Sunday afternoon at Nicole and Curt's cottage was spent relaxing with the family. On Monday we started the window project, which involves cutting a hole in the wall so that they can install a window that was brought out from their home in Winnipeg. Curtis and I removed a sheet of paneling to expose the studs and wiring. It was then possible to determine where the window should be installed. Tuesday was spent in Winnipeg playing with the kids, doing laundry and gardening. We decided to stay through Wednesday evening so that we could watch Estelle play soccer but that got rained out. It also gave Gramie and I a chance to go back to the cottage to remove old studs and install a new one and change the wiring to accommodate the window.
This morning we walked the kids to school and day care then started pedaling at about 9:30. To leave the city we took Kimberly to the Gateway bike path and then used Talbot to the Panet bike lane. From there we used the shared lane on Regent to Plessis which we followed to the Trans-Canada Highway. We were careful and the cars treated us well. After we gained the highway we biked to Centre of Canada signs and took a picture. Subsequently we made good time and decided to shoot for Falcon Lake, a distance of 147 km. They are predicting heavy rain on Friday starting around noon. So we thought that we might be able to hustle over to Kenora first thing on Friday morning
and sit out the rain in a hotel. We arrived in Falcon Lake at 6:15 pm.
Most of the ride today was flat with very little headwinds, quite a difference from the ride across Saskatchewan. Just before we arrived in Falcon Lake we encountered some headwinds for about 25 km. The paved shoulder lasted for the first 100 km and was in great shape; it really made riding a pleasure. Today we saw bison, deer and a wolf.
Glad you got time to spend with family! I laughed when I read you were doing construction as you bike across Canada. Congrats on passing the centre of Canada!! Stay healthy and keep having fun! Weather looks to be getting more seasonal our way! Cant wait to you as you pass through!
ReplyDeleteKanji and Suzie - you guys are truly inspiring. Your positive attitude and obvious love of the country is contagious. May the wind be at your back. Keep riding - we're all riding with you vicariously.
ReplyDeleteGord
I’ve told you many times you are my inspiration to be healthy and stay active, thought I would let you know I have been sharing your story with my kids, they think it’s its amazing that you can ride a cross the country!
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Michael
Cross winds, headwinds and still you have time to help with renovations. May the winds change and remain at your backs for the remainder of the journey. Your are inspiring with your physical efforts and happiness with life. Look forward to seeing you in the fall and best of luck and a safe journey on the remainder of your trip. Ian
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for the great positive feedback. We are lucky to have friends like you.
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