Hi everyone! I have access today to a very fast computer so I thought I would do my own post and give Carey the day off. She is doing such a GREAT JOB!! Hope you all are enjoying following me across the country. I am having a wonderful time. The last two weeks have been so awesome. At the end of last week I told Tracy ( our fearless leader) thank you for one of the best weeks of my life. It is hard for me to say. Our group has bonded like family already. We help each other in everyway. I know when I get to Boston it is going to be extremely hard to say goodbye to my new friends.
Friday, May 25 ( Happy Birthday to Brandon and Joanna)
We rode 68 miles from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. The beginning of the ride was extremely tough. We had headwind of 15 to 20 mph and HILLS. At one time I could only go 4 mph!! It was tough. I was not going to give up and ride in the van. The staff was standing at the top of the hill holding a big sign that said "we are going to Boston!" That's all I needed. The whole day was up and down of short and long hills. We had some great downhills too. I got up to 36 mph on one downhill. I have to say though that my fingers were cramping and the enamel on my teeth was coming off!! Just kidding! We stopped at a very small old mining town named Madrid. Believe it or not, I had a great buffalo burger! That powered me back up and I rode really good the rest of the way in which was about 22 miles. Today, Saturday, we have a rest day. Some people went sightseeing but I'm using the time to catch up and things.
Two notes about 2 of my new friends-
Frank ,from Salt Lake ,was walking across a cattle guard the other day. He fell in and twisted his knee. He has not ridden since but says he is getting better. OUCH!!!
And-- Ray, from Ct, has been giving me a tough time about the Colts winning the Super Bowl. He has been wearing a T-shirt with the New England Patriots on it. I try not to associate with him when he is wearing that shirt.
Thanks to everyone for their support. It means alot to me!
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"Surprise Party" cake
My co-workers surprised me with this cake on my last day.
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