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Celebrating

Lockport to Brockport, NY: 46 miles

Day 22 Empire State Trail Ride

Monday, August 23, 2021

You know those days when you’re perfectly
In the Flow and everything’s great?

That was today.

Forty miles on bike trail,
MY picture of ideal biking.

Of course, conditions were very fine.
Gentle tail wind, slightly downhill,
Overall good surface.
NO turns, no chance of getting lost!

This trail had hard-pack soil base,
Topped with thin layer of pea gravel.
Mostly intact surface made biking
Very manageable.

In fact, because I had
Pulled onto trail before others,
I was leading our "pack" of riders.
Very unusual!!!

If I can have this perfect day,
You can have your version
Of a dream day doing what you love!

Here's to saying "yes!"

Today is BIG in another way ---
Today is Bob's and my 62nd anniversary.
When we married,
I couldn't even imagine decades.
Now, "faster than we know,”
All this time has passed.

I'm looking forward to each
Shared day we have to come.

Hugs,
Lin

Limerick:

On trail that is flat and unbending,
With conditions that are all lending,
To my happy ride.
I'm smiling inside.
It's fun, from the start to the ending!

Canal Rental Boat comes complete with bikes!

Map of Empire State Trail

Lockport motel statue of children reading: reminds me of happy family hours spent

At the Holley Falls for lunch stop

Bridge over canal provided a moment of shade

Great statue of boy and found frog by Lockport lodging

Smart town listing library with other basic needs

Mural on Medina wall: mule and boy

Ken Wright and Jim Conboy with their shirts that say, "Never underestimate an old man with a bicycle!"

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 - August 24, 2021

So happy to know you had such a wonderful ride! Keep pedaling and smiling. We had a strong storm over the night. Lots and lots of rain. It has been so much needed! Hugs! ❤️🌹

    Lin Bruce - August 24, 2021

    Glad to hear of rain, Irene! I’m enjoying my final ride days of trip.

Muriel Pool Hachfeld - August 24, 2021

Happy Anniversary Day to Bob and you, Lin!!!

Bob - August 24, 2021

Brings tears to MY eyes<;)* TheBob

Naurine - August 24, 2021

Wonderful limerick! Happy for a great day. And Happy Anniversary! 🎉🎂🎁🎉❤️❤️❤️

Jill R. Swanson - August 26, 2021

It’s been so fun following you on your trip – can’t believe you are on your last days out there already! As I continue to “crutch” around, I’m living vicariously through your adventure, Lin 🙂 Happy anniversary to you and Bob – just a delight to know a couple so in love and who truly know how to enjoy life together by giving. I loved the photos of the Erie Canal and you in your bright biking clothes. Also the story of how the fall opened the door to seeing an old acquaintance -=- good can come from the stumbles we encounters in life, great reminder. Enjoy the trip home! Hugs 🙂

    Lin Bruce - August 26, 2021

    Thanks as ever for your bright and cheery presence, Jill! Trip home good–great to see Bob. Sending healing energy—may you be off crutches soon!
    !

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