Sunday, 11Jul10, Crawfordsville, Ind.
I woke up early, said my prayers, and read the scriptures … had an early breakfast after loading our luggage, and then I decided to take off by myself for a leisurely ride in the early morning hours.
Since today was another 82 mile day, I thought it would be easy and yet … I had an incredible day of cycling and finished in 5 hours and with an 18 mph average.
The first fifteen miles I rode by myself and then I caught up with Lester and Texas John for awhile.
Then Boston’s Big John caught up with us and I asked him if it was OK for me to ride with him … a quick “yes” was sufficient and we were off to the races together. (his average turned out to be over 20 mph average)
It was unbelievable because he was riding like he was on a “personal mission” to create his personal best, and as any ”big man” should ride …. hard, strong, fast, never letting up, and very consistent.
Lucky for me, I was able to hang on … to the finish. (Thanks John for making an old man … feel young again and helping me “relive” the feeling of “being utterly exhausted” in a good way!)
Adella was riding by herself and took the time to stop at church today and partake of the sacrament. ( It was meant to be because it turned out to be a ward where one of her friends had served a mission … so everyone was really friendly to her.
After we arrived at the Quality Inn … my nephew Gary A and his wife Helen … came by for a visit and took us out to Appleby’s for a very nice lunch. (Adella really enjoyed talking to them and wanted to know all about my childhood and some of the crazy things we used to do … she loved hearing the “war stories” from Gary about Vietnam and the Marine Corps from someone besides myself … since Gary had served there also in the USMC.
After they left … Adella took a much needed nap and we are now getting ready for route rap and dinner.
I’m still waiting to hear from Indianapolis Blood Center and find out what is planned there? Danny said he would get back to us on Monday.
Tomorrow is going to be a shorter day … only 65 miles! (I can’t believe that I’m saying “only 65 miles” … are you kidding me?)
Tomorrow should be a lot of fun … plus the next day is a “rest day” … Whoopee!
Talk to you later.