'Cuse Resting

We had a very relaxing day in Syracuse today.  Eric and I checked out the Syracuse University campus which is very nice and has a great college-town feel to it.  It looks like it would be a fun place to go to school.  The Carrier Dome was open as well and we got to check that out.  Huge stadium for a university.

We also had two interviews today with local radio stations.  We talked about the ride, what we're trying to do accomplish with the fundraising, and a little about how MS has affected us.  They'll be running the pieces on the evening and morning news times, so hopefully some folks in the Syracuse area can learn about Accelerated Cure Project and maybe even throw a few bucks our way.

The bikes got tuned up today at Wayne's & Meltzer's Syracuse Bicycle.  They did a fantastic job tuning up the bikes and did it on very short notice.  In addition, they gave us a fat discount since we were riding across the country for charity.  If you're ever in Syracuse and need anything bike-related, please check them out.  Their website is: http://www.syracusebicycle.com.

Tonight we had a great BBQ dinner at the childhood home of Accelerated Cure Project celebrity Sarah Nels.  The Nels family cooked us some fantastic food and gave us a great home-cooked meal.  We can't thank the Nels family enough for opening their home to us and for showing us the famous Nels Hamdog.  Trust me, they're great.  Once again, people have shown us huge generosity and we're truly grateful.   

The rain is looking ominous for tomorrow with roads closed throughout the central part of New York.  We're hoping that things clear up, but we're going to have to wait until morning to know for sure.

Comments

[Jeanette Nels]

Hi Guys,
It was an absolute pleasure having you for dinner last night!
If you're stuck in Syracuse another night because of the flooding, come on over - we have lots of leftovers from dinner! Just let us know.
If you're ever in this area again, George and I hope you'll stop by again for hamdogs and strawberry shortcake!
Godspeed,
Jeanette

[Sam D.]

Wow you guys have gotten so far since you started. Syracuse sounds great. I'll have to take a vacation there sometime!

[Garret Smith]

sweet sandals