The NFLD meteorologists prediction was for cool temperatures, wind and rain the entire day. The NFLD meteorologists did not disappoint - they were deadly accurate. Apparently this is the way it is going to be for the next 5 days - oh well......
The run was wet but reasonable. The start of the cycle was wet but reasonable. We met Joe on the highway at about 30 kms and things were still reasonable. When we both got cycling, all hell broke loose, or perhaps it should be better described as the heavens broke loose. We got gusty, swirling winds, we got heavy pounding rains - we got, we got. All this weather was on top of a nice (now I'm being nice) hilly terrain. NFLD did not disappoint. We got what we were prepared for. We got it all and more!!
It is our third time to Newfoundland and each time the weather has been quite miserable. It might make you wonder why we keep coming back. Well...... It's the great people and the spectacular landscape. This is a great province that every Canadian should experience. Unfortunately there are things called ferries and other things called rain and hurricanes amidst its interesting environmental milieu which probably scares off more than a few - their loss.
We've finally met Dave and Noreen and they are great. How these wonderful folks can be related to Joe is hard to believe (just kidding Joe).
So travelling on the Trans Canada Highway in NFLD - there were a few things that we have not seen until now, ie "only in NFLD"
1. the use of T.C.H. universally for the Trans Canada Highway. We have seen it used sporadically in other places, but on the rock it's the only way
2. Cassette tapes in the ditch. I have already seen 4 - didn't stop to pick any up. We have seen scads of CD's, but seeing actual cassette tapes is an absolute novelty. If I see an 8 track tape, I will stop and pick it up
3. Beaver road kill - first one we've seen in a myriad of roadkill to date
4. No skunk roadkill - there are NO SKUNKS in NFLD!
5. No cricket sounds - there are NO CRICKETS in NFLD
Tour Day Sponsor is Canada Diagnostic Centres - thanks again!
Random Quotes of the day
To be nobody but yourself in a world that is doing its best to make you just like everybody else means to fight the greatest battle there is to fight and to never stop fighting.
e e cummings
The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within.
Mahatma Gandhi
Maturity begins to grow when you can sense your concern for others outweighing your concern for yourself.
John MacNaughton
This picture was from yesterday - we didn't see any sun today
threw it in to make me feel better (as if we actually HAD seen some sun)
threw it in to make me feel better (as if we actually HAD seen some sun)
Glad to see the Dynamic Duo reunited! It would likely be a valuable treat for the rest of us if you both wore mikes for an hour or two of riding - the conversation would no doubt be esoteric, colourful, and worthy of third party review - or does what's said on the Rock stay on the Rock? How are the Cosmics?
ReplyDeleteActually, recording your conversation while riding could lead to a nationally-syndicated radio show that would in turn lead to that North American smash hit television series "Ridin' the Rock with Ted and Joe". It's the series that attempts to answer the questions you've never asked, like, is it further to Cornerbrook than to take the bus?
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We love you.....be safe out there you dynamic duos.....xox
ReplyDeleteSorry Ted no deluxe bicycle seat for you! If you scroll back to the day I sent you the quiz you will find the answer key. I did love the poem you penned so that could count as bonus marks and bonus marks for not cheating but still not enough for the grand prize! Wishing you all continued safe travels and many blessings this Thanksgiving weekend. Hope you get to sample turkey some where along the trail. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations----All of North America is proud of you & your achievement!!!A team effort indeed---kudos!! dz
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