We've Pasadena'd through Dear Deer Lake

SNM Tour Day #69

If I'm a bit confused about where I am today it's because we've been back and forth a few times and between the road work and the talks we've done double duty twice.

We had made it to Corner Brook yesterday but we're still staying in Pasadena. We were keen to get some mileage in today (even if we were already a bit ahead of schedule) and had to get this in between a live CBC radio interview and talks in both Deer Lake and Corner Brook.  So thanks to great coordination, and a very efficient road and driving crew - we got in 60 km and are currently and officially about 10 km on the TCH past Deer Lake while getting everything else in.  The interview and talks went extremely well and all in all, we had a very great day.  We got rained on here and there, but we actually saw a little bit of sun and the wind was at our backs so Joe and I had a good ride - everything is relative isn't it!

Further to yesterday's blog "only in NFLD" also apparently includes NO SNAKES (although apparently one was found recently and no one is sure whether this was a pet snake or whether this reptile is making a new appearance in this province).

Tour Day Sponsor is Dr. Kuldip Hayer - thanks for your generous support.

Random Quotes of the Day 

The closest to being in control we will ever be is in that moment that we realize we're not

Brian Kessler

Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

Howard Thurman 

 

It was a more than a bit embarassing to see that I only scored a lowly 2 out of 8 on Simone's  "Apple Quiz".  I will strive to do better, perhaps spending less time writing pathetic puns and more time on thinking about the Q+A of the quiz - or then again, I kinda like writing plays on words and puns.  

 

We are at Dave and Noreen's for another night - they have been tireless hosts and we feel like family.  Goodbye to their daughter Melissa, who left Pasadena late this afternoon. She is a very special woman and it was a pleasure to meet her - all the best to her! Hopefully we'll see her again very soon. 

 

So tomorrow we sadly say goodbye to Eric who flies back to Calgary.  He was an amazing help to Monique, a great driver and a lot of fun to have around, with his great sense of humour and fun and his unbridled love of music.  Thanks so much for everything! 

 

One more day cycling with Joe and then his tour of duty is complete. More about Joe on tomorrow's blog.  And very importantly Marc and Colette have arrived today from Manitoba to be with us to the end of the running and cycling part of the SAD no more Tour in St. John's.  It's their first time east of Quebec so this will hopefully be a great adventure for them - albeit in slow (30 kms or less) motion.