An Interesting Night…
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October 5, 2009 |
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Last night around 9 P.M., it started to rain. It is still raining (it is currently 1:05 P.M.).
I will sum up our slumber in one word: WET. Several boys (Sean, Edwin, Jonathon and Christian) ended up moving from the pool area (which before bedtime was the insides of their tents) to the van between 2:30 and 3:00 A.M. Everyone seemed to be soaked by sunrise. Everyone.
Sleeping bags were carried, literally dripping, to the picnic area and draped over tables while the tents themselves were dumped upside down and hung from the rafters. At one point, Kyle was trying to blow dry a sleeping bag with a mattress pump.
Midmorning, while the rain was still steadily falling, the boss of the day, Tripp, made the call: no biking today. So we loaded up our tents and equipment and headed for Lincolnton to find a laundramat where our sleeping bags can be dried.
We will be staying with Larry and Mary Hunt Murray this afternoon and tonight – and we thank them in advance for their hospitality (it is always amazing!).
For those of you keeping up with mileage… we will still make our 500 mile goal even with today’s set back. And we’ll be back in the saddles tomorrow!
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Patrick
I hope the gear and the roads and drying up and you’re able to ride today. I made it back to Texas just fine yesterday and am missing you guys already, though my back, legs, and bottom are glad to have a break from the bike.
Thank you all again for an amazing ride through Georgia. Stay safe and ride strong!
-patrick
Janet
Ruby, I couldn’t have said it better…you all are amazing!!! I am online obsessed with every video, every blog…just waiting for the next one to be posted. We are all here thinking about you all, praying for your safety, no more rain, and God’s provision as you travel through these towns and continue on your adventure. Can’t wait to leave in the morning and somehow meet up with you Wednesday. Please let us know if there is anything you might need or want that we can bring to you. We hope you’re having the time of your lives and making memories that will last forever…you will be changed forever once this journey is over…GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! PAUL ANDERSON BIKE CHALLENGE ROCKS!!!!
Tres Herin
Hey Guys (& Michelyn)! Hope today is drier for you – keep rolling along! We’re all proud of you and know you’ll finish the course set before you – Finish strong (and ahead of Drew)! Have fun, and we’ll see you when you get home.
Tres Herin, Vidalia
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We hit rain in Macon on the way home and said “uh oh”.
Take this blessed rainy day of rest to dry out and prepare for the next two tough riding days. We are praying for your all and cheering you on! You are all pure gold in green shirts. The support staff (including Edwina) is invaluable. These are memories we will treasure forever! You are all riding for the Kingdom!
Can’t wait to see you on the trail Wednesday!
With great love,
Ruby & Hoyt