This was our easiest day so far - very few hills, no headwind, and a quick start thanks to a night indoors and oatmeal (Thanks, Hunts!). Austin had his first encounter with a "bike-hating" dog today, but like Simba in the Lion King, he found his roar when it mattered. He first tried to outrun it, but the dog was gaining on the uphill. So as a last resort, he turned around and growled...Steph was down the hill and around the corner and hoping whatever animal was attacking Austin didn't get the maps, but by the time she reached the dog, it was running away whimpering. Besides Austin finding his growl and sleeping in the backyard of a country store (two free nights in a row!), there's not much to report. We're excited to finish week #1 tomorrow and post a few weekly wrap ups.
p.s. There's an 80 year old woman on the computer next to us checking her facebook account! It may be time for Austin to join.
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Hey, guys. We also went for an easy ride today, but on the opposite coast, though roughly the same latitude and in a similar sounding (and soon to be identically named) town, and we learned from your lessons and remembered a couple old ones as well. We're in Portland, Maine visiting Louisa's cousins, who recommended a great ride down to a ferry that goes to an island - yeah right! We stayed on land and snacked on a lobster roll while enjoying the rugged Maine coast. Louisa's chain kept getting stuck on the ride back, so Jon reminded her that "Austin always says, don't pedal so hard while shifting, Stupid"
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Jon and Louisa
Hey, guys. We also went for an easy ride today. Hopped in the car and drove 6 blocks into Georgetown. Phew, it was really hot out today. Katie's knee hit the stickshift and the car went into neutral, so I had to chastise her sternly but gently.
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Josh and Katie.
OK, today's entry had me roaring with laughter. good on you Steph: let Austin deal with those mad dogs...Glad you found your voice, Aust...keep thewm wimpering and protect your riding buddy. What an image though...too bad you couldn't capture it on camera. Talking of cameras...when will we get to see soem good shots?
ReplyDeleteMaybe we need to get Nana on Facebook...boy, would she love it! she's in pretty good form, wanting to know how you guys are doing. I'll send her the blog site so she can check it out.
Hi Steph and Austin, Sounnds like you're both having a great time.When I read about the 80 year old woman and the facebook account, I thought I should tell you about the 89 year old woman who has just checked her email to get your blog site. I'll pass you over to her for a few words. Hope all the fun continues and I look forward to reading about your great adventure. love Nikki x
ReplyDeleteHI Austin and Steph, I hope the weather is not too hot.I've enjoyed reading about your trip so far.I'm here with Nikki and you can't believe how big all the children have got. I'm going to tell Jack and Jamie all about your trip tomorrow. love Nana xx
Hi, you two! I am so proud of you for doing this! I can't wait to learn of all of the adventures you will have. Please don't forget to throw in the tidbits of food you're enjoying along the way- that's the best part :)
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-Sus