October 2010
13 posts
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Oct 1st
Rain reflections (and more)
Why do dogs not like cyclists? Every time I pass a dog on my bike they bark at me. I’m not doing anything to them. If they’re chained up, they sprint out and almost do back flips when the chain pulls tight. And the times they aren’t chained up, they sprint out barking (this is when they know they can’t catch me) or they sprint out silently and then start barking when...
Oct 1st
1 tag
Thursday, September 30, 2010
TXT from the road… (7:01pm) “I made it to Springdale. I had a bad sleep, and a wonderfully unmotivating comment from the host of the B&B to start the day. I’m feeling good now. I regret staying at the B&B. Both life and the trip continue though. Hurrah for that!”
Oct 1st
September 2010
56 posts
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sep 29th
1 tag
Happy Birthday Mom!
Happy Birthday Mom! It’s a blessing to be your son and in the great family we are a part of.
Sep 29th
1 tag
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
TXT from the road… (2:00pm) “I’m in Corner Brook waiting for my front wheel to be trued. Had a great time with the Pennys in Stephenville. Hoping to get to Deer Lake.” (6:10pm) “I made it to Deer Lake. It rained almost all day, but it was warm so the ride wasn’t bad. The front wheel is good. Cycle Solution in Corner Brook is a good place to get a quick fix before the next bike shop...
Sep 29th
1 tag
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
TXT from the road… (11:11am) “I’m staying in Stephenville for the day. There are rain warnings in Corner Brook, and a chance to have moose steak tonight! It’s hunting season and I saw a moose head mounted on an ATV yesterday.”
Sep 28th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Monday, September 27, 2010
Sep 28th
1 tag
Monday, September 27, 2010
TXT from the road… (3:02pm) “I arrived at 7:30am. Got off the boat around 8am. Went to a Tim’s and have been riding since. It was so cold on the ferry.” (7:34pm) “I’m in Stephenville for the night. I took a detour to visit some folks in St. George’s. I’m happy to be with friendly people and a warm home.”
Sep 27th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sep 27th
1 tag
Sunday, September 26, 2010
TXT from the road… (6:58pm) “I’m waiting for the ferry right now. It leaves at 10:30pm. I don’t know when it arrives though. It might be an early morning.”
Sep 27th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Sep 26th
1 tag
Saturday, September 25, 2010
TXT from the road… (8:39pm) “I made it to Baddeck. I’ve only seen 500 metres on either side of the road due to fog and clouds. Looking forward to seeing CB island tomorrow.”
Sep 26th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Friday, September 24, 2010
Sep 25th
1 tag
Friday, September 24, 2010
TXT from the road… (7:21pm) “I made it to Antigonish. Planned to go further but a bolt on the road went through my rear tire. Wandered around St. Francis Xavier University - mom’s alma mater. No libraries were set on fire during my visit. I’m planning to go to Baddeck tomorrow, maybe further. We shall see.”
Sep 25th
1 tag
Sep 24th
1 tag
Thursday, September 23, 2010
TXT from the road… (12:40pm) “I’m in PEI for one more night to have a visit with the Hamiltons. This might give the people and roads in Newfoundland recovery time from the storm that went through. I haven’t heard how bad things are, but I hope everyone is doing better.”
Sep 23rd
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Andrew and Heather for celebrating their 3rd anniversary yesterday! and… Congratulations to Dave and Jenn on announcing their engagement! Remember to change your Facebook status to make it real.
Sep 23rd
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Sep 23rd
1 tag
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
TXT from the road… (8:52pm) “I’m in Charlottetown today. Tomorrow is Cow’s Ice Cream Factory and stock up on tubes and patches. Then on to Nova Scotia.”
Sep 23rd
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Sep 22nd
1 tag
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
TXT from the road… (7:53pm) “I’m in Shediac tonight, sleeping under a gazeebo on the beach. I wonder if I’ll have visitors? Tomorrow - PEI, but I hope it isn’t too windy.”
