tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post8854064449700927636..comments2024-03-28T15:28:28.030-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Panic Plus Angst Equals PangstJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-76067614142803984862015-08-06T07:53:57.218-04:002015-08-06T07:53:57.218-04:00It is easy to say "don't worry" or &...It is easy to say "don't worry" or "worry is wasted time" BUT we all worry now again.<br />One thing I have found in life is it is not usually what I was worrying about that happened anyway...soooo<br />Don't worry be happy and keep making beautiful art dear Jeanie!<br />oxo<br />p.s. your biker boy is quite a guy!~*~Patty Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953758102509632020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-18295955219653517442015-08-04T18:14:17.524-04:002015-08-04T18:14:17.524-04:00Jeanie, I can understand your feelings. But it is ...Jeanie, I can understand your feelings. But it is wonderful that Rick is doing this, so lucky to have the chance. Wow! And so much better than if he was sitting in front of the TV all day. Having said that, of course, I do understand your feelings. I hope you can lose yourself in your art and your fun activities. My instinct would be to go somewhere myself... and maybe regret a little that I wasn't on the bike trip too! :DJenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-58805430998935541402015-08-03T09:46:07.138-04:002015-08-03T09:46:07.138-04:00Oh, honey ...
Very well said. All of us share yo...Oh, honey ...<br /><br />Very well said. All of us share your worry. It is indeed an adventurous, risky journey Rick is making. The worrying for a loved one on his own, beyond the reach of cell phones is only natural.<br />(Penelope / Ulysses)<br /><br />Just know that you (both of you) are spiritually surrounded by the loving support of those of us who know you and read Marmelade Gypsy.<br /><br />Ram Dass (and I'm paraphrasing)has a beautiful meditation for those who worry/grieve/suffer alone. He invites the anxious one to imagine that there is another person just like him, in the same neighborhood. To imagine yourself going to that person, and saying "There, there...you are not alone. Let's wait this out together."<br />Then to broaden the imagination to include others in your city who are similarly waiting/worrying. Others in your state, your country, your world. All of you (us) united, supporting each other through the night. "There, there, you are not alone. I will see this through with you."<br /><br /><br />Waiting with you through this one -- <br />Maryanne<br />XOXO<br /><br />Mary Rose'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17567326027916575109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-38108601470929123022015-08-03T05:39:41.265-04:002015-08-03T05:39:41.265-04:00In total admiration of Rick and would love the exp...In total admiration of Rick and would love the experience of what he is embarking on. And if he didn't do these things then he wouldn't be the Rick you know and love.<br />Pocket ever positive thought you can capture, keep him safe in your mind and look forward to seeing him and his weary bones in Canada in a couple of weeks time.<br />Bon courage to you both,<br />Heather :)<br />littleRamstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519991078850087411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-87853131012775284722015-08-02T23:41:47.362-04:002015-08-02T23:41:47.362-04:00I'm not sure who I think is braver: him for do...I'm not sure who I think is braver: him for doing it alone, or you for letting him.<br /><br />I know it's easier said than done, but try not to let the worry keep you from sleeping, and - this one should be a bit easier - try not to break any of his ribs when you hug him tightly in relief when you meet up with him afterwards.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-3716177293827660762015-08-02T20:28:03.295-04:002015-08-02T20:28:03.295-04:00Rick is so adventurous. I admire his independent ...Rick is so adventurous. I admire his independent spirit and his desire to make this kind of a trip. I am sure he will always take every precaution for his safety, but I would worry also. I would worry a lot. He will be in our prayers. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-81495671661647874472015-08-02T19:57:55.120-04:002015-08-02T19:57:55.120-04:00Best wishes to Rick! He will do great! What memo...Best wishes to Rick! He will do great! What memories for him!<br />I remember when we lived in Kansas, years ago, a bike rider came by our farm house and ended up camping nearby and having a meal with us. We was riding solo across the country. I thought how wonderful, but glad he is doing it and not me. Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-45418362521150461092015-08-02T17:23:31.915-04:002015-08-02T17:23:31.915-04:00So good to read Rick's comments. There wasn&#...So good to read Rick's comments. There wasn't anything on his blog today! I like Anne's comments too.Kittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-38706657944304048122015-08-02T15:31:00.910-04:002015-08-02T15:31:00.910-04:00Hi Jeannie. We've never met, but when Rick tra...Hi Jeannie. We've never met, but when Rick travels through the Strathroy area to do some work for OGWA, we wind up chatting as much as working, and often about his solo bike adventures. I picked up 3 back roads maps covering most of his current trek and he stopped at our house on day 2 to pick them up and have lunch, before heading to Strathroy and then Ailsa Craig. <br /><br />Just to help alleviate some of your fears, I can say that my husband and I have traveled and lived in remote areas of Ontario and with those travels have always found people go the extra mile to help if you are in any difficulty. <br /><br />I also have a news story that might help point out why Rick isn't worried about his travels in Canada versus trips in the U.S.