The riders (Albert, Gary & Steve) pulled into Juday Creek Estates on Wednesday afternoon. Of course, the anxious Blogmaster was in her driveway with the camera ready to capture their grand arrival in the "Beaver." The unloading process was relatively quick as everyone was motivated to get to their respective homes as quickly as possible.
Thanks again to Monaco Coach for the use of the RV - it was a blessing! And many thanks to UPS, Teamster's Local #710, Gordon Food Service, and so many other friends and family who have contributed to the success of this ride. Please keep your eye on the South Bend Tribune for an upcoming feature about the Coast To Coast Charity Ride, which will be covered by Jim Meenan. Also - the check presentations to the charities will be scheduled in the near future. You can visit this blog site for more information in the coming weeks.
It has been a pleasure serving as your Blogmaster this month. Take care & God Bless!
Tressa
Friday, June 29, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
June 26, 2007 - C2C Made It!!!!
WE DID IT! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, TO ALL OF YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT. We entered the nations Capitol today at approximately 10:45 AM. We stopped in at Arlington National Cemetery in recognition of all who gave us the freedoms and liberties that we have in the greatest country in the world. It was an incredible site. We took some time out to tour the sites and scenes from the White House, the Capitol building, the Vietnam Memorial Wall, the World War II Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Korean War Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Iwo Jima Memorial. What we accomplished pales in comparison to what our forefathers sacrificed.
Our tour of D.C. concluded around 3:00 PM this afternoon then we picked up and drove to Ocean City, Maryland to officially conlude the "Coast to Coast" ride. The weather and roads held out and we were able to reach our final destination.
Thank you to all of our families for the love, support, patience, and understanding of why we ventured on this journey. Thank you to all of our friends, co-workers, and individuals behind the scenes who sacrificed so much to make this happen. Lastly, thank you God for keeping us safe and providing us with the willpower to see the journey to its end and finding it in our hearts to always help those who are less fortunate.
"Act in such a way that the actions of your maxims can at the same time be a universal law of nature."-Emmanuel Kant
C2C
Our tour of D.C. concluded around 3:00 PM this afternoon then we picked up and drove to Ocean City, Maryland to officially conlude the "Coast to Coast" ride. The weather and roads held out and we were able to reach our final destination.
Thank you to all of our families for the love, support, patience, and understanding of why we ventured on this journey. Thank you to all of our friends, co-workers, and individuals behind the scenes who sacrificed so much to make this happen. Lastly, thank you God for keeping us safe and providing us with the willpower to see the journey to its end and finding it in our hearts to always help those who are less fortunate.
"Act in such a way that the actions of your maxims can at the same time be a universal law of nature."-Emmanuel Kant
C2C
June 26, 2007
The Blogmaster has finally received an update from the team!! Here you go...
Well everyone, we are almost there! We are just outside Washington D.C. in the town of Winchester which is about 47 miles just west of the Capitol. Tomorrow, weather permitting, we will enter the Capitol around 11:00 AM. This will bring closure to our trek which began 22 days ago in Oceanside, CA. It will end how it began - dipping our tires in the ocean. We will have made it from one ocean to another.
The road into D.C from West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland has actually been the roughest and most trying due to narrow roads and an unfriendly biking environment. Hopefully, this last 47 miles will go well with all of us making it in one piece. Thanks again to everyone who supported us and making this journey for a cause a reality. We will see you soon. Take care.
I would also like to add that on Saturday, Gary was bitten by something as he was riding along the West Virginia roads. It is common for bugs to hit the riders as they roll along. Usually, this is just a nuisance and not a problem. Gary thought the bug deflected off his sunglasses as usual, but it must have become lodged between the earpiece and his head, stinging him. He has been riding since Saturday with a very swollen left side of his face/head. As of last night it was still very swollen & bothersome - so please say a little prayer for him. Hang in there, Gary! And thanks to Steve & Albert for their fine medical attention.... these guys really do it all - they ride, they drive the RV, they cook, they clean, they do laundry, and they offer medical service.....what a group!
