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Hey Merry! Sorry it has taken me a month to reply! I am very excited for this trip too!!! How is everything come together for you?

Haha, one of my fond memories from university was using the lawn infront of our residnece library as a big slip and slide! Late one rainy and warm night, 6 of us went out to a 6" (that's right, not much point in using centimeters around me, I convert it to inches so I can better understand it, I use a mix mash of both systems) puddle, and began charging at it then sliding through it. In then end we just started splashing water at each other and wrestling in the, by that time, muddy puddle! We were covered head to toe with grass throughout, and just jumped in the shower clothes and all! Much fun! Yeah, I sure do have a lot of fond memories of various times playing in the rain friends, or just out enjoying it on my own!

Thanks for the welcome Merry! Training is going great! But actually, I don't really consider it much training, as more so just biking, cause I'm not doing any more than my regular biking currently. I am very thankful for my bikes, as they are my transportation for work each day. It's been such wonderful weather for the past month and a bit for biking now! The snow has been gone a while, accept the odd place where the remains of large piles still mask the ground. Although I enjoy the snow for snowmobiling, I was very excited when it left as I greatly missed the quiet peacefulness of the two wheeled machine! Definitely the snow and ice can pose some great threats! Ah, and then as it warmed up a bit more and the birds began chirping more along my way, I was delighted to be out there basking in the sunshine with them. But then again, on the way home from work it has often been dark by the time I'm on the road. Have been putting in some longer hours for a large installation job we currently have at a bakery in Toronto. So the past few days I have not made it out biking here in the city yet. I'm hoping to get out in the next few days and do some exploring.

So what sort of music do you teach Merry? What grades? Did you know any one in Alaska when you first went out there, or just went on a wild adventure?

Later

Hey Merry! Thanks so much for your message. It's so nice to know that someone else is in a similar boat in terms of training. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

Don't worry, I wouldn't say you're behind at all. Last year I started training around this time and felt pretty well prepared for the tour. What was the surgery for (if you don't mind me asking)? Haha, I guess Alaska can't be beautiful all the time. Over here we get the nice greenery during winter and spring, but then everything is dry and brown in summer and fall.

I'm doing pretty good, starting training as well but having trouble motivating myself to get out on longer rides. I just spent the weekend with my mom in wine country, tasting wine, cheese, and olive oil, so that was fun. Now I'm just getting excited for the summer!

Hi Merry, how's everything going? How's Alaska this time of year? I've always wanted to go - sounds gorgeous! I can't wait to meet you this summer and go ride!

Hey Merry! Ya this is my first trip! Everyone that has contacted me seem like they have gone on these trips before, it must be addicting! I'm really looking forward to it! How is the fundraising coming along for you?

Hey Merry! I'm looking forward to meeting you! This summer is gonna be amazing!! Let me know if you have ANY questions or need anything! I've been through it once before and will be willing to help you with whatever you need!

I like to welcome peeps...not sure if it is official title though. I have hiked the Superior Hiking Trail, the Himalayas in Bhutan, and Pikes Peak. I have bicycled across Thailand, the East Coast, and Cross-Country on the Ride:Well Tour, so a couple trips on my resume. How are you doing? You excited for this summer?