*THU OCT 02** Edison Woodland Preserve, New Berlin to Peace Community Church, Oberlin, OH* Ever since we reached Ohio the evenings have spread heavy dew overnight. Those setting up the Taj Mahal last night did an inadequate job: the tent delivered dew inside. We had to pack wet gear. We circled up and headed off to Oberlin. The Marching route was zigzagged but I didn’t have a state map so I followed the route directions. It was only 18-miles! I got to the Church and it wasn’t open so I went to the local library for a while. When I got back, the pastor arrived and I helped him get the auditorium set up for the evening potluck. There were 2 churches hosting us, and the 2nd one was capable of keeping my bike inside so I moved it over there. Then I set up my sleeping gear in the Peace Community Church, in the children’s room. Approximately 15 Oberlin College students and 10 local activists attended the potluck. Kat directed a conversation at the end of dinner that drew upon the experience and action of the local people—Fracking regulations in NE Ohio was the main topic. The conversation concluded at 7:45 pm and the local folks continued to use the auditorium for another one of their ‘action’ meetings. They are a serious group. *FRI OCT 03 ** Peace Community Church, Oberlin to St Clarence RC Church, North Olmstead, OH* I got up, packed my bedding, went over to the other Church, had breakfast and packed my lunch. It was confusing to be scattered out in 2 Churches. It wasn’t possible to tell who was up and who wasn’t. I decided to head out on my bike. The sky was filled with scattered clouds but the sun was visible. The first 7 miles were on a trail. That was nice until the trail ended and dumped me into suburbia. Then there were periodic rain showers, which continued all the way to the Church—another 10 miles. The pastor, Father Neil, showed us where we could camp inside. We were very thankful because it continued to rain during the afternoon and evening. Some of it was heavy. A small group met to discuss strategies for the week in DC after we arrive there on Nov 1. The church provided the main dish for the potluck—vegan mozzarella and baked chicken. Our 'kitchen' crew added side dishes and fruit for the meal. None of the church members stayed for dinner. Dinner was late so there was no meeting afterwards. We sat around in small groups talking with each other before bed. -- Peace, David