tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.comments2015-06-18T02:34:59.796-07:00One life, many adventures!Tom Erceghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06213067955359048763noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-7657140682037799782015-06-18T02:34:59.796-07:002015-06-18T02:34:59.796-07:00Amy rode horses as a kid. I think she was a lot mo...Amy rode horses as a kid. I think she was a lot more comfortable than I was :)Tom Erceghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213067955359048763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-62440063873975692502015-06-18T02:32:30.027-07:002015-06-18T02:32:30.027-07:00Thanks Patty! It was an amazing day. And Mrs. Rigg...Thanks Patty! It was an amazing day. And Mrs. Riggs taught us well. :)Tom Erceghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213067955359048763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-32820254193214409222015-06-16T07:43:58.555-07:002015-06-16T07:43:58.555-07:00I read this the day you posted, but didn't com...I read this the day you posted, but didn't comment then. This sounds absolutely terrifying and amazing. So cool - the experiences the two of you are having. And great writing job, Tom!<br />Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849019643879667996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-23083552896162877742015-06-14T15:35:11.064-07:002015-06-14T15:35:11.064-07:00I rode a lot of horses as a girl, but can't im...I rode a lot of horses as a girl, but can't imagine climbing aboard an elephant. What an exciting adventure.<br />Tom'sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283781253915458937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-55430248707153135942015-06-14T15:31:06.265-07:002015-06-14T15:31:06.265-07:00Very cool!Very cool!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787120112850691832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-3685888504448289682013-09-22T10:04:58.606-07:002013-09-22T10:04:58.606-07:00Wonderful synopsis of a nearly indescribable week,...Wonderful synopsis of a nearly indescribable week, Tom. It warms my heart when I read about our trip from other eyes - and then the comments reflect my feelings too - gratitude and awe, and excitement about the coming years. I look forward to reconnecting with you and Amy sometime! Viva la Chautauqua! Peacecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11682287456029192276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-35470774919192057322013-09-21T18:38:33.257-07:002013-09-21T18:38:33.257-07:00It doesn't matter how many times I read about ...It doesn't matter how many times I read about this trip, it still makes me happy. It was great meeting you Tom, and I agree that I hope we all remain lifelong friends. I'm ready to do it again next year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329554607793169083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-76312348281541908282013-09-21T13:47:51.084-07:002013-09-21T13:47:51.084-07:00I hope this helped you find that "inner peace...I hope this helped you find that "inner peace" you have been hunting in so many ways for so long a time. Mine was always somewhere with your dad.<br /><br />I look forward to the next blog.Tom'sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283781253915458937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-75389804145267910072012-02-27T10:45:33.053-08:002012-02-27T10:45:33.053-08:00or all the times I complained about you being stub...or all the times I complained about you being stuborn, I apologise. I am glad it took you up the mountain. Maybe Yoda helped.Tom'sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283781253915458937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-62468648345034847282012-02-26T22:08:26.637-08:002012-02-26T22:08:26.637-08:00Well done, Tommy. We always knew pigheadedness wa...Well done, Tommy. We always knew pigheadedness was a virtue. Thanks for sharing your journey!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345541048752244260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-48592299302397605192011-08-09T17:25:23.391-07:002011-08-09T17:25:23.391-07:00Um.....I sure hope I don't have to watch that,...Um.....I sure hope I don't have to watch that, although it would most likely result in an award winning "what I saw on my vacation" story.Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787120112850691832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-15701846375913727522011-08-04T09:44:38.798-07:002011-08-04T09:44:38.798-07:00One of my favorite hikes.....ever!One of my favorite hikes.....ever!