May 2010
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Epilogue
A few weeks before the ride, I went to a dedication ceremony for a Habitat house. I listened to the new owner speak, and heard others tell of his story.
Money we raised from last year’s ride helped build this home. Many of you donated last year, and this is where your money went. I felt proud to be a small part of it, and you should feel proud too.
One of our trip leaders quoted Mother...
Day Seven - Last Day
Last night the church asked that the men and women sleep in separate rooms. No one protested. The next morning, the men discussed how their room had been a symphony of manly noises that no woman’s ears should ever be subjected to. Perhaps it was for the best.
Our police escort out of Plainfield didn’t show up on schedule, so we took to the road without them as one massive group. ...
Day Six - Tiki Hut
In years past, we spent the last night in camp camby; sleeping on bunk beds, playing dodgeball and kickball (a.k.a. The world series of cover), and listening to Jon woo us on the piano. So when we heard that camp camby was cancelled, we were bummed. Sleeping on another church floor? Who’s idea was this?
We arrived to a pleasant surprise at our overnight location. It was a building called...
Day Five - Sportsman-like Conduct
Today I rode through IU with my Purdue jersey. No one picked a fight, no one threw stuff at me, not one word was spoken to me on the matter. It was a little disappointing. I mean, what fun is a rivalry if people can’t even be bothered to throw their milkshake at you?
Last night we had a surprise addition to our ride. Dan, a former student leader on the ride, showed up completely...
Day Four - Grooooovy
“How are we doing today, Linton Elementary?”
“TERRIFIC!!! FANTASTIC!!! GROOOOOOOOOVVVVVY!!!!!!”
Linton Elementary taught us a new cheer today, complete with hand motions. Every year we stop here and have breakfast with the children. Then there’s a ceremony about the kids’ efforts to raise money for us and build local houses. Finally, they cheer us off as we...
Day Three - Bacon, bacon, everywhere
At each of our overnight locations, dinner and breakfast are provided by a local Habitat affiliate. All of it is home cooked, and deserts are usually plentiful. Today one of the riders was surprised he was gaining weight after all these long rides, but reasoned it was all the good food.
Most are good about accommodating different diets. Though everyone’s interest peaked last night when...
Day Two - Dan Henry told me so
Last year I spent a lot of my time with Mark, Jenny, and Kelly. Every night we’d roll out our sleeping bags next to each other and crash. I could always count on Mark to whack me with a pillow or roll me over when I started snoring.
On the second night, I couldn’t quite fall asleep. I laid awake, staring at the ceiling, when one of the girls started snoring. ...
Cover Indiana 2010 - Day One
This year’s ride started just like last years - with a clean shave. It’s the first clean shave I’ve had since the night before last years ride. I’ve trimmed the beard short a few times (it still counts Kelly!!!) but never completely off.
Looking at my full face for the first time in a year, it seems a little chubbier. But I figure that’s a good thing. I saw this...