Saturday, June 27, 2009

THANK YOU!

It is necessary to send out a big "thank you" to everyone that will be supporting Jake and I on this journey that we are starting tomorrow. To use a phrase from a good friend and mentor "this is a defining moment" is an understatement. For Jake I hope this is a journey that he will always be able to look back on and remember that it took months of planning, lots of training, learning for the first time how to ride a bike, as he puts it, "with big wheels", and spending quality time with a father who loves him. For me, I have had several defining moments in my life, from my marriage to Sharon, the birth of my children, the loss of my parents, riding in the PMC with Otis and now the "Tour of California - 2009" to name a few.

A special thanks must go to my brother Jim (the transporter) and his wife Mary - we could not have done this trip without all your help. Thanks to my life long friends Mike Costanza, Bill Hendricks (and spouses) and Don and Barbara Moore for the hot showers and soft beds on our rest days. Also, to Keith and Deb Gauley for staying at our house and taking care of the dogs.

Obviously, this trip would have never taken place if it was not for the support of my true companion, Sharon. You have always believed in me and supported my crazy ideas, this by far being the craziest! Please rest easy, remember that we will be fine and enjoy your time with your mother. Kara and Rachel, you are the best daughters a father could ask for, be good for Mommy - I will see you on the 27th. I Love You
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Friday, June 26, 2009

Friday, June 19, 2009

Itinerary Mistake

Thanks go out to Mary for noticing the mistake I made when I added the days of the week to the itinerary.  The dates are still correct, but the days were off by one.  I hope that this will not be a problem for any of our host families, if so please call me at 774-408-6486.  This will also be the phone # that we will have during the trip.