So there is a 5:10 in the morning.
Lynda had gotten up at 4:30 a.m. to put the breakfast casserole in the oven (thanks Lynda. She prepared it for me last evening and now cannot even taste it because she is on kitchen duty back at the Kinsman.) I set out breakfast (help yourself) plus some items for them to pack in their bags. We don’t have to pack an actual lunch because Mount Brydges (and Strathroy?) is providing this for us. Pete hadn’t returned back to our home when we set out but we had full confidence that both Pete & Andy could catch us somewhere along the route and they didn’t disappoint.
I’ve been told that the wind is suppose to be on our back hence the departing from the west coast and going east. Someone ought to tell the wind….it was in our face for most of the day. We did have a great pace line going. I never had to take a turn at the front. The guys would bike 5km and then switch off. We clipped along at a good speed, averaging between 26-27km. I think I’m going to play my ‘sick card’ for all I can, it’s sweet just tagging along!
We pulled into the CRC church in Mount Brydges (P.S. if this is spelled wrong it's Randy's fault, he just told me the correct spelling..but I think it still looks wrong!) just after 10 a.m. Wow, beef on a bun, salads, fresh fruit, juice, coffee. Someone asked if we had eaten breakfast. I think they were shocked to see how full our plates were.
I should mention that cyclists could sign up for a 40km time trail race. They left the start point at 9 a.m. The winner would receive a ‘texas size cinnabun’. Second prize, a day old cinnabon and third prize….left over baked goods from Sombra. I might not have all the prizes correct, but you get the gist. Not too sure who won, but my bet is Rueben Vyn. .
My sister, Betty-Anne Werkema met me at the entrance of the bike path into Storybook Gardens. She joined me for the last 14km of the day, nice to visit as we biked. This is a great biking path. London had set up a booth on the path and they were handing out ice cubes and watermelon.
Lynda had gotten up at 4:30 a.m. to put the breakfast casserole in the oven (thanks Lynda. She prepared it for me last evening and now cannot even taste it because she is on kitchen duty back at the Kinsman.) I set out breakfast (help yourself) plus some items for them to pack in their bags. We don’t have to pack an actual lunch because Mount Brydges (and Strathroy?) is providing this for us. Pete hadn’t returned back to our home when we set out but we had full confidence that both Pete & Andy could catch us somewhere along the route and they didn’t disappoint.
I’ve been told that the wind is suppose to be on our back hence the departing from the west coast and going east. Someone ought to tell the wind….it was in our face for most of the day. We did have a great pace line going. I never had to take a turn at the front. The guys would bike 5km and then switch off. We clipped along at a good speed, averaging between 26-27km. I think I’m going to play my ‘sick card’ for all I can, it’s sweet just tagging along!
We pulled into the CRC church in Mount Brydges (P.S. if this is spelled wrong it's Randy's fault, he just told me the correct spelling..but I think it still looks wrong!) just after 10 a.m. Wow, beef on a bun, salads, fresh fruit, juice, coffee. Someone asked if we had eaten breakfast. I think they were shocked to see how full our plates were.
I should mention that cyclists could sign up for a 40km time trail race. They left the start point at 9 a.m. The winner would receive a ‘texas size cinnabun’. Second prize, a day old cinnabon and third prize….left over baked goods from Sombra. I might not have all the prizes correct, but you get the gist. Not too sure who won, but my bet is Rueben Vyn. .
My sister, Betty-Anne Werkema met me at the entrance of the bike path into Storybook Gardens. She joined me for the last 14km of the day, nice to visit as we biked. This is a great biking path. London had set up a booth on the path and they were handing out ice cubes and watermelon.
John receiving a 'heros' welcome into his own home townWe received a great welcome into London District Christian Highschool. Again so much food. My sister gave me a tour…it’s been a number of years since I graduated from this facility and things have changed. Go figure!
We’ve parked the 5th wheel at John & Irene Vandersteen’s home. Ralph and Jolene will return home to Chatham tomorrow (someone has to work) and then Ralph will pick up the 5th wheel and deliver it to Hamilton Friday evening. Andrew will be joining the tour for the next two days…he’s not biking with me. He believes that no one should be up and about before 7 a.m. I wonder who put that idea in his head!
Oh, how did I do today? Actually pretty good. I’m slower going up the hills and my acceleration time is not up to par. I did find an ice pack in the Vandersteens freezer and sat on that for a while till the ‘sit bone’ was numb. Feels much better……actually it’s so frozen that I don’t feel anything. Yahoo! It’s a go for tomorrow. Till later, Cynthia
3 comments:
Cynthia:
Great that you are biking again. Hope it goes well. Don't overdo. It was kind of odd to see a photo of my daughter on your blog. She was in the last one and is sort of hidden but I did recognize her. I knew she was going to be along the route in London but didn't expect to see her in a photo.
I will be in front of Ingersoll CRC early tomorrow morning serving coffee and muffins until about 8:00 a.m. Hope to meet you if you get there before then.
Janette Fieten
Hi Cynthia,
Thanks for letting me tag along yesterday. It was a lot of fun.
Betty-Anne
Hi Cynthia
Wow! God has answered all our prayers that you would recover and receive strength. We are blessed being able to read again your excitement, participation, and wit!
The chats in Boise seem long ago, say HI to that (older)Barb and of course Andrew. Heard that Josh was hosted by him lending him a bed. Thanks. Will keep praying for strength, healing, and safety for everyone. Soak up Gods blessings!
Gerald
Calgary
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