Hello
I am feeling much better and avoiding the heat and rain as much as possible. I really enjoyed my time in Dillsboro. The people I met at the church, vacation bible school and the pantry were amazing. I stayed the night with an older couple who were as nice as could be. I really enjoyed spending time with them at the food pantry and lunch at Linda's. This town and it's people were so open and kind anit just felt so comfortable. It was like stopping in Mayberry. Thank you Marge and Van. I was also glad to have met Tom. He is one of the pillars of the church and community. He's an art teacher, artist, and plays guitar as he puts it. Thanks for getting me to the other side of Cinncinati!!!!! That would have been scary with out you. Thanks Tom. Since I didn't have any connection for my stop last night, I went on to Hillsboro so I could get a room instead of camping. When I went in the gentleman working there told me that he wanted to pay for my room. I was very thankful and we had a great conversation about politicians and DC. He told me to take a message to them from him. "don't forget about us!" I told him I would pass it on as soon as I got there. Nice guy at Cedar Hills Motel in Hillsboro, OH. Thank you!!
Today I rode into McArthur, OH. I'm staying at a little motel and taking my last dayoff on Monday. Oh yeah, Happy Fathers Day Dad and Grandpa Rogier, and Michael Michael and to all the other dad's out there!!!! In one week from today my family will be meeting me in Washington DC. Yeah!!!!! So, I am half way and feeling great. I hope everyone out there is having a great summer. Talk to you guys again soon. Cya, T. King
About Me
- rideking
- Collinsville Middle School PE teacher. Married (19yrs.)with two boys (12 and 8) 7th grade boys basketball coach. Avid cyclist
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Next post coming soon
It's been crazy out on the road, I will post again and add some pictures in a few days. Cya
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Day #3 Brownstown, IN
Hello again. Hot, humid, and HILLS!! I thought Indiana was flat?? Wrong, not on highway 50. Yesterday was very challenging for me. I am very thankful to have an off day today.
I was eating at a Bob Evans yesterday and a few of the people starting asking me about what I was doing? When I went to pay for my lunch the manager gave me $20.00 in Bob Evans bucks for my next meal. I thought that was nice and unexpected. As I was walking out and older couple stopped me to ask if they could give a donation? So they handed me another $20.00 to help out the cause. It's amazing how generous people are!! Thank you goes to those people, not for the monetary gift but for their kindness. Thanks.
I had a dog come running at me later in the day. The woman comes out yelling not to worry he doesn't bite. I wanted to say, " yeah not you!" All I was seeing was teeth, thankfully the dog retreated back home. Towards the end of the ride I was really tired. I was about 10 miles away and resting at a quick stop store and chatting with a motorcyclist. This gentleman pulls up out of know where and asked me, " you need a ride?" It was like an Angel appeared. He told me that the highway was pretty dangerous on the way to Brownstown. I needed a break and took him up on the offer. He is a fellow cyclist and said he had passed me twice while running errands in the area. We had a great conversation. Thank you Larry!
When I arrived I met Pastor Damon and his wife Debbie. They have been very kind and open with me. I was invited by them to assist with Vacation Bible School last night and today. I really enjoyed being around kid's again. We had fun and I made a few more friends. I really connected with a boy named Kyan, he was awesome. At the end of the night Pastor Damon introduced me and asked me to share a little about my journey. That was cool because I had another chance to talk about Caleb and my faith. I'm looking forward to helping again tonight.
Today I had to go to a bike shop. I looked at my tires when I got here yesterday and I noticed that my tires were really bad. I'm not sure why but it looked like they were just falling apart? Maybe the heat and the fact that I'm trying to ride on the very edge of the road? So, I had to get new tires. I'm thinking that they might have blown out if Larry wouldn't have helped me out, that's how worn they were. Angel?? hhhmmm
Today I am relaxing and recovering!!!! I imagine I'll sleep a few hours too? I hope everyone is doing well and I will post more on Friday if possible. Cya, TK
I was eating at a Bob Evans yesterday and a few of the people starting asking me about what I was doing? When I went to pay for my lunch the manager gave me $20.00 in Bob Evans bucks for my next meal. I thought that was nice and unexpected. As I was walking out and older couple stopped me to ask if they could give a donation? So they handed me another $20.00 to help out the cause. It's amazing how generous people are!! Thank you goes to those people, not for the monetary gift but for their kindness. Thanks.
I had a dog come running at me later in the day. The woman comes out yelling not to worry he doesn't bite. I wanted to say, " yeah not you!" All I was seeing was teeth, thankfully the dog retreated back home. Towards the end of the ride I was really tired. I was about 10 miles away and resting at a quick stop store and chatting with a motorcyclist. This gentleman pulls up out of know where and asked me, " you need a ride?" It was like an Angel appeared. He told me that the highway was pretty dangerous on the way to Brownstown. I needed a break and took him up on the offer. He is a fellow cyclist and said he had passed me twice while running errands in the area. We had a great conversation. Thank you Larry!
When I arrived I met Pastor Damon and his wife Debbie. They have been very kind and open with me. I was invited by them to assist with Vacation Bible School last night and today. I really enjoyed being around kid's again. We had fun and I made a few more friends. I really connected with a boy named Kyan, he was awesome. At the end of the night Pastor Damon introduced me and asked me to share a little about my journey. That was cool because I had another chance to talk about Caleb and my faith. I'm looking forward to helping again tonight.
