Judy is on her way back home and will be arriving in West Bend at approximately 7 p.m. The heat and headwinds have been a contributing factor to her long day.
If you are able to grab a bottle of water (for yourself!) and go to the corner of W. Washington (Hwy. 33) and Valley Avenue by the City of West Bend sign, it would be great to have a warm welcome home for Judy. As a special treat, “Hank and Essie” (photo below) will be present to “extend a hand,” as well!
Judy is on her way back home and will be arriving in West Bend at approximately 7 p.m. The heat and headwinds have been a contributing factor to her long day.
If you are able to grab a bottle of water (for yourself!) and go to the corner of W. Washington (Hwy. 33) and Valley Avenue by the City of West Bend sign, it would be great to have a warm welcome home for Judy. As a special treat, “Hank and Essie” (photo below) will be present to “extend a hand,” as well!
Local businessman Pat Bohn from Bits N Pieces Floral talks about finding out he has Alzheimer’s.
Today I’m riding in honor of Marcie Schroeder.
If you would like me to ride in tribute of your loved one, please email a photo to [email protected] or [email protected], include the person’s name and a brief note if you like, and send your contribution.
The entire $100 donation, is tax deductible and will go toward Alzheimer’s programs at Cedar Community.
“Charity ride? Bike tour?” He said. “Can I hug you because I like you already.”
Art was head of the church council. He set me up in the school gym and then took me for a spin around town.
“This is a well known place in Shullsburg,” he said, as he brought his car to a stop on a lonesome country road.
I had heard of the illusion before where you think you’re headed uphill but the car rolls backwards. I didn’t even realize I was in the community where this occurred, let alone on Gravity Hill itself.
Click HERE to watch a short video on this!
After the experiment we tooled around town some more. Art pointed out the local creamery and the acres of high corn in the fields.
Art worked some of his connections with the volunteer fire department and that’s when we hooked up with Dave who said I’d probably be more comfortable in the air-conditioned fire house.
The upgrade put me on Main Street with its historic buildings and I was within walking distance of food.
This glass is about the size of a golf ball and, in case you were wondering, it’s a taste of the local Potosi.
There were also photos of Brewers Paul Molitor and Robin Yount, Gorman Thomas, Sixto Lescano, Ben Oglivie and Cecil Cooper.
“I’m going to have another one,” she said. “But don’t start thinking I’m the town drunk.”
Seemed everybody who came into The Burg said ‘hi’ to Ollie.
“I’m on the parish council,” she said, explaining her popularity.
Mapping: I’m on Highway 11 and went through Hazel Green to get to Shullsburg. Stayed on Hwy 11 to Monroe and now I’m headed north on to Stoughton.
Friday was a big day on the road and I’m really pushing my limits. Normally I land in a community and make it my home base at 4 p.m. but after grinding out 68 miles I though I had 20 more miles left in my tank.
I’m riding on a bit of emotion as well. Midway though directions from the locals I realized I got myself into trouble.
This was a Friday afternoon and everyone wanted to start their weekend which can make for a dicey situation on the road.
A narrow shoulder combined with heavy truck traffic was not a good recipe.
That’s when Dr. Todd Gray came to my rescue – literally.
“Wisconsin,” he said. “I went to medical school in Wisconsin.”
Dr. Gray didn’t mind that I stunk to high heaven. He was patient with my putty for brains and dragged me to a safe place in Iowa City.
“I just can’t see leaving you here,” he said.
I reassured him that feeling was normal.
That didn’t seem to help him as he checked on me three more times before he left.
Just a quick reminder and some reassurance…. there are great and caring people, especially in an environment when we are wary of what might happen next.”
I don’t often write about the churches that turn down my requests as I think it’s just part of the adventure of the tour, but after the pastor at the church declined my request, a woman named Sharon stepped up and let me stay at her furnished trailer.
“It’s less than a mile up the road and here’s the key,” she said. “There’s air conditioning and a shower and a fridge; just feel at home.”
So generous – and I slept like a stone.
Friday morning I headed to Fairfield and stopped at Johnson’s corn stand.
“This spot has been in the family for 30 years,” said Mrs. Johnson who was assisted by her two kids.
“This used to be home to a monument shop,” said AJ.
Here’s a look at their rates:
Today I’m riding in honor of John Feith, courtesy of Edith Schultz of West Bend.
If you would like me to ride in tribute of your loved one, please email a photo to [email protected] or [email protected], include the person’s name and a brief note if you like, and send your contribution securely by clicking HERE.
The entire $100 donation is tax deductible and will go toward Alzheimer’s programs at Cedar Community.
A photo gallery of my spin back across the threshold of the Midwest. Donald at Car Mart in Kirksville, Missouri stepped up and donated a Missouri license plate to my collection. “Bet you can’t wait to get back home to your bubbler,” he said.
I thought that was hilarious. Usually people say something about sleeping in my own bed.
Met Ellen during a break in Greentop, Mo. She ran a quilt shop with her daughter in law. “This building has a lot of history,” she said. “It used to be a motel, a grocery, a barbershop….”
Ellen talked about the changes in quilting and how ‘machine quilting’ provided so many more options and designs.
She had some of the most expensive equipment in the county.
Ellen also talked about her in laws who both had memory-care issues. “It takes a lot out of someone who is the caregiver,” she said.
Today I’m riding in honor of Gene Wendelborn.
If you would like me to ride in tribute of your loved one, please email a photo to [email protected] or [email protected], include the person’s name and a brief note if you like, and send your contribution. You may also send in a contribution to support the bike tour.
The entire $100 donation, is tax deductible and will go toward Alzheimer’s programs at Cedar Community.
Click here to submit your donation.
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