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August 2007
Ashley's Anticipation
Wednesday, 29 August 2007 9:20 P GMT-08
“It’s dinner time, it’s dinner time. I’m so excited. It’s dinner time.” This was Ashley’s refrain repeated over and over in an excited frenzy as she made her way to the table tonight. “You sound very ex
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Paris Conclusion: We're home!
Tuesday, 28 August 2007 8:49 A GMT-08
After James’ return to our hotel on Friday the next two nights found us all sleeping more peacefully and we rested enough to get us through the 10 hour flight from Paris to Seattle. On Saturday, the day before we left, we spent the day rinsing
PBP Update: James has returned
Friday, 24 August 2007 6:20 P GMT-08
Shortly before 2pm, while sitting in the restaurant with Ashley and Caitlin eating our lunch, I heard clapping in the lobby and looked up to see James enter the hotel (I’d strategically sat in a spot where I could easily see the door of the lob
PBP Update: News from James
Friday, 24 August 2007 2:45 A GMT-08
As I’d reported in a comment to my previous blog, at 9am there was still no change in the tracking system. At that point I took it as given that James had dropped out of the ride and will be making his way back. He has emergency contact informa
PBP Update Thursday: Some Cause for Concern
Thursday, 23 August 2007 4:44 P GMT-08
It’s almost 2:30am and I’m feeling a growing anxiety as I am not seeing James’ check-in at Villaines registering on the tracking page of the official Paris-Brest-Paris website. He reached Loudeac this morning at 3:44am, which is 775
Paris Day 9 Wednesday: Rain Enforced Rest Day
Thursday, 23 August 2007 4:16 P GMT-08
We slept until 9am and were awoken by the wake up call I’d ordered to ensure we wouldn’t miss breakfast. I decided last night that if it rained today I would just stay here at the hotel with the girls and take it easy. The girls had reque
PBP Update Wednesday Pt2: James Reaches Brest and Starts the Return
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 3:15 P GMT-08
On Monday afternoon when we all took a nap before James started the big ride, James and I awoke before the girls and I jokingly mentioned that I hope I get more sleep than James does during his ride. I have to say it is difficult to get a good night&
PBP Update Wednesday: James reaches sixth control at Carhaix-Plouguer
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 3:15 A GMT-08
525.5km down in 35hrs 34mins (based on unreliable time of departure registered at the Gymnase in St Quentin). It looks like he may have stopped for a few hours sleep at the fifth control in Lourdeac, which is the major control and rest stop marking t
PBP Update Tuesday: James reaches the fourth control at Tintenia
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 2:03 A GMT-08
The first control did not show up this morning on the website when I searched for James frame number. I was feeling a little nervous until Jeannie from Texas, whose husband is riding his fourth PBP, mentioned that although he may have registered
Paris Day 8 Tuesday: Notre Dame and the Birds
Tuesday, 21 August 2007 9:00 A GMT-08
Many people checked out of the hotel or will tomorrow. Some spouses and families are following the route and heading to Loudeac. Some are going on to Brest. My impression from talking to the spouses and other family members of the riders is that peop
Paris Day 7 Monday: The Paris-Brest-Paris Begins
Monday, 20 August 2007 4:29 P GMT-08
Although I haven’t had a chance to upload any entries that I've written (due to spotty internet access) I decided to write about today so that I don’t lose the feel of the experience we’ve just gone through. The hotel as been po
Paris Day 6 Sunday: Bike Check and Rain Trek
Sunday, 19 August 2007 8:59 A GMT-08
We stayed at the hotel this morning as the pick-up for drop bags took place at 10:30am. The drop bag contains all the extra gear that James might need on the ride but can’t, or doesn’t want to, carry on his bike. It includes things like c
Paris Day 5 Saturday: A Down Day at the Novotel Hotel
Saturday, 18 August 2007 8:58 A GMT-08
I found myself awake at 3am, having fallen asleep just 4 hours earlier. I tried to sleep for an hour and then gave up. Fortunately, our hotel room has a dividing door that separates the sleeping area from the little area by the door. I made myself co
Paris Day 4 Friday: The Eiffel Tower and the Puppies
Friday, 17 August 2007 8:56 A GMT-08
We had a late start this morning having all slept a wonderful 11 hours. James woke a little before the rest of us but thought that as breakfast finishes at 9:30 it was best to wake us. We headed for the bus stop late morning and to pass the time whil
Paris Day 3 Thursday: The Musée D'Orsay and Spiderman
Thursday, 16 August 2007 8:55 A GMT-08
The breakfast buffet at the hotel brings back strong memories of the summer I spent in Caen when I was 17 years old. Eggs, ham, Italian bacon, cheese, yoghurts, fruit, juice, hot chocolate or tea or coffee, and baguettes, croissants and t
Paris Day 2 Wednesday: Arrival in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Thursday, 16 August 2007 8:54 A GMT-08
When we arrived at the Novotel hotel on Wednesday afternoon Ashley started to melt down. She was exhausted and hungry and I snuggled her and Caitlin closely as we waited for James to check-in. When we arrived in our room, Ashley just lay on the bed a
Paris Day 1 Tuesday: Our Journey to Paris
Wednesday, 15 August 2007 8:52 A GMT-08
Nous sommes arrivés, We’re exhausted, but we’re here. We had a reasonably smooth trip to Paris. We were well organized this trip, having all of our luggage ready to go by Monday. I found myself in the unprecedented position of havi
Decrypting Toddler Language
Saturday, 11 August 2007 6:18 A GMT-08
There is nothing like a smoke detector going off in the wee small hours of the morning to set the heart racing, the adrenaline pumping and destroying one?s ability to get back to sleep. When the ear-splitting screech went off I immediately jumped out
Favorite Spots in Seattle (Olympic Sculpture Park)
Saturday, 11 August 2007 5:15 A GMT-08
Last Monday was yet another gray, overcast day in what has turned out to be a very inconsistent summer. Fortunately the weather was not an issue on Monday because our plans for the morning would have been equally rewarding in rain or shine. Ash
The Lure of a Dish Free Week
Thursday, 9 August 2007 9:49 P GMT-08
The big weigh-in took place on Tuesday and, obviously motivated by the prospect of a week of solitary dish duty, James and I both made our weigh-in! Ashley was delighted that we had each reached our healthy weight target for the week and then immedia
Favorite Spots in Seattle (Green Lake)
Monday, 6 August 2007 6:28 P GMT-08
Dipping into a wonderful little walking book by John Owen, called Walking Seattle, I was pleased to rediscover some of the wonderful neighborhood walks in our city. I also realized that they may be accessible to us as a family, though it may ta
Weight Washing
Saturday, 4 August 2007 5:44 P GMT-08
My handsome hubby and I are working together on reaching our optimal body weight and body fat over a 10 week period. We are already 2 weeks into the game and enjoying the endeavor...more or less. We only have about five pounds each to drop
Favorite Spots in Seattle (Japanese Garden)
Saturday, 4 August 2007 5:14 A GMT-08
All of the research I've been carrying out for our trip to Paris has reminded me how much I love exploring. When I lived in Japan I remember being asked lots of questions about Ireland and Dublin and while I did know a bit about my home country and
Ashley's Last Day of Pre-School
Wednesday, 1 August 2007 6:56 P GMT-08
Yesterday was a momentous day for Ashley as she finished her last day of pre-school. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Small Faces and we've been very pleased with the care she has received from all the staff, her fellow students and their f