My second book, “SINGING INTHE CHAPEL,”  has been selling rapidly. My 50 copies are gone, but Jason rip has offered a slight reprieve by allowing me 10 of his copies. I can sign and deliver copies of this or “THE ALTERNATIVE,” within London, or you can pick either one up at Beth Values Thrift store, 207 Wellington St. Cost of $15 for “Singing,” or $25 for “Alternative,” includes taxes and delivery. For those further away, you can order from amazon. Click on these links for ordering information.

 “SINGING INTHE CHAPEL,”  

“THE ALTERNATIVE,”

Have You Seen George?

Hi. If you have seen George biking around Ontario, please comment here and let us know where you saw him. If you would like him to come to you community, talk to your community group, organization or charity, also leave a comment or email him.

In Fergus

I will be spending about one week visiting my parents in Fergus, Ontario. I plan to be back in London on February, 1st, 2017.

Biking around London

I am anxious to get back on my bicycle and travel, but the winter weather is not ideal for that. On nice days I still travel around London. Spring will be here soon and I will see were that takes me.

I just released a second book, so there will be two to promote next year. They are available on line.

For information on The Alternative and Singing in the Chapel, simply click on the titles to go to the web sites.

Stuck in London for the winter.

I've been stuck in London for more than a month. You can sometimes see me bicycling within the city. Every once in a while I get an urge to leave, but we are no longer at an ideal time to travel by bicycle. We've had a fairly wet fall after a very dry summer. I don't mind getting wet when it is warm, but to be wet and cold with no place to warm up is not a situation I want to get into, so I will keep my trips short during the fall and winter.

 

Meanwhile, my book is available on line at www.amazon.ca

Home again.

I left Guelph at about 5:30 Wednesday Morning and got home about 10:30 this Morning. (Friday October 7, 2016. The trip was very exhausting but rewarding. More details later.

Leaving Guelph on October 5, 2016

I am planning to leave Guelph early Wednesday  morning to begin my trip back to London. If anyone would like to cheer me on, here is the route I will be taking for the first leg. I hope to make it to Stratford by nightfall.

Bicycle 77.2 km, 4 h 15 min
63 Arkell Road, Guelph, ON to Stratford, ON
1.SW Arkell Rd to Gordon St          230 m
2. Right on Gordon St.              2.5 km                                2.7
3. Left on Stone Rd W            2.6 km    or Edinburgh to Kortright becomes Downey to Niska    5.3
4. Left onto Woodland Glen Dr.        270 m                    '"            5.6
5. Turn Right (Path from Woodland Glen Park)     59 m                "
6. Path turns left            550 m                    "            6.2
7. Turn left onto Ptarmigan Dr.        120 m                    "            6.3
8. Right onto Niska Rd            1.3 km                                7.6
9. Right onto 5 Township Rd / Whitelaw Rd.    750 m                            8.3
10. Left onto County Rd 124        4.7 km                                13    64.8
 11. Right onto Kossuth Rd Regional 31    7.6 km                                20.6    57.3
12. Straight through roundabout for Fairway Rd N Regional 53     1.7 km                    22.3
13 Strait tthroug 'roundabout stay on Fairway     2.3 km                            24.6
14. Right onto Dom Cardillo Trail        2.3 km                                26.9    50.9
15. Slight right to stay on trail        400 m                                27.3
16. Left onto Ottawa St. N / Regional 4     1.9 km                                29.2
17. Right onto King St. E        200 m                                31.1    46.7
18. Left onto Borden Ave. S        400 m                                31.5
19. Right onto Iron Horse Trans Canada Trail    650 m                            32.1
20. Left onto Stirling Ave S        28 m
21. Turn right onto Courtland Ave E/Waterloo Regional Rd 53    36m
22. Turn left onto Iron Horse Trans Canada Trail    650 m                            32.8
23. Turn left to stay on Iron Horse Trans Canada Trail    650 m                        33.5    44.3
24. Turn left to stay on Iron Horse Trans Canada Trail     1.8 km                        35.3    42.5
25. Turn left onto Glasgow St        2.4 km                                37.7    40.1
26. Turn right onto Fischer-Hallman Rd/Waterloo Regional Rd 58    280 m                    38    39.8
27. Turn left onto University Ave W/Waterloo Regional Rd 57    1.5 km                    39.5
28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ira Needles Blvd/Waterloo Regional Rd 70    1.4 km        40.9    36.9
29. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Erb St W/Regional Rd 9 / Continue to follow Regional Rd 9    14.6 km 55.5
30. Turn left onto Wilmot Easthope Rd (signs for Wilmot Easthope Road/Regional Road 9/Erb's Road)    300 m
31. Turn right onto 41 Line            1.4 km                            57.2    20.6
32. Turn left onto 102 Rd/Road 102        1.0 km
33. Turn right onto 40 Line            15.4 km                            73.6    4.2
34. Turn left onto Perth County Rd 119        2.4 km                            76    1.8
35. Continue onto Mornington St            1.8 km                            77.8
36. Slight left onto Waterloo St N           
37. Right on Brunswick
Stratford, ON

There may be some slight variations as I veer off to find food, etc. I also spent much time at Victoria Park in Kitchener as a teenager (1969 - 1970) so I may take a side trip to see the park again. I did most of my growing up in Kitchener and it would be good if I stumbled across some old acquaintances. I am also looking forward to meeting friends in Stratford.