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The bike is totaled
Just heard from Progressive today. The bike is going to be totaled — written off. I’m not happy, or sad really. Though it’s good to know what’s going on. Now to figure out how (if at all) I can get … Continue reading
Last flights toward Cleveland
Getting up early in the morning I looked out the last time on the harbour. The last time I’m not moving, or trying to move, in Newfoundland. I make some coffee, do a final check of my email, and head … Continue reading
Leaving Red Bay
Wade and Blanche started off the day with a breakfast followed a few hours later by a traditional Labrador dinner. (Dinner is our lunch, supper is our dinner) I didn’t get the names of all of the food (I’ll try … Continue reading
Going home
All of my crap is packed. Two carry-ons and two checked boxes. Blanc Sablon doesn’t have an X-ray so they hand check everything I hear. I packed things to try to make it easy to go through by hand. I … Continue reading
The day after
Making lists… I need to go out and take pictures of the carnage for the insurance. I’m going to take as many as I can. They’re free. Making lists of damage (roughly in order front-to-back) (also a cost of parts … Continue reading
Epic fail
Today was a bad day. Ok, let me qualify that a bit: it was a bad day for my bike. I went from Lanse Au Clair up to Red Bay this morning and it was a nice easy scenic ride. … Continue reading
More waiting for a ferry
Well, the ferry is here. I’m watching it sit there waiting to take us on board, but the high winds are stopping us from setting sail right now. Everyone is sitting here waiting for the ship. I think it’s a … Continue reading
Well in Body, Down in Spirit. Homeward Bound
Just received a call from George who is currently at a Bed & Breakfast in Red Bay. He is just fine. Not hurt, not even a scratch. The bike and camera however are finished, along with his trip. Story is … Continue reading
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Waiting for a ferry
Quick update while I have 10 minutes. Last night was cold. Real cold. I’m amazed I didn’t wake up to frost. I guess the clear night that led to the nice sky let all the heat out. I’d take cold … Continue reading
Onto Gros Morne
It was a short day today. I only had around 350km to cover between Gander and Gros Morne. The weather today stood in contrast to the day before, sunny blue skies with a few puffy white clouds to add variety. … Continue reading