No, I did not wake again to the sound of splitter splatter, splitter splatter dopp, dopp, dopp. (btw, that's the sound that rain makes according to Dr. Seuss).
Getting to head out as soon as it's light.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Arrival Day information for 17 September Thursday
I plan on arriving into Fairmont from Oakland MD on 17 September, Thursday.
Below is the information:
TODD COPLEYS ARRIVAL...I should arrive in Fairmont from Oakland MD at approximately 6pm on 17 September, Thursday. Here are the stages:
Oakland to Terra Alta
Terra Alta to Kingwood
Kingwood to just about Reedsville
Halleck road to Meadowdale
5:15pm: ARRIVAL AT PRICKETTS FORT RAIL TRAIL LINK. If you would like to ride into Fairmont from here with me you need to be ready to roll at 5:15pm.
From Pricketts Fort we will ride the rail trail into east side and then proceed to the 3rd street bridge.
5:30: ARRIVAL ON WEST SIDE OF 3RD STREET BRIDGE. If you would like to ride from here you can park somewhere and join in.
From 3rd street bridge the route will be up Fairmont Avenue to 7th street and down past the high school then up past the old Freshman building and up the back drive then thru Farms Drive to Fairmont Avenue and then...........
6:00 pm ARRIVAL AT THE DERBY ON 12 STREET. Everyone not riding can join here.
See ya then!
My arrival from Oakland MD will be approxUltimately I will arrive at the Derby bar on 12th Todd will arrive at the Derby beside the stadium at 6:00 p.m. Thurday. For those bike riders who want to join him, meet at Pricketts Creek rail trail at 5:00 p.m. or you can join him on ...the West Side end on the Third St Bridge. He will go down Fairmont Ave, turn on 7th Street, Oakwood Rd around FSH, down the Back Drive (backwards) over to Farms Drive,
Below is the information:
TODD COPLEYS ARRIVAL...I should arrive in Fairmont from Oakland MD at approximately 6pm on 17 September, Thursday. Here are the stages:
Oakland to Terra Alta
Terra Alta to Kingwood
Kingwood to just about Reedsville
Halleck road to Meadowdale
5:15pm: ARRIVAL AT PRICKETTS FORT RAIL TRAIL LINK. If you would like to ride into Fairmont from here with me you need to be ready to roll at 5:15pm.
From Pricketts Fort we will ride the rail trail into east side and then proceed to the 3rd street bridge.
5:30: ARRIVAL ON WEST SIDE OF 3RD STREET BRIDGE. If you would like to ride from here you can park somewhere and join in.
From 3rd street bridge the route will be up Fairmont Avenue to 7th street and down past the high school then up past the old Freshman building and up the back drive then thru Farms Drive to Fairmont Avenue and then...........
6:00 pm ARRIVAL AT THE DERBY ON 12 STREET. Everyone not riding can join here.
See ya then!
My arrival from Oakland MD will be approxUltimately I will arrive at the Derby bar on 12th Todd will arrive at the Derby beside the stadium at 6:00 p.m. Thurday. For those bike riders who want to join him, meet at Pricketts Creek rail trail at 5:00 p.m. or you can join him on ...the West Side end on the Third St Bridge. He will go down Fairmont Ave, turn on 7th Street, Oakwood Rd around FSH, down the Back Drive (backwards) over to Farms Drive,
Facebook extra
While you're there also search for the Facebook group called BIKE TO THE REUNION FOR CANCER RESEARCH. We have over 85 members tracking the group!!!
It's easy to do.
Todd
It's easy to do.
Todd
To see video, comments and photos............
Mobile uploads to Blogger are NOT WORKING other than texts. I can get NO photos loaded and only SOME video.
To view the amazing story that is unveiling you need to go to FACEBOOK (yeah, I know I don't hang out there that much either) and register than add me as a friend. Once you add me I'll accept and you can view my profile that contains every photo/video/and comment. You just HAVE TO DO THIS!!!!
Todd
To view the amazing story that is unveiling you need to go to FACEBOOK (yeah, I know I don't hang out there that much either) and register than add me as a friend. Once you add me I'll accept and you can view my profile that contains every photo/video/and comment. You just HAVE TO DO THIS!!!!
Todd
Over $2700 raised to date!!
This is the first "real" computer I've had access to since hitting the road. Believe it or not all the posts have come from my Iphone. I just looked at the donation page and we have over $2760 raised. That's incredible!!!
Thanks so much to all for passing the word around!
Todd
Thanks so much to all for passing the word around!
Todd
Day 4 in the books but the pages are wet!!!!!!!!
Never, ever again will I ride my bike................. today
Wow, what a miserable day.
I had to cut short the ride. Too cold and wet, problem with rear wheel, aching knee (probably due to the weather).
