Monday, April 21, 2014

The Montour to the Panhandle Trail, PA

Definitely do not drink the water in McDonald, Pennsylvania!


No room at the inn    
Well, through all of these miles I finally encountered my first lack of hospitality.  Asked if I could pitch my tent on their lawn and was turned down.   Let's make sure we never do that at Grace United Methodist Church.

(Five miles down the trail, someone from the church called my cell phone and they had changed their mind, but it was too late for me.  This might help the next cyclist who comes along.)
Posted by at

8 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 22, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Sorry to hear about the lack of hospitality, but hopefully they will have a change of heart for the next cyclist.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. CrankyspokeApril 23, 2014 at 10:50 AM

      Hi Jen, I think God may have been talking to all of us in this instance. Love you.

      Delete
  2. CrankyspokeApril 22, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Hello Steve, Don and I continue to read about your journey with wonder!
    How is it that you can find your way across country on a bike and we have not been able figure out how to "reply" to your blogspot! With regard to your most recent photo, I decided the creek water in McDonald, Pennsylvania looks much like my 'mop water' this evening in Forsyth, Illinois! We appreciate your exquisite descriptions and photographs of the natural beauty you have observed on your journey. I am especially touched by the extension of hospitality you have encountered along the way and feel no small amount of shame that I have looked the other way (out of 'fear') when offered the same opportunity to serve. Our prayers continue with you on your journey. Many blessings, Vicki & Don

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. CrankyspokeApril 23, 2014 at 10:48 AM

      Greetings, I loved receiving your note. Thank you so much for following the blog and for your support.

      Delete
  3. UnknownApril 23, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Hi Steve,
    I read with great interest each day and am so glad your trip is going well thus far.
    Thank you for sharing this great adventure.

    Tracey Preston
    with Sullivan State Farm Agency

    ReplyDelete
  4. CrankyspokeApril 23, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Greetings Tracy, thanks for following the blog.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Kevin W.April 23, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    In college, my roommates and I let a guy we met out at a bar stay with us for a night, which was a bad decision. He left in the middle of the night, only after he stole several jars full of loose change! So, when you get to Seattle, you can stay with us, but don't be offended if I hide my change.
    Have you tried any "warm showers" lately?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. CrankyspokeApril 24, 2014 at 4:38 PM

      Hi Kevin, yes I have indeed been using "warm showers" and have enjoyed meeting the folks who have hosted me. With regards to the coins, I don't want one more ounce of weight on my bicycle so you'll be safe.

      Delete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)