Well after about a week Ralph finally called tonight. Things are going well he said but the days are getting tougher. Saturday was a bad day but he managed to make it all the way and got in by 5 p.m. but had 2 flat tires that day. Also today he had 2 flat tires and they just pop he says and scare you when that happens. It also makes you feel unsafe on your bike just waiting for it to happen again. He had not had a shower yet because there was only one for 100 men. Such is the joy of camping.
It was good to hear from him although he sounded very tired and was planning to skip the peleton meeting and go to bed early. He enjoyed the church service on Sunday with a lot of great music again. He said his tent is too small for him but hey he only sleeps in it. It was great to see the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City but did not take the time to go inside. Overall the scenery has been beautiful.
He is already looking forward to coming to London so I can meet all his new friends. It was good to talk to him and I told him of all the prayers going up for him here. Cora
July 22, 2008 at 3:01 pm |
Hallo Ralph (en Cora),
Wat goed om te lezen dat het allemaal goed gaat. We bekijken de site regelmatig en het is leuk om zo af en toe iets van jullie te lezen. Wat moet hij nog lang fietsen. We hopen dat hij het haalt. Nu eerst de tussen stop in London. We lezen het wel weer.
Succes en hou vol.
Groeten Jelle, Tineke en Francine
July 24, 2008 at 7:48 pm |
Hello Ralph: We want you to know that we’re praying for you, hoping God will give you the strength to keep going. I especially admire your courage to do this bike tour. Keep up the good work. We enjoy reading Cora’s messages, so keep calling her with updates.
July 24, 2008 at 8:38 pm |
Hi Ralph:
We’ve been following the action and understand that you’ve had some tough days biking through the mountains. The midwest should be somewhat easier with fewer hills and cooler temperatures – in fact, we’ve had lots of rain and cool weather here in Michigan. Hang in there!
July 25, 2008 at 9:22 am |
Hi Ralph
Hope things are going well.Now you know why you did all that training.
Did you ever think maybe the reason the tent is so small is because your getting bigger????:)Got to lay off on those deserts…
Proud of you man…Keep up the great work.
August 10, 2008 at 6:27 pm |
HI RALPH: I’VE BEEN FOLLOWING YOUR BLOG. CORA SAID YOU HAD THE FLEW AND STILL BIKE THREW THE MOUNTIANS. YOUR LAST PICTURE YOU LOOK PRETTY HAPPY. IT SHOULD BE LOT EASIER NOW YOUR THREW THE MOUNTAINS AND YOU’ll FELL BETTER NOW IT’S NOT SO HOT.WHEN YOU GO UP THOSE HILLS, JUST THING OF ALL THOSE STARVING KIDS THAT HAVE NO CLEAN AND FOOD TO EAT. I ALWAYS NEW YOU WERE A GREAT GUY. KEEP ON SMILING !!!!!
I PRAY THAT GOD GIVE YOU ALL THAT STRAIGTH. GOOD BYE BUDDY.
August 27, 2009 at 4:20 pm |
hallo ralph een hartelijke groet van aaltje katerberg uit dwingeloo