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Messages Left for Ray and David Up To 5/26/04 Date:
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Comments Hi Ray, I love reading your messages. Sounds like you are already having a fun time. Keep up the great work! Your Friend, Stephanie Date:
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Comments Hi Ray and David, God bless you and David on your journey across the USA. I hope the weather will all be in your favor. I love Peanut's shades he will wear on the trip to Texas. Take care. Jeff Treubig Date:
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Comments Dude !! Be careful in the mountains - both going up and coming down. Keep the faith baby and pedal, pedal, pedal. Gordon Date:
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Comments Hi Guys The pictures turned out ok. nice curve! Love you, Maddrey Date:
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Comments Granny gears and spin, baby, spin! PAx from the Hedricks Date:
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Comments You do have heat! Parts of your ride sound great, parts not so. Best of luck, we pray for you every night! Sherri Date:
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Comments Hi Ray and David: Great pictures! Printed them for JoAnne to see. She not doing stairs yet. Saw her surgeon 5/3. Pins in place and results as expected. Will still be months of healing. We thinking and praying for you both. Have FUN!! Dick Date:
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Comments Hey Ray, you'd be in Fla. now if you'd shipped your car out like Will suggested. Stay safe! Chris and Kathy Date:
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Comments Hi Ray, this is one of your dedicated, keep-the-office-fires burning secretaries here. Love Peanuts's sun shades. Can't decide if I envy your trip or think you're nuts. Probably both. Am inspired. Will bike around the neighborhood this afternoon. What's with all the flat tires? -Inara Date:
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Comments Dear Bros. Dave and Ray, We are monitoring your progress from Westlake. Also praying that the trip will be a great blessing to you both. Thanks for letting us peek into this adventure, Love, Karl and Lois. Date:
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Comments Great photos- stay cool, sounds like the heat is way more than necessary for my kind of vacation. Verni is looking forward to joining you I can tell. Later B&P vdMeer Date:
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Comments Dear Ray, sorry about not telling you about that first hill. By the way, there's another one... <g> Rock on, dude, thanks for taking Margaret off our hands for the summer. She says she's doing her best to make SURE your folks want you back!!! Glad the Remote Flat Transmitter appears to be working. I'd recommend you exercise it a little less, or David's gonna catch on... -Curt Date:
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Comments Keep up the good work. You are doing well. The "Song Assassins" did well, thanks to Jim's help. He is the unofficial sound man. Date:
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Comments Dear Ray: Ruth and I just got back from Washington D.C., by car, not bike. We took care of all national and international matters and now I can devote my time at hopefully helping the retirement village project. The pictures are great and we will be praying and tinking about you on your wonderful adventure. Roger Swan Date:
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Comments HI. Ray & The King "What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger." I heard someone say this. ---Lew Date:
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Comments Hi Ray, Hope your Mother's Day has gone well. We were at the Spring Banquet Friday night and I heard some about your trip. Thank you so much for supporting Stephanie (my granddaughter)! Your photos and messages are very inspiring. The wonders of electronics, emails, etc.! Adding you to my prayer list. Be careful. Judie Quin Date:
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Comments Hope its time for an attaboy by now. We are praying right along with you.,Carter Date:
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Comments Maddrey. You left with out giving me you cell phone number.... I already miss you. hope you are having a good night. call me or E-mail me when you can. Love to all. Kat. 361-537-8886. kathrob@webtv.net Date:
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Comments Hi Ray, It was a beautiful weekend in Ohio. It was 86 degrees yesterday and I have no idea how you can stand the heat in the desert as I was dying at 86 with a slight breeze. My thoughts and prayers are with you both - enjoy your trip!!! Sue Reineck Date:
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Comments Hope you and David have a good ride, best of luck, tell Dave hi from Tom and Leslie, we'll follow you along the way, Date:
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Comments Hi Ray and Dave! The pics are great-keep them coming! Look out for those rattlers,scorpions and armadillos.I'm sure you've thought of that already!Hope the weather stays good for you and may the wind always be at your back! We will be thinking of you and praying for you both! Keep on spinnin'! Dave,hopefully you will become "King of the Road" instead of "King of the Flat!" Take care and God bless! --Steve,Lori,Michelle and Steven Banis Date:
