Sunday, August 8th
Manitowaning to Tobermory
42km
For some, today was half empty. For others...half full. It was either the worst rest day of the trip, or the easiest riding day.
We started out with no breakfast. The kitchen half of the truck was packed away yesterday, and we all woke up a little early to get out tents packed away onto the truck quickly.
All of this was in preparation for the ferry crossing into Tobermory. In order to make the 9:30am ferry, the truck had to arrive at the docks around 7:30am.
For the riders, it was an easy 36km to the dock, a 1 hour and 45 mintue ferry ride, and a 6km ride to our campsite in Tobermory.
After getting our tents set up, we cycled the 6km back into the city to do some laundry. Luckily for us, there is a laundry mat smack in the middle of the touristy dock area of Tobermory. Thus, we were able to eat and window shop while we waited for our clothes.
On the bad news front, Roger's bike was stolen. He rode his bike to visit his son yesterday, and it was gone this morning. As a result, he ended up riding in the truck today. So dissapointing for him. Luckily, for Roger, he will be able to ride Dave's bike for the next couple of days until his other bike arrives in Alliston. (Roger is from Ottawa and I think that his wife is going to bring him his other bike.)
On an even worse news, it looks like Dave might not be able to cycle at all for the rest of the trip. Nothing is confirmed, and he wants to come back, but his doctor won't let him right now. What terrible luck for him.
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Daniel Longo
CIBC Corporate Development
(416) 956-3831
Sunday, August 08, 2004
Day 46
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Hey Daniel!
Just wondering if you could give your readership an update on the condition of your butt? How's the Bag Balm working out for you? If it's effective relief for uncomfortable cows AND Shania Twain's face, it must be pretty good.
South American "cowboys" treat their saddle sores by rubbing salt on them until their back-sides are leathery and devoid of all feeling. They do this at the beginning of cow season. This supposedly enables them to remain "tall in the saddle" and survive the round-ups and the long trek to market without crying like little girls in front of the livestock.
Hope this helps.
Brenda
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