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Another day when getting up is hard. It doesn’t help when you hear the rain drumming on the roof. It stops, Marge looks out the window and says it’s a beautiful day. Up and at ‘em, 2 eggs over easy, sausage and trimmings. A waitress that finds my humor funny! On the bike and up the road into a slight hill and a stiff headwind. Mmmm, this ain’t gonna
be easy. Road surface was very good and we had a lane all to ourselves as the road was under construction and traffic light, but it soon it started to rain very heavily.
Flashing lights ahead and a SUV stopped on the shoulder signaled a Moose on the road. He sidled off as soon as he saw us. I have that effect on some people too.
Barrick Gold Mine
Terrain was not so steep as yesterday, but the headwind mean’t we had to work all the time. We were glad to get to Gloria’s Motel at 54km for a bite to eat and some coffee. The rain stopped and the sun came out to help us on our way, and with several short stops to ease the buns, we made it to White River by mid afternoon. No chance camping tonight, the forecast is for heavy rain showers so into a motel called White River Motel where the Manager was very helpful and brought us cloths to clean the bike, a toaster and a kettle.
White River is a town in difficulty, we were told due to the closure of the local paper mill, but it looked good and the local store was adequately stocked with good farinaceous food. It is of coursewhere Lt. Harry Colebourn purchased a black bear cub and started the industry of Winnie the Pooh. The story is on the plaque in Pictures.
We may have a rest day tomorrow as we have done 8 days in a row, depends on the weather when we wake up.
Average 17.8kph
Height climbed 615m up, 560m down
Today’s distance 93km
Total distance 5946km
Bangers and Mash for supper, we never get tired of this easy to prepare meal. (Good job)
Watch some TV as it’s Saturday and we can couch potato if we want. See what happens tomorrow. If the weather cooperates and we feel good, we will head for Wawa 90km away.
That’s all the news that’s fit to Blog
Night, night.
It would have been a good day to veg and watch the men's tennis from Montreal.Maybe you did and already know that Andy Murray beat Del Potros (Argentina) in a final that lasted nearly 3 hours in 30 degree+ weather and humidity. The score was 6-7, 7-6, 6-1. Del P went away in the 3rd set and looked exhausted. It was a good match to watch but many seats were empty by the end. They'd been occupied at the start but the commentators said people were finding it too hot and left. Imagine paying all that money and leaving!!
ReplyDeleteHope you saw the game and are well rested for the home stretch.Stay safe and look after those buns.
Love and hugs
Annie
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Watched the tennis, then went to your place for a swim and found Andrew tending tomatoes. Spent around 90 minutes in the pool, at 80 deg a welcome respite from the heat of the day.
ReplyDeleteBack home to read your blog and find that the Pooh started in White River.
Love Dave & Sandra
Hey Ron and Marge - a wonderful exploit! I got the link from Alwin and have finally caught up to the latest blog. A very enjoyable read I must say. It makes my annual 2-day ride seem somewhat minuscule in comparison.
ReplyDeleteAll the best, keep going and above all don't lose your sense of humour!
Keith Leslie