Life in the fast lane of Tony Eason has been simply fantastic. I’m so glad to be in Pasa Robles.

So what’s up with the audio blog?
Answer: “I have no idea.”

Over the last two days, I have called that damn audio blog number over 10 times and every time …It’s sends me a busy signal. If anyone can figure out what the hell is going on with that number …..call me and let me know (seriously).

However, today a very nice man of the crew truck “A,” Bob Frueh, allowed me to use his laptop. So let’s get started.

AIDSLifecycle – Day One
Opening ceremonies was fantastic. There I was excited (and freezing my ass off) im my lovely Fat Tire Gear.

Thank You Fat Tire Beer & Brew Meister, Jamie Mastin for your “AIDSLifecycle Beer Bust” sponsorship & gear sponsorship.

Cycling buddies – Ciara, Tom, Mr. Rio, Jens, Shiv, Kyle,and myself at the starting line. Chick then rode with us to Santa Cruz.

Kyle Rich was the first rider into camp. I came in about number 50. It was a great day.

AIDSLifecycle – Day Two
Day Two is when the excitement and fantasy ends … . and the real ride begins.

At 2:00am, our tents became wet ..but it wasn’t the rain . .it was the sprinkling system. Woody spent the night in a wet tent, with a wet sleeping bag, and wet clothing.

At 4:30am, we all began to re pack for our 6:30am departure.

Question: My outfit of the day?
Answer: Baby Blue Soulcraft Kit!

Mouths were drooling as I arrived to the 6:30am starting line in the baby blue.

Shiv crashed at mile 9 (yet she was okay).
Ciara came in at 4:00pm. Yet, Ciara enjoyed every mile.
Two fellow riders crashed and had to be removed (yet no one died).
Kyle Rich came in as “Number 1.”
I came in around number 40.

As I ate my dinner, I listened to the stories:

Tom (above): He’s $4000.00 behind in his rent. And most likely, tom will be evicted when he returns from this journey.

Ciara (on the left): Is broke yet very happy to be here.

Tony (above): I’ve been broke for years. Yet, I know that I’m doing the right thing.

Shiv: On Day Zero, Shive lost her sun glasses (and can’t afford to purchase a new pair). . . ..
Seeks more employment when she returns to San Francisco.
On Day One, fell off her bike.
On Day Two, the wheel fell off her bike.
She is still gleaming with laughter & happiness.
Check out Shiv’s blog

Question: So why is it that all these “poor” people have the time to contribute to charity?

Answer: Because, it’s the right thing to do!

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So as you go through your day, think of what’s “really” important ……and go do it!

(Oops! My computer time is up!)

Related AIDSLifecycle Links:

• San Francisco speaks about AIDSLifecycle
• An Invitation to Oprah Winfrey
• Iyengar yoga Teacher cycles 575 miles – AIDSLifecycle 2009
• Ivengar Yoga Teacher cycles 575 miles – AIDSLifecycle 2008
• Ivengar Yoga Teacher cycles 575 miles – AIDSLifecycle 2007
• Ivengar Yoga Teacher cycles 575 miles – AIDSLifecycle 2006
• Ivengar Yoga Teacher cycles 575 miles – AIDSLifecycle 2005