I'll get back on track tomorrow as I'm only about 20 miles short of planned destination.
So far a total of about 250 miles down.
Todd
Wow, what a miserable day.
I had to cut short the ride. Too cold and wet, problem with rear wheel, aching knee (probably due to the weather).
I'll get back on track tomorrow as I'm only about 20 miles short of planned destination.
So far a total of about 250 miles down.
Todd
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Day2 in the books
Good long day of 8 hours in the saddle. In newton NJ tonight. Very scenic start of the day in bear my state park and 7lakes parkway. Then not so nice crossing into New Jersey. Got abit lost today but not for long. Yeah for GPS!!!
Meet w friend tomorrow in PA
All for now. Remember to go to Facebook & look at pics videos under my profile. Nap time
Meet w friend tomorrow in PA
All for now. Remember to go to Facebook & look at pics videos under my profile. Nap time
Sent from my iPhone
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Foto/video uploads not working on blogger
You need to go to the Facebook page as they are working fine there. The address is below
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Sent from my iPhone
Day 1 in the books!!
Great ride today as a warm up for more to come. Bear mountain is pretty and it was cool to cross the famous bridge. Pizza tonight!!!
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Update from Peekskill ny
Bike is rolling well but very heavy!! Almost 3000 ft of ascension so far. 38 miles done and it's lunchtime. GPS is working brilliant. Average speed almost 12mph. Check out Facebook group for pics
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And we're off!..........
The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same.
Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination – Don Williams, Jr
Hello to all!
The journey to my home town begins today. The journey to end cancer continues but all of you have helped to make a small yet perceptible difference.
As I begin the ride we have raised over $1,900 dollars in support of cancer research almost doubling our original goal. However as I pedal along I’m counting on you all to get the word out so we can top the 2K mark before I arrive in Fairmont. I’ll be keeping track!
I am looking forward with excitement to the trials and tribulations of the journey and getting back home to friends and family.
A couple of notes before I saddle up.
1. Follow me in a couple different spots on the web. I’ll be posting photos, texts and videos from the road each day so there will always be some news coming!:
Bike to the Reunion: http://fshsbiketoreunion.blogspot.com/ - That's this site!!!!!!!1
Join our Facebook Group Site: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150773280883
2. Arrival day in Fairmont is 17 September. From the poll and other sources there will be many of you in town and looking to link up as I pull into town. There will be more details surrounding this as we get closer down the road. Kim Davidson Craddock is helping to coordinate along with Carol Amos.
3. We are still updating names for the Cancer Wall on the blog site. If you or a loved one has been impacted by this disease please send in their names and your relation.
4. You can reach me from 9-17 September on the road at eurocope1@yahoo.fr or you can text/call me at 203 727 8090. I’d love to hear from you!
That’s it for now! Get the word out!
Todd
View Bike to the FSHS 2009 Class Reunion Tour in a larger map
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
FSHS Class Reunion 2009 - Why Ride?
Fairmont Senior High School, Fairmont, WV
Hello to everyone and all the classmates from the classes of 1980-1985 that will be heading back to Fairmont in September for the FSHS class reunion! I also hear that 1979 will be back in town as well!
I'm looking forward to the event and reconnecting with all of you!
I wanted to let you all know that in conjunction with the class reunion I'll be heading back to town albeit via a different mode of transportation........
I will be riding my bicycle from Redding, CT back to Fairmont to attend the reunion and also to raise awareness and support for cancer research. This ride will be in honor of everyone that has been impacted by this horrific disease including all FSHS classmates, friends, family members, victims and survivors.
Why Ride?
Well, it's been 30 years since our graduation. As many of you know, I lost one of my best friends of those days to cancer (Tommy Nickolich). Other FSHS classmates and friends have also lost this battle and I'm sure many of you and your families have been touched at some point by this disease.
In addition to losing my grandmother and aunt, I have stood on the sidelines as my father has beaten this killer twice. But not before losing his right arm to the disease..........
So as my wife and I sat planning our trip to Fairmont for September, we both decided that the best way to celebrate, and at the same time draw attention to the friends, classmates and family that have been touched by cancer since our graduation, was to do what Tommy and I liked to do best: Go for a Bike Ride.
Thus was born The Bike to the FSHS Class Reunion Tour - A 600 mile bike ride for Cancer Research and in memory of FSHS classmates, friends and family.
I hope you'll take a look at the trip itinerary that outlines the ride. I'll be on the road from 9-17 September and you can also keep up during the ride by becoming a member of the blog. I'll be sending updates from the road via Facebook and this Blog which has a detailed interactive map with photos and videos! CHECK OUT THE MAP DAILY!
I'm looking forward to the event and reconnecting with all of you!