Sep 22nd
1 tag
Sep 21st
1 tag
Sep 21st
1 tag
Sep 21st
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Monday, September 20, 2010
Sep 21st
1 tag
Monday, September 20, 2010
TXT from the road… (9:51am) “I’m heading off to Gagetown now. I have had a great time with family, and am glad there is one more stop before the rest of the trip resumes.” (8:07pm) “Made it to Gagetown early this afternoon. I had another flat, but fixed it. Went out in a canoe. Relaxing day in general.”
Sep 21st
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sep 17th
1 tag
Thursday, September 16, 2010
TXT from the road… (10:19pm) “I’m in Fredericton! 194km. I met a father and son who are riding across the county along the way. Time to rest and spend time with family.”
Sep 17th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Sep 16th
1 tag
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
TXT from the road… (9:20pm) “I’m in Perth-Andover. Managed to avoid the rain. It’s hilly, but not mountains. Flat on front tire. Missed a metal sliver. Fixed flat again. Fredericton tomorrow hopefully.”
Sep 16th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Sep 15th
1 tag
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
TXT from the road… (9:20pm) “I made it to Edmundston. I punctured two tubes (the second was because I couldn’t find the metal in the tire). French was mentally draining.”
Sep 15th
1 tag
Thanks Ontarians!
Thanks to the Lakehead residence staff for helping me get around Thunder Bay. Thanks to the people at The Mad House for chatting with me during dinner and good service. Thanks to Mike from Adventure Tours in Nippigon and Teddy for driving me around when I needed help. Thanks to all the staff at the Velorution for their kindness, advice, and great work they did on my bike. Thanks to Mrs....
Sep 14th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Monday, September 13, 2010
Sep 14th
1 tag
Monday, September 13, 2010
TXT from the road… (9:29am) “I’m delaying my departure today, hoping the temperature reaches the high of 13 I saw on the Weather Network, and also hoping the rain settles down so I don’t get quite as wet as I could. The weather sucks! I don’t want to die of hypothermia, but if I do, my last will and testament are buried under the third tree east of where my body will be found.” ...
Sep 13th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Sep 13th
1 tag
Sunday, September 12, 2010
TXT from the road… (7:53am) “Old Quebec City is virtually empty at this time of the morning. It’s amazing!” (7:10pm) “I’m in La Pocatière. It was a rough ride today with wind gusts coming from the north east. It’s cold. I would take 35C over this. It was 13 today, and the winds were apparently gusting at 40km/hr.”
Sep 12th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Sep 12th
1 tag
Saturday, September 11, 2010
TXT from the road… (7:51am) “I’m going to go to Quebec City today, so it’ll be a short one. I’ll have time to tour around a little bit this afternoon.” (4:32pm) “Eating alone is getting annoying. I think I’ll start buying dinner for strangers so I have company and avoid looks of incredulity from staff.”
Sep 11th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Friday, September 10, 2010
Sep 11th
1 tag
Friday, September 10, 2010
TXT from the road… (8:35pm) “I believe I’m in Grondines tonight. I’m staying in a guy’s backyard. It’s a lot colder than when I was in Saskatchewan.”
Sep 11th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Sep 10th
1 tag
Thursday, September 9, 2010
TXT from the road… (11:22am) “I’m in Quebec!”
Sep 9th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Sep 9th
1 tag
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
TXT from the road… (10:25pm) “I’m in Vankleek Hill! Tomorrow I’m in Quebec! I’m so excited!”
Sep 9th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Monday, September 6, 2010
Sep 7th
1 tag
Monday, September 6, 2010
TXT from the road… (3:45pm) “I’m in Kanata. I’ll stay a couple nights here as I need to get the rear tire sorted out again. The side roads I took were quite nice.”
Sep 7th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Sunday, September 5, 2010
Sep 6th
2 tags
WatchWatch
Progress: Saturday, September 4, 2010
Sep 5th