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Comments Remember, keep gravity light on uphill climbs and always, always keep the wind at your back. God Speed! Newt Date:
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Comments Thanks for the 5/11/04 update! We were concerned about you through the three days of silence. Enough of the "hurts" for now! I'm sure the worst is over! JoAnne the same. Rest well! Dick Date:
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Comments Hi Ray! I will be picking out a loveseat for your office. Any suggestions for color? Have a great weight free few weeks. Tom and I pray for you and David every night. Margaret is a trooper. This will either make her or break her. Sherri Date:
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Comments Ray- Just got done reading your posts....decided to offer the following: Webster's Dictionary- sabbatical: bringing a period of REST... Pedal on dudes! Kimberlee Bublik Date:
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Comments hey ray how are u doing, its great your taking this bike trip and i hope u make it home safe. Date:
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Comments I think it is really cool what u r doing Date:
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Comments Hello Rev. Ray, I think it's really awsome what you do. I know for a fact that you have helped a lot of people and that is totally inspiring to me. Keep it up. Sincerly, Jennifer Walter Date:
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Comments I think it is an amazing thing that you are doing all of this and donating what you are doing to this orginazation. Date:
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Comments Hey Rev. Ray, I think it is great that you are taking this trip. It shows people that violence isn't the only thing in the world. Hope everything goes in your favor. Abby Date:
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Comments Dear Rev. Ray, I hope your having fun, enjoying the outside. I have always wanted to travle around, but I'm only 14. My class is writing to you because we are very excited about what your doing. Keep it up Sincerely. Jessica Date:
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Comments Hey Rev. Ray, I think that it is totally awsome that you are taking this trip. It not only shows that violence isn't the way to solve everything but it also has a heck of an impact on people you talk to. I hope you have a wonderful time. My family and i will keep you in our hearts. *~*Always*~* Jenna Date:
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Comments Dear Rev. Ray, I think its great that doing this bike trip across america is really great. Keep up the great work!!! Date:
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Comments I think this is good for what you are doing! It's not just for your health, but for other people. We once drove to Florida from Ohio, and that felt like forever, I cannot imagining myself riding a bike down there. (I wouldn't be able to do it) But don't stop, keep on going, and I hope you finish and help those kids who need your need. -Nicole, OH Date:
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Comments Yo Ray!!!!! Watch out for the wild animals just roaming around on the streets at night. Hope your trip goes acorrding to plan and you make it. Tyler Date:
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Comments GOD BLESS YOU! Date:
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Comments You're in my prayers! Date:
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Comments Hey Ray, stay awake and alert when riding the bike. I don't know what to say but good luck. From Jon H Date:
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Comments THE LORD IS WITH YOU ON THIS ONE, SO FINISH IT! Date:
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Comments I think this is good for what you are doing! It's not just for your health, but for other people. We once drove to Florida from Ohio, and that felt like forever, I cannot imagining myself riding a bike down there. (I wouldn't be able to do it) But don't stop, keep on going, and I hope you finish and help those kids who need your need. -Nicole, OH Date:
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Comments Ray, Hav'in fun?Well,I hope you are!I think that you will be getting a lot of exercise on this trip think that should do it again just for the fun of it. And on the way you can stop at all the places like Los Vegas, Cedar point, Chicago, ect. Pl us this could be a way to lose some of that extra wieght. Just kidding! See-ya Date:
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Comments hey i like you dog. it is cute. i like how u did this because i know that i couldnt do it. Date:
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Comments Dear Rev. Ray, I think that it's tremendous what you're doing for this young girl. She deserves to be cured, along with the others who have this disease. Keep it up1 Tim W. Date:
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Remote User: Comments i think that your'e doing this for a great cause. i would never be able to do what your doing and i admire you for doing it. laura Date:
