Ride 2 Recovery Day 5: Pismo to Solvang
by Ride 2 Recovery
Dennis with the R2R Pig
Today the R2R gang headed out towards the Danish tourist town of Solvang. But first, the kids of Oceana Elementary in Pismo came out in full force to cheer on the riders. Today featured a special American Legion Post 534 Lunch in the town of Orcutt. This is the most popular lunch on the ride and the Legion really stepped up with a great presence. They even arranged for a rocket launch at Vandenburg AFB just as we sat down to lunch. The Delta 2 rocket had a special R2R designation painted on the side and the roar after the launch shook the ground.
Rocket takes off
Each ride has it’s own feeling and character and some would say characters. Many warriors have been involved in the program early on. One such rider is Juan Guerrero from the great state of Alaska. Juan started riding with us in California last year and has missed only one event since. He is always smiling even though he is in great pain as his lower right leg is badly damaged from a tour in Iraq. He has finally decided that it would be better to amputate the leg than endure the pain he contends with now. On Tuesday, he will check into Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas and the operation will be in a couple of weeks after that. He is already talking about coming out to the next ride in Florida on December 12 in Tampa, Florida.
Alaska’s own Juan Guerrero
A big part of what makes the R2R rides successful is out corporate partners. We have many that contribute to the effort including the American Legion Family and the USO. One of the bicycle industry partners is Shimano. Shimano’s Wayne Stetina has been involved since the beginning, but this is the first event where they have brought out the Neutral support truck and a mechanic. Robert Melzer and Bissell team mechanic Ben Oliver have been helping out the riders every day. They keep the riders and more importantly their bikes going each day. One of the benefits for the riders is that they get to try out the new Shimano Di2 electronic shifting system. The electronic shifting is very important to those with arm and hand use injuries. It makes it easier for those injured vets are able to shift and brake with just one hand. R2R has provided two warriors a shifting kit and is working with the VA to make it more accessible to those who fall under the VA system.
Shimano lending a hand
Dinner tonight is one of the best events of all of the R2R tours. Dennis Miller from SNL fame is the special guest. The sold-out event will raise over $15,000 for the R2R program. Miller entertained the crowd with his comedic tails of life. The evening was capped off with auction of a custom signed painting that went for $2500. A great night for all.
Just another day in the Challenge
Tomorrow Fox News reporter Adam Housley and actor Mike Vogel join the ride.
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Very nice, and best of luck to all of the heroes, and supporters.
Looks to me like a great group of Patriots!! God Bless & God Speed.
Looks to me like a great group of Patriots and for a great cause as well! God Bless & God Speed!
This is going to seem off the wall to most of you. If anyone knows Juan Guererro from the above story who is going to amputate his leg rather than continue to live with the pain, you might consider forwarding this to him
I just finished Controlling the Human Mind by scientist Nick Begich, brother of one of the current Senators from Alaska. This book has to do with DARPA (advanced military research), some of which had been classified since 1935.
The basic thesis is that the universe has a molecular/chemical element. Underlying that is physics. This means that photons, radio waves, microwaves and sound can be used to affect molecular structures.
One of the simplest examples is the opera singer who can hit a high note that resonates with the molecules in a glass. If the singer amps her output, the sound can shatter the glass.
The military is interested in developing and defending from such weapons. For instance, people at a distance can be made to feel like they are sick, depressed, put to sleep, even killed. Begich believes that trucks with microwave projectors were used to pacify Fallujah.
They can also enhance brainwave speeds and memory (and much much more). This is the source of why acupuncture works; possibly why some can report that magnets heal them.
Few doctors are remotely aware of the physics of medicine, having learned the molecular, chemical and pharmaceutical parameters.
Most don't know yet that people with Attention Deficit Disorder (usually misdiagnosed) can be taught via biofeedback to get their brain to vibrate at cycles which can easily move them out of the the disorder – virtually at will without drugs.
I have barely touched on what is right now or soon to be possible. Interested in voice-to-skull technology, a reference to a microwave that can project sounds or images into your brain from a distance? Or more importantly can project them at frequencies that totally bypass your conscious mind"
Chronic pain might very well be in the ballpark of curing, Check out the book and maybe check in with Begich before cutting off a leg.
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Good for Dennis Miller. Now, if Breitbart could get him to post here…
God bless our heroes!
Thank you vets and to all who donate and participate in this wonderful event. This country would be zilch if not for the sacrifice of our veterans and their families.
Yea Dennis Miller!!! Thank you to all soldiers young and old, thank you , thank you!!! Check out Dennis on the radio, dennismiller.com. Victoria you were great the other day, love your song!
Yea Dennis Miller!!! Thank you to all soldiers young and old, thank you , thank you!!! Check out Dennis on the radio, dennismillerradio.com. Victoria you were great the other day, love your song!
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