Here begins a truly narcissistic experience that I hope will mildly entertain at least 1/5 of those who read it... Yes, I'm now joining the ranks of the several million bloggers that populate the realm of cyberspace... I even bought a computer/phone that is smaller than the size of my hand and does everything but brew my morning coffee, so I'm geeked up and ready for the summer!
If this blog becomes even a remote success I doubt that I will continue beyond the end date of this bike tour as my life is otherwise much less interesting. I do apologize in advance for any unnecessary verbosity to which I am often prone... it's a professor thing - and while I don't hold the title of Dr. yet, I am beginning to feel these tendencies percolate the very essence of my person. Ok enough with the fine print and disclaimers, here is my first ever post (sorry no pics as of yet):
I'm currently on my way up to Seattle to start the tour. I decided to take the train for the first time ever in the States, and what a beautiful trip this has been. I may just have to travel this way more often - Vancouver Olympics 2010 will be very accessible! Anyway, we check in today and have service tomorrow as well as a bike safety course that I'm supposed to help lead. Then Monday we will begin our two-wheeled nomadic journey. I'm very excited to be a part of such an awesome adventure, and am looking forward to reuniting with some friends from a previous similar tour across Canada, as well as making new friendships among the 200+ participants. I'm also excited to visit many friends and family that live along the route we'll be taking - as much as I love camping and the outdoors, I know I'll really appreciate the comfort of a real bed from time to time, and of course fellowship with familiar friends! For a closer look at the tour route and other pertinent information check out our tour site: www.seatosea.org.
Insert shameless plug here: If you haven't donated to the cause it's not too late, just search my name on the site and follow the instructions to donate online. To those of you that have already contributed, I express my sincerest gratitude - because of your generosity I've met 95% of my initial goal of $10,000. I was very glad to not have to try my hand at a bake sale or any other means of fundraising involving activities that I am not particularly gifted at!
While there is much to look forward to on this tour, there are also several thing that I will miss. Listed not necessarily by order of importance, here are a few things that I will miss:
Portland's many stellar micro-brews
Good coffee - Starbucks and Timmies just don't cut it for me anymore!
My brothers at the Franklin House, and all my friends and colleagues in Portland
The crazy neighbours next door
My Ironclad racing team and the immense fun/pain of stage races! (Eva, I have plenty of available advertising on my calves for you - just let me know what to write!)
Imago Dei (my church in Portland)
I could go on, and I'm sure more things will come to mind as I pedal eastward, but that's the list for now.
Well, this is it for now, I'm about to arrive in Seattle. I hope to hear from many of you over the next couple months - drop me a line or send me an e-mail. Please also remember to pray for my safety on the road! Thanks, and I'll post again soon,
Reuben
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