March 2009
8 posts
2009-03-21 Sears Rideau Centre
After a morning ride with my buddy, John Ramcharan, and lunch with my son Brandon (“Mr. B” we call him), Mr. B and I drove to the Rideau Centre to visit and ride at the Sears store.
We met one of the store’s managers Naradha Koditu who arranged for our space just outside the store entrance.
It was perfect. Lots of people strolled by. Many approached with big smiles. Some...
2009-03-21 Early Season Training Ride
My buddy, John Ramcharan, and I went out for his first ride of the 2009 season. The temperature was -8º C. John was on his new Giant TCR Advanced SL bike; I was on my “salt bike.” I use the salt bike at the start of the season, when the roads are still salty. It’s an old hybrid with 2-1/2 inch knobby tires, fenders, and rear carrier. Fully loaded with saddle bags, it becomes a...
Sparks Street Ride Every Friday in May
Every Friday in May, 1130 - 1330h, I will ride Sparks Street Mall on a stationary magnetic trainer to generate awareness and receive donations. Drop by for a chocolate bar or drink!
Dates and Locations:
2009-05-01: 87 Sparks, near Vie Bella
2009-05-08: 132 Sparks, near Jazz’oo
2009-05-15: 156 Sparks, near Zellers
2009-05-22: 207 Sparks, near Blacks Camera
2009-05-29: 240...
2009-03-12 Visit to Toastmasters Club Avancé...
The most beautiful woman in the world and I visited Toastmasters Club Avancé Select in Ste-Thérèse, north of Montreal. The room was packed when we arrived, just in time to hear my name announced to sit at the head table (things just have a way of working out perfectly). I was there to present a 45 minute workshop “A Method to this Madness” on speaking off-the-cuff.
First, we listened...
2009-03-08 Sears Visit Les Galeries de Hull
Sunday, 2009-03-08, Brandon my son and I visited the Sears Store at Galeries de Hull, 320, boulevard Saint-Joseph, Hull from 1300-1600h.
The store staff set up a lovely table with a colour-matching cloth and various Ride-related products. Stephan helped us converse with customers and photocopy some pamphlets. Mandy arranged to announce our presence over the PA.
Today, we raised $25.
2009-03-07 Sears Carlingwood Visit
This Saturday, 2009-03-07, Brandon my son and I visited the Sears Store at Carlingwood Shopping Centre, 2121 Carling Avenue, Ottawa from 1400-1730h. The store staff set up a booth in the entrance to the mall. Elmer Karell and Ruth Black were especially accomodating and helpful. Brandon handed out business cards, sold chocolate bars, and collected donations while I sweated off a few pounds, okay a...