DAY 34 - PETAWAWA TO OTTAWA

Here is dad and he is smiling; his North Bay escort; Mathias, was at John and Linda's at 5 am looking for his riding buddy. Mathias escorted dad part way out of town, what a guy for going above and beyond. Mathias was there volunteering right from the get-go, and John fully believes that Dad's enthusiasm will inspire Mathias to do a challenge of something similar in the not too distant future.

A BIG THANK YOU to John and Linda from North Bay for their hospitality, warmth and generosity.  After a hearty breakfast dad was on his bike at 6 am on his way to Petawawa.

A few comments from John I received in an email yesterday.

Your Dad is a delight, and rest assured; he does make a difference.  There is an easterly wind and the threat of light rain forecast for most of the day; somehow I get the feeling that nothing dampens his attitude as he has a special way of handling hurdles; I believe the wind is always at his back.

Today dad is off to Ottawa.  The weather looks good - definitely a day for sunscreen!  He is planning on a visit to Russel Metals in Ottawa where they have a few surprises for him that dad is not aware of.