Today was a beauty. I woke up a little later than normal, about 10 AM. I woke up to an empty house in which I was able to make coffee and eat some oatmeal while playing my banjo and enjoying the dogs. It was a little windy today, which meant waves. Ahhhhhh.... I went to the beach soon after and still feel a swooping motion as I sit still writing this. I really had a nice time. I met some friendly Canadian kids from Montreal who spoke French and we played volleyball. I then found my friends Sady, Hayden, and Kyle who were surfing, swimming, or laying out and got them to play a little soccer with me. It was a very active day because after the beach, I returned to the Nuccilli's and put on a good amount of gear in the panniers and went riding for about ten miles. I am planning on riding to Ft. Lauderdale with Kyle's friend Paris and his Dad. This will amount to about 60 miles there and back and be my first good ride since the Tour de Troit back in late September. I am looking forward to it and know I need the conditioning very badly. Fortunately, I have been eating very healthy and feel like my body can handle long tests of endurance.
     I have not heard back from the lady from Bee Heaven Farm yet, but should be hearing back from her soon. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I am feeling good, positive, my emotions are running high. I am getting into a groove. I think I am preparing subconsciously as well. For example, my dreams were very circling around traveling and for some reason Gainesville seemed to be attracting me. I also believe my body is getting ready, sleeping extra hours because deep down it knows...
     Blessings to everyone,
                         Tommy