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Remote User: Comments i think that it is a great thing that you are doing. it is really amazing that anyone could last that long in that weather!i am really hope that you can get to your destination safly Good Luck! Date:
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Comments hey RAY!!! keep pedaling and u can do it. i like ur dog ur dog is awsome. Date:
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Comments Hello Ray I think that is sweet what your doing I wish I could do something like that when I'm older. Well keep Date:
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Comments Hi there my name is JJ Sampson From Medina, OH. We read about your program in class to do I think it is wonderful that you are helping her. Keep up the good work. Date:
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Comments Hey! I think that what you are doing is really great. I like to bike ride, but i don't know if i could do it that much! You are a real sport! Keep up the wonderful work. Mallory Date:
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Comments Hey Dude cool thing your doing for the children and Adults that have the disease. I bet with all the money you make they will have to make a cure. It must be so hard riding but you gotta do what you said. Your dog looks really nice with the glasses. Good Luck, Brandon Date:
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Comments Hey Ray, keep up the good work, your an inspiration to everyone! Peanuts is cool. -ben Date:
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Comments My dad has the disease and i think its great what you are doing. Its ard for my family to live throguh it every day. He seems to get weaker and weaker by the minute.Thanks so much for supporting the cure!!!!! Date:
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Comments I find it absolutoley amazing what you are doing fo diabetes. I olny wish that the weather wasn't so hot and that you weren't cooking out there. Best of luck and god bless! Sean Date:
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Comments Hello Rev. Ray watch out for cars, ride on the right side of the road, don't over do yourself and drink lots and lots of water. When you said that your goal is to reach $3,385 you should always shoot as high as you can because hey you may get lucky. From a young student Date:
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Comments Ray, Good Luck, I can't stand the heat here in Ohio when it gets up in the 80s and 90s(it has the past week), It must be very hard riding in the desert like you have. But when your body aches and your very hot remember all those people who have diabites that your helping. Everyone here in Ohio is rooting for you. Good Luck!!! Date:
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Comments Dear Rev. Ray, I think you are doing a good thing for diabetes.As I know, you can help my granfather get cured if you raise enough money. I hear, though, that you are having a lotof flat tires, but don't worry because you will probably have good luck at the end. Date:
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Comments Dear Rev. Ray hey i think wat ur doin to raise money to find a cure is great i really support u i dont hav diabetes (pleez excuse my spelling) but i really think thats great that stephanie is so strong even though she has them!!! so good luck on ur trip and watch out for snakes:) Sincerely ~Holli Date:
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Comments Just wanted to ask how the food is tasting and what stories you might have about Vector....Have a safe trip, Ray & Dave....Dan Strong Date:
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Comments We're thinking about you & hope all goes well. You are missed. Be safe. God Bless, Joan & Glenn Date:
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Comments Hey Rev Ray, Texas sucks so get out as fast as you can!!! Good Luck! Have fun Tuttle (San Angelo) Date:
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Comments Hi Ray, heard about your trip thru Gordon. I've always wanted to do a trip like this, but can't take a few months off of work. It would take me much longer than it will you. More power to you! Happy Trails Di and Korbin in Illinois Date:
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Comments Ray and David, I am following your somewhat 'flat' (David) adventures. Wishing you a safe trip and a rewarding outcome. Bev Hoffman- Padre Island Yacht Club. Date:
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Comments Hi Brothers, We are watching your progress. I'll bet you are much lighter and stronger than when you started. I'm praying that this will be a great spiritual adventure for you both,too. LOVE, Karl and Lois Date:
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Comments "If you depend on technology, you can depend on technology to fail." As you wend your way across arid landscapes, just remember that we are having high wind and record rainfalls here regularly. Blessed are the cheesemakers. JCEEE Date:
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Comments YOU GO BOY. I AM WITH YOU ALL THE WAY. MELV Date:
