In 2002, 13 women-ages 50 to 69-from 13 different states biked across America from San Diego to St. Augustine, FL.  This adventure changed my life-not only w/the friendships formed but also w/a new found sense of accomplishment.  Thanks to Armand who found it on the internet & trained me. Every 2 yrs we have a reunion-2011 we were hosts in Brenham, TX-home of Blue Bell ice cream. The reunion is about the bond we formed-& we get to go to fantastic places.  12 of the 13 women are here-which is remarkable. GEORGIA & RUSTY are the hosts this yr & picked a fantastic place here on the OR coast. 1st 2 days– took a bike ride, hikes, took a drive to see whales, lighthouse & sea lions-beautiful sunny days. Fri-weather turned-went for boat ride-saw sunfish & sea lion fly out of water & land on a bouy-no whales. Had lots of good meals & good times. Donna, whose husband Roger had just died, drove from Lake Tahoe & joined us–it made this reunion even more meaningful. Last meal, restaurant had band-sang “On the Rd Again” & “See You Down the Rd”–next reunion is in Puerta Rico-Jane (NY) is hosting-can’t wait!!

What a difference a day makes.  I LOVE OREGON!!!  The sun is out-a beautiful day of biking from rain forest trees to OR coast.  Get passed on hill by 2 loaded bikers-stop for pictures so they don’t know how slow I am.  Found animals-horse, cow, 3 goats, miniature goat, llama all eating together in yard-took picture w/sugar & tiger.  Ate lunch at Vivian’s (Armand’s sisters name)-met Anne Mueller.  Gave me a picture of  b & w flower-beautiful-never had art lesson.  Got to Newport as Jean was checking in-Whitney waiting on steps-had been there for hrs.  Staying at Hallmark ($119) –nicest place we’ve ever stayed-have Jacuzzi, 2 tvs, 6 pillows, & balcony w/view of ocean.  Georgia & Rusty have picked a fabulous place for our cross country biking reunion.  All have dinner that night-Whitney’s last meal w/us-leaving in morning-biking to Portland.