Tues. aug 19, 2008
Today I completed my journey back to Ct via NJ. Not good news today from the homefront. While away vacationing in Ireland, my dear Grandma Burdick passed away from mostly natural causes. She was in her nineties and a huge influence and presence here in Stonington, CT. More on her at a later date. Keep us in your prayers. Thank you.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
week 6 sea to sea
Thurs 8-7-08
Animals seen: A flock of nearly 50 Whooping Cranes!! This is big for me, to see these huge endangered birds in their natural habitat. :)
People I've met: I rode alone but, met Tony who is taking a break after a fall a couple of days ago. Tony lived in Paterson for a year doing an intern(?) at Madison Ave. CRC.
Miles Biked: 113, don't know average exactly. sidewinds, headwinds and an occassional tailwind.
Meaningful Thought: Iowa is NOT flat, and is quite beautiful.
Animals seen: A flock of nearly 50 Whooping Cranes!! This is big for me, to see these huge endangered birds in their natural habitat. :)
People I've met: I rode alone but, met Tony who is taking a break after a fall a couple of days ago. Tony lived in Paterson for a year doing an intern(?) at Madison Ave. CRC.
Miles Biked: 113, don't know average exactly. sidewinds, headwinds and an occassional tailwind.
Meaningful Thought: Iowa is NOT flat, and is quite beautiful.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Week 6 Sea to Sea
Mon 8- 4-08
People I've met: Jill
Miles Biked: 90 miles @ 13.8 average. terrible headwind and a small rainshower.
Most Memorable Sight: Steel Bridge we crossed over the Missouri River near Lewis & Clarke trail.
People I've met: Jill
Miles Biked: 90 miles @ 13.8 average. terrible headwind and a small rainshower.
Most Memorable Sight: Steel Bridge we crossed over the Missouri River near Lewis & Clarke trail.
week 5 sea to sea tour
Weds. 7-30-08
People I've Met: Bill who is riding a 3 wheel recumbant.
Miles Biked: 83 miles @ 13.7 mph average. Yup, I didn't finish the mileage today. Bad headwind.
Most memorable sight: Heat emminating from the road during 100 degree weather. Took 2 mile side trip early in day to see Kansas.
Meaningful Scripture: John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Today was Diane Greenfields birthday and I miss her very much. She would have loved this adventure I am on. xxx ooo
Thurs. 7-31-08
People I've met: Kevin, Peter, Jody, Katelyn, Larry, Liz, David.
Miles Biked: 100 miles @ 15.7 average. Yes I went over because at end of ride I took a wrong turn. Half of ride was with a wonderful tailwind.
Most Memorable sight: I was filmed for footage on the abc evening news on NTV (Nebraska).
Meaningful Thought of the Day: God wants us to rely on each other, and He uses all kinds of people to do His work.
Fri. 8-1-08
Always know where your towel is.
Animals Seen: Red headed Woodpecker, thousands of grasshoppers in road.
People I've Met: Justin
Miles Biked: 94 miles @ 13.1 mph average. Terrible headwind
Most Memorable Sight: There is a LOT of corn in Nebraska!
Meaningful Scripture: Romans 12:6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
Sat. 8-2-08
Animals Seen: Stiped groundsquirrels.
People I've Met: Jerry, Jake, Bill and Mary.
Miles Biked: 100 miles @ 13.9 mph average. Sidewind, tailwind, and nasty headwinds too.
Started the morning going in wrong direction a couple of miles. Boy was I mad!
Meaningful Thought: "It's a great day when nothing is growing in your water bottle!"
Meaningful Scripture: Col 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one antoher. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Sunday 8-3-08
Attended Fremont Evangelical Free Church in Nebraska.
People I've Met: Bill who is riding a 3 wheel recumbant.
Miles Biked: 83 miles @ 13.7 mph average. Yup, I didn't finish the mileage today. Bad headwind.
Most memorable sight: Heat emminating from the road during 100 degree weather. Took 2 mile side trip early in day to see Kansas.
Meaningful Scripture: John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Today was Diane Greenfields birthday and I miss her very much. She would have loved this adventure I am on. xxx ooo
Thurs. 7-31-08
People I've met: Kevin, Peter, Jody, Katelyn, Larry, Liz, David.
Miles Biked: 100 miles @ 15.7 average. Yes I went over because at end of ride I took a wrong turn. Half of ride was with a wonderful tailwind.
