Today I rode west on US 84 from Evergreen, AL to US43 north, and finally called it quits in Thomasville, AL. There were some good elevation changes again, one of which took me over the Alabama River (see picture.) The other picture was taken by Marjorie Holderer as they drove past me in Florida - pretty cool to have an action shot.Now for a few random thoughts:
* I'm getting a pretty funky tan with my bicycling gear, specifically my gloves. My fingertips are tan, but the rest of my hand looks like I've been cooped up in Gaylord all winter.
* Just to keep my mind occupied I counted 25,253 times that I pedaled my bike today. (I hope you know I'm just kidding - but this is a good estimate.) At that rate the entire trip should take about 3/4 of a million pedal strokes. Yikes!
* Going up and down hills is kind of like going to Cedar Point. It seems to take forever going uphill (just like waiting in line for the big roller coasters), then before you know it the ride is over (like going downhill) and you're back in line. By the way, my top speed today going downhill was 32 MPH.
* Unleaded gas is $2.78 a gallon here.
* The small towns in the south are much more racially integrated than in Michigan. I think it's pretty cool. Even though there may still be racial tensions, my experiences tell me there is much more harmony than people would think. And I've been treated great by everyone, regardless of race.
Well, it's time to pig out! I really appreciate your comments, even if I am not responding personally. Keep writing, I'm happy many of you are going on a virtual ride with me!
15 comments:
hey mr. bono this is cassandra & jenna k. from your world geo classes blk 2 and blk 4. wow this is so inspiring! thanks for posting this new blog and GREAT luck on the rest of your trip. i love the reason your doing all this. its pretty much inspiring. talk to you later.
bye.
Jenna&Cassandra
Hi charlie, It is so great keeping in touch this way - I pray each day that the angels keep you safe. Dad and I look forward to your blogs. Tomorrow we are having BD cake for my 71st & I am sure you will be the topic of conversation. Even our friends ask about you - Love you, Mom & Dad
Hey Chaz!
I love the random thoughts. Stop counting pedal strokes - you're scaring me a little. Last time I posted about the nice weather you were having and then you were almost caught in a tornado.....
So happy you're having a great trip - I look always look forward to reading your blog posts!
Love- Cathy
Chazmo,
Quite the adventure so far. I've passed your blog on to people at work. Now you are 6 degrees from just about everyone in southeastern michigan. Gotta love the notariety. Keep on truckin'. I can't wait for you to finish to hear all the stories in person.
Walton
Hey this is Callie Barb's soon to be step daughter. I read about your blog. Its unbeliveable. Never heard of anthing like this. I hope you make it back in time for the graduation
Hey Uncle Charlie,
I put your story & link to your blog on Digg.com. I hope the rest of the family diggs your story, the more people digg it, the higher it gets on the list & the more people get to see it. I'm hoping for this to be some free press for your story & your cause. Keep up the great work & I'm wishing for your safe travels to continue smoothly.
Love,
Gus
HI CHARLIE,
LOOKS LIKE A GREAT RIVER FOR LAUNDRY, BATHING OR WHATEVER!
WATCH OUT THOUGH FOR THE ALIGATORS!
KEEP THOSE TIRES SPINNING & WE'LL KEEP ON READING YOUR STORIES! THEY'RE GREAT! YOUR COMMENTS MAKE US LAUGH!
KATHY AVENALL
Hey Mr. Bono!
Your blog is inspiring! I hope you're having fun, and are blessed with smooth and sunny trails!
I hear my mom and the Mrs. will be visiting you soon.
Just keep in mind when you're struggling up those mountains in Tennessee / Kentucky you can coast all the way down!
Cheers!
-- Tim Murphy
t.james.murphy@gmail.com
charlie: you are my dream man. love, terry
Charie,
Wow! Cliff and Julie just told us about this trip of yours. Good luck and our best wishes are with you. Ann Denno
Hi Charlie.
I am now back in Hamilton, ON as of last nite. Imiss Heidi, Phil and the young ones already.
I am truly enjoying reading about your adventure.
You take care of yourself.
Nana (from Port Charlotte, FL)
Hey ChazzTheSpazz,
U r our American Bicycling Idol! Can u sing too?
Hey Charlie ! Any WILD ANIMAL stories? Deer? Bear? pigs? racoons? squirrels? hawks? bats??
Charlie,
Everyone is really enjoying following you at my work. I am planning a trip coming down to Mississippi for business. Might be driving. If I get close to your path, I'm buying you a decent dinner.
Jim
hey bono it's lyle holder. you look like your trip is doing great. mr. la's class is boring with out you. we do a lot of notes noy like your class. i hope that you go back and teach at RHS.
peac,
Roscompton
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