“A picture is worth a thousand words!”
Minutes after I pedaled into Seaside, Oregon and saw the Pacific Ocean, I looked up to the heavens and said, “We did it Mom! I have dreamed of this moment for the past 65 days as we pedaled across the country. I felt your presence everyday, and know you loved the magnificent beauty of both the people and scenery we saw along the way. Your zest for life and love of adventure is alive and well in not only me, but in your grand children, great grand children and all who knew and loved you. So please hop in your red convertible, drive to the nearest casino, play a wild game of bridge with your friends, or start a new journey of your own. Your ‘baby boy’ has safely completed this Journey and is back in the arms of those he loves. Please take me off your worry list and go have fun wherever you are at this time!”
It is late, hours after I arrived in Seaside and I am still trying to grasp 1) Our Journey has come to an end, 2) I don’t have to pedal anywhere tomorrow morning, 3) I am surrounded by the family I love, and 4) how blessed I am to have friends and family who supported me on this Journey with kind words, positive comments, and inspirational messages for the past 65 days. You will never know how much your support means to me!
So, as my Mom would say, “Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
(Please check back in a few days and I will update you on how my family managed to keep from telling me of their plans to be in Seaside to celebrate the completion of OUR Journey.)
Love this adventure! Love this man! Love this family! Thanks for sharing this with us all.
Okay PedalPusher its time to release your most ardent of fans. Ive reread your wonderful writings and musings of this wonderful epic of all epics its time to finish the Journy youve slept hugged and basked in the love of hearth and home time to give us the Rest of the Story. Im like my past life customers looking for a fix I need my Gregisams (and yes I made that word up and you may use it, your welcome) Dont make me reach out to she who must be obeyed!
Greg,
It was wonderful to meet you on June 1st in Conway. NH. I have been following your amazing journey. It’s an inspiration for me.
Rick
Glad to see that you made it to the coast! It seems like just yesterday you were here in Vermont! What a wonderful trip!
Greg, what an adventure, and what a great story you have told! We have really enjoyed it. For your information, Jan and I were probably in the KOA campground at Cascade Locks OR on July 29-30, and in the Mt. Hood area July 31-August 2! We may have crossed paths. Two.
nephews had weddings a week apart. Wouldn’t it have been a kick to bump into each other? Congratulations on your thrilling and inspirational ride!
Ron and Jan Veltkamp
Congrats on your journey. Glad Pomeroy,Wash. was one of your stops. Come back sometime and visit the museums when they are actually open. The flowers on Main Street are real, by the way. Oh, and welcome to 70. It’s not as bad as it sounds. 😎😎😎
A bit late, but the destination is done, but the memories will continue to move you. Such a treat to read your blog and your distinct view of people who effect and affect you.
Congrats on a safe and memorable journey Greg.
An inspiration to us all! Glad is was everything you were hoping and living for…now what?!!
Congratulations, Greg!
It’s been a blast to have you take us along on the transcontinental cycle ride across the USA. Dear Alice might even say that the whole experience was just hunky-dory. Your accomplishment is out-of-sight and it will be groovy to welcome you back to Alaska.
So proud of you! How neat to have J and N riding the last little bit of the way with you. What an amazing example you have set for your grand kids, and for the rest of us! Love you!
Tears in my eyes all I can say is “thank you, thank you, thank you”. You are a true inspiration uncle Greg and I’m so grateful you shared your journey with us. Much love to you!
Well cousin, you done the family proud. God bless you all. 🥰🙏🙌
Congratulations Greg!
Tears in my eyes, joy in my heart, love for my friends, pride for a man most awesome.