Most Memorable sight: I was filmed for footage on the abc evening news on NTV (Nebraska).
Meaningful Thought of the Day: God wants us to rely on each other, and He uses all kinds of people to do His work.
Fri. 8-1-08
Always know where your towel is.
Animals Seen: Red headed Woodpecker, thousands of grasshoppers in road.
People I've Met: Justin
Miles Biked: 94 miles @ 13.1 mph average. Terrible headwind
Most Memorable Sight: There is a LOT of corn in Nebraska!
Meaningful Scripture: Romans 12:6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
Sat. 8-2-08
Animals Seen: Stiped groundsquirrels.
People I've Met: Jerry, Jake, Bill and Mary.
Miles Biked: 100 miles @ 13.9 mph average. Sidewind, tailwind, and nasty headwinds too.
Started the morning going in wrong direction a couple of miles. Boy was I mad!
Meaningful Thought: "It's a great day when nothing is growing in your water bottle!"
Meaningful Scripture: Col 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one antoher. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Sunday 8-3-08
Attended Fremont Evangelical Free Church in Nebraska.
week 5 sea to sea tour
Mon 7-28
Animals Seen: Western Meadowlark, prairie dogs, horses, cows, kangaroo rats (mice?), one jack rabbit roadkill, and Golden Eagles.
People I've met: Claire, Roger, Augie, Len, and Joan.
Miles Biked: 92 miles @ 14.5 mph average.
Meaningful Scripture: 2Timothy4:2 Preach the Word: be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction.
Tues 7-29
Animals seen: mostly black angus cows, one prairie chicken roadkill
People I've Met: Larry, Mark, Katrina, Jim, and Erik
Miles Biked: 87 miles @16.8 mph average
Meaningful Scripture: Acts 9:36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor.
Animals Seen: Western Meadowlark, prairie dogs, horses, cows, kangaroo rats (mice?), one jack rabbit roadkill, and Golden Eagles.
People I've met: Claire, Roger, Augie, Len, and Joan.
Miles Biked: 92 miles @ 14.5 mph average.
Meaningful Scripture: 2Timothy4:2 Preach the Word: be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction.
Tues 7-29
Animals seen: mostly black angus cows, one prairie chicken roadkill
People I've Met: Larry, Mark, Katrina, Jim, and Erik
Miles Biked: 87 miles @16.8 mph average
Meaningful Scripture: Acts 9:36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Niewbie on the ride
City: Denver
Days of week: Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun.
Date: 7-23 to 7-27
Animals seen : magpies (birds), prairies dogs!, mule deer and twin fawns, and Buddy a very special dog
People I've met: My wonderful hosts Lillian and Pat Swieringa and their little dog too! (Buddy)
Miles biked: 50 or so yesterday on beautiful bike trails here in Denver.
Most memorable sight: prairie dogs and an awesome view from Lookout Point.
Meanigful scripture: Joshua 1:9 my life verse to start me off; you can look it up.
Days of week: Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun.
Date: 7-23 to 7-27
Animals seen : magpies (birds), prairies dogs!, mule deer and twin fawns, and Buddy a very special dog
People I've met: My wonderful hosts Lillian and Pat Swieringa and their little dog too! (Buddy)
Miles biked: 50 or so yesterday on beautiful bike trails here in Denver.
Most memorable sight: prairie dogs and an awesome view from Lookout Point.
Meanigful scripture: Joshua 1:9 my life verse to start me off; you can look it up.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Love Diva
I have been thinking about naming my bicycle to honor the friend who made its purchase possible. This is a love story.
Way back when my daughter was 2 or 3 years old, I took a part time job in Ridgewood, NJ. While the project was underway the next door neighbor would spend his days watching the progess. Retired for a number of years and a widower since 1988, Mr. Brown enjoyed the activity next door and watching the workmen create a new bridge near his home. Bud as everyone called him did not have children but, would talk about kids from the neighborhood and nieces and/or nephews. The funny thing was he couldn't understand what the attraction was in having children. This intrigued me.
Each day I was on the job I would bring my faithful dog Wende along for company. I had been working daily on landscape jobs with Wende for several years and she was very well behaved. Mostly she was obsessed with chasing tennis balls. This could go on for hours, and often did as just a tap of the foot would send the ball into the brook below. Needless to say Wende was great entertainment for Mr. Brown.
