It was a good think I stayed in a hotel last night. As I was watching the weather channel I saw that I was riding right into an area of the Florida panhandle that was going to be under tornado and thunderstorm warnings. Luckily I got an early start and checked into the Defuniak Motel in Defuniak Springs, FL just before a torrential downpour. I wanted to post a picture of the Wicked Witch of the West (was she really wicked?) riding her bicycle in the tornado outside of Dorothy's window with my head superimposed, but I just couldn't find one. As for the title "Defying Gravity", we just went to see the musical Wicked in Chicago, and it's the title of my favorite song. It doesn't refer to fighting tornadoes, like I was; it means you can do anything, be unlimited with the right vision.
So far I have biked 652 miles while pedaling 57 hours. Not bad for an old man.
Christa just told me about the bicycling accident in Elmira. It sure means a lot more to me now than it would have before. I will be saying prayers for the bikers and their families. I have come to find the close kinship between cyclists, and the potential for danger. Please don't worry about me - risks are proportional to the rewards you seek. I am living my dream, so it won't come easy.
Tomorrow I will be heading into northward into Alabama. I'll miss the palm trees but will enjoy the scenery nonetheless.
PS: I appreciate all of your comments, so keep on posting them. Also, if you want to show your support, please make a donation to the Kyle Casey Memorial Scholarship Fund (see the panel on the left side of the page.) It will help future youths defy gravity.
14 comments:
Way to go Charlie. Glad that the wicked witch kept you out of the reach of the Tornado. Stay cool, safe and enjoy the scenery.
Love you, Dad & Mom
Hi Charlie: We enjoy your updates - stay strong and safe and nice, too. Love, Terry and fam
Way to go Charlie! Have fun and stay safe.
Best regards,
Barry
Hey Charlie-Quite the adventure you are having! We check your blog everyday and enjoy your updates. Stay safe! Love Paula
Hey Charlie
Your doing great! We sent your blog to abc Charlie Gibson and Rosie O'donnell's blog...hope to help raise some money. Bill wants to jump in the Camper and follow you and be your crew cheif hahaha
Love reading your blog dailey.
Stay strong
Grace and Bill
you are doing a great job we are all proud of what and why you are doing this be safe and keep going
I love the smiles in every picture,
I have been on the phone, & computer non-stop for days. Sooner or later someone will listen. Regis, Rosie, Oprah, David Letterman, Today, News station ,Chambers in the towns coming up along the way. You are all ready our star, But it would really be nice if someone would get you story out there. Plus your a hoot and it would be great TV.
Be safe, and live the dream.
Love, Dawn
P.S prayers for good weather too!
Keep living your dream Charlie. Godspeed!
Marty Slominis
(an interested observer & friend of Joe's)
keep rolling charlie !! jeff k.
Hey Charlie
Have the time of your life. Be safe.
Ed and Beth Mehall
Spaz-o-maniac,
Great job. He is looking out for you so far....we pray for continued good fortune and a fullfillment of your dream. Your Brother Joe
Charlie,
Is this the biggest dream you could ever imagine? Everyday I read the comments and your posts, all I can do is smile. This is the most awesome bike adventure. Keep strong.
Olivia
howdy mr. bono. this is kalyn gillett from your blcok 4 world geo class. i miss you so much. especially this saspenders. i am so sad that you left arent you? hmm? me n sydne miss you alot. Good luck Charles.
<3 kalyn
Charlie man, the Gaylord Regional Airport sez YO! Better get home soon, Christa is getting lonely. How's the bike seat treating you?
Good Luck
Linda and the Woodman
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