04.18.08
Posted in Fitness, HUMILIATIONS, Travels
at 8:01 pm
Those of you who followed me during the MS150 know how I excited I was on “the hunt”. Immediately after I finished the ride, I pulled my cell phone out of my bag and messaged Eric to see if he finished yet (he had not).
In the process, my ID and the $23 wrapped around it must have slipped out, because it was gone after that. I realized this later, and had to get to the airport early to board the flight and get searched.
So guess what I got in the mail today:
A letter from C. REEVE (let’s call him ‘Christopher’, for the obvious reasons) of Bridges Fairway in Houston:
FOUND THIS DL. ON THE STREETS OF AUSTIN, 4-13-08
with my ID enclosed. How amazing is that?! ‘Christopher’, you’re my new hero! As much as I love this part of California, Texas is the only place where I see such friendly people. Awesome!
So it’s time for a new poll. How do I re-pay Christopher?
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Your comments are appreciated and welcome!
THANKS CHRISTOPHER!
(PS - It’s been far too long for me. We gotta file this one under HUMILIATIONS. Coming soon - my technological review of the tracker app, along with a write-up on the cycling culture I witnessed)
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04.13.08
Posted in Fitness, Travels
at 11:32 am
Yall know I love Austin, but never has it felt so good to get back in!
I made it in at 2PM on the nose after traveling through tons of farm country, the Austin outskirts, and then into downtown and through UT.
Results from the hunt? Success! The lion has caught the gazelle and will be eating good tonight!
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Posted in Fitness, Travels
at 8:16 am
Eric, Steve, Jessica, and Kristen are 8 miles ahead of me. There are 32 or so miles to Austin.
The hunt is ON.
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Posted in Fitness, Travels
at 7:15 am
La Grange was cool, but by 4am it got way too cold in Texas last night.
So I cacooned up in the sleeping bag and didn’t wake up until the last minute. I’m a bit behind the early birds!
Now I’m at a rest stop, I took the challenge route but took a wrong turn and ended up with the slackers. Probably for the better!
So now its time to catch up and cookem out there. I really wish I didn’t forget my headphones in Austin. I’d love to have them around my neck.
Biofreeze rules!
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04.12.08
Posted in Fitness, Travels
at 4:04 pm
We’re in La Grange!
The ride ended up great, after lunch I tore it up on the third quarter, but really struggled the next 15 miles.
My bike says I averaged 15mph and it took 6.5 hours.
I didn’t mention this, but we faced 10-15 mph winds nearly the entire time. This was nothing new for me, but it really wore on us as the day went on.
I did a lot of riding with Eric G, and then Platt and Dylan. Good times, we did a lot of drafting off each other.
Time for a beer and the best night of sleep under a tent ever! I feel like jello.
See you in Austin!
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lon said,
04.19.08 at 11:54 am
so was the $23 returned too? The answer will determine my poll vote.
Berto said,
04.19.08 at 11:59 am
No - But how do we know if Christopher took it or someone else did and threw the ID back onto the street?
Or if the money was even still wrapped around the ID (it was just folded) after it fell and got kicked around a bit?
The Momma Berto said,
05.08.08 at 11:43 am
A thank you note is ALWAYS a feel good way to let someone know how much you appreciate what has passed between you. Also, send him the link to your blog - he has officially made the famous Berto Blog in the most positive way. But, perhaps the best thing you can do is, as they say, PAY IT FORWARD……….
P.S. How DID you get on the airplane - did you once again use your 10 minutes of daily charm???