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Date: 21st May 2013
The only way I can top your account, Jim, is to remember such a day and also being lost...after at least 4 more hours of biking we found ourselves back at our original intersection. Don't ask about how that happens and I hope you don't find out (back in the day of bad paper maps) As for you 4...on to sunnier climes or warmer pubs at least. Shannon and Grant
From Blog: A Cold, Wet, Miserable Day
The only way I can top your account, Jim, is to remember such a day and also being lost...after at least 4 more hours of biking we found ourselves back at our original intersection. Don't ask about how that happens and I hope you don't find out (back in the day of bad paper maps) As for you 4...on to sunnier climes or warmer pubs at least. Shannon and Grant
From Blog: A Cold, Wet, Miserable Day
Date: 21st May 2013
it's wet here too
Small consolation, I realize, but you aren't missing anything back here. In Mount Vernon it rained through the night, still raining now. More forecasted. Great posts, thanks for keeping us current with your ride. I see your pictures and keep thinking that you folks are riding on the wrong side of the road. . . I'll catch on pretty quick :)
From Blog: A Cold, Wet, Miserable Day
it's wet here too
Small consolation, I realize, but you aren't missing anything back here. In Mount Vernon it rained through the night, still raining now. More forecasted. Great posts, thanks for keeping us current with your ride. I see your pictures and keep thinking that you folks are riding on the wrong side of the road. . . I'll catch on pretty quick :)
From Blog: A Cold, Wet, Miserable Day
Date: 21st May 2013
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Have enjoyed your blog about your travels...travails? You are all such good writers! While hiking the Cotswolds last autumn, we too enjoyed the biting wind and the face-stinging rain that also exposed our rain gear as being somewhat inadequate. But, for some reason, it was a joy. Enjoy the day(s)....Rick
From Blog: A Cold, Wet, Miserable Day
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Have enjoyed your blog about your travels...travails? You are all such good writers! While hiking the Cotswolds last autumn, we too enjoyed the biting wind and the face-stinging rain that also exposed our rain gear as being somewhat inadequate. But, for some reason, it was a joy. Enjoy the day(s)....Rick
From Blog: A Cold, Wet, Miserable Day
Date: 21st May 2013
Oh Jim Bob! How in the world did you pass up ice cream?! I'm shocked. Thanks for this entertainment - at your expense of course.
From Blog: A Cold, Wet, Miserable Day
Oh Jim Bob! How in the world did you pass up ice cream?! I'm shocked. Thanks for this entertainment - at your expense of course.
From Blog: A Cold, Wet, Miserable Day
Date: 19th May 2013
Looking at your photos, you folks are none the worse for wear. Quite the opposite, you group photo looks like life is treating you folks very well, hills or no hills. It's great to read about your adventures, thanks for posting so regularly.
From Blog: These Dry Stone Walls
Looking at your photos, you folks are none the worse for wear. Quite the opposite, you group photo looks like life is treating you folks very well, hills or no hills. It's great to read about your adventures, thanks for posting so regularly.
From Blog: These Dry Stone Walls
Date: 19th May 2013
Scotland
So happy to hear the four of you are drying out in Scotland. I enjoyed my travels through England with you from my iPad and easy chair. Love to all. Mother
From Blog: We made it to the starting point
Scotland
So happy to hear the four of you are drying out in Scotland. I enjoyed my travels through England with you from my iPad and easy chair. Love to all. Mother
From Blog: We made it to the starting point
Date: 17th May 2013
Really enjoying all your entries. Guess it's good to have some harder days either physically or weather-wise, makes for a better story. Bamburgh Hall looked and sounded wonderful. I'm imagining 1000 sheep and the number of dogs they must have to herd them all, probably border collies. Keep on rolling!
From Blog: Coasts and Castles - the Northumberland Coast
Really enjoying all your entries. Guess it's good to have some harder days either physically or weather-wise, makes for a better story. Bamburgh Hall looked and sounded wonderful. I'm imagining 1000 sheep and the number of dogs they must have to herd them all, probably border collies. Keep on rolling!
From Blog: Coasts and Castles - the Northumberland Coast
Date: 16th May 2013
Dracula
I can't believe you passed up the Dracula museum! That would've been my main destination!
From Blog: Coasts and Castles - the Northumberland Coast
Dracula
I can't believe you passed up the Dracula museum! That would've been my main destination!
From Blog: Coasts and Castles - the Northumberland Coast
Date: 16th May 2013
Hogwart's Station?
Hi K&K and K&J, Loving your posts, and impressed with your progress. You found the same train line that we rode through the moors from Pickering to Goathland several years ago. It was a lovely day trip (in the sun!) for us non-bikers. Goathland Station appeared in the Harry Potter movie as the station for Hogwarts.
