With Love, Ashley and L-E

I would just like to personally thank all my family and friends out there that have supported us, and helped us out in anyway they could.  It's hard to describe the feeling you get when you look back onto all the people we've met on this journey.  Not only the people here, but the people back home who are working behind the scenes, or the friends that have help us along the way.  We never knew exactly where this could take us, and there were times when we doubted we would be able to make it happen... but because of the collaboration of many, the support and belief you've all had in us, we are on an amazing adventure.  

To go across the United States, in the hopes of shortening the road to a cure for Parkinson's Disease, all started with an idea, with Skip's desire to challenge himself in the extreme, and a hope that we can make a difference.   The help and support we have received has shown us just that!  Anyone can make a difference, and no matter how small you may think your part in it is, it's not.  Without all the little things people have done to help us along in this cause, it wouldn't be as big as it is. 

So here is a little thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone along the way;

(it's in no order other than how good my memory is, and if I forget anyone, don't think you are any less important!!! )  Arch and Cindy, all of the Bailey clan, My mom, Deb Jones, Shirley, Wendy and Cody Jones, Rudy Verner and his family, Josh, Bobbi Shay and her Inn, Pat and Nicole Boyle, Showplace Productions,Jon, Hannah, Michael, Puffer, Dereck, Maria, Vanessa, and everyone from Chicago, Ron Taylor and Jim Pettus, and all of PATCO, Team Fox, Adam, Dale Peterson, Peter Pletcher, Dorothy Cox, The Rodeway Inn, Lauren Fisher, Cheryl, Denis and Cody, Jenny Underwood and Gordon, Stephanie and Barbera Goila, Glenn, Sara, Alanna, Pat Duncan, Val, Elisa and Steven, Angele, my Homo-wner, and I wish I had written everyones names down!

I hope you all know how much this means to us! 

My biggest thanks goes out to my Husband to be, Skip.  It all started with his ideas and determination.  He is my rock star, and I am so proud to be a part of this along side him.  Thank you my love, you are amazing

Larned, Kansas

   We reached Larned in the early afternoon yesterday to find that Arch had already found us a great deal in a room.  We’ve come to realize that Arch has a great way with people, and good people seem to gravitate towards him.  So after a hot day fighting against the wind, it was wonderful to find Arch lounging in the Presidential Suite at the Rodeway Inn.  While talking to Brenda who happened to be working at the front desk, about Skip, who would be arriving a little later due to the fact that he was on a bike, and about journey across the US for Parkinson’s disease, she gave upgraded us to the Presidential suite for the price of a regular room.  She was so thoughtful; feeling that after such a long ride, Skip would be in need of the whirlpool that was came with the room.  So if you happen to be traveling out this way, and are looking for a great place to stay, please stop into The Rodeway Inn in Larned.