I wanted to let you all know that in conjunction with the class reunion I'll be heading back to town albeit via a different mode of transportation........
I will be riding my bicycle from Redding, CT back to Fairmont to attend the reunion and also to raise awareness and support for cancer research. This ride will be in honor of everyone that has been impacted by this horrific disease including all FSHS classmates, friends, family members, victims and survivors.
Why Ride?
Well, it's been 30 years since our graduation. As many of you know, I lost one of my best friends of those days to cancer (Tommy Nickolich). Other FSHS classmates and friends have also lost this battle and I'm sure many of you and your families have been touched at some point by this disease.
In addition to losing my grandmother and aunt, I have stood on the sidelines as my father has beaten this killer twice. But not before losing his right arm to the disease..........
So as my wife and I sat planning our trip to Fairmont for September, we both decided that the best way to celebrate, and at the same time draw attention to the friends, classmates and family that have been touched by cancer since our graduation, was to do what Tommy and I liked to do best: Go for a Bike Ride.
Thus was born The Bike to the FSHS Class Reunion Tour - A 600 mile bike ride for Cancer Research and in memory of FSHS classmates, friends and family.
I hope you'll take a look at the trip itinerary that outlines the ride. I'll be on the road from 9-17 September and you can also keep up during the ride by becoming a member of the blog. I'll be sending updates from the road via Facebook and this Blog which has a detailed interactive map with photos and videos! CHECK OUT THE MAP DAILY!
More importantly, I hope that in your planning for the class reunion that you can help and make a small donation in the names of our classmates, friends and families to cancer research.
It's simple and fast. Simply click the link below and you'll be taken directly to the "Bike to the FSHS reunion for cancer research ride" website on the American Cancer Society homepage.
The donations are through a secure server and can be put right on your credit or debit card.
Easy, huh?
I've set a modest goal of $1000 and even a small donation on your part is extremely appreciated.
Click Here to go to the American Cancer Society donation page:
In the meantime enjoy the blog and I'll see you in Fairmont after a successful ride in support of cancer awareness and research.
Todd Copley
P.S. If anyone from the class years of 1979 - 1985 has had a friend or family member impacted by cancer (survivor or victims) please send me their name and relationship to you and I'll compile a list that will be posted on this blog. It's below so you can see it.
P.S.S - I'll be pulling into town coming from Oakland, MD on Thursday, 17 September. If you'd like to join me as I make my way into town I'd love to see you. Drop me a line and I'll update the blog as the date gets closer on the fine tuning of the ride and timing.
P.S. If anyone from the class years of 1979 - 1985 has had a friend or family member impacted by cancer (survivor or victims) please send me their name and relationship to you and I'll compile a list that will be posted on this blog. It's below so you can see it.
P.S.S - I'll be pulling into town coming from Oakland, MD on Thursday, 17 September. If you'd like to join me as I make my way into town I'd love to see you. Drop me a line and I'll update the blog as the date gets closer on the fine tuning of the ride and timing.
I'm reachable on the road at 203 727 8090 and also via eurocope1@yahoo.fr
Bike to the Reunion tops the $1000 dollar mark in just 6 days!!
A very big thanks to all for the tremendous support. We've topped over the 1K mark yesterday and who knows what we'll be able to do by the time I get on the bike on 9 September!!
Another big thanks to Carol Amos and Kim Davidson-Craddock who are helping me with arrival logistics in Fairmont. A lot of people have expressed interest in riding the last couple miles with me or alternatively meeting up at a place in town when I get there. We'll have something figured out.
Again a big thanks to all. If you haven't already visited the Facebook Group go their today but make your first stop at the American Cancer Society page to make a small donation in the name of someone you love.
P.S. I'm still accepting names for the Cancer Wall. I know there are many, many more folks out there that have been impacted. Send me their names and relationship to you and I'll add them to the wall.
Another big thanks to Carol Amos and Kim Davidson-Craddock who are helping me with arrival logistics in Fairmont. A lot of people have expressed interest in riding the last couple miles with me or alternatively meeting up at a place in town when I get there. We'll have something figured out.
Again a big thanks to all. If you haven't already visited the Facebook Group go their today but make your first stop at the American Cancer Society page to make a small donation in the name of someone you love.
P.S. I'm still accepting names for the Cancer Wall. I know there are many, many more folks out there that have been impacted. Send me their names and relationship to you and I'll add them to the wall.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
The Route
View Bike to the Reunion Ride in a larger map
Click Here to view a large version of the map with geocoded videos and blog entries!
Click Here to make a donation via the American Cancer Society's web page
Friday, August 21, 2009
It's great to hear from so many of you!
It's been a fantastic show of support so far from a lot of former classmates and friends.
We've got almost $300 bucks raised in just two days! Remember my goal was $1000 so we need to keep pushing it.
