Day 17- rest day in JW's ride across USA
Iam in grand junction, and loving the day off so to speak but there are plenty of things to do even though I am not riding.
First thing is to let you know that I am being taken care of by my gracious host and good friend Brock Lynch and his son Jason and families. Great guys these Lynch’s, Brock is a very talented saddle maker and also works on sewing machines. Son Jason, is following right along in his fathers foot steps even though Jason’s feet are considerably bigger. Brock is into something new and quite exciting. He is a distribution center for Australian Sea Minerals, the sort of thing that you buy and put small amounts of the product into water or fruit juice and it gives you health and vitality, not too mention long life. The product has just recently been found by the organic vegetable producers and it is taking off like a rocketship.
Anyways, I was using Brocks computer to catch up the blog and just generally being in the way around the office……..in some ways it is a lot like what I do around my wifes office as well. So the first priority is my obligation to Meg back in Elko and to get the blog up dated. I need to tell all of you that I know that there are comments posted to the blog and we are all thankful for having your feedback, please keep it coming. But, I say , I am not a handy enough computer runner to get my blog’s done and the comments read, so I need a few days to just answer the comments as it needs to be done. Mom and I have talked it over and come the mutual agreement that there are some folks who have placed a lot of comments and we really feel that a special gift in return should be given to our most prolific commentor, so for the person who posts comments the most throughout the ride across America, we are going to give him/her my old bike shorts when the ride is done as a token of our gratitude. Yes, I know it’s a lot, but then to have such faithful followers demands that we do something special in return. So post away Darren, they may be your’s!!
With the blog done and caught up, the next thing was the bike shop to get a new rear wheel put on while I was stopped. Also I needed to get the cables adjusted just a little so it was a needed break. Left the bike to get worked on by the nice guys at Red Canyon Bike shop, and Jason and I headed for a sporting goods store so I could find a wider camp mat too sleep on, something the same width as my butt should be safe my shoulders will never fall of that.
Then back to the bike shop, and while there I wanted to test ride a couple of seat since my had been developing a serious “TEETHING PROBLEM” and my tiny hinny was starting to revolt. I rode several different versions and none felt any better, while some did feel quite a lot worse. So plan B was put into effect but I will divulge more on that later.
I bough myself some of that fancy campers dehydrated food, so I can have a little variety in my daily eating regimen. I was about done up with my chores and Brock was done for the day and had some packing to do at his house so off we went to Brock’s home. Brock’s wife Peggy ahd cooked some pizza for us and made a great green salad so I ate better than I have for a while. One thing about being on the road, you do get to missing the greens and fruit. I slept in a bed that night and slept well.
I was fit and ready too ride for the taller mountains further east, so I departed at about 8am.
Good Night and God Bless
Comments
Wow...I was mentioned in your blog! This trip gets more and more interesting as time goes by. Don't worry Mr. Watt, I will be your #1 blogger! God bless and still praying!
Posted by: Darren | September 1, 2006 6:07 PM
Jeremiah,
So glad you had a much needed respite from the road there in Grand Junction. We have been thoroughly enjoying following your ventures. You're making our old uncomfortable office chairs feel quite cushy at this point. Will look forward to hearing what your solution was for that teethy seat. Thank you for the great reporting and beautiful photos. Take care out there.
Posted by: Meg Glaser | September 1, 2006 6:22 PM
There's no way I want those nasty ol' bike shorts, but I had to comment and tell you how much the wife and I are enjoying the blog, the photography, and the personality coming through. Rock on!
Posted by: Bruce Gibson | September 2, 2006 10:05 AM
Jeremiah,
I guess we've been a bit reticent in our postings, however your blog is the first thing we check on our computer desktop each morning.
It certainly is tempting to compete for the "Posting Prize". However we have decided to magnanimously defer to Darren who, admittedly, is out in front at this time---Go Darren!!
We are with you every step-- er pedal of the way though, and we remain in prayerful thought for your journey.
