Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Good morning from Plymouth, IN
Good morning St. Roberts students.Yesterday was a tough day. With lots of traffic, traveling along N.W. Indiana through towns like Hammond, Gary, Hobart, and Valparaiso. It was nice to finally arrive in farm country with quiet roads. I'm going to call yesterday my three dog day. The first farm dog I encountered was near Hanna, IN and I spotted him long before he saw me. So I quickly crossed over to the other side of the road and jumped on my pedals and had a hundred yard advantage on him, no contest. The second pooch was sitting on his porch when he heard my chain skip. He jumped up and came down the steps and barked a few barks. When I got a good look at him I could see that he was almost as old as I am, and there wasn't going to be a chase after all. That third little devil was on me before I even knew it. He nipped at my right heel. I jumped 3 feet off my bicycle seat and screamed at him like a banshee. He got scared and looked at me like I was insane, then he put his tail between his legs and went back to his farm. I took my pulse by placing my finger on my neck, 160+BPM. Boy he really got my blood turning. It's going to be a beautiful day, and I'll be heading south on In. Route 19. Mrs. Spooner the Webmaster did a great job with those photos. Have a great day, see you soon. Jim
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We hope you have a good time looking at the states. We enjoy the information about the beautiful sites you see. Thank you for trying to raise money for our school.
Hey Uncle Jim! This is so cool! Enjoy the journey...
Wow Uncle Jim, what an adventure! Have fun!
What a first day!!! We are all cheering for you here in Chicago! Good luck and enjoy the ride!
Love,
Your daughter Mary
First day is in the books! Hopefully you'll get a nice breeze at your back today. Keep yourself well hydrated and eat well. And along with those dogs, keep an eye out for Hillary and Barak. Rumor has it they are traveling through Indiana this week as well.
Good luck!
Tom
Way to go, Uncle Jim! What you are doing is awesome. We are cheering loud and proud from Roscoe. I can't wait to check in on you every day and see where you have been. Be safe.
Have a good day and stay away from the dogs.
Jim,
Way to go! It's wonderful to check your progress. Of course, we have the easy part.
Stay safe!
Rosemary
Go Jim, go! I'll think of you as I ride my bike to work each day. It's a great way to travel!!
Les
I hope you have a good time and have fun on your bike ride. Get lots of sleep. Stay safe and don't get hurt. Drink lots (of water) Stay warm if it gets cold outside.
Go Go Go Jim Ryan Good Luck Buy pepper spray to keep the dogs away Have a super day
You go Uncle Jim, we're cheering for you! Stay safe!
Love,
Amy
Jim,
Did you really anticipate such an adventurous trip? I think that what you're doing--- biking, raising funds for SRB, and setting a good example of fitness for all of us--- is just awesome. Be careful out there and may you enjoy Day 3 more than today.
Jim,
The students that I've had in class yesterday and today were really excited to be sending you messages. Have a safe ride.
Sheelagh
It's So Amazing what you are doing Uncle Jim. I will be cheering you on everyday!!!! Can only imagine what you are seeing everyday. Has to be truley Amazing!!!!!!
Good Luck Love You
Dawn
Hey Jim
Ride like the wind and enjoy Spring across America. We are with you in spirit all the way!!!!!!!!
love, John and Linda
Dear Mr. Ryan, we are happy that you are doing this for us. Sorry about the dogs. You are really brave. Good Luck.
You are so cool and brave; thanks for helping raise money for our school.
Best wishes on your journey, Mr. Ryan - what you are doing is just amazing! Stay safe!!
Tracy Rochotte
Happy Trails; stay safe, have fun; enjoy your ride; don't talk to strangers; don't give up
How are you doing? Is it a fun trip so far? Do your muscles hurt? Be safe. Have a good trip to Washington DC.
Dear Mr. Ryan, How are you? Where are you now? How many mile have you traveled so far? We admire you for doing this for our school. Happy trails. We Hope you are safe.
OMG! I can't believe those dogs chased you! I would be so afraid. Thank you for doing this for our school. What your doing for us is so giving! Thanks =)
Jim,
Thank you so much! What your doing is great!
Hey Mr. Ryan how's your trip so far?
Jim,
keep it up good luck
:)
Have a safe trip
Hey Jim,
I hope your having a good trip! Sorry about the dogs! Tell me about your trip! Well have a good trip! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!! stay safe!
Stay Safe,
Sarah (8th grade)
Dear Mr. Ryan,
How are you doing? I really hope you make through your trip safety. Hope you have fun!
Yours Truely,
The 8th grade
Mr. Ryan i hope you have a safe trip on your trip to Washington! Have fun and enjoy the nice weather. Everyone is praying for you.
Dear Mr.Ryan, Take more cool pictures and stay away from the dogs.Have a good trip.
Heyy Mr.Ryan You are so cool and have a great journy *Memo:HAVE FUN*!
Jim, Your Mom is probably doing better with the computer than I am. I have written 3 comments and they didn't go anywhere! One was inspirational, one, about the dogs!!!!! so this one just says have fun with Dan and Ray. Be careful. See you soon Eileen
Heyy Jim You got so far so fast on you journey keep going and have so so much fun!!! :P :)
Dear Jim,
I am sooooo happy that you are doing this for our school. I hope you get to Washington D.C. tommorow. It's raining in Chicago.
Jim,
You are soo brave and thanks soo much!!
Dear Mr. Ryan,
I am soooooooo happy you are doing this for our school!!!!!!
You are doing very GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep on going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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