If you haven't made a donation yet drop 5-10 bucks in the kitty! Send it to your friends as well.
Thanks to all and keep up with the Facebook and Blog entries.
Todd
The Bike to the Reunion/American Cancer Society Donation Page
We've got almost $300 bucks raised in just two days! Remember my goal was $1000 so we need to keep pushing it.
If you haven't made a donation yet drop 5-10 bucks in the kitty! Send it to your friends as well.
Thanks to all and keep up with the Facebook and Blog entries.
Todd
The Bike to the Reunion/American Cancer Society Donation Page
Phone Call With The Nickolich's
I had a great telephone conversation with Susan Nickolich the other night. I had wanted to make sure they were okay with me speaking about Tommy and the ride. They were fully supportive and I even think we may see them during the reunion festivities. I'm at least going to try and get them out for the day that I pull into Fairmont.
Friday, August 14, 2009
The Cancer Wall - In tribute and honor of those impacted by cancer
The Cancer Wall
The following is a list of cancer victims & survivors from friends, families and supporters of the Bike to the Reunion Tour in Support of Cancer Research.
This list is being constantly updated so please send names and relationships to you of any and all friends and family members that have been impacted by cancer (survivors or in memory of)
In memory of:
Tommy Nickolich (class of 1980)
Josephine Brown (Todd Copley's grandmother)
Barbara Little (Todd Copley's aunt)
William Neville (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
Robert Coulter (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
Lee Sayer (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
Ruby Mason (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
Joaane Yoak Plocido (family/mother of Lisa Yoak)
Amy Daily Fields (family/sister of Sara Beth Daily Boggs)
Rose Daily (family/mother of Sara Beth Daily Boggs)
Francis Boggs (family/father in law of Sara Beth Daily Boggs)
Patricia Henry (family/mother of Stephanie Henry)
Jerry Skormsley (family/grandmother of Stephanie Henry)
Steve Skormsley (family/grandfather of Stephanie Henry)
Robert Baker (family/father in law of Laura Kronjaeger)
Jane Altmeyer (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Mary Dailer (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Frank DiMaria, counselor and class of 1960
Janet Jones, teacher and DECA sponsor
Irene Martin, librarian and Maple Leaves sponsor
Jim Ashby, class of 1964
Brian Amos, president of the class of 1960
Rex Stalnaker, class of 1998
In tribute to:
Survivors
Jerry Copley (Todd Copley's father)
Martha Neville (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
David Werth Sr. (family/father of Dave Werth/Hydro from KTC)
Inez Lacy Walker (family/grandmother of Sally Cline McLaughlin and her brothers/sisters)
Kathy Blass (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Cheryl Riley (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Debbie Wilcox (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Leslie McGlumphy (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Dorothy Little Murphy (daughter of Cindy Murphy Walker)
The following is a list of cancer victims & survivors from friends, families and supporters of the Bike to the Reunion Tour in Support of Cancer Research.
This list is being constantly updated so please send names and relationships to you of any and all friends and family members that have been impacted by cancer (survivors or in memory of)
In memory of:
Tommy Nickolich (class of 1980)
Josephine Brown (Todd Copley's grandmother)
Barbara Little (Todd Copley's aunt)
William Neville (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
Robert Coulter (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
Lee Sayer (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
Ruby Mason (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
Joaane Yoak Plocido (family/mother of Lisa Yoak)
Amy Daily Fields (family/sister of Sara Beth Daily Boggs)
Rose Daily (family/mother of Sara Beth Daily Boggs)
Francis Boggs (family/father in law of Sara Beth Daily Boggs)
Patricia Henry (family/mother of Stephanie Henry)
Jerry Skormsley (family/grandmother of Stephanie Henry)
Steve Skormsley (family/grandfather of Stephanie Henry)
Robert Baker (family/father in law of Laura Kronjaeger)
Jane Altmeyer (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Mary Dailer (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Frank DiMaria, counselor and class of 1960
Janet Jones, teacher and DECA sponsor
Irene Martin, librarian and Maple Leaves sponsor
Jim Ashby, class of 1964
Brian Amos, president of the class of 1960
Rex Stalnaker, class of 1998
In tribute to:
Survivors
Jerry Copley (Todd Copley's father)
Martha Neville (family of Ann Vandergrift-Starks/class of 80)
David Werth Sr. (family/father of Dave Werth/Hydro from KTC)
Inez Lacy Walker (family/grandmother of Sally Cline McLaughlin and her brothers/sisters)
Kathy Blass (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Cheryl Riley (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Debbie Wilcox (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Leslie McGlumphy (friend of Joni Toothman Grubler)
Dorothy Little Murphy (daughter of Cindy Murphy Walker)
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