Today I had to go to a bike shop. I looked at my tires when I got here yesterday and I noticed that my tires were really bad. I'm not sure why but it looked like they were just falling apart? Maybe the heat and the fact that I'm trying to ride on the very edge of the road? So, I had to get new tires. I'm thinking that they might have blown out if Larry wouldn't have helped me out, that's how worn they were. Angel?? hhhmmm
Today I am relaxing and recovering!!!! I imagine I'll sleep a few hours too? I hope everyone is doing well and I will post more on Friday if possible. Cya, TK
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Day #2 Washington, IN
Hello
Sorry I didn't blog yesterday but the weather has really knocked me back. I should have started with few a less miles to begin the ride with? The good news is I have not been rained on yet. I was fortunate to have a room last night at the Baymont Hotel courtesy of Rev. Lennie Lawrence and the congregation of Christ UMC. They also made a $100.00 donation to the Caleb Zarzecki Memorial Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your amazing hospitality and generosity!!!
Not a whole lot happened on day #2. I felt pretty zapped again by the end of the day. Luckily they had an indoor pool so I did get in there to cool off for a while. I tried to eat something at Ponderosa but I didn't have much of an appetite. Then the severe thunderstorms blew through. It was a bad storm and I was thankful not to be in a tent somewhere. Thanks again to Rev. Lawrence!!!!!!!
Sorry I didn't blog yesterday but the weather has really knocked me back. I should have started with few a less miles to begin the ride with? The good news is I have not been rained on yet. I was fortunate to have a room last night at the Baymont Hotel courtesy of Rev. Lennie Lawrence and the congregation of Christ UMC. They also made a $100.00 donation to the Caleb Zarzecki Memorial Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your amazing hospitality and generosity!!!
Not a whole lot happened on day #2. I felt pretty zapped again by the end of the day. Luckily they had an indoor pool so I did get in there to cool off for a while. I tried to eat something at Ponderosa but I didn't have much of an appetite. Then the severe thunderstorms blew through. It was a bad storm and I was thankful not to be in a tent somewhere. Thanks again to Rev. Lawrence!!!!!!!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Day 1 off to Flora Il.
Hello.
Was it hot and humid in Troy today too? Man, I got zapped today. I'm glad to have the first day out of the way. I rode almost 90 miles today. It took about 6 1/2 hours so you can imagine how tired I am. Everything went well though it was hot. I did have a flat tire already. I was almost to Breese. I rode through 3 states before I got my first flat tire last year. This year I didn't even make it to 3 counties before getting that flat. Oh well, now it's out of the way, right?Highway 50 is pretty busy but almost every vehicle got over for me, my left arm got tired from waving thanks so many times!!
I wanted to say thanks to Pastor Smith and friends from the UMC in Flora for putting me up in the Best Western. Thank You!!!! I also just did an interview with Danielle from the local paper. She was very interested, polite, and I enjoyed talking with her. It's kinda cool because it's going allow more people to hear about Caleb. Thanks Danielle.
I'm pretty wiped out so I'm going to go crash. I'll try to post everyday but if I don't please forgive me. Cya
Was it hot and humid in Troy today too? Man, I got zapped today. I'm glad to have the first day out of the way. I rode almost 90 miles today. It took about 6 1/2 hours so you can imagine how tired I am. Everything went well though it was hot. I did have a flat tire already. I was almost to Breese. I rode through 3 states before I got my first flat tire last year. This year I didn't even make it to 3 counties before getting that flat. Oh well, now it's out of the way, right?Highway 50 is pretty busy but almost every vehicle got over for me, my left arm got tired from waving thanks so many times!!
I wanted to say thanks to Pastor Smith and friends from the UMC in Flora for putting me up in the Best Western. Thank You!!!! I also just did an interview with Danielle from the local paper. She was very interested, polite, and I enjoyed talking with her. It's kinda cool because it's going allow more people to hear about Caleb. Thanks Danielle.
I'm pretty wiped out so I'm going to go crash. I'll try to post everyday but if I don't please forgive me. Cya
Saturday, June 12, 2010
huge success @ Jefferson yard sale
Hello bigridefans
What a great weekend. Ms. Jefferson and friends had a ton of success at the yard sale this weekend. $1,300.00 was made to be donated to the Caleb Zarzecki Memorial Scholarship fund. Thanks to everyone who donated items, helped set up, or made a purchase at the yard sale. Several friends have asked how they can donate? If you would like to donate go to any (FCB) First Collinsville Bank and ask to donate to the 2012 Caleb Zarzecki Memorial Scholarship Fund.
I leave Monday morning around 5:30-6:00 a.m. Down to the wire now. I've been riding almost everyday so I feel good and I am looking forward to this summer's journey!!!! I hope to post on this blog everynight if possible? Pray for my safe journey!!!! Next post will hopefully be on Monday from Flora Illinois. Cya, Tom
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What a great weekend. Ms. Jefferson and friends had a ton of success at the yard sale this weekend. $1,300.00 was made to be donated to the Caleb Zarzecki Memorial Scholarship fund. Thanks to everyone who donated items, helped set up, or made a purchase at the yard sale. Several friends have asked how they can donate? If you would like to donate go to any (FCB) First Collinsville Bank and ask to donate to the 2012 Caleb Zarzecki Memorial Scholarship Fund.
I leave Monday morning around 5:30-6:00 a.m. Down to the wire now. I've been riding almost everyday so I feel good and I am looking forward to this summer's journey!!!! I hope to post on this blog everynight if possible? Pray for my safe journey!!!! Next post will hopefully be on Monday from Flora Illinois. Cya, Tom
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