Jim and Mary
Posted by: Jim and Mary Marr | September 2, 2006 11:04 AM
Hey Cowboy. You are truly Blessed. As you know we are going to begin Experiencing God in our discovery Groups. Starts next week. We can share your experinces with the group.
I believe God loves you even if you are a " Skinny Dip " We have to talk. Love you man. Just keep blogging along.
Posted by: PasTor Mike | September 2, 2006 12:08 PM
Hi Jeremiah -
Sure wonna be in on the most-comments-contest-for-your-spandex...
Sure hope you got your problems solved. Keep up the good work.
Keep the faith..
Cheers
Per
Posted by: Per Kronvold | September 2, 2006 2:27 PM
You've got to be kidding me! I want the cool overall thing you've got going on! Not your shorts! How about a sack of frezze-dried blueberry cobbler? Mike
Posted by: Mike | September 3, 2006 9:14 AM
Still praying...Everything here is going well!
Posted by: Darren | September 3, 2006 4:34 PM
JW, Just found out we could comment... I'll have to give Darren a run for those shorts. Just enough to keep his comments coming regular as your shorts would not fit this old man. I also missed where I could go back to the archives, but have not had much time to do that yet. Nevada enjoyed a swim with the kids today and is now at youth group with Emily. Know we are praying or you! God's best to you! Scott
Hello Scott Just testing to see if you get an email on this comment
Posted by: Scott Authier | September 3, 2006 6:59 PM
Keep well and keep on trucking. We used to sing Jodies while running in formation to help ease the pain and make the miles- "little hill, baby hill, no problem, rock steady."
Ed
Posted by: Ed Sullivan | September 4, 2006 4:34 AM
HI,
I just got off the phone from one of your neighbors, Phyllis. She told me about your web site and I loved the idea. Looking forward to reading about your travels and wish you well.
RE: The spandex. WOW> What can I say. Darren's a lucky dude. HA! Such a deal.
Posted by: Katherine Morrison | September 4, 2006 5:05 PM
HI UNCLE
JUST THOUGHT THAT I WOULD SAY HELLO AND WISH YOU HAPPY THOUGHTS ON YOUR DAY OF REST AND THROUGHOUT THE TRIP. SCHOOLS GOOD AND I AM GETTING SMARTER EVERYDAY. LOVE YOU AND SAVE RIDING
KAYC
Posted by: Kaycee | September 5, 2006 10:53 AM
Jeremiah,
Just a quick note to let you know all the Brannan's are pulling for you and enjoying your trip pictures and comments.
***Please don't eat any hot wings on the trip!
Dave, Alison, Elizabeth and Adrian
Posted by: David Brannan | September 5, 2006 7:27 PM
Jeremiah,
We will leave the bike shorts award alone, but know you are continually in our thoughts and prayers. Sounds like you are getting back to "civilization" and we're hoping that the trip continues to build momentum. I think about a drive across the "basin" and here's a guy who rode a bike across it, pulling a gooseneck. Outstanding. Godspeed.
Bruce & Rundi Johnson
Posted by: Bruce Johnson | September 6, 2006 3:48 PM
Hey Jeremiah, your shorts might still be the same size, but your supporters are growin'. We are keeping close track of your progress. You are in our prayers. John 14:27
Ride on.
Randy
Posted by: Randy Hendrix | September 6, 2006 4:38 PM
Go man go! Grind it out and put the power down! I hope to do the same kind thing some day.
Although we've never met I'll be thinking about you and trying to build up my own courage to try something similar.
Ya sure got a lot of time to think about life, the universe and the purpose to life, eh? When you have it all figured, be sure to share it with us.
Dan
Posted by: Dan | September 6, 2006 7:16 PM
I am wondering if the dragging the jerky around your bedroll to keep the ants away is a JW original idea patented in the hills of California and is this idea possible to be mass produced in china , WJ
Posted by: wes | September 7, 2006 6:26 AM