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Comments The web site says to leave messages here so you can read my encouraging thoughts. It's a little scary that you can read any of my thoughts! You are having quite an adventure (which I'm sure is news!) and I'm happy to experience it with you only vicariously! I would look forward to those flat tires, just for the breather. Sunday sermons by others have been great but don't get too used to it. I expect numerous rattlesnake analogies from you in the future. We think of you a lot and wish you the very best! It's all downhill from here! Dick and Rosemarie Date:
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Comments Hey Ray, encouraging thoughts, I'll tell Ron Koch and he will buy a better bike and ride farther. You can stay with my son in Arkansas depending on which route you take. They have a computer and are on-line.Would be glad to have you. I thought I would leave encouraging thoughts, ARE YOU NUTS???? Rod Veverka Date:
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Comments Hi, we are still alive and glad to see that you are too. Take care, keep up the good work with your tires. Miss you.Be safe. Gail and Dave Date:
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Comments Hey Rev Ray, how are you enjoying the Texas wind? Take care next week we are going to be hitting close to the 100 mark with 70% humidity. Just a little tip, DON'T drink the tap water anywhere in the state...you'll be sick for days. Take care, I'm proud of you guys. God Bless Jamie Tuttle Date:
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Comments Dearest King of flats, I have arranged a meeting with the Guiness Book of World record, a new catagory "King of Flats". Sounds like all is going well with the trip and I am sure you will have lots of crazy stories for us. We are praying for you and Maddrey for a safe trip. Thank you for your courage and strength and donating monies pledged for the children and youth. Have a great time! Your friends at Island in the Son UMC Date:
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Comments Hey Rev Ray and CMDCM Dave. Hope that all is well and that you are making it to the end of a long and fruitfull journey. Cats are fine. Yeoman Date:
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Comments Hello Rev Ray and "Flat tire" Dave, Enjoying your trip notes, sounds like you will make it. Are you where you expected to be on this date ? All is well here, Margaret(aka Pastor M&M) is doing a good job filling in. Stay safe ! Dave H Date:
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Comments Hi Ray and David, I can't imagine how you guys do it every day, most people would have given up already. The weather has been interesting here, storms, flooding, hail, etc. But we will still take it over a dust storm. Ask Tim about his "great adventure" when you get back. I hope you have taken up drinking beer again, because there will be a new batch started up soon. Godspeed, Linda Date:
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Comments Hi Ray! Pat Norris shared your web site with us. Sounds like quite an adventure you are having. Wish we were on the road with . Best of luck and we are looking foreward to your pics. Tails winds to you! Art & Judee Wickersham. Date:
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Comments Wow! Corpus Christi. Unexpected side trip? Nice town in 1952 when at Navy instument flying school. Good Gulf breezes. And Mobile is where I enterd this world. JoAnne and I following your adventure and love sharing your thoughts and pictures. Hope David and Zanna are both back to normal health! Is he suffering from rubber glue fumes? Prayers for you both! Dick
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Comments HI Ray & David I found a really special place to fix a flat. "Akron's composting faclity".So your adding birds to your life list,thats great. Lew Date:
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Comments Hi Ray, glad to hear you all are surviving OK-hope Zanna is better. Thought you might want to know that Emma falls asleep during Margaret's sermons too. Karen & Dave Date: 27 May 2004 Time: 09:33:27 CommentsHi Ray and David, You are awesome, you are my
hero. Keep up the Great work! Stephanie
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May 2004 Time: 13:08:29 CommentsEmmy & I enjoy your notes and photos,
David & Ray. We almost feel like we are riding along with you. I just wish
we could give you a whole bunch of our rain here in the mid west. Frankly I
can't think of any two people more deserving of a little water. Seriously, thank
you so much for calling us the other night. You don't know how much it meant to
me. Have a wonderful holdiay weenend. We will be thinking of you during our cool
evenings. Glad you are able to experience your dreams. Dan
Date: 27
May 2004 Time: 17:40:46 CommentsHi Ray, Well, I am at your desk and have just
spent time perusing your adventures via web page. You are to be commended for
this incredible trip. I hope all continues to go well - flat tires excluded.
It's cool here today and your office is quiet and relatively uncluttered.
Worried yet? Lots happening - mostly good. Worried yet? I'll relay your message
to the crowd on Sunday regarding messages. You have a great congregation and I'm
truly enjoying my time with them. We'll all look forward to your return.
