Day 53, Wednesday, August 23/ 2006
Rest day.
Didn't have a good sleep last night although the accommoations were fine. I was worried about coughing and keeping others awake. Shouldn't have been because everyone seemed to be snoring. Up at 6 and bus arrived 6:45 to take us to breakfast and then on to Saint John.
We drove by the area where KC Irving had lived and where he raised his three sons. Then on to the Fort Howe area where we could overlook the harbour and watched a cruise ship make its' way to port. It was huge and seemed to sit high above the water, almost over shadowing the city. Next on to Reversing Falls before heading uptown. At this point I went on my own, stopping first to see Bev at her office and then on to the ABEC to see my son, Chris. Great to see them both! Chris and I went to the "Opera Bistro" where they had wireless so we could access his computer. Claudine, his fiance, joined us. It is always great to see her as she can light up a room with her wonderful smile.
I headed off to meet the bus as we were heading out to our church, St. Luke's in Gondola Point for lunch. I was eager to see my church family. They were all out front waiting..clanging on pots and pans; a huge sign acknowledging the 100 year of The Canadian Bible along with a welcome to the cyclists and a welcome to Jill and Bob. It was great to see everyone and get hugs! So many to greet us and I was
overwhelmed with joy. Besides the church friends (Joyce, Donnie, Donna, Lisa, Caroline, Susan, the 2 Heather's, Barb, Sarah, George, Martha, Karen, Rose, Winnie,..please forgive me if I forgot anyone). There were Jean and Herb, Diane and Blaine, Chris and Claudine, Bev, Judy, Pearl, Juliet, Phyllis sent regrets, Al and Susan Calhoun, Dana Nybourg, Dorothy. If I have neglected anyone I apologize. My brain doesn't work too well!
We had a lovely lunch put on by the church... thanks to you all for everything!! We also got a tour of our church, built in 1831 and restored in 1990. When it was time to leave here were problems with the bus and another one had to be ordered. We were on the road quickly and went to Bikes And Beans, the local bike store. Marci knew we were coming and had cookies waiting. Everyone seemed to enjoy the stop. It was great to see Marci and Steve, and Iva arrived just before we loaded the bus. I am presently on the bus heading to Shediac Cape. Tomorrow is an early morning as we intend to begin cycling at 6. For now, I am going to grab a nap and think so fondly of seeing everyone!!
Thanks for making my day!
(Jean sez - it was wonderful to see Jill and Bob - both looking so healthy and tanned ... and then we got to meet some of the cyclists. We got to put faces with names from Jill's notes. Terrific Group - Great day)
Didn't have a good sleep last night although the accommoations were fine. I was worried about coughing and keeping others awake. Shouldn't have been because everyone seemed to be snoring. Up at 6 and bus arrived 6:45 to take us to breakfast and then on to Saint John.
We drove by the area where KC Irving had lived and where he raised his three sons. Then on to the Fort Howe area where we could overlook the harbour and watched a cruise ship make its' way to port. It was huge and seemed to sit high above the water, almost over shadowing the city. Next on to Reversing Falls before heading uptown. At this point I went on my own, stopping first to see Bev at her office and then on to the ABEC to see my son, Chris. Great to see them both! Chris and I went to the "Opera Bistro" where they had wireless so we could access his computer. Claudine, his fiance, joined us. It is always great to see her as she can light up a room with her wonderful smile.
I headed off to meet the bus as we were heading out to our church, St. Luke's in Gondola Point for lunch. I was eager to see my church family. They were all out front waiting..clanging on pots and pans; a huge sign acknowledging the 100 year of The Canadian Bible along with a welcome to the cyclists and a welcome to Jill and Bob. It was great to see everyone and get hugs! So many to greet us and I was
overwhelmed with joy. Besides the church friends (Joyce, Donnie, Donna, Lisa, Caroline, Susan, the 2 Heather's, Barb, Sarah, George, Martha, Karen, Rose, Winnie,..please forgive me if I forgot anyone). There were Jean and Herb, Diane and Blaine, Chris and Claudine, Bev, Judy, Pearl, Juliet, Phyllis sent regrets, Al and Susan Calhoun, Dana Nybourg, Dorothy. If I have neglected anyone I apologize. My brain doesn't work too well!
We had a lovely lunch put on by the church... thanks to you all for everything!! We also got a tour of our church, built in 1831 and restored in 1990. When it was time to leave here were problems with the bus and another one had to be ordered. We were on the road quickly and went to Bikes And Beans, the local bike store. Marci knew we were coming and had cookies waiting. Everyone seemed to enjoy the stop. It was great to see Marci and Steve, and Iva arrived just before we loaded the bus. I am presently on the bus heading to Shediac Cape. Tomorrow is an early morning as we intend to begin cycling at 6. For now, I am going to grab a nap and think so fondly of seeing everyone!!
Thanks for making my day!
(Jean sez - it was wonderful to see Jill and Bob - both looking so healthy and tanned ... and then we got to meet some of the cyclists. We got to put faces with names from Jill's notes. Terrific Group - Great day)
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