am!)
So, once again I’m saying “thank you” for your blood donations … because “Giving Blood Really Does Save Lives!
Also, a special thank you to all of the blood center employees who give so much on a weekly basis to help our donors, process the blood, and provide a readily available safe blood supply for all of our citizens!