Monday, July 7, 2008

July 6 & 7 Resting & Riding in Williston, North Dakota

On July 6 we rested. We were hosted by The First Lutheran Church in Williston and I stayed Saturday & Sunday nights at the home of Bob & Eleanor Olson with Brian Blomker and Emma Jean Duncan.

Bob is a retired radiologist who is a devoted Minnesota Twins fan who also enjoys doing woodworking. Eleanor is a major quilter who just happens to be a devoted cook in her home. We enjoyed several meals in their home over the weekend including one with the whole team on Sunday night.

I also discovered that Bob loves popcorn. We enjoyed some together.

Today we rode 71 miles, averaging 18.7 mph with 3 hours and 40 minutes of ride time. Zack averaged 21 mph today. The wind was out of the northwest and therefore at our backs most of the way, except for 13 miles riding north out of Williston. We stayed on US-2 all the way today and had wonderful easy ride. Lots of gradual hills up and down.

We are being hosted by Our Savior's Free Lutheran Church in Stanley. They have provided us all with air mattresses and we are staying at the church tonight. Looking forward to dinner and fellowship at 6pm tonight.

2 comments:

Ruth said...

Hey guys!!! Glad the ride is still going well. You have been in our thoughts and prayers since you left Havre. Keep up the great work!!!
Love,
The Wardells

Unknown said...

LOVE YOUR BLOG!!! = ) I am really enjoying reading it and I can picture Dan in each scene that he paints. I am tickled at all the popcorn you are scoring along the way!! = ) How is Zack doing? Don't hear too much about him, other than he rides really fast!! ; ) Say howdy to him for me . . . . look forward to reading more . . . . praying for you both!!! = ) LOVE YOU GUYS!! = )