tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543292976449978044.post7806511122621768728..comments2024-02-01T22:20:45.893-08:00Comments on 1K to the Bay : Day 69 - Portland to Portland - check!Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703071414923453724noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543292976449978044.post-26687916047907079172021-09-02T14:00:15.881-07:002021-09-02T14:00:15.881-07:00You are an inspiration Chris! Thank you for sharin...You are an inspiration Chris! Thank you for sharing your incredible journey with us. Love, love, love seeing your family join you at the end of the ride. You are richly blessed!Mesquithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08157938984267738280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543292976449978044.post-19026819717673131192021-08-23T18:13:30.956-07:002021-08-23T18:13:30.956-07:00I’ve followed your blog the entire time. I have la...I’ve followed your blog the entire time. I have laughed on many days, was scared for you on others, but I didn’t expect to be brought to tears on this last post. What an amazing feat you have accomplished - you have an amazing group of friends and family. What a blessing! Congratulations!!!Mary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979064521528302539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543292976449978044.post-3503485991883248562021-08-21T20:12:38.914-07:002021-08-21T20:12:38.914-07:00Great job Chris! What an amazing experience. I'...Great job Chris! What an amazing experience. I'm glad your family was able to be there at the finish line to meet you. Selina P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543292976449978044.post-1853761951300139202021-08-21T06:43:04.306-07:002021-08-21T06:43:04.306-07:00I think I'll still tune in and re-read your bl...I think I'll still tune in and re-read your blog . . . .so funny and inspiring with incredible life reminders. <br /><br />An aspiration and commitment to work on for me . . .more time positively dealing with and enjoying what is actually happening. Thanks for sharing the good, the "rad", and some ugly. FUN weekend ahead for the Winklers!!!!<br /><br />Secondly, though I am typically a pretty patient, optimistic guy, this trip reaffirmed that I need to spend less time worrying about what should happen or what I want to happen and more time dealing with and enjoying what is actually happening. Everyday we had unexpected pleasures and confronted unexpected issues but all were equally important in creating to overall expereince and that is what this trip was all about. <br />Vickiyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210142544430593149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543292976449978044.post-83150126069151170952021-08-20T14:24:56.023-07:002021-08-20T14:24:56.023-07:00I don't know where to start. This is like watc...I don't know where to start. This is like watching the last episode of MASH after 11 years. You know what you have seen was something special, felt a part of it, loved the people involved and knew they did what you could never do, and laughed and laughed and laughed. And then it's over.<br /><br />My favorite part of the day, and one of the highlights of following your adventure was watching on TV your reaction to finding your family waiting at the finish line. Pretty special. You, Cheryl, and your kids are pretty special.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding us of the great friends along the way that rode with you or visited with Cheryl for actual participation in the adventure: Greg, Krissie, Skip, Betty, Craig, Jack, Kyle, Casey, Tom and Kriti. So cool.<br /><br />Relatively early in the trip, one day I nominated Cheryl for MVP. I don't know how many times a single person is allowed to win the award during a 69-day, 3800-mile ride, but Cheryl was in the running every day and certainly deserves your awarding her the MVP of the Trip. She is an amazing lady.<br /><br />Every day for more than two months you showed us that we are watching on the news isn't all there is to know about our country. The friendly, honest, hardworking people that you met and shared with us, and the beautiful pictures of the small towns and countryside (and of course barns) along the way are what I like to think is America.<br /><br />In response to the Portland reporter's question "why?" you explained that you like to do athletic things, like to be in your RV, and like to be with your wife. Aren't we lucky that you do, and we got to come along for the ride? Thank you.JohnVBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321582068913057385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543292976449978044.post-5356438545849357102021-08-20T10:05:44.473-07:002021-08-20T10:05:44.473-07:00Didn't mean to comment as "anonymous.&quo...Didn't mean to comment as "anonymous." It's me!Casey Winklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12010520219467684171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543292976449978044.post-56733239722013888402021-08-20T09:56:07.720-07:002021-08-20T09:56:07.720-07:00Truly remarkable, Chris. You've inspired me to...Truly remarkable, Chris. You've inspired me to continue seeking new challenges. Thanks for letting me join for a small part of your adventure. Above all else, thank you for your perspective on living in the moment. Until then.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473958089176051625noreply@blogger.com