Hi David I've been inspired by your reports to start my own journal. It's been a long time since I've done any journaling. And I think it will give me a much needed way to reflect. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: David Zahrt via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> </div><div>Date:09/28/2014 12:15 AM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>,Dialogue ICA <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> </div><div>Subject: [Dialogue] Fwd: GMCA Update Sept. 23 </div><div> </div>TUE SEP 23 Montpelier to Archbold, OH We got off the bus from NYC at the Montpelier Fairgrounds at 6 AM. There was no kitchen crew but the breakfast and lunch prep was out. Shira was planning to ride a bike. She asked me if I planned to ride. When I said, “Yes” she indicated she’d like to join me. She was ready to ride but I had to do some more prep for the day. She was dismayed but waited around. When we left we knew that in about 2 miles the route would take a trail that was an old railroad bed. When we got there I looked it over. The rails had been pulled up and replaced with crushed rock. I told Shira I was taking Hwy 20A to Archbold. So I rode the highway and she took the trail on her heavier bike. The campsite was a park that had rooms for $15/night. I think Ed was the only one who took a room. There were showers available so I took one. The Welcome Center had a computer that I could use. The campsite had a small amphitheater. The kitchen crew used most of it. There was a camp meeting to engage all of the Marchers in setting up the Ohio route and on to WDC. We have no coordinator from now on. A map of our proposed route was taped up on the back of the solar panel. I volunteered to be on the Contact Team. I’m hoping to get local Rotarians involved. Miriam will try to find churches that will assist us. Others will use their social media. The first step is identifying the contacts. Next we’ll have to describe what we’re hoping to accomplish and see what we can set up. -- Peace, David