We said a tearful good-bye to our dear grandchildren. We had
a great ride yesterday and look forward to the next time we get to see them
again. Bill pedaled off about 8:15
today after doing all the necessary tasks outside while I stowed away
everything inside. I walked to the truck and blew one last kiss into the wind
to Judah who was seeing me off and it was on to Guernsey,
WY, and ultimately Lusk,
WY for today. Then we will get on Highway
20 heading east to continue saying Thank-You to police officers, firefighters,
and military across the country. We have had many people ask if we are retired.
Bill left his job and we took our small savings to start this. We have received
donations from friends and family to continue on and greatly appreciate these
gifts. We have a fundraiser going on at Generosity.com and that has been very
helpful. So if you would like to be a part of the Thank-You tour, click on the
link. Right now, I’m sitting by the
side of the road waiting for Bill doing his first set of the day. It looks like
some headwinds are kicking up but we’ll be changing direction soon. When Bill
pedaled up, I asked him about the headwinds. He said he didn’t notice the
headwinds, just his heavy heart. We hugged for a few minutes and both headed
out once again. The next pull off I found was next to a historical marker.
The Oregon
Trail was out this way and Register Cliff that the
pioneers wrote their names on is also near here.
Took a few pictures and waited
for Bill. Road construction, words that are hard to hear; I had to go 12 more
miles than the original 10 and finally found a dirt spot on the side of the
road to carefully turn around in so I would be headed in the right direction. This is what Bill sees as he's pedaling up.
The wind has quit and it’s so quiet out here. Bill called to let me know that
he has just started into the road construction and will probably be here in an
hour. Think I will get some lunch ready for him. We ate lunch and headed out once more. After doing 63 miles in the heat and dealing with construction and rough road, we drove the 7 miles to Prairie View Campground for some much needed rest. Thank-you for reading.
Today Bill will be doing a special ride! Our grandsons
Judah, 12 and Asher, 10 are riding their bicycles with Bill here in Wheatland,
WY. When they found out that their Pepe was
bicycling across America
to say Thank-You to police officers, firefighters, and military, they wanted to
be involved too. They worked hard hauling earth and rocks, doing some
landscaping, and taking care of people’s animals to earn enough money to buy
bicycles and helmets. When the bikes arrived, their dad, Jacob Adamo, put them
together for them and they started practicing for their big ride. A few days
later, we rode into town. Judah and Asher spent the night before the ride
sleeping in the camper so we could get an early start without waking their
brothers and sisters. They were excited to get started early the next morning.
They put on their helmets, put their water bottles in the cages and
were off!
Tummies started to cramp the first 2 miles, but with some recovery
time, they were back at it.
Bill kept them to his right for most of the ride
and they were soon in the zone and riding along great.
5 miles turned to 10 and
they decided they wanted to go the whole distance. Their Meme drove the truck and
stopped about every mile to make sure everyone was watered and okay.
After
cycling for 2 ½ hours and a distance of 14.5 miles, the time was getting close
to make the appointment with the Wheatland Police Department. Bill loaded up
their bikes and we drove the next few miles to meet with the Chief. One of the
officers showed them all the ins and outs of their new police car and they
tried on a swat helmet and bullet-proof vest.
They were given patches, shook
hands and said Thank-You and we continued on to the Wheatland Fire Department.
The president gave them a tour of their new fire truck and they were very
impressed.
So many gauges and switches!
They received patches, coins, and hats
from the Chief and Judah and Asher made sure to thank them for what they do for
us.
We stopped at the Sheriff’s Department next and talked with the Sheriff and
the Undersheriff. The Sheriff’s Department has an amazing supply of snacks and
they offered our grandsons their pick. We took a picture and they said
Thank-You and shook hands.
The Undersheriff gave them patches and they were so
impressed by all they saw. We drove them to within 2.5 miles from home and took
out the bicycles and they rode with Bill all the way home. Their family was on
the porch and applauded them as they rode into the yard.
Everyone spent some
time under the sprinkler and another memory was made. Bill and Debra Morin from
Twice Across America will continue across the country with a goal of 4,500
miles and many, many Thank-Yous. Follow us on Facebook and our blog,
TwiceAcrossAmerica.blogspot.com.
Took a few pictures and waited
for Bill. Road construction, words that are hard to hear; I had to go 12 more
miles than the original 10 and finally found a dirt spot on the side of the
road to carefully turn around in so I would be headed in the right direction. This is what Bill sees as he's pedaling up.
The wind has quit and it’s so quiet out here. Bill called to let me know that
he has just started into the road construction and will probably be here in an
hour. Think I will get some lunch ready for him. We ate lunch and headed out once more. After doing 63 miles in the heat and dealing with construction and rough road, we drove the 7 miles to Prairie View Campground for some much needed rest. Thank-you for reading.
