What Dr. Dave has Learned

On a seven-week bicycle trip across the United States, we all learned a lot about ourselves, our situations, and our colleagues. Here's what our homespun Texas philosopher, cattle man, rodeo rider, and family doctor David Ramsey says he learned.

David Ramsey, a wiseman on two wheels.

The smoother the pavement, the shorter the distance you'll be on it.

Don't try to talk during climbs, especially to women, unless you want to be embarrassed.

In July, nothing ever really dries out in the Midwest.

When you live out of a dufflebag, the things you really need are always on the bottom.

Age is a relatively minor feature compared to mindset.

Physical appearances have little to do with physical abilities.

You don't have to have ice in your water when you are really thirsty.

Real friends help you even when you say you don't need it.

First impressions of people are often wrong, though not always.

Things hurt a lot worse when you focus on them.

You can go to sleep while sweating profusely.

Awfully big projects can be accomplished by just daily working at the goal.

Comments

[Joyce/Lee Berndt]

Congrats to all of you for accompolishing your goal.
We will be thinking of you about noon on Tuesday. And thank you Bill for all the wonderful travelogues you provided. I will miss my nightly connection with you.
Joyce and Lee Berndt

[Ron Anderson]

Great philosophy from Dr. Dave. Proves that recumbant drivers have time to think. Have enjoyed each and every one of your blogs, Bill. Wish I could be at the finish to welcome you home; but, congratulations on completion of a super effort. You have inspired me to start doing more laps around my recliner chair each day.

Your ol' bud,
Ron

[Nina Rynearson]

Hi, Bill!
I really wanted to meet and greet your wonderful bunch in the city today but alas, my work is taking me in the Virginia direction instead of the city. Scott and I have really enjoyed your travelogue and hate to see it end. Good job and welcome home. See you soon somewhere on the trail. Nina Rynearson