Blessings. margaret
Date: 28
May 2004 Time: 16:51:38 CommentsGlad to see you have kept your sense of
humor. We think of you and your journey often. We wish you the wind at your
back, the top of the hill behind you and thicker rubber for David's tires!! Best
Wishes - Tammy & Bobbie from
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May 2004 Time: 14:29:09 CommentsWe love reading your memoirs. Dropped a check
in the collection plate for Stephanie this week. Our Interim was an excellent
choice, in case no one has given you a report yet. You have left us in very good
hands. She has done a great job in church and did an excellent job at the
Citizen of the Year dinner and also today at the Memorial Day Service. Keep
riding and writing; we live vicariously through you and your notes. Pat Norris
Date: 31
May 2004 Time: 20:39:51 CommentsI liked your story about moving mountains and
them moving us. You are on a spiritual journey as well, and I know we will hear
more about it in the months ahead. We pray for you every night and know that God
is with you both. Sherri
Date: 01
Jun 2004 Time: 08:30:56 CommentsHi Stephanie, I work with your Dad and he
recently told me about your ministers cross country bike ride for a cure, I just
got a chance to look at your great website and read your story. Having two young
daughters myself (ages 7 & 3), I can only say how brave and courageous you
and the many others with Juvenile Diabetes are. Your activism to promote a cure
is an inspiration. You can count on my support! and Good Luck to Rev. Ray,
that's alot of miles!!! Dave
Date: 01
Jun 2004 Time: 11:11:41 CommentsHi Ray, Hederick came over last night and did
his majic with the Palm. We'll see if it helps. Very green and cool at home.
Love you, be careful! Vernie
Date: 01
Jun 2004 Time: 17:07:35 CommentsHey, Ray and David-- Your church newsletter
informed me that I could check up on you through the web site. You may have told
me that, Ray, but I'm getting old and can't remember things very well. Guess
that's probably why I'm not riding my bicycle cross country on my sabbatical.
We're headed out this Sunday. If I can just get everything done, I'll look
forward to going. I'm wondering how many storms you've had to tolerate. Are you
getting saddle sore? I'll look forward to a long visit so we can catch up on
everything. When I get back at the end of July we'll have to see if we can get
together. Later, dude. Blessings and safety! Jerry and Ann
Date: 02
Jun 2004 Time: 22:06:32 CommentsHey guys glad to hear that things are going
okay. I hope the heat lets up for you soon, we are going to cool off here in
Date: 03
Jun 2004 Time: 15:16:41 CommentsHello again Ray. Just wanted you to know I am
keeping track of your journey and praying for your safe return. I am taking care
of your little brother while you are away and he is doing fine, breathing and
everything. Ten foot tall Michael is doing well too.I noted later that you will
not be going through
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Jun 2004 Time: 00:36:53 CommentsDear Ray and David, I liked your pictures a
lot!I am 7 years old and I have diabetes too. If you were coming closer to
Date: 07
Jun 2004 Time: 20:55:24 CommentsGreetings from the Gerber clan! Hope you guys
are out of
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Jun 2004 Time: 22:52:35 CommentsJune 7 When you return, ask Margaret about
the goldfish communion. Tom
Date: 08
Jun 2004 Time: 10:48:53 CommentsHey--today would be June 8th. We're in
Date: 08
Jun 2004 Time: 16:50:33 CommentsI know I hadn't written yet, but would you
expect anything else? David, I'm sorry you're not breaking your own flat record
by leaps and bounds. I wish I could be with you guys so you could be assured of
more rain. Seriously, I am praying for your safety and also for your continued
rest in the Lord. Keep on pedallin'! Love, Your spiritual (and biological)
brother, Jim.
