Comments on: The Twins and I Are Going To Michigan to Race the 100 Miles of Nowhere and Give Speeches at the Camp Kesem Leadership Summit http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: davidh-marin,ca http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666706 davidh-marin,ca Wed, 30 Sep 2015 05:58:58 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666706 @ZippyQP Strength from the Fatty Family to you and yours. Start at the beginning where we started with Elden. Livestrong is still there to help with what you need to know...and ask. @ZippyQP

Strength from the Fatty Family to you and yours. Start at the beginning where we started with Elden. Livestrong is still there to help with what you need to know…and ask.

]]> By: ZippyQuickStep http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666705 ZippyQuickStep Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:31:30 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666705 Fatty, I'm a recent joiner to the blog -- we have a common interest in raising funds for WBR. I read about 100 MoN and was intrigued but not motivated (I have been focused on WBR), until I read your blog today. I saw that you were in need, and I just returned from the hospital where we found out that my wife has cancer. With three boys at home, this is hitting close to the heart. Thank you for all you do for these great causes. This will be a great way for me to process the challenges we have ahead. Fatty,

I’m a recent joiner to the blog — we have a common interest in raising funds for WBR. I read about 100 MoN and was intrigued but not motivated (I have been focused on WBR), until I read your blog today. I saw that you were in need, and I just returned from the hospital where we found out that my wife has cancer. With three boys at home, this is hitting close to the heart. Thank you for all you do for these great causes. This will be a great way for me to process the challenges we have ahead.

]]> By: Jenny TX http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666703 Jenny TX Wed, 30 Sep 2015 03:38:10 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666703 Oh, dear...look what you've started. When my husband let me know that the 100MoN wasn't sold out, I cried. Because this was the first year when I felt like I could even attempt it. And then I proceeded to stew on it. All week. (Sorry.) I am now registered and will do this ride proudly. Over a few days. Some on the trainer and some on the road. I admit that I can't wait. See you on the road! Oh, dear…look what you’ve started. When my husband let me know that the 100MoN wasn’t sold out, I cried. Because this was the first year when I felt like I could even attempt it. And then I proceeded to stew on it. All week. (Sorry.) I am now registered and will do this ride proudly. Over a few days. Some on the trainer and some on the road. I admit that I can’t wait. See you on the road!

]]> By: davidh-Marin,ca http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666699 davidh-Marin,ca Wed, 30 Sep 2015 02:33:52 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666699 @Mark in Bremerton Do go slow with that bike, wife#1 warns it's the 'last' bike a married couple will ever buy.....together. @Mark in Bremerton
Do go slow with that bike, wife#1 warns it’s the ‘last’ bike a married couple will ever buy…..together.

]]> By: Mark in Bremerton http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666695 Mark in Bremerton Wed, 30 Sep 2015 01:08:59 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666695 My wife and I did 100MoN a couple years ago on a tandem (rented). It was actually fun. Last month we finally bought a new tandem - ridden it over 500 miles already! Therefore, funds are a little low right now, but I did support Grand Slam for Kenya. So, I/we may humbly try an event with guilt as the motivation this year. I also endorse Davidh's thoughts above. Your fundraisers and supported charities are the best and all the work you do; mind-blowing. I chip in whenever I can. Thanks! My wife and I did 100MoN a couple years ago on a tandem (rented). It was actually fun. Last month we finally bought a new tandem – ridden it over 500 miles already!

Therefore, funds are a little low right now, but I did support Grand Slam for Kenya. So, I/we may humbly try an event with guilt as the motivation this year.

I also endorse Davidh’s thoughts above. Your fundraisers and supported charities are the best and all the work you do; mind-blowing. I chip in whenever I can. Thanks!

]]> By: Jeff Dieffenbach http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666678 Jeff Dieffenbach Tue, 29 Sep 2015 19:02:51 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666678 I'll second Leroy's comment. David, you nailed it. Maybe it's time that Fatty went Fattipedia and recruited some guest editors. That might significantly cut down on the lesser value but more time consuming elements of the blog. I’ll second Leroy’s comment. David, you nailed it.

Maybe it’s time that Fatty went Fattipedia and recruited some guest editors. That might significantly cut down on the lesser value but more time consuming elements of the blog.

]]> By: leroy http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666675 leroy Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:24:08 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666675 I could not have put it better than davidh and won't even try. So I'll just join him and say thank you, Elden. Thank you. I could not have put it better than davidh and won’t even try.

So I’ll just join him and say thank you, Elden. Thank you.

