tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4040414918193761752024-03-14T01:24:34.379-04:00Journey of living life with joy, gratitude and adventureAdventures in cycling, volunteer work, and joy in ordinary days. The joy of being in God's presence, feeling His love and grace, and living a life of gratitude and praise. I have been in the bottom of life’s pit. Today I feel blessed and thankful for what God has done for me. I have chosen to seek God's wisdom and direction, and to live a life in service to Jesus Christ. My prayer is that you too will experience joy and adventure on your journey. May we share insights and experiences.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-69218575623357321992013-09-03T21:57:00.001-04:002013-09-03T21:57:17.850-04:00Boat Lift 9/11Having taken the ferry at the end of the Sea to Sea 2013 bike tour, this is an amazing story that I never knew about. I want to share this with you. Click on the link below to see and hear the story of many brave people who did make a difference.
Watch the video to the end. It has a powerful message for us all to make a difference when we can.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-68366398808255629622013-09-03T10:35:00.001-04:002013-09-03T10:35:23.069-04:0060 secs with c2c nyc george w bridge watch the crazy S curve as we exit the bridge. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-80312935417957576772013-08-26T22:55:00.001-04:002013-08-26T23:06:59.094-04:00August 24th Conger Park NY to Staten Island 53 miles
The day started with much excitement as people were looking forward to the final day of the ride. There was a little anxiety as people were uncertain how the ride would go over the George Washington Bridge and along the Hudson river to Battery Park and the Manhattan-Whitehall ferry terminal. Jan and I rode with Doug MacLeod toAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-68639540355725062662013-08-23T17:31:00.000-04:002013-08-23T17:31:24.400-04:00
August 23rd Hyde Park to Couger NY 57 miles
I could not post the picture of Russ and Dave who are Jan and my knights in shining armor many days.
Last night we had a visit from Alida De Boer who was one of the nurses during our 2008 tour. Her husband Marve was the kitchen truck driver who died from cancer earlier this year. Great to see her and have her connect with so many ofAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-59536180286092272432013-08-22T15:05:00.000-04:002013-08-22T15:05:24.125-04:00August 22 Albany to Hyde Park 66.5 miles This morning I got up at 515 as I was on set up for breakfast and needed to take my tent down and get dressed before kitchen duties at 545.
Jan and I left camp together at about 635 under sunny skies. It was a good morning, but we encountered more hills today than yesterday which threw everyone off. They did not expect many hills today and more down hill. We rode through beautiful country Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-33007933689601604222013-08-21T17:00:00.002-04:002013-08-21T17:00:26.873-04:00August 20th Ausable to Whitehall 83 miles August 21st Whitehall to Albany 76 miles
August 20th Ausable Chasm to Whitehall 82 miles
As I write this I am almost falling asleep due to exhaustion
and heat. Jan and I started out with
Mary from Illinois. As we were climbing
a very steep hill my chain came off. Mary stopped for a short while but her
muscles started to cease up so she continued on.
Today was a day for hills, lots of hills some with very
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-66135399417557317982013-08-19T16:47:00.000-04:002013-08-19T16:47:01.401-04:00August 19th Montreal to Ausable Chasm NY. 76 miles Today was another great day for biking and entering the US. The sun was shinning and we had cool temperatures to start. Jan and I started out at 636, but Jan soon noticed something was very wrong with her shifter and she could not get out of the highest ring in the front. We headed back to camp to consult with Harold Veldman our mechanic who told Jan her derailleur was broken. He saidAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-91157185687394004432013-08-19T15:57:00.000-04:002013-08-19T15:57:32.605-04:00
August 17th and 18th Cornwall to Montreal
Finally managing to get this posted as we have internet in Ausable Chasm where we are staying Monday night.
Our mobile porta potty
fresh bagels coming from the oven
owners of restaurant
Doug and Joy Lutke and Gerry PolsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-88796142307079851462013-08-16T15:28:00.001-04:002013-08-16T15:28:44.529-04:00Friday August 16 Brockvile to Cornwall Another glorious day for cycling. Jan and I were joined by Ken as we started out at 7 AM in cool temps, sunny skies and no wind. Perfect day.
