There are too many things to say to fit them all into a post, and i probably won't remember everything.
The whole week was wonderful, the support volunteers make it all possible. Without them, and the Habitat for Humanity Minnesota Staff, this ride wouldn't exist. I've never met so many caring, wonderful people all in one place- it really is like being part of a family- with the cheesy quirks, weird personalities, and that uncle you think takes himself waaaay to seriously.
I helped out at the house pictured above. It was a slab of concrete when we started on Thursday morning, and by the time I was done at 12, the walls were up, by the end of the day, all the trusses- and all the interior walls were built. It was so cool!
There was a lot of Minnesota food: hotdish, hamburger lasagna, TONS of eggs. More eggs than I thought I would ever consume.
There was also a surprising and awesome taco bar in Cloquet donated by the Zion Lutheran Church, and every meal we had in Hibbing was EXCELLENT.
We even had a talent show. It was hilarious. Abe Lincoln was there- obviously. One of the other VISTAs, Sarah Botzek, did a really moving rendition of "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" by Bob Dylan. It was wonderful.
The riding itself has left an odd effect on my body- the butt bruises have healed, but the "structure"tailbone region is still sore.
Thanks to Debbie Endres for donating an HOUR LONG massage to me after the ride, a lot less sore. It made such a huge difference. Her massage was so relaxing and wonderful- i had no idea my back was that sore until she worked out the tension.
So, to conclude this entry:
Thank you SOOO much to those who have donated. My ending donation was about $1100, and the 135 bikers that took part in the ride raised $260,000. What an absolutely staggering number!
I'm so proud to have been a part of the 2010 Habitat 500.
