tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post6171958148744730256..comments2023-08-11T08:40:20.718-07:00Comments on Dave and Belinda's Big Bike Ride: Williamsburg to YorktownDave and Belindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08367299165355402867noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-1652479892989660322008-09-05T19:15:00.000-07:002008-09-05T19:15:00.000-07:00Thanks Diana, thanks for sticking with us the whol...Thanks Diana, thanks for sticking with us the whole way with your interest and support. We'll be home before you know it. See you then.<BR/><BR/>Riesa, thanks. The color is a pale green as you will see soon if you continue to follow the blog.<BR/><BR/>Bill, Mr. Blanco has finished his residency in New York and should be riding south along the Atlantic seacoast by now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-3359387469173622682008-09-04T20:00:00.000-07:002008-09-04T20:00:00.000-07:00Let's make sure we stay in touch w/Mr. Blanco (you...Let's make sure we stay in touch w/Mr. Blanco (you there, John?). Again, congrats a "tus para lo haciendo finalmente"!!<BR/><BR/>BBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-12567116904382004142008-09-04T13:04:00.000-07:002008-09-04T13:04:00.000-07:00Well here is yet another Congratulations on accomp...Well here is yet another Congratulations on accomplishing your dream. The three of you are just amazing. So what color is the Prius?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-13568546356184504422008-09-04T05:57:00.000-07:002008-09-04T05:57:00.000-07:00Just read your blog and, along with everyone else,...Just read your blog and, along with everyone else, want to congratulate you on reaching your destination. You truly lived your dream. Look forward to seeing you when you're back in California.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-13483883914430313972008-09-03T05:39:00.000-07:002008-09-03T05:39:00.000-07:00Thanks Bill, you got us on our way, biking with us...Thanks Bill, you got us on our way, biking with us through California and Nevada. So many things really stand out; the school at Omo Ranch, Carson Pass in the blizzard, meeting John Blanco in Fallon, Middlegate, the hill at Austin, and of course the Electrolux Cafe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-45439126235224271492008-09-02T20:08:00.000-07:002008-09-02T20:08:00.000-07:00Ah, so this is it, eh? Well, godspeed back home wi...Ah, so this is it, eh? Well, godspeed back home with stories to tell and pictures to show!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-34847751253712822792008-09-02T19:36:00.000-07:002008-09-02T19:36:00.000-07:00Well Mark, topping Mt. Shasta is quite an accompli...Well Mark, topping Mt. Shasta is quite an accomplishment! Hurray for you! We have been up on the north flank of Mt. Shasta, but not to the top, so we have an idea of what is involved and it's no mean feat! We are driving home, after a visit with my cousin Bob in Amherst, Mass. Originally we were going to ride up there, but we sort of ran out of energy for another 800+ miles. Anyway, coast to coast feels good! But for now we are looking forward to returning home, and of course, getting together with you.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Bill! By the way we really liked your song. We feel lucky to have made friends like you and Anne all across the country. Belinda is making new plans for another visit to Virginia. So see you then, unless you come out west first.<BR/><BR/>Alright John, thanks. Yes you heard Prius. We were lucky to get it. In California they seem to be generally available lately. We thought it would be the same here. But it isn't. There is a 2 to 3 month waiting list. But.. the day before we showed up someone backed out of a deal, so the car was sitting there waiting for us. It was even the color Belinda most wanted! We had been thinking that we would rent something to drive home, but one way rentals have become much more expensive than in the past with all kinds of restrictions. We had been planning on buying a gas saver car when we got back home. Somewhere in Kentucky we started to ask ourselves why not buy our car here and drive it home.<BR/><BR/>Michael, thanks for all the interest and support. We hope to get to meet you someday. How far away are you from Lake Powell? No, we didn't dip our feet, but what the hey? we didn't dip our feet in the Pacific either (at least not in relation to this trip).<BR/><BR/>Tiffany! it's great to hear from you! I hope you are enjoying Mississippi. Well, Belinda began talking about riding the Southern tier next, so maybe.. we'll come by someday. Stay tuned.. we will keep up the blog, the bike part is finished for now, but the adventure continues.<BR/><BR/>Ray and Brenda, dear friends and road angels, lets be sure to meet up on our ways home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-35663840258222138552008-09-02T11:51:00.000-07:002008-09-02T11:51:00.000-07:00Superguys (and a very brave and patient dog)!! Aw...Superguys (and a very brave and patient dog)!! Awesomeness!! We are all out of superlatives and quickly using up the exclamation points!!! We're pining to catch a whiff of the salt breeze here in Prairie Cafe, MIddleton, WI. May you enjoy wearing your laurels. Stay in touch.<BR/>love from Brenda, Ray and LeoraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-62553539067481366182008-09-02T09:15:00.000-07:002008-09-02T09:15:00.000-07:00Hey Dave! Wow -- what a fabulous adventure. Rich...Hey Dave! Wow -- what a fabulous adventure. Richard just today sent me your blog -- wish I'd known about your trip, I'd have tried to convince you and Belinda to come through Northern Mississippi! I haven't gone through all the posts, but look forward to it. You two are so inspiring -- congratulations! Take care, Tiffany (Bensen)TiffAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15019694103648333901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-2230981213579443302008-09-02T06:00:00.000-07:002008-09-02T06:00:00.000-07:00Congratulations! Did you dip your feet in the Atl...Congratulations! Did you dip your feet in the Atlantic?Michael Podolnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06930201808766667960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-34325860986223058752008-09-01T22:30:00.000-07:002008-09-01T22:30:00.000-07:00Ah YES! Congrats to the gang of three. Was there s...Ah YES! Congrats to the gang of three. Was there some mention of a new Prius?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-18631138152896099672008-09-01T20:57:00.000-07:002008-09-01T20:57:00.000-07:00Hip hip hooray!Hip hip hooray!!Hip hip hooray!!!(o...Hip hip hooray!<BR/><BR/>Hip hip hooray!!<BR/><BR/>Hip hip hooray!!!<BR/><BR/>(one for each of you)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18340051543758819722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290296686310388012.post-37455375849047605402008-09-01T20:32:00.000-07:002008-09-01T20:32:00.000-07:00How the heck ARE you getting home? This is the la...How the heck ARE you getting home? This is the last town, right? Heartfelt, huge congratulations! What an awesome endeavor.<BR/><BR/>Although it is quite tiny in comparison, I just completed the biggest single-day physical accomplishment of my life--I made it to the summit of Mt Shasta! 8 hours to the top, and 3 1/2 hours down. It would not have been possible without Crossfit.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to seeing you in person.<BR/><BR/>love,masmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564914802911792405noreply@blogger.com