]]> By: davidh-marin,ca http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666673 davidh-marin,ca Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:16:45 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666673 @AKChick I had posted a video, I'll try and find it. My perspective: I believe we've become 'spoiled' reading Fatty for all these years. I don't mean we're unappreciative, or selfish in any way. I just believe we sometimes forget how much effort goes into creating this FoF world. Over the years that I've been following I've seen Fatty continue to try and 'up the game'. Bigger goals, Bigger Prizes, More Winners. That<i> 'upping the game'</i> has also upped our expectations. We want more information, more stories, more results. I've seen our 'addiction' grow to these stories. 3 days without a post, we grow concerned, we chide, and we threaten to send out search parties. Maybe it's time to make this blog a bi-weekly newsletter instead (you may have to look that up) I had the privilege to watch Fatty in action for a week in Leadville. Working with Lisa and Rebecca on the Video Chats, banging out some reports, hosting the seminar rides, and making everyone feel welcome, and himself available. No doubt he probably squeezed some 'work' in there too. I think he also slept. Every contest has had 'winners', most have been announced, fewer have posted their stories, myself included. <i>(I want too, but I feel my tome would tax even the editorial exemplaries of Mr Nelson, but I will)</i> It's a sad fact that, as Fatty has tried to do more contests, with more and better swag and more winners, the fundraising has decreased, the pool smaller. Are we 'gived' out, or maybe we'll just wait for the next one. Our family is in it because he asks, the cause worthy, and we believe. But like many others our financial commitments change too. School for the kids, the car, braces, <i>"we need a new stove?!?!?!"</i> "but what about the contest"? We have had to make choices. (take out) In some ways we've become a smaller crowd since the early days of this blog. We supported the Nelson family as unknown friends during the darkest days of this journey, we celebrated as that family joined and regrew with Lisa and her kids, and we continue to enjoy the trials and tribulations of someone many of us have never met. It's a testament to Elden's ability to entertain, encourage, motivate, and reward so many of us in so many ways. All of this while raising his own family, suffering his own loss, finding his own rewards, working, and being there for his kids. Thank you Elden, take your time @AKChick
I had posted a video, I’ll try and find it.

My perspective:

I believe we’ve become ’spoiled’ reading Fatty for all these years. I don’t mean we’re unappreciative, or selfish in any way. I just believe we sometimes forget how much effort goes into creating this FoF world.

Over the years that I’ve been following I’ve seen Fatty continue to try and ‘up the game’. Bigger goals, Bigger Prizes, More Winners. That ‘upping the game’ has also upped our expectations. We want more information, more stories, more results. I’ve seen our ‘addiction’ grow to these stories. 3 days without a post, we grow concerned, we chide, and we threaten to send out search parties.

Maybe it’s time to make this blog a bi-weekly newsletter instead (you may have to look that up)

I had the privilege to watch Fatty in action for a week in Leadville. Working with Lisa and Rebecca on the Video Chats, banging out some reports, hosting the seminar rides, and making everyone feel welcome, and himself available. No doubt he probably squeezed some ‘work’ in there too. I think he also slept.

Every contest has had ‘winners’, most have been announced, fewer have posted their stories, myself included. (I want too, but I feel my tome would tax even the editorial exemplaries of Mr Nelson, but I will)

It’s a sad fact that, as Fatty has tried to do more contests, with more and better swag and more winners, the fundraising has decreased, the pool smaller. Are we ‘gived’ out, or maybe we’ll just wait for the next one.

Our family is in it because he asks, the cause worthy, and we believe. But like many others our financial commitments change too. School for the kids, the car, braces, “we need a new stove?!?!?!” “but what about the contest”? We have had to make choices. (take out)

In some ways we’ve become a smaller crowd since the early days of this blog. We supported the Nelson family as unknown friends during the darkest days of this journey, we celebrated as that family joined and regrew with Lisa and her kids, and we continue to enjoy the trials and tribulations of someone many of us have never met. It’s a testament to Elden’s ability to entertain, encourage, motivate, and reward so many of us in so many ways.

All of this while raising his own family, suffering his own loss, finding his own rewards, working, and being there for his kids.

Thank you Elden, take your time

]]> By: Paul Gutman http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666672 Paul Gutman Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:02:46 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666672 I've actually been curious about the results of the Grand Slam, too. I'm not as adamant about the timing, but I keep hoping that I just missed my email. I’ve actually been curious about the results of the Grand Slam, too. I’m not as adamant about the timing, but I keep hoping that I just missed my email.

]]> By: AKChick http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-666670 AKChick Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:26:59 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2015/09/28/the-twins-and-i-are-going-to-michigan-to-race-the-100-miles-of-nowhere-and-give-speeches-at-the-camp-kesem-leadership-summit/#comment-666670 Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't there a video posted that showed the drawing and who all the Grand Slam winners were? Seems like I remember seeing it. Correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t there a video posted that showed the drawing and who all the Grand Slam winners were? Seems like I remember seeing it.

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