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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!

Friday, July 11, 2008

Exciting News- A New RAGBRAI Friend

I had a fortuitous run-in with a community leader and his wife last night. Turns out Jacquie will be riding her third RAGBRAI this year! Relief-we'll actually know someone going into this adventure. She'll be riding with "Team White Bus" and has promised moral support if needed. Thank you Jacquie --we look forward to seeing you in Iowa!
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13 comments:

Anonymous said...
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July 11, 2008 at 9:51 AM
Anonymous said...

Say this four times fast: SORE BUTT, SORE BUTT, SORE BUTT....
I am so proud of you guys for hittin' the bike road in Iowa. I will be reading your blog religiously.

July 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Unknown said...

Toooo exciting! Thanks for doing the blog, I look forward to sharing this adventure with you.

July 17, 2008 at 10:21 AM
JVMiller said...

Awesome! Doing the Gator Chomp across the rolling cornfields of my home state! I look forward to reading all about it!

July 17, 2008 at 10:33 AM
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July 17, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Anonymous said...

WOW ~ y’all are amazing! I look forward to experiencing this adventure with you and Paul.
It looks like loads of fun from the previous year’s pictures. I hope you have a fun and safe adventure!

July 17, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Tammy said...

Wow! This is exciting for you both, I know you will have a great time and meet a lots of interesting people! I will keep checking in on you. Have fun and be safe!!!
Tammy

July 17, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Anonymous said...

I am very proud of you both. How exciting for you! I can't wait to hear about how much fun you will have...nrg

July 18, 2008 at 5:42 AM
Anonymous said...

Hey baby girl and Paul Paul.......I love you your courage to try and send hugs by dozen and kisses.....love mom

July 18, 2008 at 7:08 AM
Anonymous said...

I'm so excited for you! I'll be watching for daily updates. You guys will meet characters and experience things that you'll be talking about for a lifetime.

Don't forget to pick up trash along the roadsides. (Kidding!) :)

Here's to TAILWINDS! --Jill

July 18, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Anonymous said...

Go to it Emily and Paul, and the best of the trip to you both!! Remember, pain is good... My best wishes to you. Richard

July 18, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Anonymous said...

Em and Paul, I hope the flight was OK and you are doing deep-breathing exercises or something to prepare for arduous journey through Iowa. I just read a very interesting RAGBRAI article from last year that indicated there will be many Porta-potties in your future for the next week. That alone qualifies you for sainthood.
Have fun -- your Auntie Laura (and blogging virgin)

July 18, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Anonymous said...

Hey girl how exciting to read, have a great time and don't think about the pain, just how hard your butt will be when you are done!

July 21, 2008 at 5:49 AM

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