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Leaving tomorrow

9/17/2013

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We will be leaving tomorrow and flying to Maine. We have an early flight (6:40am) so we will be staying at the airport tonight. We have most everything packed in our panniers which will be packed in our 2 suitcases. We must have packed and re-packed the panniers a bazillion times to get the weight even and matched. Beth found a thrift store near our hotel in Portland where we can donate the suitcases as we cannot take them with us.

Since we will be carrying everything – all our clothing (bike & street), tools, spare parts, toiletries, electronics (2 kindles, a net book, GPS [thanks Jason and the family], smart phones, and all the cords that go with them], snacks, etc will need to make sure we are not overloaded. We have cut back as much as we think we can but we still have too much stuff.

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Most of our stuff, but not all!
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All of our stuff has to fit into these.
When we get to Portland we need to check into our hotel, go pick up our bikes from the local bike store where we shipped them, put everything back on our bikes (lights, bells, compass, bike computers, etc), and go shopping for some pepper spray and air horns to discourage dogs along the way that will go after us. Anytime you ride in rural areas, dogs are an issue and some of them can be aggressive.  We will be ready for them.

We will make every effort to post daily but there will be some places where we do not have Wi-Fi.

We want to thank all who have donated to our cause – New Life Solutions.

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8 Comments
Sharon Lanham
9/16/2013 11:32:23 pm

God bless you guys as you go! We will be praying for you. May it be a wonderful adventure!

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Sandy Collum Sandmeyer link
9/17/2013 12:03:52 am

I love you guys! Be safe. I can't wait to read your posts.

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Walt and Jan Collum
9/17/2013 02:42:55 am

Our prayers go with you. Have a wonderful time and come back safely to us who love you. So excited for you!!

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Preston and Rose Taylor
9/17/2013 03:53:36 am

We know that you are ready and God's peace and safe hand will cover you both. Thank you and waiting for the updates will tell us how you are doing and your journey.

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Shelly link
9/17/2013 04:33:22 am

You two are such a BLESSING to not only us, but New Life Solutions. I wish you would have mentioned to pepper spray, we could have stocked you up with it. I so look forward to hear of the assignments God has given you on this trip...how exciting! Know that John and I are praying God's hedge around you two. Beth we miss you at the Pregnancy Center.

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Lynda Foster and John Lance
9/18/2013 12:18:24 am

Godspeed! May the wind be at your back and the only Cloud in front be The Lord leading your way. You "guys" are absolutely amazing!! Our Love and Prayers go with you.

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Mariette
9/18/2013 05:22:59 am

Have a great time and stay away from those big side mirrors :) We will be praying for you both!!

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Phil
9/26/2013 08:15:41 pm

Looks like you all are having a great time. Thanks for the pics of the "Big Apple". Bridges look iffy. Stay on the sidewalks.
We Miss You. Patty back to work this weekend 29th.
Lord Bless You 2,
Phil

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