It has been one week since we have completed the Prairie Thousand.  We have spent some time relaxing, catching up on emails and paperwork and basically getting ready for the fall season.  I would like to know from everyone that reads our blog if we should continue the blog, add more social media platforms to our repertoire (to reach more people) or if we should just leave it with Facebook and this blog.  
On Sept 3, Rob will be in Winnipeg for surgery on his shoulder so his cycling year is over.  He is also awaiting a date to have surgery on his knee.  This is going to determine the viability of a P1K ride for 2025.  Stay posted and we will update as we can.
But, the best news to date is that we are less than $600 away from our goal for this year!  less than $600 to reaching $100,000 over 4 years.  This is HUGE and we have all of you to thank!!
And than you to everyone that has supported us this year.  It's a wonderful comfort to know we are not alone in our passion to help people with PTSD (Operational Stress Injuries) get a dog and get back to functioning in society.  You people, all of you, are amazing!!!

Alright, so we started in Edmonton on Sunday and so much has happened this week!!  We found out that Highway 2 on a Sunday is terrifying (compared to what we knew before we moved away in 2012), small towns and cities are awesome, Calgary stepped up when needed, Legions are incredible, and it's never a bad time to see one's best friend (they step up too!! <3).  We are safely in Medicine Hat today and will be saying goodbye to Alberta in the morning.  The MHPD will be escorting us out of the city in the morning and then we start the second half of the tour.  
Keep watching for updates here, and as always, if you pass us on the highways, but any chance of luck, honk and wish Rob well!

It is day 2 of the Prairie Thousand and we had a start that we are not used to.  On Day 1 we did not anticipate the VOLUME of traffic on a Sunday morning on the Henday in Edmonton and all the way down Highway 2 to Lacombe.  It was sketchy at times!  We did, however, make it safely there and a cousin hosted a lovely family BBQ for us.  
Day 2 started off much more calm and relaxed.  By 8:30 we had our camp packed up and Rob was on the road.  We are enjoying the encouraging comments on Facebook and invite you to leave a comment here as well.  Rob kind of gains energy from it.  
We will update the websitte whenever we are in a campground that has WIFI.  Until next time, have a great evening!

(and check out a couple of new pics in the gallery!)

This morning we had a fantastic meeting with the CO and RSM of CFB Edmonton.  Col Dove and CWO Drolet welcomed us warmly and encouraged the good work that Wounded Warriors Canada does for veterans, First Responders and their families.  They understand the importance of a wholistic approach to treatment not only for the sufferer, but also for the families that are affected as well.  It is so good to hear this kind of sentiment from those that are aware of what their troops live with.  Thank you Col Dove and CWO Drolet!

Let the craziness begin!  We had a very smooth drive from Manitoba to Alberta today.  Started off windy and very cool, ended up sunny and calm.   We have several appointments over the next couple of days and we are anticipating a wonderful time in Edmonton before we head out on Sunday morning.  We hope there will be a few people able to pop up to the base OR watch for Rob on the WEST PORTION of the Henday from ~9:15 to ~10:30 Sunday morning.  Cheer him on and spread the word!!

We have less than 10 days until we head to Edmonton.  So much to do yet and so much to do yet for final preparations!!   We still want to invite you all to our CFB Edmonton kickoff at 9 am (exact location on the base is yet tbd).  You have supported us so much and we have a lot to thank you all for!  

If you are unable to donate online, but still wish to contribute to The Prairie Thousand, please send your cheques to the address listed on the home page!  We don't want to discourage anyone from sending a donation and helping out those who need it!!
Thank you so much!
​Rob and Marina

We can almost do a countdown.  Things are falling in to place quickly, but it's amazing how many hours are spent on this.  I start editing a post, then a Facebook update, which means an update here on the website.  2 emails turn into 7 with 3 accompanying phone calls, then quickly remembering I had to make a poster, then another 2 emails... no wonder time is going so quickly!!  Good thing we are passionate about this and enjoy every second of the process.  Yes, we get tired, of course we do, but we love it nonetheless.
​ANYWAYS... having said all of that, the events page is updated here on the website and we hope you will be able to see us somewhere along the route!!

Well, as it says on the home page, all posts are now going to be accessible here as well.   Feel free to leave us a comment or send us an email to support Rob on his journey.  Keep checking back regularly and definitely daily from August 11-19!!

It is July 15 and we are getting excited!  Less than a month and we are starting in Edmonton.  It will be a beautiful Sunday of cycling around Edmonton and down to Lacombe.  This day is Rob's 'century' day.  That means he will be cycling more than 100 miles.  I know we are in Canada and measure in KM, but the term was coined long before KM were used and we are holding on to that for bragging rights.  Rob will be cycling about 162 km that day (160.934km is 100 miles) and getting the longest ride out of the way early. 
I asked Rob if this is daunting at all, and he said no, bring it on!   (Have a look at our home page and you will see there how many km he will be cycling each day)  So keep on cheering for Rob, send encouraging words here or on Facebook and definitely honk if you pass him on the highway!!