Another Day Of Fun

Well, let's see...the day began with a large dog chasing myself and fellow sweep, Mark. We crested a hill and began the sweet cruse down. To our horror a billowing bark irrupted behind us, a streak of white and black was caught in my peripheral, and we hammered down on the pedals to make our get away. We made it through without a scratch or a bite. Thank you Lord!
Our route today was 2/3 back roads with scenic farms and fields. (Prime "loose dog" territory. We weren't the only part of the team that was chased.) We went just over 50 miles, but with such amazing "food" for the eyes it went very fast.
We stopped at a country church for snack at about 30 miles and borrowed their picnic tables. The ground's keeper hopped off his mower and hung out while we ate. After the refreshment of Clif Bars, fruit, and Gatorade we were off again. More beautiful countryside, one missed turn, and a final angry pooch, and we safely arrived at our destination...Halifax, VA.
After a swim at the local pool and showers we headed to the church for a potluck dinner and our evening presentation. The food was amazing and the people even more so.
Thank you to St. John's Episcopal Church for hosting, feeding, and supporting our team and the cause we are riding for. We are extremely grateful.

Shannon C.



P.S. For today's word of the day, Andy broke out "pejorative" in conversation about rules and regulations. Bravo to him for using such an amazing word! Look it up and use it in a sentence tomorrow!!