Rural Retreat to Damascus, VA
Greetings from the Deep South(written from the point of view of a "Yankee"). We arrived in Damascus today after a short, hilly ride and an excellent detour to the lovely state of Tennessee. We were bogged down by fierce winds and and one Jackass riding too fast. PELICAN. The roads around and up Mount Rogers were hellacious, but fun. Fear not, morale is still high.
The last few days have included a wonderful break on the shores of Claytor Lake, where we were treated to a lakeside campsite, waterskiing, and a steak feast. Thanks to everyone who made our two night stay there so much fun -- it was great to drain our legs of lactic acid and to enjoy the state park. I caught three of the group's four fish, which makes me the man. Not to brag, but I shaved my legs at the cookie lady's, and they are both the longest and the best of the tour (Sorry Mr Tucker, your son's legs are strong, but they ain't beautiful, like mine). Back onto subject - there was a campfire, we got to meet the wonderful Charlene, got a visit from the luminous Caitlin Moorman, and Robin enjoyed the 'fruit punch' more than she should have. Thanks to everyone for the happy memories -- It's times like Claytor lake that make the tour so amazing.
Yesterday we stayed in Rural Retreat. Thanks to Rural Retreat United Methodist for allowing us to camp in the yard. We enjoyed a friendly game of 21 with the basketball hoop that was not regulation height. Tim played basketball for the first time and was nearly as bad as I would have been, had I not refused to play due to general malcoordination. I guess JP will have to cancel those "super athlete" business cards he had planned to order me. We enjoyed the cheapest meal of the trip at Pizza Plus.
Today we climbed Mount Rogers, which was fun, and not as bad as we thought it would be. When we got to Damascus, we decided to pay $10 to go tubing for 2.5 hours. Robin won $6 in a bet during the tubing. We all nearly got hypothermia and then ate burritos. We got ice cream at the Dairy King, which was closed, but the cashier saw me and decided to reopen. I am a handsome man.
TK from BK
The last few days have included a wonderful break on the shores of Claytor Lake, where we were treated to a lakeside campsite, waterskiing, and a steak feast. Thanks to everyone who made our two night stay there so much fun -- it was great to drain our legs of lactic acid and to enjoy the state park. I caught three of the group's four fish, which makes me the man. Not to brag, but I shaved my legs at the cookie lady's, and they are both the longest and the best of the tour (Sorry Mr Tucker, your son's legs are strong, but they ain't beautiful, like mine). Back onto subject - there was a campfire, we got to meet the wonderful Charlene, got a visit from the luminous Caitlin Moorman, and Robin enjoyed the 'fruit punch' more than she should have. Thanks to everyone for the happy memories -- It's times like Claytor lake that make the tour so amazing.
Yesterday we stayed in Rural Retreat. Thanks to Rural Retreat United Methodist for allowing us to camp in the yard. We enjoyed a friendly game of 21 with the basketball hoop that was not regulation height. Tim played basketball for the first time and was nearly as bad as I would have been, had I not refused to play due to general malcoordination. I guess JP will have to cancel those "super athlete" business cards he had planned to order me. We enjoyed the cheapest meal of the trip at Pizza Plus.
Today we climbed Mount Rogers, which was fun, and not as bad as we thought it would be. When we got to Damascus, we decided to pay $10 to go tubing for 2.5 hours. Robin won $6 in a bet during the tubing. We all nearly got hypothermia and then ate burritos. We got ice cream at the Dairy King, which was closed, but the cashier saw me and decided to reopen. I am a handsome man.
TK from BK
posted by Penn Ride at
7:22 PM
4 Comments:
Glad to see you all are back online! We certainly enjoyed getting to know you all during your trek through the Roanoke Valley and at Claytor Lake! You are welcome to come back anytime! Robin, please try to keep the guys in line and good luck on your secret wish! And for the first time that you all tried to waterski you guys(for you TK)were great! Tyler, I can't believe you are finally getting the group out of Virginia. Take care and I still have on my bracelet! Claytor Lake Boat Captain and Holiday Fruit Drink Maker.
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clbcahfdm, at 7:19 AM
Secret Wishes and Holiday Fruit Drinks...man oh man...sounds like a crazy journey of magic and mystery and magic. T-Boz, i'm sure your legs are lookin spectacular...Sounds like you boys and gals are having a great time. i noticed you included a little pelican reference. oh well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. have a great trip and make me proud...
C-Murder
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CoolBrease, at 10:34 AM
TK certainly doesnt shy away from the spotlight. Keep the posts coming and enjoy your trek through the south
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Young Pilgrim, at 9:03 AM
terence may have a future as a professional fisherman. his skills are worthy of a novela, perhaps titled "the young bicyclist and the lake."
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caitlin, at 8:50 AM
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