From the Biker...

The trip started off a little unnerving.  I really wondered if I had bit off more than I could chew.  But being a week into it, I now feel like it's not only do-able, but it's going to as fun and rewarding as I had thought it could be.  

Biking from town to town, it shows me that life is so much more than MY day to day routine.  It amazes me how we can get so caught up in the silly thing we do each day.  This trip is amazing, he scenery gets better and better each day.  The dinner's I stop at during my travels, are not only welcoming, but the people, the food, is great!  I never thought that biking, sometimes 125 miles in a day, could be so relaxing.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported me in this great adventure, and the ride for a cure for Parkinson's Disease. 

PATCO, without your initial enthusiasm, this never could of become what it has. The extra help from the PATCO member across the country is a comfort!

To Pat Boyle, Nicole, Mike Puffer, and all of the Showplace Productions crew, you guys are awesome, and without your support this wouldn't be possible!

It is also an honor to have my dad along with me for this adventure.  All the travel and long hours of work in my life, makes it hard to stay in touch with family.  So to have you along is great!  A a big hug and thank you to my Mom, Cindy, because without her hard work and support from her end in Ohio, a lot of the work wouldn't get done.

And last but not least, Ashley.  Ashley has a big job on this journey.  She's been telling the story of our adventure and making sure nothing gets forgotten in the packing and unpacking that happens everyday, the blogging and the picture taking.  From the bottom of my heart, Thank you!

Skip  

From Redmond, OR to Baker's City, OR

Aug 8^th 2009

Skip taking off from the Eagle Crest Resort--> We traveled from the Eagle Crest Resort, just outside of Redmond, OR, 113.2 miles to The Fish House Inn, in Dayville, OR.   <-- Arch and L-E enjoying the scenery

<-- The Shoe Tree along route 126

The landscape was amazing, Arch took about 100 photos along the way.

 We got the opportunity to stay in a little bed in breakfast in a nice quiet town. Mike, the owner also has two beautiful Golden Retrievers.  L-E was in love with the place as soon as she got out of the car. 

 Since we were staying in a house with our own kitchen, I was given the task of cooking dinner.   Although very unexpected, I managed not to poison anyone;).

  Rustic and perfect, we would love to come back and spend more time here one day.  

On a side note, we forgot to mention that Skip got pulled over in Sisters two days ago… oops.  As we were driving up, Arch casually mentioned how funny that would be if it was Skip, and low and behold… It was!  He was caught “jay walking” it would seem.  Lets hope he doesn’t do that again, considering he got away with a warning.  Skip would also like to say Hi to Mike, who is following us across the US! Hang in there, we're thinking about you!!

Skip leaving early on his way to Baker's City-->  So on we go to Bakers City! Where we will be taking a day off, and resting up for the next leg of our journey.

August 9th 2009

Only another 60 miles!!--> We all made the 111.8 mile trek to Baker's City in good time.  Although we may have taken different routes!  Skip followed the SR7, while Arch and I ended up on the 242.  Both of our journey's were beautiful.  Ours took us along a windier road through the mountains with a rock wall on one side, and a drop off on the other.  

Skip is currently enjoying a well deserved day off!  He's finally found a moment to write down his thoughts on his journey so far.  I'll have those posted soon!!!