Thursday, June 17, 2010

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What a surprise! Troy called Dave&I several hours before TS:42 Blanchester OH to tell us Chris was there with some friends of Kevin to support and encourage him to ride on. They had a banner with his name and all wanted his autograph. Here are some names for Kevin to remember: Martin Dressman
John, Amy, Stacey and Seth McFadden
Lon Downing
Diane Brener and others who's names I did not get.
I'm sure Kevin was quite surprised and glad to see his brothers face as he approached the station. To top it off the Dressmans opened their house for Kevin to clean himself up and rest for the West Virginia mountains to come.
All these folks have been following Kevin for years.
What way for a tough day to wind up and encourage you to ride on.

Gator
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8 comments:

  1. I'm sure that Chris being there was a boost for Kevin. What a nice surprise. Kev, you are doing awesome. Just a few more miles and you will have made your dream come true again. Keep up the good work. Love you.

    Lisa

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  2. Great to see Chris & friends there to give Kevin a boost! What a nice surprise! OK Kev....I know you have it in you....time to dig way down deep within you....you can do it...RIDE ON!!!! Proud of you Brother-In-Law!!!!!

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  3. Now that is a HUGE BOOST - Awesome mini reward along the way. Your brother is soooo smart - that must be where you get it from. Can I have an autograph as well :) Let see what I can offer this AM as I get ready to go to work.... are you ready for some John Denver yet?

    How about a little Kiss......

    A World Without Heroes

    A world without heroes
    Is like a world without sun
    You can't look up to anyone
    Without heroes
    And a world without heroes
    Is like a never ending race
    Is like a time without a place
    A pointless thing devoid of grace

    Where you don't know what you're after
    Or if something's after you
    And you don't know why you don't know
    In a world without heroes

    In a world without dreams
    Things are no more than they seem
    And a world without heroes
    Is like a bird without wings
    Or a bell that never rings
    Just a sad and useless thing

    Where you don't know what you're after
    Or if something's after you
    And you don't know why you don't know

    In a world without heroes
    There's nothing to be
    It's no place for me

    YOU ARE OUR HERO! ROCK ON KEV -

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  4. Where's Kevin, he got to TS 42 last night at 2021 and haven't made it to TS43 yet, hope eveything is ok. Keep going Kevin you da man!!!

    Don

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  5. THAT is just way too cool!!!...Does my heart good. Tell Chris I said "Hi"...I am SOOOoooo glad he's out there now too!!

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  6. Hopefully all is well, Kevin should have been at TS 43 hours ago. Maybe forgot to call in? Or problems with the route? There are some reroutes in that area...

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  7. Dave, Gator and crew hope you guys are making Kevin eat and slow down!! Just finish!! I know Kevin and so do you but just get him to the finish!! Wish I was there!!
    Don

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  8. Kevin,
    We were so glad you stopped by Blanchester last night, We think you and your crew is amazing.
    I hope we see you next year.
    As for the rest of the race ....You got this Kevin, your doing amazing .
    Amy McFaddin

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