From Blog: Across the North York Moors to the North Sea
Hogwart's Station?
Hi K&K and K&J, Loving your posts, and impressed with your progress. You found the same train line that we rode through the moors from Pickering to Goathland several years ago. It was a lovely day trip (in the sun!) for us non-bikers. Goathland Station appeared in the Harry Potter movie as the station for Hogwarts.
From Blog: Across the North York Moors to the North Sea
Date: 16th May 2013
The Full Monty
O.K. This blog entry really got my attention. Who cares about chocolate, hills, rain, wind, more hills and even MORE hills when you can have a Full English Breakfast! I'll have one myself tomorrow and as I lean back to take a deep breath afterward, I'll be thinking of the four of you.... Miss you all!!! Liz P.S. Adventure Cycling magazine had a classified ad for company on the End to End in Britain - with the trip being 13 days....I forwarded your blog to those fools.
From Blog: The Full English Breakfast
The Full Monty
O.K. This blog entry really got my attention. Who cares about chocolate, hills, rain, wind, more hills and even MORE hills when you can have a Full English Breakfast! I'll have one myself tomorrow and as I lean back to take a deep breath afterward, I'll be thinking of the four of you.... Miss you all!!! Liz P.S. Adventure Cycling magazine had a classified ad for company on the End to End in Britain - with the trip being 13 days....I forwarded your blog to those fools.
From Blog: The Full English Breakfast
Date: 14th May 2013
Your endless energy has my head spinning & my thighs aching. Dad still thinks your a little nuts but applaudes you just the same. He'll be delighted to hear about your English breakfasts - love it, thanks Jim!
From Blog: The Full English Breakfast
Your endless energy has my head spinning & my thighs aching. Dad still thinks your a little nuts but applaudes you just the same. He'll be delighted to hear about your English breakfasts - love it, thanks Jim!
From Blog: The Full English Breakfast
Date: 14th May 2013
Full English breakfast
Brings back memories from our walking trip in England. I had forgotten about the beans and tomatoes (hmmm....wonder why).
From Blog: The Full English Breakfast
Full English breakfast
Brings back memories from our walking trip in England. I had forgotten about the beans and tomatoes (hmmm....wonder why).
From Blog: The Full English Breakfast
Date: 13th May 2013
English breakfast makes me happy
Having served Jim LARGE (and multiple) portions of food, and knowing how he likes it in big, delicious quantities, this entry just makes me happy. Glad you're getting your fuel, Jim. Love to you all. Colleen (you don't want to know too much about black pudding.)
From Blog: The Full English Breakfast
English breakfast makes me happy
Having served Jim LARGE (and multiple) portions of food, and knowing how he likes it in big, delicious quantities, this entry just makes me happy. Glad you're getting your fuel, Jim. Love to you all. Colleen (you don't want to know too much about black pudding.)
From Blog: The Full English Breakfast
Date: 12th May 2013
Ah York
Karen -- am loving these blogs...and your two tales of York are right on...Chris and I loved Evensong, the Cathederal, museum & Betty's such a lovely city...thanks for tripping the memory banks...best of luck on the rest of your journey....tk
From Blog: Two Reflections on York
Ah York
Karen -- am loving these blogs...and your two tales of York are right on...Chris and I loved Evensong, the Cathederal, museum & Betty's such a lovely city...thanks for tripping the memory banks...best of luck on the rest of your journey....tk
From Blog: Two Reflections on York
Monkey Butt Powder
Hope you are rationing this for daily wear and tear! I am impressed with your stamina and glad all four are still on speaking terms. Love, Mother
From Blog: Cycling in Britain
Date: 11th May 2013
Oh, the joy of vicarious living....
Karen, Jim, Kit and Kat, thank you for taking the time to write and post your writing for those of us "back home"....I just read your York postings to Ron as we sat and sipped our Saturday morning tea. We laughed and smiled and talked about your adventures and are so happy that everyone continues to enjoy good health and no injuries! What fun for us to travel along with you! We send our love to each of you! smooches and hugs too!!
From Blog: Two Reflections on York
Oh, the joy of vicarious living....
Karen, Jim, Kit and Kat, thank you for taking the time to write and post your writing for those of us "back home"....I just read your York postings to Ron as we sat and sipped our Saturday morning tea. We laughed and smiled and talked about your adventures and are so happy that everyone continues to enjoy good health and no injuries! What fun for us to travel along with you! We send our love to each of you! smooches and hugs too!!