Once the job was complete I was at a loss as to what to do. Over the six month period I had become close to Bud, always calling him Mr. Brown as it seemed proper to do so because he was old enough to be my grandfather. I didn't want to presume he would miss me as much as I would miss him yet, not wanting to pass up the chance I asked him if I could drop in on him from time to time. With tears threatening to reveal my heart, Mr. Brown appeared to be relieved I would keep in touch.
We never phoned, we never wrote, I would always just pop in and surprise him over the years.
I lived less than ten miles away. He watched my children grow, we shared pleasant stories of his childhood, his marriage and love for his late wife, and their trips to Cape Cod before she become terminally ill. We shared a day in common, his birthday was my wedding anniversary. This would be one of the rare times we would send each other cards in the mail. Mr. Brown always had brand new five dollar bills to give each of my children at Christmas. It was at Christmastime that I was informed of his death.
Several weeks or months could pass between visits so it wasn't a surprise to find out he passed away in my absence. I always knew it would be so but, it was still a shock to my heart to hear his house was empty. When my husband informed me a lawyer from Ridgewood had left a message for me, I knew what it meant.
Bless him, Mr. Brown left me an inheritance in his will. That I was worthy as his friend for this kindness has meant the world to me. I truly loved this man and he knew it too. He didn't have to name me to receive this gift but, he did. I knew our friendship was special and he made sure I would have no doubts about it. Kind of like Jesus isn't it? He didn't have to die on the cross but, he did it for me. I have no doubts that Jesus loves me because of what he did for me.
I name my bike Love in memory of Mr. Brown.
Way back when my daughter was 2 or 3 years old, I took a part time job in Ridgewood, NJ. While the project was underway the next door neighbor would spend his days watching the progess. Retired for a number of years and a widower since 1988, Mr. Brown enjoyed the activity next door and watching the workmen create a new bridge near his home. Bud as everyone called him did not have children but, would talk about kids from the neighborhood and nieces and/or nephews. The funny thing was he couldn't understand what the attraction was in having children. This intrigued me.
Each day I was on the job I would bring my faithful dog Wende along for company. I had been working daily on landscape jobs with Wende for several years and she was very well behaved. Mostly she was obsessed with chasing tennis balls. This could go on for hours, and often did as just a tap of the foot would send the ball into the brook below. Needless to say Wende was great entertainment for Mr. Brown.
Once the job was complete I was at a loss as to what to do. Over the six month period I had become close to Bud, always calling him Mr. Brown as it seemed proper to do so because he was old enough to be my grandfather. I didn't want to presume he would miss me as much as I would miss him yet, not wanting to pass up the chance I asked him if I could drop in on him from time to time. With tears threatening to reveal my heart, Mr. Brown appeared to be relieved I would keep in touch.
We never phoned, we never wrote, I would always just pop in and surprise him over the years.
I lived less than ten miles away. He watched my children grow, we shared pleasant stories of his childhood, his marriage and love for his late wife, and their trips to Cape Cod before she become terminally ill. We shared a day in common, his birthday was my wedding anniversary. This would be one of the rare times we would send each other cards in the mail. Mr. Brown always had brand new five dollar bills to give each of my children at Christmas. It was at Christmastime that I was informed of his death.
Several weeks or months could pass between visits so it wasn't a surprise to find out he passed away in my absence. I always knew it would be so but, it was still a shock to my heart to hear his house was empty. When my husband informed me a lawyer from Ridgewood had left a message for me, I knew what it meant.
Bless him, Mr. Brown left me an inheritance in his will. That I was worthy as his friend for this kindness has meant the world to me. I truly loved this man and he knew it too. He didn't have to name me to receive this gift but, he did. I knew our friendship was special and he made sure I would have no doubts about it. Kind of like Jesus isn't it? He didn't have to die on the cross but, he did it for me. I have no doubts that Jesus loves me because of what he did for me.
I name my bike Love in memory of Mr. Brown.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Beginning
Hello,
Thus begins the saga of a quahog leaving her homeland to explore the mid-western States. A quest to enlighten the masses of the plight of poverty. A shout of hope throughout the land reminding Americans of Gods love for his people. To ride in memory of Diane Greenfield my best friend, biking buddy, and spiritual sister.
Thus begins the saga of a quahog leaving her homeland to explore the mid-western States. A quest to enlighten the masses of the plight of poverty. A shout of hope throughout the land reminding Americans of Gods love for his people. To ride in memory of Diane Greenfield my best friend, biking buddy, and spiritual sister.
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