Jim Waving

Jim Waving

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Day 52 - Palatka, FL to St Augustine, FL

36.2 miles today
2,752.9 total trip miles
12.4 mph average
305’ climbing
FF - 1
MP - Joanne, the love of my life & wife for almost 45 years.  I was really reaching above my status in life when I started dating the smartest, prettiest & interesting girl in high school.  It was the first big risk I had taken in life & since it worked out so well I have been taking risks ever since.  She is my soul mate, she helps me keep my life in balance & I look forward to spending the rest of our lives together.

This was the perfect way to bring the C2C adventure to a close.  Good weather, flat paved bike trails, easy riding, short distance.  I have taken almost 100 pictures of city signs across the country, but this is the one I have been waiting for.



When I arrived at our lunch location, my family had gathered there to greet me & we enjoyed a nice lunch together.  Then at about 1 PM, we all had to bike another 2 miles to gather for a final group picture.



We then biked single file for the last mile to the beach.  Dipping the front wheel in the Atlantic Ocean completed the Coast 2 Coast journey.


Here I am with Bubba getting the C2C medal.



What an adventure it has been.  I will need some time to process the whole experience.  Watch for a future post with some of those reflections.

WDYLT - ILT completing a Coast 2 Coast bike trip is a much more emotional experience than I expected & as Bubba would say “It’s All Good”.



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14 comments:

  1. Mary RohrApril 23, 2019 at 5:20 AM

    Congratulations Jim! Very inspiring - I will miss your daily updates. Have a safe trip back to Wisconsin.Looking forward to seeing you and hearing more about your adventure.

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    1. Jim WespApril 23, 2019 at 6:46 PM

      Thanks Mary. It was an adventure of a lifetime. See you soon.

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  2. Ryan DApril 23, 2019 at 6:40 AM

    Congratulations Jim! What a treasure this has been to follow. Thank you for sharing!!

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    1. Jim WespApril 23, 2019 at 6:48 PM

      I’m glad you’ve enjoyed my reports Ryan. Hope to see you soon - there’s even more stories to tell.

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  3. AnonymousApril 23, 2019 at 4:37 PM

    Jim, congratulations! What a great adventure. Look forward to seeing you.--Sandy

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    1. Jim WespApril 23, 2019 at 6:50 PM

      Hi Sandy - thanks for your support. Let me know when you’re in Milwaukee.

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  4. Dwayne SperberApril 23, 2019 at 9:15 PM

    Congratulations Jim! I’ve been quietly following your progress and inspirational journey. See you at the mill one day soon - thankful you are safe.

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    1. Jim WespApril 24, 2019 at 6:41 PM

      Thanks for following Dwayne. I’ll be back at the mill next week

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  5. MariaApril 24, 2019 at 11:20 AM

    Congratulations and Thank you Jim. You have inspired me.

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    1. Jim WespApril 24, 2019 at 6:44 PM

      Thank you for making a great bike Maria. Glad you enjoyed reading my blog.

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  6. AnonymousApril 25, 2019 at 4:50 AM

    Hi Jim, congratulations on completing your trip! Thanks for sharing, I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog. Have a safe trip home! From your neighbors Don and Jill

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    1. Jim WespApril 25, 2019 at 5:41 AM

      Thanks Don & Jill. I’m glad you have enjoyed the blog. It was a great adventure, but I do look forward to getting home.

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  7. WicksterApril 25, 2019 at 5:57 AM

    Can't wait for breakfast! Congrats my friend.

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  8. Jim WespApril 25, 2019 at 3:48 PM

    Yes, I look forward to it too. Need to get it on the calendar. Thanks for following me on this adventure.

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