On the home stretch…

We’ll be rolling out of Pittsburgh in the morning and entering the home stretch into Washington, D.C Ok….so I’ve been bad about blogging for the last week. My apologies, but Gary’s been keeping you all posted and here’s my take on it finally. We finished our stay in Cleveland with …

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Into the mountains?

Straightland ahead:) Before I talk about getting back on the road tomorrow and heading for Harrisburg, there’s thanks I must send to those here in Pittsburgh that have made our visit so pleasant.  First of all my thank goes to John McDowell and all the letter carriers I spoke with over …

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Into Pennsylvania

Back in the mountains Today I awoke thinging about the riding in Ohio and the wake-up in Pennsylvania!  Though Ohio left me with a fine memory of good people and huge hearts, I hope it gives me the strength to get through these mountains.  But you know what?  I’m beginning …

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Extraordinay people

Manna from Heaven? As I awoke this morning, I didn’t think about the hard nights sleep where we just pulled over and slept, but the mark that the people in Cleveland let in my heart:)  I had the privilege of presenting myself at the Ohio National Association of Letter Carrier …

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Thank God for friends

Jim & Ernie ~ brothers ~ We’ve got a day off here in Cleveland, awaiting their NALC Convention tomorrow.  I want to start the day by thanking Jim for the blessing of his deposit so we can stay fed until our journey is done.  Joan and I have tried to …

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Rolling through Ohio…

We’ve “landed” for the week just SE of Cleveland at the KOA in Streetsboro….. We’ve “landed” for the week just SE of Cleveland at the KOA in Streetsboro. We’ve got tomorrow off and then Friday, Gary is speaking at the state convention for the NALC which should be good. Things …

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From the heart

Just a look down the road~~ I think it’s time to talk a little about personal thoughts on the mountain I’ve conquered.  I’ve only 22 days left before I ride into Washington D.C. and I’m beginning to think about where to go from there?  I’ve been eligible to retire for the past …

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Riding into the wind…

A beautiful, sunny day, but a windy one! The morning came sunny and bright and we got our day started. As Gary was unhooking us, a gentleman named Dean came up and started chatting….and ended up taking many cards and giving us a donation to help with our expenses—THANK YOU!! …

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Fun and Frustrations…

It’s been a wild week, but a good one for the most part.. Ok, so I’ve not done a blog myself in days—so here goes! Monday morning we talked to the carriers at the main post office in Madison and it was a great way to start the week—Wisconsin ROCKS! …

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From Chicago

left good friends behind:( Before I begin with the thoughts about today I’ve got to thank Norm and Vicki for dinner in Madison.  You guys are part of what makes the world go round.    But now I’ve got to say “Chicago – You’re a Great Town”.  But I’m saying …

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