2008 Developments

Since my last posting, we have turned the corner on a new year.
Here are some thoughts to update you on my life.

Natalie and I have made yet another trip to west KY. We traveled by plane this time,
which in my mind is the WORST way to travel! I think that makes 5 or 6 separate trips
I made there within 10 months!

I have NOT purchased a bike yet. I've looked, but not purchased. I have not gone
back to work, and am just continuing to put off the bike purchase until I start working
again. Again, too much uncertainty here at the present time to writing a check for a
new bike!

I have heard from several of the folks I met along the way.
My Canadian friends, Jacob and Kathy, have called me several times.
They even spent the night in Eugene (twice) while on the west coast
visiting relatives. We met for coffee one morning. It was good to see them.

Two guys I met in Maine were on a 2 week tour of the northeast. They were from
Boston, MA. One of them called me after the first of the year. They just wanted to
check in and see how the trip ended. They are coming to the west coast here this year.

I met a locksmith and his wife at the cog railway at Mt. Washington, NH. He has called
me since I got home. I have received multiple emails from others I met along the way.

I have had one opportunity to speak about my trip since coming home. I spoke at a
Campus Life group in Feb. I shared photos and stories of the trip. I have another opportunity
this coming week to speak to the senior citizens at my church of the trip. Coming up in May,
a local Rotary club also wants to see a presentation. I love doing this and welcome the
opportunities to talk about it.