Thunder on the way to Thunder Bay
Well… jeannie did a great job but I think she left a few details out of her blog on the way to Thunder Bay… so allow me to fill in a few gaps!
On our way to Thunder Bay we stopped briefly in Sault Ste. Marie and met with a young politician running for office in the upcoming Ontario provincial elections. We then met with another inspiring ALS patient who came out to meet us with her boyfriend and a group of motorcycle riders who rode us out of town.
And then, just as the riders peeled off … we hit rain… serious rain that is! Rain like I haven’t seen in years. RAIN, and THUNDER, and LIGHTENING, in the middle of the night, all while cruising around Lake Superior! It was AMAZING! (And a little scary all at the same time.)
But we made it through the weather (I got completely soaked) only to find out the following morning that the rain was so bad it washed out the road we were on – about 2-3 hours after we passed through!
Anyway – the bike and the RV made it through to Wawa, with no problems – until the next morning… when we woke up and discovered the bike parked on the sidewalk – which was not where we left it! Apparently some drunken idiot decided in the middle of the night to take it for a joy ride… only to discover that we had locked the steering… which meant they could only go around in a circle… which also meant that they only got it as far as… well… up on the sidewalk… where they left it… with all the lights on… which meant not only was the bike parked on the sidewalk, but the battery was dead… again!
2 hours later we were back on the road… and off to Thunder Bay.
Btw… the hotel we stayed at in Wawa, truly was amazing – as jeannie said – but the really cool part is that Wawa is where Gord (owner of the Gord-mobile) is from – and we met a lot of his friends (including the owner of the hotel – who gave us 3 rooms for free) – and I must say, Wawa is a pretty great place… thanks again Gord!
-glen
Comments (4 comments)
..drunken Canadians? Surely you are wrong…more likely to be aliens that moved your bike! Are there such things as drunken Canadians? We have been logging on every morning following your adventure…very motivating to my day…I have nothing to complain about and the world is wonderful! Thanks for the unintended, but, bonus pep talk each day.
Stay safe and I’m imagining your donation jar full to the brim each stop.
Hugs, Michele
Michele Millage / October 8th, 2007, 7:41 am
Guys,
I’ve just been catching up on your blog this morning and I continue to be impressed with your perseverance. Yesterday we brought my Dad home from the hospital for the first day in almost a month. With the MS progressing as it has recently, he is completely dependant on our care to be moved around so I can really understand how a disease such as ALS affects families. We’re really proud of you guys and what you’re doing. It seems like at times your hope gets low but just when it is about to bottom out you get a fresh perspective. This morning we’re sending all our positive energy (prayers?!) to you. Take care and ride safe.
Stephan/Katharina/Theo & Annika
Stephan / October 8th, 2007, 7:41 am
Hi all, Thought of you all so much as we celebrated Thanksgiving(home from Toronto!) in Vancouver with family. Our Thanksgiving included you because of what you are doing for our family. trying to educate this country about the devastating disease ALS. Hope the reception gets better and better as you head west and home. Many thoughts and prayers surround you and your”beasties” that must not break down! Jill and Joe Sladen
Jill Sladen / October 9th, 2007, 8:58 am
Hello guys,
Glad to hear you made it thru the longest part of your journey (Lake superior) The rest of the way is a breeze. Airdrie is anxiously awaiting your arrival for the fund raiser BBQ. It keeps getting bigger every day! Drive safe and keep the positive mental flow. You are truly great people!
Tony Gize / October 9th, 2007, 6:42 pm
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