Day 2 Theme: Stuff happens!

Day 2 Distance: 35 miles

Day 2 Van: #4

Day 2 Cast of Characters: (from L to R) Sasha, Patti A., Yvonne, Jim, Kimberly, your humble blogger (Salt) and Theresa (Peppa, out of the frame on the right).

Yes stuff happened today. Both Jim (on the way out) and Yvonne (on the way back) got attacked by the same dog. One of the hazards of riding rural country roads in North Carolina! Otherwise, it was a good riding day. We actually sat in on a Baptist church service in the hopes of getting a picture with the pastor and congregation as part of the community service challenge given to us this morning. But we didn't want to interrupt the service. So we listened for a few moments, received the word of God and then rolled on. We then found a group of model dirt car racers at their track who agreed to take a picture with us. Here it is:

They were very nice and friendly to us. And we won today's challenge. WOOHOO!

I dedicated today's ride to my neighbor and (most importantly) friend Joan Steiner. This is her picture:

This photo says it all. Last May, Joan underwent surgery to remove a tumor from her throat. She then endured 35 radiation treatments to eradicate the rest of the tumor. It was pure hell for her. But through it all, she still got up every morning and walked with me either around the Lake Arlington path where we live or walked on the treadmill next to me while I ran. She is currently in remission and is doing great. I consider her a hero. Congratulations my friend! Cheers to you! :)

Tomorrow, it's day 3 of the 2016 Key To Keys adventure which will take us to Charleston, SC. Getting closer to Key West!

Take care,

Gary (G-Love) :)