Well everyone, we are almost there! We are just outside Washington D.C. in the town of Winchester which is about 47 miles just west of the Capitol. Tomorrow, weather permitting, we will enter the Capitol around 11:00 AM. This will bring closure to our trek which began 22 days ago in Oceanside, CA. It will end how it began - dipping our tires in the ocean. We will have made it from one ocean to another.
The road into D.C from West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland has actually been the roughest and most trying due to narrow roads and an unfriendly biking environment. Hopefully, this last 47 miles will go well with all of us making it in one piece. Thanks again to everyone who supported us and making this journey for a cause a reality. We will see you soon. Take care.
I would also like to add that on Saturday, Gary was bitten by something as he was riding along the West Virginia roads. It is common for bugs to hit the riders as they roll along. Usually, this is just a nuisance and not a problem. Gary thought the bug deflected off his sunglasses as usual, but it must have become lodged between the earpiece and his head, stinging him. He has been riding since Saturday with a very swollen left side of his face/head. As of last night it was still very swollen & bothersome - so please say a little prayer for him. Hang in there, Gary! And thanks to Steve & Albert for their fine medical attention.... these guys really do it all - they ride, they drive the RV, they cook, they clean, they do laundry, and they offer medical service.....what a group!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
June 23, 2007
Hello everyone from Wheeling, West Virginia. This happens to be a historic town that is very scenic and has a lot of bridges and lakes. It was a very pleasant day for our stretch of coverage through the Appalachian highlands. The roads look like they will be very challenging due to being very narrow with no shoulder for us to ride on. We are getting anxious as we come closer to reaching the nations capitol in just a few days if the terrain and weather remain on our side.
Take care everyone and we will keep you updated.
Take care everyone and we will keep you updated.
Friday, June 22, 2007
June 22, 2007
Today's report from the team via telephone (albeit with a very choppy, weak cell signal) is that they rode a bit first thing in the morning, but thunderstorms and heavy rains forced them to pause for a couple of hours until the storms passed by. This was the first weather-related delay of the journey so far. After the rain passed, the team had a beautiful weather day with sunny skies and cooler temperatures. They made good progress, and stopped for the night only 100 miles or so from the eastern border of Ohio.
Road conditions continue to be hazardous with little or no shoulder. We all appreciate your continued prayers for their safety as they press on toward the finish.
The Blogmaster
Road conditions continue to be hazardous with little or no shoulder. We all appreciate your continued prayers for their safety as they press on toward the finish.
The Blogmaster
June 22, 2007
The blogmaster has been on the road without internet access since Wednesday, but there is much to update you on....so here you go....
1. There was a nice group of UPSers and family to greet the C2C Team as they arrived in Indiana. We all agreed that the riders look OUTSTANDING and praised their continued perseverance and strength.
2. The show of support from UPS is greatly appreciated. We realize that day-to-day operations give UPSers plenty to occupy their time, so taking a day to drive to Frankfort, stand in a hot parking lot to shake hands and say "job well done" shows a tremendous amount of corporate integrity and support. This does not go unnoticed - we are very grateful!
3. The countdown is getting closer & closer. Arrival in Washington, DC is less than 400 miles away!! Way to go C2C (Coast to Coast) riders - we continue to be impressed with your stamina and commitment.
And now.....from the riders:
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 (From the C2C Team) -
Hello Indiana! Today we crossed into Indiana and finished in Frankfort. We are so close to home, but we still have a finish line to cross in our country's great capitol. We were met with a warm UPS reception which included: North Division Manager Mike Kovatch, North Business Managers-Jed Runnells, Teresa Duncan, Jim Boor, Chris Frieden, and Jamie Stapleton. Also present from the District Office were Brenda Baker and Tiffany Lines. Thank you very much, your presence and support are truly appreciated. Families of riders Gary Decker and Steve Hosinski made the journey to visit them (thanks Anita and Tressa) as well. Also - the team wants to send out a big thanks to Dick & Chris Watkins (Gary's cousins from Edwardsburg, MI) for making the trip and for donating a case of Gatorade & a big supply of mixed nuts. WOW! We can't thank you all enough for the support and the morale boost!
