I thought we could all use a little good news, something positive and uplifting, after the tragedies of the past few weeks, so I wanted to share a story with you.
Although many of you have probably read/heard about this amazing family, The Pedouins, and their incredible trip across the US on a bicycle built for 5, I wanted to post a note about them here on our forum.
A nice couple, Bill and Amarins, and their three beautiful little girls - all younger than 8 - rode cross-country on a bike from Kentucky to Alaska, by way of the East Coast first. About 7,000 miles, I believe. They are now wintering in Alaska in a cabin and still having all sorts of adventures.
They have found a school bus which they are going to refurbish and plan to become full-time RVers next summer, touring the country in their bus. The precious little girls are making purses on a TREADLE sewing machine! to help raise money for their bus. This was the girls' idea and they are doing the majority of the work. How is that for entrepreneurship?? You can find all the details on their blog. Think of how proud these children will be to help finance the purchase of their new home!! Amazing.
The family has kept a blog - which I have read from the beginning - that details their trip across our country and now their winter in Alaska. The website is Pedouins.org (I have GOT to learn how to insert a clickable link!) and I think you will enjoy the read.
They are writing a book about their adventures which will hopefully be published by next spring. I can't wait to read it, and hope it gets made into a movie!
This family seems to be made up of wonderful, caring individuals who work hard and take care of each other. I hope that you take the time to check them out. I believe their story and the pictures of the precious little ones will bring a smile to your face, and perhaps a tear to your eye at times. Beautiful story. Beautiful family.
Kerri in AL
GiniaJ said
12:04 PM Oct 20, 2010
Thanks. Have to check that out. So nice to learn of adventurous families still out there!
Think of what would have happened to the United States if Pioneers had not bundled up their families and headed West. These kids will be so much more worldly (but in a good way) and well rounded than most kids, and know the value of EARNING your belongings and being enterprising in how to do it. How cool! Thanks again for sharing.
Kerri said
05:24 PM Oct 20, 2010
Hi Jeannie!
You are SO right... Children who know that we must all earn the things we want, instead of feeling they are entitled to everything - that is just so awesome! I don't know this family personally, but their story really touched me and I am amazed at their strength and courage. Hope you enjoy reading about them as much as I have!
Have a great day!
-- Edited by Kerri on Wednesday 20th of October 2010 05:25:04 PM
Thanks. I will have to start reading their journal.
Kerri said
07:16 PM Oct 21, 2010
Hi Mark and Nancy! Thanks for putting the website in as a clickable link! As I said, I really need to learn how to do that. I think it is a great story, too!
Hi Dale and Bev!... I hope that you enjoy their story as much as I did!
Stay safe....
-- Edited by Kerri on Thursday 21st of October 2010 07:18:07 PM
Paul and Jo said
07:28 PM Oct 21, 2010
Kerri wrote:They have found a school bus which they are going to refurbish and plan to become full-time RVers next summer, touring the country in their bus.
I do hope that it wasn't the bus from the true-life story that got made into a movie.
I thought we could all use a little good news, something positive and uplifting, after the tragedies of the past few weeks, so I wanted to share a story with you.
Although many of you have probably read/heard about this amazing family, The Pedouins, and their incredible trip across the US on a bicycle built for 5, I wanted to post a note about them here on our forum.
A nice couple, Bill and Amarins, and their three beautiful little girls - all younger than 8 - rode cross-country on a bike from Kentucky to Alaska, by way of the East Coast first. About 7,000 miles, I believe. They are now wintering in Alaska in a cabin and still having all sorts of adventures.
They have found a school bus which they are going to refurbish and plan to become full-time RVers next summer, touring the country in their bus. The precious little girls are making purses on a TREADLE sewing machine! to help raise money for their bus. This was the girls' idea and they are doing the majority of the work. How is that for entrepreneurship?? You can find all the details on their blog. Think of how proud these children will be to help finance the purchase of their new home!! Amazing.
The family has kept a blog - which I have read from the beginning - that details their trip across our country and now their winter in Alaska. The website is Pedouins.org (I have GOT to learn how to insert a clickable link!) and I think you will enjoy the read.
They are writing a book about their adventures which will hopefully be published by next spring. I can't wait to read it, and hope it gets made into a movie!
This family seems to be made up of wonderful, caring individuals who work hard and take care of each other. I hope that you take the time to check them out. I believe their story and the pictures of the precious little ones will bring a smile to your face, and perhaps a tear to your eye at times. Beautiful story. Beautiful family.
Kerri in AL
You are SO right... Children who know that we must all earn the things we want, instead of feeling they are entitled to everything - that is just so awesome! I don't know this family personally, but their story really touched me and I am amazed at their strength and courage. Hope you enjoy reading about them as much as I have!
Have a great day!
-- Edited by Kerri on Wednesday 20th of October 2010 05:25:04 PM
Thanks for the link Kerri!
http://www.pedouins.org/ Great StoryHi Dale and Bev!... I hope that you enjoy their story as much as I did!
Stay safe....
-- Edited by Kerri on Thursday 21st of October 2010 07:18:07 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Wild
The movie was a good one, by the way.
Paul