I got up at 5:00 AM and went to where our bus/RV was parked to load up. We had "hired" a driver to drive the RV but he failed to show. So we decided that each biker would take his turn driving the 42' RV. The thought of it scared me but I knew I would eventually have to take my turn. As we drove to Lansing to the start the bike ride, I decided that I would be the first to volunteer to drive the RV. Our group got all of their bikes ready and took off down the road and I was left holding the keys to vehicle, the size of which absolutely frightened me. I prayed silently, "Lord, you and I have conquered giants before. Now help me to slay this giant." I think I prayed that prayer about a dozen times before I arrived at Bullock Creek High School near Midland where we'll be spending the night.
If you've never driven an RV before or a vehicle that seems to occupy both lanes of the road, you're in for quite a surprise. These beasts demand your constant attention with both hands on the wheel at all times. After what seemed like a very long ride, a few wrong turns, and not the best directions from a few locals, I arrived at the school, prayed a prayer of thanksgiving and settled in for the afternoon. Tomorrow will be a new day with new surprises, I'm sure. Thanks for your prayers.
Pictures: I'm grinning at the prospect of driving the RV but I'm actually shaking in my boots.
The length of this thing makes you think you're driving an 18-wheeler.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Too Scared To Think
Contact Ed at 1:02 PM
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Great, Ed
And I just struggle to get around in my minivan.
Marilyn
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