We continued along highway 2 which runs along the St. Lawrence river, and were treated to fresh cinnamon rolls, warm boiled eggs and coffee by pastor Jack and his wife. What a treat. Further down the road we were treated by Calvin Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-27568485842030116002013-08-15T18:02:00.000-04:002013-08-16T15:02:58.025-04:00August 15th Kingston to Brockville, 53 miles What a glorious day it was today. Perfect temps cool, bright sunny skies, no clouds and great scenery. Could not get any better than today. We rode along the St Lawernce Seaway all day.
At mile 30 we stopped at Ivy Lea to take a boat tour of the 1000 Islands. Many people had never been here and were not aware what a beautiful area this is. I lived in Brockville for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-57666651816585186532013-08-14T20:28:00.000-04:002013-08-14T20:28:09.001-04:00August 14th Trenton to Kingston 72 miles
Woke up early this morning as I had sweep duty and had to
help set up for breakfast at 6 AM. Jan
and I managed to get started by 645 in 58 degrees temperatures. It was a cool ride to start with overcast skies. We were soon joined by Dave, Russ and Nancy
who started to pull us along until Russ got a flat tire and Jan and I carried
on expecting Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-81632084264754993292013-08-14T16:38:00.002-04:002013-08-14T16:38:52.508-04:00Tuesday August 13th Ajax to Trenton 83 miles
Last night at peloton, Peter Slofstra spoke about his 2005
Sea to Sea bike tour experience and how he was involved in the organization to
the tour and provided spiritual support.
The name Sea to Sea came from a verse in the Psalms that describes how
God will have dominion from Sea to Sea.
Being Canada is a dominion Peter was inspired to call the bike tour
crossing the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-87254379186769369042013-08-12T16:51:00.001-04:002013-08-12T16:51:57.328-04:00August 12th Ancaster to Ajax 76Today is my oldest son Jonathan's44th birthday. He is a blessing, a great son, father and preacher. Love him dearly.
Started out biking in cool temps and under sunny skies with Jan Quist. It was a very enjoyable ride all day going through some of the most populated areas of Canada. We biked on bike trials and nice roads for almost the whole way except for a short distance in downtownAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-22718833048903087812013-08-11T21:42:00.001-04:002013-08-11T21:42:40.612-04:00Sunday in Ancaster I woke up early this morning and had a good cup of coffee at George and Marg's and was able to enjoy a quiet time in the morning before they woke up. Marg and I then went for a mile walk before breakfast and church.
I worship at 1st Christian Reformed Church in Guelph heard Josh Vriend preach who had a great sermon on Body and Soul from the Heidelberg Catechism. He indicated he Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-44862598778047368502013-08-10T17:31:00.001-04:002013-08-10T17:40:47.616-04:00Saturday August 10th Woodland Christian High in Breslau to Redeemer College in Ancaster 44 miles Yesterday I tried to call my granddaughter Katie in California to wish her a happy 19th birthday. She is a beautiful young lady who is full of life, has lots of fun and loves the Lord. Happy Birthday Katie.
Yesterday I also saw Ken and Pam VanderZwaag who both worked at Woodland Christian High where my kids Jonathan, Scott, and Sarah attended and graduated from. Ken coached all the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-972197640308664722013-08-09T17:55:00.000-04:002013-08-09T17:55:18.095-04:00Got up at 530 this morning and had a great breakfast of bacon, eggs and oatmeal and fruit smoothy. Great start for the day. Dan brought me back to camp by 630 so I could be ready to ride with Maggie Williamson, a 2005 cyclist from Kitchener Waterloo who would ride from London to Kitchener 72 miles. She arrived right on time so we left at 7 with Jan Quist.
Kitchener is my old stumpingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-9011311510543158102013-08-08T21:10:00.002-04:002013-08-08T21:10:24.318-04:00Sarnia to London 65 milesIt felt good being in a real bed last night. Tonight I am in another at Dan and Ida Tigchelaar's. Love visiting with old friends whom I have not seen in a while. Really far too long. Great connecting and hearing what they are doing.
