Sometimes, you do the things you don’t want to do even though you are bone tired. That was me today, but I got on my bike for 10 1/2 miles anyway. When I got back, I realized that I have officially crossed the 300-mile mark! A nice surprise given how much it took to force…
Goodbye Darren
Tonight was Darren Bickerton’s last ride with Big Tree Cycling. He and his family are moving to Naples, Florida and they leave tomorrow. Over the past year, he has been an immense help and friend to Andy. We wish him well in his future adventures, but we will miss you Darren!
Women’s Ride Wednesday
It was back at it today – Women’s Ride Wednesday! I am really enjoying these rides and find myself looking forward to them every week. Even though I was pretty tired tonight, it was a fun ride and I am really glad I went.
Swag!
I am never quite sure what kind of swag we will come home with from a Sigma Chi Grand Chapter. It is different every time!
Home Sweet Home!
It was an amazing trip – 2,600 miles in the truck, meeting Punxsutawney Phil, a great Sigma Chi Grand Chapter spent with great friends, being reminded that I cannot drink like a college student anymore, Andy’s induction into the Order of Constantine, driving to Brooklyn to visit the gravesite of a Sigma Chi Founder –…
Trip Home
Today, we are headed home. We stopped in Brooklyn, New York, to see the gravesite and monument of William Lewis Lockwood, one of Sigma Chi’s seven founders, at Green-Wood Cemetary. While New York City was busy traffic as you would expect, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The kids enjoyed seeing the Statue…
Order of Constantine
Today, Andy became a member of the Order of Constantine – Sigma Chi’s highest honor. Twenty plus years of alumni service and I cannot think of anyone more deserving. Before I get all sappy, I wanted to share this picture first… Laura with the Sweethearts. They took time away from their lunch to meet Laura. They spent…