The roads have been nice through Hoosierland, but they will be short lived as we plan to cross into Ohio tomorrow. Again, thank you all for your endearing support as we continue our trek to the east coast. You will hear from us soon, take care.
Thursday, June 21, 2007 (From the C2C Team) -
Today we left Indiana as quickly as we entered. Our final stop after a 115 mile excursion was Piqua, Ohio. We rode extra miles today because the latest forecast is calling for thunderstorms tomorrow in the morning. This might actually be our first weather delay if the storm front moves in. We are also planning extra miles for tomorrow because we are feeling very good physically, but more importantly, mentally!
We will continue to keep everyone updated and for those of you who might know someone who has yet to visit our blog please direct them to: coasttocoastcharityrideblogspot.com. Take care everyone.
1. There was a nice group of UPSers and family to greet the C2C Team as they arrived in Indiana. We all agreed that the riders look OUTSTANDING and praised their continued perseverance and strength.
2. The show of support from UPS is greatly appreciated. We realize that day-to-day operations give UPSers plenty to occupy their time, so taking a day to drive to Frankfort, stand in a hot parking lot to shake hands and say "job well done" shows a tremendous amount of corporate integrity and support. This does not go unnoticed - we are very grateful!
3. The countdown is getting closer & closer. Arrival in Washington, DC is less than 400 miles away!! Way to go C2C (Coast to Coast) riders - we continue to be impressed with your stamina and commitment.
And now.....from the riders:
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 (From the C2C Team) -
Hello Indiana! Today we crossed into Indiana and finished in Frankfort. We are so close to home, but we still have a finish line to cross in our country's great capitol. We were met with a warm UPS reception which included: North Division Manager Mike Kovatch, North Business Managers-Jed Runnells, Teresa Duncan, Jim Boor, Chris Frieden, and Jamie Stapleton. Also present from the District Office were Brenda Baker and Tiffany Lines. Thank you very much, your presence and support are truly appreciated. Families of riders Gary Decker and Steve Hosinski made the journey to visit them (thanks Anita and Tressa) as well. Also - the team wants to send out a big thanks to Dick & Chris Watkins (Gary's cousins from Edwardsburg, MI) for making the trip and for donating a case of Gatorade & a big supply of mixed nuts. WOW! We can't thank you all enough for the support and the morale boost!
The roads have been nice through Hoosierland, but they will be short lived as we plan to cross into Ohio tomorrow. Again, thank you all for your endearing support as we continue our trek to the east coast. You will hear from us soon, take care.
Thursday, June 21, 2007 (From the C2C Team) -
Today we left Indiana as quickly as we entered. Our final stop after a 115 mile excursion was Piqua, Ohio. We rode extra miles today because the latest forecast is calling for thunderstorms tomorrow in the morning. This might actually be our first weather delay if the storm front moves in. We are also planning extra miles for tomorrow because we are feeling very good physically, but more importantly, mentally!
We will continue to keep everyone updated and for those of you who might know someone who has yet to visit our blog please direct them to: coasttocoastcharityrideblogspot.com. Take care everyone.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
REMINDER ABOUT CHARITIES
Just a quick reminder for those still considering making a donation to the Coast To Coast Charity Ride...
The 3 charities benefiting from this ride are:
The United Way of Elkhart County (literacy programs)
Hannah's House (a home for pregnant girls that provides education, health care, and counseling)
The Family & Children's Center Campus School (funds will help establish a library for this special campus)
Each of these charities helps children - our future - in a different way. We are honored to support them through this ride. Thank you for the contributions you have already given and any donations you are still considering.
The 3 charities benefiting from this ride are:
The United Way of Elkhart County (literacy programs)
Hannah's House (a home for pregnant girls that provides education, health care, and counseling)
The Family & Children's Center Campus School (funds will help establish a library for this special campus)
Each of these charities helps children - our future - in a different way. We are honored to support them through this ride. Thank you for the contributions you have already given and any donations you are still considering.
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