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Hey Guys!
Paul and I are deep into our preparation for RAGBRAI. Many of our family members and friends have asked us to keep in touch during the trip. So, we are going to attempt to blog about our experience. This is a hard task as I’ve always thought that you have to be a little self centered to write about yourself and then assume others will read your scribed thoughts. Therefore, this blog will be less about us and more about the characters we meet along the 470 mile journey across Iowa. The way we see it, there are 9,998 friends we haven’t yet met on this trip!

Something to consider:Our blog posts may be limited due to a lack of cell service, communications trailers or the will to walk, type or talk after 83 miles of hills! If posting delays occur please be patient. We will catch up with the journal as soon as we can!

We leave Friday. The ride starts Sunday and continues through the following Saturday!

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Characters



It is hard for me to explain the type of characters we're meeting along the way. So, I've included a few photos in this blog posting (more to the right --click on the Iowa sign).


The "red bull" rode into town with his entourage of other riders all wearing white with a red bandannas (running of the bulls) yelling "ole, ole, ole, ole." It was funny.






The bus is just one example of some we've seen. Most have a drinking-related name. Not my favorite though --"Mega-Sore-Ass."


And this last group...I just don't know what to say.







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MJ and Carl said...
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July 21, 2008 at 8:12 AM
MJ and Carl said...

Hi Paul and Em. Hows it going today? We're sending you cool thoughts and lots of prayers for riding up those hills in the heat. Carl and I really look forward to reading your blog and viewing your photos. They are priceless!!! Get enough info and then you can write a best seller. Hea Paul, looks like you're enjoying the corn and beer. Em, we love the bear hug photo. Stay well and stay hydrated. God, I will never complain about riding my stationary bike 2 miles a day again. You are an inspiration! love MJ and Carl

July 21, 2008 at 8:18 AM

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