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Birthday Check-in

Biking and Speaking Updates

Friday, March 16, 2018

Hello My Friends,

Current biking:
Nearly daily stationary indoor bike riding,
Preparing for Lake Michigan ride in June.

Longer hours of daylight,
Increasing temps,
Melting snow,
In a few weeks,
I will ride outside!

My birthday just passed—
Celebrated 79 years on March 13.

March 13 as its start date was prompt to sign up for
My first transcontinental U.S. ride: CA -> FL,
Nineteen years ago, 1999.

Speaking:
This year on March 13,

I won first place in Area 45 Toastmaster
International Speech Contest.

Perfect birthday event,
Since winning talk is about
Being scared first ride.
Working so hard,
Coming 'round to appreciating accomplishment,
And personal stretch required.

My "greater sense of possibility"
One of greatest gifts from this
Wild-old-age commitment to
Bike Riding!

May you find the "stretch"
You want.

Hugs to each,
Lin

Reading while on the indoor exercise bike

Bearing my Trophy for 1st place in Area 45 Toastmaster International Speech Contest.

Enjoyed visit with with dear friends Ron and Karin Smith in Rochester, MN this February.

Area 45 Director Paula O'Brien, Lin Bruce (International Contest Winner), Paul Craig (Tall Tales Contest Winner), and Division E Director Susan Rajbhandari (L to R)

Lin Bruce
 

Lin McLaughlin Bruce uses stories of her cross-country bicycle adventures post age 60 to inspire and encourage people to reach beyond perceived limitations. In her words, "It's never too late to say 'yes' to bigger things!"

Irene Montenegro - March 16, 2018

Hi Lin!
Sorry about the late birthday wishes. Hope you had a great time! 79 wonderful years of youth, health and good humor! We will be celebrating many more! Bless you!

    Lin Bruce - March 17, 2018

    From your mouth to God’s ears… 🙂 And as I say to my children and grandchildren, “no sorrys”! Your good wishes are reason to keep celebrating!

Judy A Anderson - March 16, 2018

You are a amazing woman & friend. Belated Happy Birthday

Carla - March 16, 2018

First Place! So cool – what a happy birthday. You are so awesome, my dear friend! And so inspirational to the people around you. So proud of you for all these accomplishments and for being wonderful YOU! See you soon.

All my love – Carla

    Lin Bruce - March 17, 2018

    What a lovely birthday note, Carla! So lovely to have friends like you who inspire me to be my best, and share my journey with love. 🙂

Myrna H. Johnson - March 16, 2018

Sorry to have missed the l3th……your birthday!! Belated birthday greetings!! And. Love from Myrna!!!!!

    Lin Bruce - March 17, 2018

    No “sorrys!” Your belated birthday wishes are happily received, Myrna!

Susan R Pedersen - March 16, 2018

Kudos to you!!!

Barbara Eastman Altstaetter - March 17, 2018

Congratulations! You continue to challenge yourself, and continue to climb! You rock, Lin. And you inspire! I’m so happy for you.
Barb

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