06-16-2017, 03:57 AM
Thank you for the support, Blockhead.
Funny thing, this 'support' idea. Turns out that I've been a bit apprehensive about this ride. I suppose that's a natural thing; something new, venturing into unknown territory, etc. I know that, to LD riders, this is a walk in the park, but the distance, the record keeping, and the rest have been sources of worry for me over the past few weeks. That is until I started publicizing the ride. Once I put word out that I was doing the ride and doing it for charity, support began to pour in. Monetary support for Avenues is great, but I'm talking about the moral support from friends, family, and the riding community. I've had two people message me on Facebook, one who I know and one who is on the Iron Butt FB page, offer to be my witnesses. I've had 3 private messages and several public ones from folks on this forum. I have had friends who I haven't seen since high school and who live in California donate to the ride.
The support has been quite amazing and it has pushed much of my trepidation about the ride out of my mind. Oh, don't worry, I'm still cautious and I still know that I have enough common sense to quit if I get too tired or sore, but the support has energized me about this ride. It's just about 10 days away and I'm anxious to get on the road.
So thank you all for your support. You have provide me with the mental support I need to make this a successful SS1000 ride.
MTC
Funny thing, this 'support' idea. Turns out that I've been a bit apprehensive about this ride. I suppose that's a natural thing; something new, venturing into unknown territory, etc. I know that, to LD riders, this is a walk in the park, but the distance, the record keeping, and the rest have been sources of worry for me over the past few weeks. That is until I started publicizing the ride. Once I put word out that I was doing the ride and doing it for charity, support began to pour in. Monetary support for Avenues is great, but I'm talking about the moral support from friends, family, and the riding community. I've had two people message me on Facebook, one who I know and one who is on the Iron Butt FB page, offer to be my witnesses. I've had 3 private messages and several public ones from folks on this forum. I have had friends who I haven't seen since high school and who live in California donate to the ride.
The support has been quite amazing and it has pushed much of my trepidation about the ride out of my mind. Oh, don't worry, I'm still cautious and I still know that I have enough common sense to quit if I get too tired or sore, but the support has energized me about this ride. It's just about 10 days away and I'm anxious to get on the road.
So thank you all for your support. You have provide me with the mental support I need to make this a successful SS1000 ride.
MTC