<br /><br />A robot named Hitchbot was developed by researchers in Canada and sent out to "hitch rides" across Canada and also on a 2nd adventure in Europe. This robot was picked up by people and traveled from a university on the east coast to its intended destination on the west coast in BC. The researchers were so happy with the results, they just sent Hitchbot on a journey through the U.S., starting from a university in Boston with the goal of reaching a university in San Francisco. The robot didn't make it past Philadelphia. To read the story: <br />http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/technology/hitchbot-destroyed-in-philadelphia-ending-u-s-tour-1.3177098<br /><br />The point is, Rick feels safer traveling here and this social experiment backs up his feelings. Try not to over-worry. He's far more resilient and capable than Hitchbot AND he's in Canada:) I told him we've dubbed him an honorary Canadian!!Anne Gammagehttp://www.ogwa.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-33316258613359819032015-08-02T13:38:45.808-04:002015-08-02T13:38:45.808-04:00Wow, I can completely understand why you are anxio...Wow, I can completely understand why you are anxious about this - especially since he'll be in remote areas with no cell phone service at times. Gulp. That's made me pangsty, too! I hope that everything goes smoothly and that he is able to check in often enough so that you are not a nervous wreck for too many of the 14 days he'll be gone! Looking at the map really puts it into perspective - that is a long ways to drive, so a crazy long ways to bike!! I'll pray for his safety on this adventure.<br /><br />In the mean time, I hope you can stay busy and distracted. I'm glad you've got some fun plans - especially birthday plans - to help make the time pass by faster!!!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-57879056776540058372015-08-02T12:00:19.248-04:002015-08-02T12:00:19.248-04:00I would worry, too, so you are not alone with your...I would worry, too, so you are not alone with your fears.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-8083240456522509332015-08-02T09:14:33.672-04:002015-08-02T09:14:33.672-04:00It's hard, isn't it, when they do somethin...It's hard, isn't it, when they do something we don't really *get*, which has its solitude (and the dangers we perceive from same)........<br /><br />Mine plays golf. Not the same thing as being gone on a bike for weeks, but ... what if something happened, out there on the course, with no one else to notice..........<br /><br />I read somewhere that -- *because it is true* that nearly always, everything turns out ok -- we do ourselves a huge favor by imagining the best possible outcome (rather than all of the bad things that *might* happen).<br /><br />Especially when we have exactly zero control over what happens, if we resolutely shift our thoughts from the abyss to the glorious sights, interesting people encountered, wanderlust satisfied (if only momentarily)...... If we make that shift, the more we make that shift, the better we will do.<br /><br />Not easy, when your sweetie is biking the backroads. Nor when your kid is gallivanting around New England, solo, for weeks. I am working on imagining her petting baby cows in a meadow on the top of a mountain (which actually has happened) rather than anything darker.<br /><br />It's a work in progress............. I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-62898761952105019572015-08-02T07:03:14.761-04:002015-08-02T07:03:14.761-04:00Dearest Jeanie, I would be worried too, only becau...Dearest Jeanie, I would be worried too, only because of the obvious things you mentioned: no internet, no cell phone signals, open spaces, being alone.....yes my friend, I can surely understand your angst. I even worry if Ruben gets on a plane and goes on a business trip in a populated city! But keep your mind occupied as you mentioned you would, with art, friends, activity....summer is not over yet, and you will have plenty to do...we are praying and keeping you in our hearts. AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-32775190271862672652015-08-02T05:00:27.449-04:002015-08-02T05:00:27.449-04:00Jeanie, I can certainly understand your concerns. ...Jeanie, I can certainly understand your concerns. But you wouldn't want to be the reason for Rick not following his dreams. He's experienced and knows what he's doing (I read his comment) and I'm sure he will have a wonderful time doing what he obviously loves to do. Just try to focus on that and do lots of art!!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-74045425913537160262015-08-01T18:27:23.818-04:002015-08-01T18:27:23.818-04:00Hey, this is Rick himself typing on a toy computer...Hey, this is Rick himself typing on a toy computer, aka a tablet. Resort in after my first day. It was fine. Nothing to worry about. But I have to say it feels nice to be CARED about even if it tilts toward worry. It is going to be a fine adventure if the first (and certainly the worst regarding traffic) day is a reliable indication. I have my fears, believe me, but bike riding in Canada ain't one of them! Thanks for caring but you can overdo it you know.... great comments everybody<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-61618777581424958792015-08-01T17:02:49.163-04:002015-08-01T17:02:49.163-04:00Oh, Jeanie! Your worry is so understandable! I wis...Oh, Jeanie! Your worry is so understandable! I wish he weren't doing this solo and in wifi-free areas! But he is an experienced rider and is savvy and will probably be just fine -- and very, very glad to see you in Toronto! But I know there will be some restless nights for you. My best wishes are with you!Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-4497053222255718262015-08-01T16:37:39.113-04:002015-08-01T16:37:39.113-04:00You know, when I left Liberia, my former husband l...You know, when I left Liberia, my former husband left about six weeks ahead of me. He went overland, across the Sahara, with some friends. I went up the coast of West Africa, flew to Las Palmas, went on to Madrid, and then England. We agreed we would meet under the big clock at Victoria Station on such and such a day, at a specific time. And we did.<br /><br />There weren't any cell phones. There was no internet. We could have contacted an office in New York or an embassy had there been a real problem, I suppose, but we had no way of contacting one another for all that time. And no one thought a thing about it. It was just the way it was.<br /><br />Of course you'll worry. Things can happen. But don't worry too much. It's my firm conviction that our totally-connected 24/7 lifestyle engenders anxiety and fears of its own, and heightens the ones we naturally have.<br /><br />And, just for grins, here's a story of another blogging friend who has a free-roaming husband. You think Rick is nuts? How about <a href="http://thesongiliveby.com/2015/03/31/so-i-married-an-artic-adventurer/" rel="nofollow"> this?!</a>shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-51473079734764569382015-08-01T15:23:21.494-04:002015-08-01T15:23:21.494-04:00WHERE did you find that picture of Rick and Tim? ...WHERE did you find that picture of Rick and Tim? Such memories! I am holding both of you in my prayers. He has a niece Olivia hiking the Appalachian Trail by herself so I guess this quest for adventure is in the family - but not from me or my side! Thanks for the link to his blog. He was going to send it to me (Perhaps he did and I haven't gotten to it yet) or he knew you would. Hang in there. Call if you need to talk. Love you.Kittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-64869141843785197022015-08-01T15:11:44.798-04:002015-08-01T15:11:44.798-04:00What a courageous man. And if he's been doing ...What a courageous man. And if he's been doing that since 16, I'm sure he's an experienced athlete and, very healthy. I know some people just have the strong will to enjoy the outdoors and be active. Know what, my son and his new bride are doing some camping by Lake Superior, driving not biking though. Again, that's what they (more she I guess, an outdoor enthusiast) chose to do and I didn't even bother asking why they didn't honeymoon at some fancy resort or luxury hotel. Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-74675201483063813402015-08-01T13:51:46.100-04:002015-08-01T13:51:46.100-04:00I understand completely. I have faith, but I am s...I understand completely. I have faith, but I am still concerned that my grandson goes to work every day as a policeman!Sue Seiberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079271353907261500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-64407755090374890112015-08-01T12:49:41.466-04:002015-08-01T12:49:41.466-04:00((hugs))((hugs))Joanne Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759522152058279949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-79300783416591559402015-08-01T12:46:15.113-04:002015-08-01T12:46:15.113-04:00Jeanie, Don't worry too much - doesn't do ...Jeanie, Don't worry too much - doesn't do any good we both know! Bob and I rode from CO to San Francisco for my 60th birthday (gosh - was that 11 years already?). It took us 26 days - 21 biking and 5 rest days. We had our route mapped so we could stay in motels (not 5 star!). I was exhilarated to get to San Fran where our son, Gregg was living at the time. We had a few issues but no catastrophes. People were interested in our tour and very kind. A 4th grade class in AZ followed our ride, and we visited their school afterward (rented a van to drive back to CO). My Bob would love Rick's ride but the camping not so much! Keep us informed. Hugs to you!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-30250039496389282872015-08-01T12:33:11.928-04:002015-08-01T12:33:11.928-04:00Hi Jeanie I'm sorry for not visiting for very ...Hi Jeanie I'm sorry for not visiting for very long time. <br /><br />Wow, that is of course truly exciting but if I were you, I'd definitely feel the same. I am not a worry person too or maybe I'm just good at hiding it :)<br /><br />Having no signal or internet on some areas is of course worrying but I believe he knows what he's doing. I wish him safe adventure and calm days of waiting for you. psychelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481182811314917401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-34445503531267118032015-08-01T12:15:27.733-04:002015-08-01T12:15:27.733-04:00You are two of my favorite people. You are true b...You are two of my favorite people. You are true believers making a life together while apart most of the time. I love this story of rick and his passion for biking. I love that it drives you crazy and worries you. I would react the same way. I love that he goes anyway and you wave good-bye with a smile. <br /><br />Happy painting, friend, and happy landings to Rick when you meet up in Toronto.Anniehttp://inmidreamz.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-44063003731990342442015-08-01T11:49:04.082-04:002015-08-01T11:49:04.082-04:00I admire his ambition, courage, drive, and spunk. ...I admire his ambition, courage, drive, and spunk. And I admire your courage to let him do it. Hugs to you!Kailanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343660755285100296noreply@blogger.com