More Pedal for Haiti

It appears that Monty and Dave (and Bruce I guess) have made it to Yuma after spending Tuesday night  in Brawley. The Brawley part was all down hill - just opposite of the first day,so except for the heat, a welcomed relief. Monty reports that the California Highway patrol wasn't thrilled about them riding bikes on the Interstate. But at least they aren't in jail. Today the ride was from Yuma to Gila Bend, and although I haven't seen their post for today as yet, I trust they had a safe trip. Tomorrow I go to have the banner installed on the tailgate of my pickup so everyone along the road will know what we are about. Maybe we can even get some contributions.

I have avoided sounding like I just want to raise money, but the fact is that that's why we're doing this. So as some have requested, send donations to:
New Missions
P.O. Box 2727
Orlando, FL 32802

New Missions has a good web site, so give it a look. It details all of the good work they are doing in Haiti

My activities today consisted of getting all of our Christmas boxes down where Bonnie could easily get at them. It occurred to me that she starts putting things up by the end of October. Who says I don't pay attention? More later.

Don's Blog Cafe': Pedal for Haiti

Don's Blog Cafe': Pedal for Haiti: "Hi Friends! Well, I am about to start an adventure of monumental proportions. Our Church Pastor and a board member (Monty and Dave) are emba..."

Pedal for Haiti

Hi Friends! Well, I am about to start an adventure of monumental proportions. Our Church Pastor and a board member (Monty and Dave) are embarking on a cross-country bike ride. The purpose of the trip is to raise money to provide aid to the kids and adults suffering in Haiti. When I became aware that they had no "support" vehicle going with them, I (with Bonnie's support) volunteered for that position, which was gladly accepted. So I will follow along in my trusty pickup to carry the luggage, spare tires and tubes, first aid items, refreshments, provide transportation (i.e. to Church Sundays or to host homes, etc.) and to lend aid should that become necessary.

The trip, officially known as "Pedal for Haiti", has actually already begun. Monty and Dave (and a short term rider, Bruce, went to La Jolla, CA to dip their toes in the Pacific ocean and start the first leg of the trip (to Julian, CA) on Monday, September 27th. They had a support vehicle already arranged for the first week of their ride, which will end in Eloy, AZ on Friday. That's about half way between Phoenix and Tucson. After a weekend of rest, and Monty preaching on Sunday, I will transport them back to Eloy and we all will begin the long trek to the Atlantic ocean, at Jekyll Island, GA. Weather and health permitting, we should arrive there on November 3rd.

It is my intent to blog updates almost daily for those of you that are interested. If you are inclined to pray, we could sure use it. God bless.