What a Response!

What an awesome weekend

Okay, I'll detail the race in the next couple of days.  More importantly, the "Porpoise" really took off!  That's what this is really all about, The race is just what it is.  The purpose is to fight for those who cannot - and boy did you ever show up!

After getting back to the truck at Teton Village last night, I decided to take a quick look at the overall response.  I was hoping for a mere 100+ additional page views, to actually see more than 200 - with more this morning.  Add to that the donations that were coming in while I was already on the road - it was exactly what I personally needed at exactly the right time.  More on that with the ride detail later.

Donations

How about my sisters!  They know all too well why we do this type of thing, and they showed up in force - again.  Every year they are involved in the "porpoise".  And of course, mom decided to jump in as well.  You can pretty much figure out where I get it from.  I'm pretty lucky, and I, well................they're a bunch of good eggs in my book.  Thanks, you guys!

Of course, there is Jennifer.  A chip right off the old block and I mean that in the most sincere way.  I've got to be honest.  It took me a couple minutes to register Jennifer from Jenny (it was 04:00 race morning).  Man, I'm getting old, but not too old to express to you how grateful I am that you and your mother are supporting the effort.  This type of surprise just before leaving for the race really set the tone and ignited my drive.  Thank you so much.

But wait.  Dave and his crew also made a pitch, that I caught wind of while well into the race.  Dave is a real go-to guy and knows how to do...........pretty much everything.  I need to get him on the bike and have him drag me over those hills.  On second thought, he'll hurt me.  He's a lot tougher than I.  Another thing I owe you for.  Thanks, man!

Brett; I've been racking my brains over this since last night.  If you had any idea my state of mind when I saw this email last night..........well, you get it.  It was literally as I got my phone back when I got into the truck - after taking a helluva beating.  You, sir, are spot on.  Never forget your best friend.  A special part of what you have become is directly attributed to him, as demonstrated by your willingness to jump into the fight.  And fight, well that's just what we do as a result. Obrigado!

To all of you that stopped by and took the time to make a difference in somebody else's day; you are all heroes.  It all has to start somewhere with someone, and this weekend was just that - a start for someone that needed a little help.  

Normally, I'd drop a link here for your enjoyment.  Tonight.........I'll leave it up to you.

We put this one in the books for Hadley and all of our friends.  Let's take a break for a day or two.

Soft Pedal.......................