Due to an unprecedented volume of emails, I thought I'd put in a special post to recognize some of the tremendous support which is making its way across the ocean as the boys get ever closer. In true " Tony Hart/ Vision On" style, I don't have time to read out all your letters, but here is a representative sample, including a family appeal to FoBs* to cast a vote in our interactive poll (on the bar to the right... only 1 vote per computer & hanging chads are not counted).* Friends of Bugs
" Hi DC,
Bugs's sister in law Lindsay here. Am sad to see poor Bear (as we know him) only has 2 votes. i have frantically been trying to vote for him over and over but alas my extra votes are not allowed it seems. So, I have rung round everyone to try and get them to vote for him as he can't come second to Sumo, it would cripple his ego.
Spoke to him last Saturday night and he said he was looking forward to the last couple of days but just wished above anything that the wind would turn round for them. Have been looking at the forecasts for the rest of their trip and they should be having nice sunny weather thursday and friday with much lighter winds (N/S) but if they don't get there before Friday night they will be getting seriously wet Saturday and Sunday, not nice to arrive in really.
Have attached some photos of Bear & Sumes for the site if you think they are appropriate that is! Have had a warning off Lucy that I am not to submit any photos of Bear looking like a tw*t! This has seriously narrowed down my choices.Ciao for now - Lindsay x"
Thanks Lindsay - Your revealing of Paul's nickname explains why Paul had the ironic grin on his face for the Utah bear photo that was posted before (& here)... He's very subtle that way. I've added a couple of the photos here, including one with the aforementioned Phil "Valderama" Jenkins and his namesake, the irrepressable John Jenkins. Its a Jenkinsfest!Also fromWales, Irene is back accompanied by the WAGs from Penllergaer with more wise words of motivation...
"Hi Guys
You are nearly at the end of your epic journey (with sore ass…’s I’m sure). But what a wonderful achievement, we would love to be there in New York to see you over the finishing line – but unfortunately the credit crunch has hit us hard – never mind, we will hopefully see you (Bugs) on Tuesday to a ‘Warm Welcome Back’
You are nearly at the end of your epic journey (with sore ass…’s I’m sure). But what a wonderful achievement, we would love to be there in New York to see you over the finishing line – but unfortunately the credit crunch has hit us hard – never mind, we will hopefully see you (Bugs) on Tuesday to a ‘Warm Welcome Back’
Your WAG colleagues at Penllergaer."
And long-time reader, 1st time caller John Dixon who is using this platform to promote a show on an inferior cable network than NBC..." DC
As a massive fan of the "The Wire" (Greatest TV Show in the World Ever TM) I'm v excited about Baltimore. Dix"
As a massive fan of the "The Wire" (Greatest TV Show in the World Ever TM) I'm v excited about Baltimore. Dix"
And finally, after completing a full '180' in his level of cynicism for the trip, Gordy reveals that his scepticism is genetic...
" Having previously informed my parents of the TransUS cycling Tour, and the plan to cycle across in 30 days, which solicited a number of responses – mainly along the lines of “utter madness & its only a matter of time before one of you lot do yourself a serious injury” ; “nothing surprises me anymore” & “Such lovely lads, I do hope they look after themselves” variety. I then had a lovely conversation with my Mother last night. The upshot of which, on hearing they were bang on schedule and were in line to finish on Friday evening, was this.
(Fyi – bit of background, Bugs used to work with my Mother at Harrow Borough Council back when he was living in Ealing)
Mrs. McD ….“Unbelievable, I find it incredulous to believe that after 3,000+ miles of continual cycling across a continent, across 10+ states, with little discernable plan to speak of, they are on bang on schedule! Especially when you consider that in the year Paul worked at the council with me, he was never on time for work once when he only lived 3 miles down the road in Ealing”
(Fyi – bit of background, Bugs used to work with my Mother at Harrow Borough Council back when he was living in Ealing)
Mrs. McD ….“Unbelievable, I find it incredulous to believe that after 3,000+ miles of continual cycling across a continent, across 10+ states, with little discernable plan to speak of, they are on bang on schedule! Especially when you consider that in the year Paul worked at the council with me, he was never on time for work once when he only lived 3 miles down the road in Ealing”
"Late again Mr Evans..."
STOP PRESS>>> As I was blogging away, I got a call from CT & Bugs - live from the honeymoon suite at the Super 8 Motel, Hancock, Md. The conversation consisted mainly of more whining about the Appalachians " longer day than planned" "Killer Hills" " No switchbacks" "Really cold" "Appalachians blah blah blah" but I did manage to find out that they are one big hill away from a gentle descent to Dix's beloved Baltimore, from where its a two day trip to NYC ...
They are planning a minor champagne moment at Baltimore as that will represent the Ocean-to-Ocean achievement, ahead of a major champagne moment which is currently looking like Saturday in NYC, but stay tuned in case a gust of wind gets them moving for a Friday arrival....
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