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Day 40 of Da Ride

     Today’s ride utilized the 28th gear, the car. It certainly was a lively night in camp as we had a visitor. What kind of visitor you ask? One of the local raccoons came at approximately 3:30 A.M. to go through our garbage bag from yesterday. It is usual camping etiquette to put trash in the dumpster, but this campground was big enough for curbside service in the morning. It sounded like the local raccoons had a feast as they found any garbage bags left out for early morning pick-up. There was spotty drizzle and rain over the course of the day, though we saw glorious skies in the early morning and were blessed with dry intervals to set up camp in the early afternoon. The customs agent sure looked at our motley crew funny when she asked the question, “What was the purpose of your visit?” With three bikes  on the back of the car, it quickly became apparent to her that we could indeed be on a fundraising cross-country bicycle trip. Though the journey is not yet complete, there was a collective feeling of warmth and homecoming in seeing the New York State sign. After a quick ride to see Lake Ontario, the last of the Great Lakes, Harry explained the acronym HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior) for remembering all five. We are camping tonight at Darien Lakes State Park and are blessed as the car, bicycles, and tents get a cool shower while the team has the luxury of hot showers. Tomorrow we start our trek across New York as we head east on  Route 20 to the Finger Lakes. We are now in the last week of this journey and starting to reflect on all we have seen and experienced on this ride. We also look forward to another member of Team MoPHOTOS, Tom O’Connor, joining us shortly.

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12 Responses to “Day 40 of Da Ride”

  1. Drenelle' says:
    August 11, 2008 at 16:33

    Hey Penn..it is crunch time for you and the team…u know I wish I could be there to see you finish…I pray for you and know that all will work in teams favor. As always be safe!

  2. Annie says:
    August 11, 2008 at 18:55

    Stevie D - What is the address in Torrington? Not sure where to meet you. Say Hi to Tom! Love - Annie

  3. Tina.Burnham says:
    August 11, 2008 at 22:17

    Hi Steve, Just wanted to make sure you have ECAD address at 149 Newfield Rd,Torrington,CT 06790. Please try and contact either Lu or Anne with your E.T.A for this Saturday.
    HOPE the rest of your ride goes smoothly. See you at the finish line.

    Tina
    ECAD

  4. Mike, Jess, and Lily says:
    August 12, 2008 at 06:32

    Hi Uncle Steve and team! See, told you we’d give you a shout out! It was good to talk to you today, sorry we missed linking up with you in Roch-cha-cha. Good luck on the final leg of the trip and congratulations on making it this far!

    Love,
    Mike, Jess, and Lily

  5. Cathy says:
    August 12, 2008 at 18:28

    Steve and team,
    You are almost home!! What an accomplishment!! Tom, it is nice that you are able to join the team for part of the trip. I’m sure the team is happy to see a familiar face after being gone for so long.
    Hope the weather gets better for the rest of your trip — and hope you are all still talking to each other.
    Hugs,
    Cathy

  6. Nick Nascimento says:
    August 12, 2008 at 19:41

    Hey SIS!!! Can you smell the HOTDOG Carts on Broadway yet?? WOW you guys can pedal!! Congrats!! So……I have always wondered..after a ride across the entire country, just how long is it until you even want to SEE that bike again?? ; )

  7. Annie says:
    August 13, 2008 at 04:36

    Hey Stevie D - Mom wants to know if there is anything she can bring on Saturday?????? Love - Annie

  8. Joannie says:
    August 13, 2008 at 04:40

    Hey Stevie, Hope you are all doing well. It’s been quite a summer. I can’t believe it’s almost over. Congratulations!!Hope to see you on Saturday. Joan

  9. Bernadette & Michael says:
    August 13, 2008 at 05:18

    Hey Stephen and team MOPHOTOS. Belated (?) Happy Birthday to Harry. When exactly did you say his birthday was/is?
    Can you believe it has been 20 years since Steve’s first long distance biking/camping ride? Thanks for the beautiful and inspirational photos on your website. Good luck with the rest of the ride!
    Love ya-

  10. Drenelle' says:
    August 13, 2008 at 16:27

    Penn…the team…3 days and counting…Wishing you good weather…tons of support and rest upon completion. Penn you know the drill…stay in touch! Congrats to you all!

  11. Jerry McCaffery says:
    August 13, 2008 at 20:26

    Watching your progress across all those miles…and hills…makes my legs ache!. All power to you and may all your hills be downhill!

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