Being sweeper stresses me out. During one particular busy stretch of road I became a little anxious. I felt that the other riders with me weren't being cautious enough and were putting all of us in danger. We were going at a slow speed, the cars weren't slowing down, there was a crack in the pavement, occasional grates and gravel, turning lanes and stoplights. Can you see how I felt like a sitting duck!?!? Someone was bound to get hit or fall and then get hit. The worst feeling ever was running through my head. The best I felt I could do was to continually call 'car back' and encourage the others to ride straight and safe. Needless to say I was very happy to turn off that road!
Right after that we got totally drenched with rain. Wet to the bone! We did go by a huge field of lavender and it smelled wonderful! The rain picked up pretty hard and we stopped under a store awning to wait it out.
On days when I am a sweeper I have more time to enjoy the scenery. Today I saw fake ducks an geese set up Ina pond, ponies, cows, and farms. I have no idea what crops they grow here, sometimes we just guess and go with it. I especially like seeing green tractors and thinking of what Jake would say if he saw how big they are. Going slow also puts us in more danger concerning dogs. Kelsey is getting really good at saying "NO, GO AWAY!" in a deep manly voice. Thank goodness for her, I usually end up screaming and pedaling like crazy.
We arrived at the Perry Fun Farm in Kinston, NC before 4pm! We met our goal! I was so happy to sweep with Kelsey, we had great conversation and I couldn't have gotten through the stress without her. If Kelsey takes the Rowanda teaching job, our days together are numbered:(
Today (6/13) was build day #2!!! We slept in and had breakfast at 8, a welcomed rest time. We headed out around 9 and got right to work. One group painted cabinets, a couple people went on errands, some organized supplies and then the collective group worked on railings for the front and back porch. We kept ourselves busy during the down times by cleaning up the yard and making each other laughter with probably not funny jokes.
This evening I helped organize food and we finished watching Bravheart.
Three big days of riding coming up, we will be in South Carolina by the end of the week!
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