The wind didn't make me sore and I didn't fall today, that's grand - we're thankful we're in Grand Falls-Windsor

SNM Tour Day #72

Happy Thanksgiving Day to all!

There is so much to be thankful for! When you are on the road for any length of time, you appreciate so many little things that might otherwise go unnoticed.  A short list of what I have really been thankful for in the last few weeks:

1. A hot shower (even a warm shower)

2. A cloudy day where rain threatens but never comes

3. A nice wide, clean shoulder (without major cracks or potholes an extra bonus)

4. A tail wind (or even a relatively windless day)

5. Sunshine (any time, anywhere, for any duration)

6. An encouraging barp (?burmp) (not sure how to spell what Melissa calls it) aka a beep, or car/truck horn from a friendly motorist

7. All the comments, and especially answers to the quiz (wink, wink...nudge, nudge) in the comment section of the blog

8. All the great people who have billeted us - many of which we did not know prior to the tour

9. All our great friends and family who have joined the tour and driven with us in the Sunshine Beast.

10.  Newfoundlanders' friendliness, hospitality and amazing openness to complete strangers

(Today we had a full Thanksgiving dinner hand delivered to our RV by Melissa from her friend Sarah and the wonderful Kelly family- this was beyond "nice", this was bordering on unbelievably great and a wonderful way for our little crew to celebrate this holiday in style).  We finished off the day, full and content and very, very THANKFUL!)

We got in a quick dry run and cycle today.  Felt good and we are right on schedule! I have a radio interview and a talk tomorrow here in GF-W which will mean a later start than usual (and our dry-luck streak will likely end if the forecast is correct).

Tour Sponsor of the Day is Evelyn Raham...thanks so much for your encouragement and support.

In keeping with the theme of generous hospitality, the entire extended Raham family has been very, very supportive of the tour.  Thanks to all of you.  Shell Raham's necklaces and zip-its have been a smashing success and everyone who gets one has been very grateful and surprised at the quality of the products - if you have children, grandchildren, or if you have ever even seen a kid (even just in pictures) you must check out www.bubblefriendsforever.com.  In addition,  custom work can be done for corporations, small businesses, parties, special events, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc, etc.

 A nice hike on the Corduroy Brook Trail this afternoon led us to this swing which we couldn't resist.

Not so Random Quotes of this Day of Giving and Thanks!!

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.  

J.F. Kennedy

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.  

W.T. Purkiser 
 

I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom.  

Author Unknown

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.  

Oscar Wilde
   

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.  

Mark Twain

One can pay back the loan of gold, but one dies forever in debt to those who are kind.  

Malayan Proverb

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. 

Leo Buscaglia