This morning John drove me back to camp where I managed to get myself organized and ready to ride by 7 AM. John guarded my bike he says and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-44567695890484055912013-08-07T21:42:00.002-04:002013-08-07T21:42:25.275-04:00Imaly City to Sarnia Ontario Canada We started out today with a huge thunderstorm with lots of rain and lighting. Everyone got pretty wet going out. A policeman stopped by to tell cyclists not to leave but many had already left as it was a 53 mile ride to Marine City where we would take the ferry into Canada. They needed to be there by 12 noon so many wanted time to get there.
I did not ride and rode with Phil and Barb to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-31770256438016428742013-08-06T17:21:00.001-04:002013-08-06T17:21:53.405-04:00Sleepy Hollow State Park to Imlay City Mi 78 miles Woke up in the night to the sound of rain, so was surprised tent was dry when I got up. It takes me about an hour to 1hr and 15 minutes to get ready every morning. First get up to do personal hygiene, get dressed. Then I go back to the tent to roll up sleeping bag, pillow, pjs, and clock into plastic bag. then roll up the therma rest. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-33715075000600850852013-08-05T20:14:00.000-04:002013-08-05T20:14:02.850-04:00Communication while in Canada On Wednesday we will be crossing the border and entering into Canada. One of the big items is all our American phone services will charge us huge roaming costs while in Canada. I will be using my phone on a very limited basis so emails will work and I can retrieve when I get WiFi. I will not have my phone on and will make calls on a limited basis. Please leave a message or email and I will Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-89186824708144532382013-08-05T19:56:00.002-04:002013-08-05T19:56:39.495-04:00Day 41 Grand Rapids to Laingsburg Sleepy Hollow State Park
I started out the day saying good bye to Hank for another 3
weeks. I had to wake him up as he was still sound asleep at 615 AM. He usually
does not get up to after 7 AM so it was not unusual for him not to get up. It was 51 degrees when I left home so I put
on my arm warmers and wind jacket.
Once I got back to camp at Calvin College there was lots of
activity as peopleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-50400587898382393762013-08-04T22:23:00.001-04:002013-08-04T22:23:29.163-04:00Sunday at home in Grand RapidsToday was a good day to be home even though it was very busy. Enjoyed getting up and watching the sun come up through the sun porch windows and to listen to the radio. It is always a relaxing time for me and I enjoy the early morning time of quiet, drinking a good cup of coffee and doing my devotions before Hank gets up and the day begins.
Today we went to church and were greeted by Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-43637525710795316342013-08-04T07:50:00.000-04:002013-08-04T07:50:07.176-04:00Day 38 Hope (Holland) to Calvin (Grand Rapids) 38 miles As I write this post I am sitting in the sunroom in my house waiting for the sunrise. It looks like it will be another beautiful day.
Woke up in the morning to glorious sunshine and a ticket on my van as I parked on a city street and did not know could not park 1am to 5 AM on street. Looked for signs but did not see them.
I looked forward to the ride as I knew it would beAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-54302681309274516522013-08-02T16:34:00.001-04:002013-08-02T16:34:34.546-04:00Day 37 Benton Harbor to Holland Mi 60 miles Woke up this morning and noticed over cast skies. I managed to get out at 640 but it started to drip right out of the gate. I rode by myself until Jane, Barb and Rod Brodman came along side me and I latched on to their line. We clipped along at 18-19 mph. It continued to rain most of the ride and we arrived in camp at Hope College campus at 11:10. Jane had a flat just 3 miles from theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404041491819376175.post-1863377703464664402013-08-01T21:35:00.000-04:002013-08-01T21:35:10.263-04:00Day 36 Lansing Ilinois to Benton Harbor MI 90 milesToday we woke up to sunshine. Yeh. It was also only 60 degrees and it was predicted to be in the 70"s today. Great biking weather. Today we would be entering Indiana and Michigan as well as cross into the Eastern time zone.
Only sign on road we had indicating we were in a new state.
We were served a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausages, fruit, coffee milk andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229852990851098562noreply@blogger.com0