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787120112850691832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-82621315912004194032011-08-03T11:42:27.006-07:002011-08-03T11:42:27.006-07:00Taking the little guys hiking would be awesome. I ...Taking the little guys hiking would be awesome. I was so proud of you that day on Mt. Hoffman! I miss you too Jenn.Tom Erceghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213067955359048763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-84070331202645392382011-07-29T14:19:32.139-07:002011-07-29T14:19:32.139-07:00I can't wait until you can take the boys hikin...I can't wait until you can take the boys hiking..our trips will always be the fondest memories of my childhood. I miss you dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-4320850189691286442011-07-29T10:17:56.061-07:002011-07-29T10:17:56.061-07:00I've watched your battle the past five weeks -...I've watched your battle the past five weeks - YOU DONE GOOD, MISTER! I'm impressed as it is not easy for anyone to lose that kind of weight in five weeks. It's not like you were some kind of fatty to begin with....<br /><br />PS. It's not that losing weight is EASY for men....it's just easier for you guys than us women. Fact of life.....hot button or not.Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787120112850691832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-13137738673513984312011-07-29T08:55:37.259-07:002011-07-29T08:55:37.259-07:00Sounds beautiful. Pictures?Sounds beautiful. Pictures?Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306501519696555954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-63670036107314099822009-07-31T12:07:51.762-07:002009-07-31T12:07:51.762-07:0043.3 MPH--you are going to kill yourself Joe Joe.43.3 MPH--you are going to kill yourself Joe Joe.Tom'sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283781253915458937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-87399841781877157372009-07-30T19:14:35.933-07:002009-07-30T19:14:35.933-07:00How lucky Laurie is to have so much family. I'...How lucky Laurie is to have so much family. I'm glad you had such a good time.Tom'sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283781253915458937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-63719332481717545872009-07-30T10:36:42.929-07:002009-07-30T10:36:42.929-07:00That is so cute.
Hey, you look like you lost we...That is so cute. <br /><br />Hey, you look like you lost weight on your ride. I hope you're jazzed about riding when you get back so we can hook up and bike. I'm hoping to successfully complete Knoxville and if I do, then I have to find one more ride to earn my Triple Crown. We'll see if the noggin holds up....<br /><br />Shoot me an e-mail when you're back.....Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787120112850691832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-10728623528617716602009-07-30T09:45:42.654-07:002009-07-30T09:45:42.654-07:00That was very cute. What a little trooper.That was very cute. What a little trooper.Tom'sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283781253915458937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-5709306962429958912009-07-27T19:53:20.570-07:002009-07-27T19:53:20.570-07:00Wow! Sounds amazing and scary! :) Glad you are s...Wow! Sounds amazing and scary! :) Glad you are sharing with us. I haven't taught spin in San Carlos in a few Tuesdays, but I will give them an update tomorrow!Inahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05590732105297470869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-12411457313290312162009-07-27T15:13:22.161-07:002009-07-27T15:13:22.161-07:00Sounds like shades of Kansas without the hail. You...Sounds like shades of Kansas without the hail. You were all very brave or just plain dumb to attempt the wind tunnel. I'm glad you all finished safely Joe Joe.Tom'sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283781253915458937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-28631007183085331702009-07-25T17:24:21.266-07:002009-07-25T17:24:21.266-07:00Oh my god. I have seen a lot of that area, but no...Oh my god. I have seen a lot of that area, but nothing quite so spectacular. What a lucky guy you are Joe Joe<br />I'm sorry it's over for you, but I'm glad you are almost home.Tom'sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283781253915458937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-8045467525764253862009-07-24T19:03:14.586-07:002009-07-24T19:03:14.586-07:00AMEN to what Bev said!! And I don't want to e...AMEN to what Bev said!! And I don't want to even know how one finds a fly's butt.......Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265182208299604547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371337469608411269.post-81974211076220774642009-07-24T13:45:21.003-07:002009-07-24T13:45:21.003-07:00Tom and everybody,
Congratulations to all the ride...Tom and everybody,<br />Congratulations to all the riders, support crew, and guard dogs for completing a fantastic, but difficult, tour. It proves that the best way to see the world is by bike.<br /><br />Thanks for the nice blog. Good luck re-entering the real world.<br />Frank & VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719338393271861279noreply@blogger.com