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Bike Trip 2005

Now that I've finally caught up on my sleep from the Bike Tour, I guess it's my turn to mention some of the things I learned:

• I'm not sure everyone understands and appreciates the amount of time, effort and energy Mr. Robbin spends on planning and conducting these trips.
• When looking for the stop for the evening, the correct name of the church does make a difference.
• Driving alone from Tallahassee to Cumberland, MD is very boring.
• Having company on the drive home really made a difference (it especially kept me awake)--thanks a bunch Erin, Paul, Jake and especially Jenna and Daniel for the last 7+ hours (when I was really tired and sleepy).
• The youth on this trip are all awesome! With boys and girls like these, our country's future looks bright.
• The Wescott's are a great family. I really enjoyed getting to know Shellie and Donnie (Spencer is in my Sunday School class so I already knew him well).
• 17 - 19 hours driving in one day is too much.
• There is too much to see in Washington to do it justice in one day.
• There are great families in our church who will step up to the plate to help at the last minute--thanks to the Wirgau's and the Vinson's for the use of the vans! This trip couldn't have happened without them.
• The seniors from this year's bike tour will be hard to replace, but I could see that the younger ones are ready to take on that leadership and will be an inspiration to the boys and girls who will be joining youth in the next couple of years.
• A truck just 2 feet short (from last year) is twice as easy to drive and maneuver.
• In Pastor John's words, all the boys and girls on the trip are true "Champions." Despite riding long hours on their bikes, they still presented excellent performances.
• I don't think I ever had as much energy as these boys and girls.
• I was truly blessed to be able to be a part of this trip and to interact with all these people.

I just want to thank Shellie, Donnie, Spencer, Melinda, Robbin, Gail, Amy, Jed, Alicia, Jake, Emily, Todd, Anna, Amanda, Nicole, Erin, Paul, David, Daniel, Rachel, Kayla, Janelle and Jenna (bike team order because you are all equal) for the great time.

posted by Jim @ 7:08 AM