From Blog: Two Reflections on York
Date: 9th May 2013
note from Patty at Tulalip
Hey Kit and Kathy - loving these updates. I was at a Coast Salish steering committee meeting today at Swinomish and enjoyed seeing Patti from Tulalip again. Although I don't think she remembers me, we met 2 years ago at the Salish Sea meeting in Vancouver, BC. Anyway, she was singing your praises Kit (as was I) and I told her I'd pass on her greeting to you! Happy biking! JOE
From Blog: Cycling in Britain
note from Patty at Tulalip
Hey Kit and Kathy - loving these updates. I was at a Coast Salish steering committee meeting today at Swinomish and enjoyed seeing Patti from Tulalip again. Although I don't think she remembers me, we met 2 years ago at the Salish Sea meeting in Vancouver, BC. Anyway, she was singing your praises Kit (as was I) and I told her I'd pass on her greeting to you! Happy biking! JOE
From Blog: Cycling in Britain
Date: 9th May 2013
Thank you for the wonderful photos!
We will be in Oxford on September 18, 2013 - thanks for whetting my appetite!! I am loving following along via your blog entries and photos. And since I am once again in bike commuting mode here at home, am having visceral responses to your days' biking conditions posts! Thank you, thank you!!
From Blog: Springtime in England
Thank you for the wonderful photos!
We will be in Oxford on September 18, 2013 - thanks for whetting my appetite!! I am loving following along via your blog entries and photos. And since I am once again in bike commuting mode here at home, am having visceral responses to your days' biking conditions posts! Thank you, thank you!!
From Blog: Springtime in England
Date: 7th May 2013
We love the KitKats and Friends!
We're loving our vicarious journeying with you! Such fun! Hope you got our communication about Cousin Mikko and Douglas in Edinborough. Let us know if you need further contact info. They would love to connect with you in whatever way works for you. Wonderful fellows!
From Blog: Springtime in England
We love the KitKats and Friends!
We're loving our vicarious journeying with you! Such fun! Hope you got our communication about Cousin Mikko and Douglas in Edinborough. Let us know if you need further contact info. They would love to connect with you in whatever way works for you. Wonderful fellows!
From Blog: Springtime in England
Date: 7th May 2013
Thanks, Holly. I received and email from Mikko and replied today. We hope to hook up in Edinburgh, in a week or two, hopefully. We arrive in York tomorrow.
From Blog: Springtime in England
Thanks, Holly. I received and email from Mikko and replied today. We hope to hook up in Edinburgh, in a week or two, hopefully. We arrive in York tomorrow.
From Blog: Springtime in England
Date: 7th May 2013
Oxford
Olivia (our 12 year old) was in Oxford for a week last summer with her Grandma. We spent the day there on a private tour when we picked them up - beautiful place - wish I had been smart enough to study there! Keep up the good times!
From Blog: Springtime in England
Oxford
Olivia (our 12 year old) was in Oxford for a week last summer with her Grandma. We spent the day there on a private tour when we picked them up - beautiful place - wish I had been smart enough to study there! Keep up the good times!
From Blog: Springtime in England
Date: 7th May 2013
Favorite blog
Loved this description of Oxford, really made me want to be there with you. The description of the medicinal gardens organized by ailment was intriguing, as was the climb to the tower with the visage. Did you ever read the Mary Russell mysteries?
From Blog: Springtime in England
Favorite blog
Loved this description of Oxford, really made me want to be there with you. The description of the medicinal gardens organized by ailment was intriguing, as was the climb to the tower with the visage. Did you ever read the Mary Russell mysteries?
From Blog: Springtime in England
Date: 6th May 2013
Springtime on the Island
76.6 degrees today. Picnicked at Lime Kiln last evening. We miss you guys. What great adventures you are having. I would have stayed in the horse country. Take care. Kirsten
From Blog: Springtime in England
Springtime on the Island
76.6 degrees today. Picnicked at Lime Kiln last evening. We miss you guys. What great adventures you are having. I would have stayed in the horse country. Take care. Kirsten
From Blog: Springtime in England
Date: 4th May 2013
A toast
I caught up with your journey today and am amazed at your progress and stamina! It also brings back some nice memories of traveling there, including Avebury with my parents. I'd like to hear more about the ales (and good ciders) that you are finding. I expect you to be fully versed (and immersed) in the seemingly endless variety of local brew as you traverse the kingdom by the sea.
From Blog: Bath to Oxford (mainly stats and photos)
A toast
I caught up with your journey today and am amazed at your progress and stamina! It also brings back some nice memories of traveling there, including Avebury with my parents. I'd like to hear more about the ales (and good ciders) that you are finding. I expect you to be fully versed (and immersed) in the seemingly endless variety of local brew as you traverse the kingdom by the sea.
From Blog: Bath to Oxford (mainly stats and photos)
Julie
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steep hills
I thought of you yesterday as I was peddling up my 1 hill. I can't even imagine doing what you are doing. Glad that you have days of sunshine intermixed with the rainy days.
From Blog: A Cold, Wet, Miserable Day