Saturday, June 16, 2012

Great Last Day - OldGuy Walk finishing line at the lake

What a great day! I had the pleasure of spending it with my family and my 2 lovely partners on the road, my kids even walked along as we left the fine town of Mishicot. What a fantastic feeling to make it all the way thru - Brrrr that Lake MI water was frigid (felt good thou).  Also it was great to finally meet you Gail , you really kept us going with sharing of your interesting experiences- by the way HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN! I am honored you were willing to share your special day with us- THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Let's check out the final day's pictures shall we (thank you B for putting up with all these Kodak Moments!)

Beginning of the last Day at The YMCA 8AM
Quick Stop at Jungle Gym to say hi to Wendy.


B on the CE Trail headed out of town
Still smiling OldGuy-whats up with the sunblock on your nose dude?


You use less energy when you smile according to B
1st walk of the day- still smiling


B made a friend on the walk- Hi Bessie!
One of our first little climb of sloped roads!


Say hi  B-  wipe your nose already OldGuy
almost thru 2nd bike ride to K-Stop in Kellnersville


30 miles completed- time for lunch with the Family
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B way ahead of me rolling into lunch stop
Lets Eat!!


You did great Rich!
Say Hi Grandma Brab


My 2 little Troublemakers
Hugs all around!


Does my  Daughter think I'm going to squish her?
1 last ride left on these wheels



Yep I was way behind again going uphill - headed out of town

Hi Dad- hurry up!

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Mishicot WI - Time to finish with a nice short OGW style 9 1/2 mile stroll!

Welcome Gail to the final walk to the lake


Another photo opp-  at the lake

Yep B another picture- blah blah blah!

Girl Power!
Almost There!
Keep on walking- keep on walking
only another 2 miles- Hi Honey -say cheese!
nice nature walk portion



I promise - Just around the bend ladies!

See - told you!


Let's roll!!
only another mile to the shore of Lake MI

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All good things must come to an end-  LAKE MICHIGAN!!

OOP's I must have fell in!
This is cold water - close enough for us!



Let's build a sand Castle!


WE MADE IT - OMG - OldGuy Put on a shirt!!!

5 days - over 260 miles
Now It's Party time Saturday at the Lazy Dog!


Release of Ballons in memory of my Mom Joyce

http://youtu.be/9ccKjGdCkFI




Thursday, June 14, 2012

Friday June 15th- Last Day of OldGuy Walk Details

Wow made it to the last part of the entire event. I am resting up today, hanging with the family and letting my legs recover. I know many of my supporters have asked me for detailed description of the last day so they can possibly join me. Below are stop by stop maps along with detailed descriptions.
 
COm'n out and help me get thru these last 50 or more miles tomorrow.

If working up a sweat is not your thing please come out to join me Saturday night June 16th (STARTS at 7:00pm to ??)

PARTY Location
 The Lazy Dog
1441 Arbor Way  Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 759-0885\

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   BikeRide Starting 8am CE Trail to underpass to Start Park Rd to Schmidt Rd- then straight West

13 miles to first stop - arrive at Forrest Home Cemetery on Schmidt Rd 9:00am
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Walk from Cemetery to County Rd Pp Starting at 9:30am

Arrive at County Rd Pp at 11:00 am switch to bikes - 13miles  to Kellnersville

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Bike#2 start 11:30am 13 miles into Kellnersville
Arrive by 12:45pm - Break lunch Snack 30 - 45min - onto Mishicot (food&drink provided)
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Bike#3  1:15pm - Kellnersville to Mishicot Village park 10 miles
Arrive around 2:00pm -rest at park,hydrate, snack and change into walking gear- start last walk portion at 2:45-3:00pm
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Walk #2- 3.5 miles Start around 3pm (short Break 4pm Tannery Rd)
Arrive aroung 4:00pm an snack or drink-then onto Lake Mi.
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Final OldGuy Walk -  5.5 miles End at Point Beach State Park around 5:30

OldGuy Walk ends around 5:45pm  Point Beach Park- rehydrate and snacks-pictures
NOTE: can carry 7 bikes-  Enough vehicle room to transport 8 in the group
Last day apprx 50 miles  14 miles walked + 36 miles biked

Day 5 of OldGuy Walk "Headed Home"


Made it home today  after logging over 215 miles the past 4 days. We took a little longer (4miles)  to get to Darboy but it was safer to avoid the mall traffic on Wisconsin Ave plus we got to hear the crack of the bat when we went by Timber Rattlers field!  Glad to hug my kids and kiss my wife, taking the day off tomorrow to rest and then make the last push Friday- see next post Tomorrow morning!





  • Pics from the day to follow

  • let's hit the road boys- 7:15am
    Time to Walk!
    Yep Jim 5 miles in the books -made it to the first litte town.

     walking to park- Ain't I pretty? (NOPE)
    Drink water- stay hydrated!
    
    10 miles from Fromont and made it to Dale - TIme to relax a bit, eat and get on the bikes.
    
         

    
    
    Resting for Lunch in Dale off Hwy96
       
    Take me out to the Ball Game!
    
     
    Biking into homebase
    
    Crossing Colledge Ave Bridge to CE Trail
    

    MY YMCA
    

    
    
    So this is where OldGuy works out
    
                                   HOME AT LAST!!!
    
    We need rain (Not Friday)- my grass is brown!! 
     OldGuy out !