wow i didn't realize it has been a week since my last post...i was actually informed of this little detail by Heidi and Denise's mom who surprised them with a visit and apparantly also reads my blog as it is conveniently at the top of the list...although i'm sure she likes my blog more than the rest. a lot has happened i guess, we've crossed two state lines, we've peddled our rear ends off, and we've even had a little fun along the way (say it in your children's broadcast voice). the few century days we had were long but the weather has been pretty favorable and so it has been bearable...although it poured last night and drenched everything, this week has been our first real experience with it...we made it half way without it. i've been doing pretty well as far as flats as i haven't had one in over a week and a half i don't think. Today Kevin pasma had one though and we had to use a $1 bill to keep the new tube from ripping open the tire further, we had to search for it though as we didn't want to use a five or 20. good ol american $1 bills. this week we also stayed at dordt for a night which and got to sleep in the dorms their, funny how while in college they seemed ghetto but that night they were a luxury. unlike college though our food on this trip has been amazing, i was saying to some of the guys that i could eat like this for the rest of my life and i'd be happy. Dordt sure seems to have a ton of cash though as it is a beautiful campus with some pretty nice buildings. the next morning we got to take whole roles of King peppermints for lunch, i may have taken four...but i figure that normally the early birds get great seletion but can only take a little bit, so by the end us normal people have nothing to choose from but a lot of it, so we get quantity over quality, that's how i justify it, and i share so its all good. my butt has been killing me still even with the new seat. oh well. i have also not been gettig near enough sleep (this blog isn't helping so be very thankful lol) and it is starting to show as i am a little more lethargic these days. still searching for that evasive white tire for the front, will keep you posted. lately it seems like we have been getting a lot more free food as well which has been awesome, refreshment stops including donuts, gatorade's and coffee, great pizza supper donated by dordt food services and dessert baked by local families, so good, and apprantly it is gonna get better as we go up into ontario...i hope they're right (wink - that's for you ontarians out there). k well i'm just going to load some pictures up now and then call it a week if that's ok, pretty tired. hope you passed your course mom lol, hope you're little rascal campers behaved and that work is going well darcy (remember you need money for australia when i get back) and i hope the cars are selling and the fish are biting dad. love you lots.
you're right mom, sharon did visit, and it was great, sharon i forgot to put it in my blog, here is a picture to make up for it!
Denise, Heidi, Kaitlyn and I watched a couple movies at the lutheran church across from our camp as they let us invade the church for the afternoon, this was the day it was like 104 degrees and crazy humidity. so nice.
this is the second refreshment stop after it had rained on us, we were all huddled drinking coffee under the covering, still all smiles though, it takes a lot to get this group to frown.
ah yes a great pose, this is the first time this trip i've worn my leg and arm warmers and my rain coat, apparantly everyone liked the way i had my jacket lifted around my waist. i realize this picture is wrong on so many levels lol.
ok so this is still at the refreshment stop, i guess the raind just does things to people, kevin and eric are crazy drivers.
this picture was meant to show a pace line in a cross wind as everyone was in formation, then eric moved, oh well, this is when lawrence and i were tagging along on the the Stehouwer(sp?) express (up front is larry with mark in tow, then lawrence at the back and eric on the left, larry mark and eric are father and two sons, father larry had many sons, many sons had father larry, mark is one of them, and so is eric, so let's all praise the lord.
just a cool pic of all our bikes in front of an old style main street building
hittin up wisconsin, the sign needs a bit of work, a few coats of solid stain would do the trick. "good thing Kaitlyn was there to BRIGHTON it up." - says kaitlyn
on our third century day everyone was feeling pretty good about the last two, so we stopped for an hour and a half at the simply cafe for an amazing lunch (although they ran out of their special and then out of turkey so i finally got an order in on my third try)right next door was the Prairie Peddler, a little bike shop where the girls picked up a t-shirt.
dad, this one's for you, we saw a car show today and i had to stop, there were only 10 cars at the time but then this 1972 Plymouth Cuda 340 (E body, Pistol Grip 4 Speed) just rolled in as we did so that was sweet. apparently there were gonna be like 75 cars there and the guy there said there are a ton of shows this time of year and if its raining one morning you just wait till later on in the day and go to another one, or the next day. figured you'd like that.
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Hello, yes Theo I check everyday for a post from you, it's like an addiction (similar to wine)and it sure had been a dry spell. But the pics are worth a thousand words. I'm glad to hear about the sore butt (not glad that you HAVE a sore butt) cuz it probably explains your very pained look on your face in front of the Wisconsin sign ha ha. Several people talked about their wonderful new handle bars that helped them relieve the pressure on their arse. I don't know if that is a helpful suggestion. And yes, I did finish my course, wrote my final exam on Saturday morning and did my last observed tutoring friday afternoon. To celebrate, I bought a bottle of wine and stayed up till two watching an movie. Tomorrow I go home yabadabadoo!!! Church message today was rejoice in the Lord always. Praying that you're staying safe. Love, mom.
it was so nice to see another posting on your blog this morning. i checked b4 i went to bed late last nite (well early this morning) and i didnt see anything so i wasnt expecting anything this morning when i got up. darcy and i had breakfast and then i checked your blog.. had to read it so was almost late for church! tks for the pics too... and that 340 Cuda..WOW.. thanks for that..what a gorgeous car. as you can tell by mom's post she will be home soon.. I can hardly wait! she has been gone almost as long as you have. definitely missed her. take care of yourself and continue to enjoy each day for what it gives you.. dont rush to the ending and continue to spread the news of our responsibility to care for others who may be less fortunate. Love you, Dad
I love to see pictures!!! And your pictures sure seem to say you are having a good time and meeting great people. I of course killed myself laughing at your picture in all your bike gear....you look a bit like a two legged spider....those long and lanky legs! I may have showed it to my co-workers.....hey...they needed a smile in there day too! They do work in insurance you know. Well I have been keeping you in my prayers and love to read about your trip and the hospitality along the way. May God Bless you for many many years through this adventure. I miss you!!! Tamara
Well, Mr. Bandstra, I do love your blog the best, but only, and if only, you continue to 'let me know' what Denise and Heidi are up to that they don't write in their blog..keep up the great ride and we sure enjoyed meeting you in Madison!!! Love the bentums
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