Day 22 On the road with Pops Ride

 Wow! I can't believe we are starting the last week of our ride. Alot of miles have been covered and a lot of beautiful scenery we have seen. We have had wonderful hosts along the way and I am so very grateful for each stop and the people we have met. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be here and to have this experience. I have never been away from my family for this much time and I miss them. I am anxious to see them this week. I am very grateful for the relationships I have developed with my road buddies of Pops Ride. Great men they are and they take great care of me. A big thank you to Jerry, Shane, and Shannon for the great friends that you are and for allowing me to share this journey with you. I look forward to a lifetime of good times!

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  1. UnknownMay 19, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Hi Carl, I am a 71 year old PWP who was diagnosed about 2 years ago. I like what you wrote about "road buddies". I do a little bit of riding around Huntington Beach when I can. Would love to meet all you guys Friday evening if possible (see my comment on Shane's blog); will be praying for your safety, Dennis Padrick

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  2. UnknownMay 19, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    Dennis, it would be great meeting up with you! Please call me or leave me your number so I could call you. Mine is 602 625 7946
    Hope to be able to meet you

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