Date: 09
Jun 2004 Time: 12:48:21 CommentsHi Ray, Sounds like a great trip. It is
wonderful what you are doing. We wondered how you were and what you had been
doing, now we know. Stay safe..Your old secretary at Emmanuel. Carla
Date: 09
Jun 2004 Time: 12:55:38 CommentsHi Ray and David, you have only a little over
2 weeks to go and you are still pedaling! You have to be a little road weary,
you know they say "everything in moderation", well you guys are way
past that, on your way to "extreme". Keep up the pace and thanks for
being "extreme in your dedication to the ride and Stephanie". We miss
you Ray and wish the wind at your backs for the rest of the trip. Linda and Tim
Date: 09
Jun 2004 Time: 20:28:09 CommentsHi Ray and David- my son Kevin is 17 and has
battled diabetes for 6 years. There is probably not a single hour that passes
each day that I don't think about it. On behalf of all mom's like me, thank you
for your journey. I am very proud of my son and his determination to stay
healthy. It is a lot of work to manage this disease- hopefully not like riding
through the desert but some days it sure feels that way! Your trip in some way
eases the load for all of us. God bless you and stay safe. Janet in
Date: 10
Jun 2004 Time: 16:46:13 CommentsHi guys, I've been following the saga with
great interest. It's beginning to sound painful. Any projection when this ride
will be completed? I've got no room to make comments since I subject myself to
punishment sitting down. However, aerobatics is over quickly and you don't get
stuck out in the wilderness, except at those weird towns where the contests are
held. I will be in Llano from the fifth to eighth of August. Will that work for
your schedule Dave? More later. Love, Paul
Date: 11
Jun 2004 Time: 15:22:37 CommentsRay and David- Thank you for what you are
doing. My name is David, and I am a 20 year old college student who was
diagnosed with diabetes earlier this year. My grandparents e-mailed the
newspaper article about your ride to me (they are from
Date: 12
Jun 2004 Time: 20:01:28 CommentsYou two are incredible. I have been following
your trip and wonder where you get your courage to keep on keeping on. Keep up
the good work. I admire what you are doing. I am a recently diagnosed Type 2
Diabetic and plan to contribute to your cause. Carole Krauth
Date: 13
Jun 2004 Time: 15:07:56 CommentsHi Ray, We are enjoying your stories about
your trip. Sounds like fun, but a little more than I would care to tackle. We
are with you all the way --- in spirit. We are anxious to have you back. Gene
& Luella
Date: 13
Jun 2004 Time: 15:13:35 CommentsAhoy David & Ray, Have been enjoying
y'all's tails on 2 wheels recently, what a wonderful & memorable experience.
Keep up the good work, A great and courageous achievement, Bravo...Looking
forward to y'all's safe return home Fair Winds from Capt.Steve @CMS.
Date: 14
Jun 2004 Time: 10:56:28 CommentsHi, Ray and David! A 92 year-old man was
asked by the social worker checking him into a retirement home, "Did you
have a happy childhood?" He replied with a twinkle, "So far!" We
like Margaret! Can we keep you both? She hugs good too! Dick and Rosemarie
Date: 14
Jun 2004 Time: 22:43:19 CommentsHello Ray and David from all the kids(47) at
Date: 17
Jun 2004 Time: 12:32:24 CommentsYou are almost there! Keep it up guys we are
rooting for you, good luck. I'll be on leave for most of July so when you get
home I'll buy you a beer Ray! All the best. Tuttle
Date: 20
Jun 2004 Time: 20:28:10 CommentsHello Ray and David.
Date: 21
Jun 2004 Time: 10:13:56 CommentsWell done, both of you. Keep up the good
work. From Brenda and Alison (steve Black's Mum & sister)!!!
Date: 25
Jun 2004 Time: 16:11:06 CommentsWhat are you doin' for lunch? I went to the
Mexican place for lunch and had some El Yucateco verde in your honor. See you
soon! Jimmy
Date: 28
Jun 2004 Time: 09:32:11 CommentsHi Ray and David! I will be away at diabetes
camp this week so I will miss out on your big end of bike trip 2004 finally but
I will be thinking of you and all your travels. I am proud of you for finishing
the trip and living through the rattlesnakes, flat tires, broken wheels, rain,
heat, bad food, long days and weird people. Thank you for all you are doing to
help me find a cure for diabetes too! We are almost to our goal and I am
confident that we will make it! I will be thinking of you and I will see you
when you get back home. Love, Stephanie
Date: 30
Jun 2004 Time: 11:34:14 CommentsWell done, good and faithful servant.... CJEEE
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