Death of a Salesman

Wednesday, 20-Jul-2011 - Amelith - I helped bury my brother Virgil today. I mourn his passing, but find peace knowing that he is now with the Lord. I gained strength from all the love and positive energy around me while I was in Amelith. Virgil passed away on Friday, 15-July in a tragic accident. Although Virgil was in a confused state of mind these last weeks and months, and at other times in his adult life, I have fond memories of him as a brother and a friend. I will continue to miss him.
accident
obituary
city rescue mission
remembering
 funeral sermon

Go Skate Kampina

Sunday, 10-July-2011 - Boxtel - Go Skate Kampina, that's the name of the route we took today. Helene treated us to pie at the coffee break. Her birthday is tomorrow. Seventeen Fun-on-Wheels skaters--good for 26 km. Did some skate maintenance when I got back home. pics (123) gps-tracked route

Thursday Evening Skating in Den Bosch

Thursday, 7-July-2011 - Dinther/Den Bosch - Rode my bike to Dinther meeting point. Ad took this picture during our coffee break at the Verkade Fabriek in Den Bosch. Nine skaters--good for 30 km. pics (79)
skating route
bike route

Boekel Evening Skating

Tuesday, 5-July-2011 - Boekel - Tonnie came to see us off. He was still recovering from a broken shoulder. We skated 27 km before we took a break. It was a smooth route--super skating. 17 skaters--good for 37 km.

pics (55)

gps-tracked route

Weiss Family 4th of July Barbecue

Monday, 4-July-2011 - Veghel - It's Independence Day in the United States. Katherine, Aaron, Logan, Chris, and Marrit joined us for the Weiss Family 4th of July Barbecue. Pics (19)

15 Year Anniversary Fun-on-Wheels

Sunday, 3-July-2011 - Oirschot - Today, it was "eten en skaten" (eating and skating) to celebrate 15 years of Fun-on-Wheels. 31 skaters--good for 56 km.
pics (291)
gps-tracked route--part 1
video clips
part 1 (17 sec)
part 2 (27 sec)
part 3 (38 sec)

Skating after the Storm

Thursday, 30-June-2011 - Dinther - On Tuesday, a storm came over this area. we found evidence along the route (photo). We took a break in Rosmalen. Seven skaters--good for 30 km. pics (52)
skating route part 1

Roll Eerder Monday Evening Skating

Monday, 27-June-2011 - Oirschot - Wasn't going to be able to skate Tuesday evening in Boekel, so I joined the Roll Eerder (roll earlier) Monday evening skate group. This evening, Pieter (photo) was our guide. We met at his place in Oirshot--start time: 1930. It was still very warm--it got up to more than 30 Deg C during the afternoon. Had our coffee break at Oisterwijk around 2045. Before we left, most everyone put on reflection gear and running light. Had to patch up an eyebrow of one of the group, due to a fall about 5km from home. A nearby resident gave her a lift to the emergengy room for some stitches. We got back around 2250. After an evaluation along with some joke-telling, we said good night around 2400. All-in-all: smooth skating, warm weather, good company--a great skate. 19 skaters--good for 39km.
gps tracked route
pics (80)

Rotterdam Skating Day

Sunday, 26-June-2011 - Rotterdam - Rosan and I visited Katherine, Aaron, and Logan, now almost three weeks old.  It was a bright sunny day.  Aaron and I went skating to get a good look at this magnificient city (photo). We were good for 19 km pics (236)
video clips 
skating in rotterdam--part 1 (27 sec)
skating in rotterdam--part 2 (41 sec)
gps-tracked route: part 1, part 2, part 3

Boekel Skating

Tuesday, 21-June-2011 - Boekel - It was nearly 1900--time to start our weekly workout. After a few weeks absence, Gerard had his skates on and described this evening's route. We were going to Helmond. He lead the second group, but after only 2km his knee gave him trouble, and he turned back. The remaining 15 skaters were good for 34km. pics (87)
gps tracked route