If you haven't guessed it by now: We haven't been sending anything because we're pretty much out of the communication loop. We're so far out in the woods that Smokey Bear can't even find his way out of here.
The week started in Montana and as I write, we're now sitting in another camp ground in New Meadows, Idaho. I've never been in this part of the world but I'm making myself a promise to get back up here with my family. If you have a map check out route 12 from LoLo Mt to Kooskia (KOOS-KA) Id. The route follows the Lochsa River and to say how beautiful it is would be a disservice. Every hill, every turn, is a postcard...plus our National Forest own it all, today I saw the Salmon River...Incredible.
Yesterday on our way into Kooskia we ran into a group of young people from Simpson College riding to Memphis raising funds for fresh water wells in Africa.
Michael continues to improve, but I think he jokes have gotten worse. Robert our driver leaves from Boise and heads back to Melbourne on Sunday, we'll surely miss him...this leaves Marvin and me to hit the payment with the old bikes.
Today was the first day that we rode without long sleeves and long pants. Started the morning in the Pacific time zone and really thought we were kicking it, until we came to a bridge in Idaho that reminded us that we were now going back to Mountain time...and we lost an hour.
What has God taught us today? Simply to trust him, and keep your eyes fixed on him...It looks like the completion of our journey is becoming more of a reality, and let me say in advance, thank you on behalf of the Rust Riders for your prayers, donations and words of encouragement for this life journey. I'll try to write more on Monday if possible.
Scott...aka "The Rust Rider"
Yesterday on our way into Kooskia we ran into a group of young people from Simpson College riding to Memphis raising funds for fresh water wells in Africa.
Michael continues to improve, but I think he jokes have gotten worse. Robert our driver leaves from Boise and heads back to Melbourne on Sunday, we'll surely miss him...this leaves Marvin and me to hit the payment with the old bikes.
Today was the first day that we rode without long sleeves and long pants. Started the morning in the Pacific time zone and really thought we were kicking it, until we came to a bridge in Idaho that reminded us that we were now going back to Mountain time...and we lost an hour.
What has God taught us today? Simply to trust him, and keep your eyes fixed on him...It looks like the completion of our journey is becoming more of a reality, and let me say in advance, thank you on behalf of the Rust Riders for your prayers, donations and words of encouragement for this life journey. I'll try to write more on Monday if possible.
Scott...aka "The Rust Rider"
6 comments:
can't believe you're almost there. Roy has enjoyed "riding" with you via Google Earth. Take care of yourself, Michael, MRSA is a bad dude! But I can't believe Scott can criticize your jokes after hearing some of Marvin's. Marv - be smart, be safe, and pedal, pedal, pedal.
The Lord Bless Thee and Keep Thee.
Love,
Sue & Roy
Glad to hear Michael is back with you all. Now Scott you are a good one to talk about bad jokes. Remember I have heard some of yours over the years, from the pulpit and out of the pulpit. Keep pedaling, and GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU... Max >>> AKA Seminole Slim..
Congratulations on getting so far so fast. You old guys are "awesome" is what Matthew says. Matthew also said that he is so excited to see his Dad in just five days! Matthew went to a dog training academy with Uncle Marker this morning and is going to a baseball game tonight. You are almost there - keep up the pedaling. We are so proud of all of you. Much love to Michael - we miss you lots. Love, Matthew and Susan
Typical phone call from the Rust Rider:
Hey Rog, how are you doing? We are just going to di after a long rid ought we would call. We miss buddy. ey are so good to us. We met some fol nd said th ood was ok. Here's Mar ator that is broken, but God provides. Later. Great huh? At least we'll have a lot to share when we see you next. It was nice to hear from you guys again. Wish I was there. SAG Driver Uno, rog
Hey guys, it's too bad I missed you. I wanted to welcome you to Montana, but your entry coincided with camp. Also, since you chose to ride across the teeny part of Montana, you were in Idaho before camp ended.
Scott, don't chew out Sprint too much. Your experience is pretty standard for "outsiders" coming up here.
God bless, I'm proud of you guys.
Rick Page
To Matthew and Susan:
I am in an area that has then Sprint Card Connection thing for this computer. Sorry to miss the ball game with you guys. I wish I was at Baseball Camp to. Matthew, you will have to show mw some of your new baseball moves. I have not seen Lou and Stephen in a while either. I was looking at a brochure on the Oregon Coast and it sure looks like there are many nice places to visit. See you guys soon.
Love, Daddy
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