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3/3/2010
Teen Summer Bike Trip Across America
Amy W. of Concord, MA joined our America Coast to Coast teen bike trip last summer, and wrote a piece about her experience that we included in our 2010 printed catalog. We wanted to post it here on our blog. It does a great job in capturing the essence of the trip! Had we really just biked across the...
Teen Summer Bike Trip Across America
Amy W. of Concord, MA joined our America Coast to Coast teen bike trip last summer, and wrote a piece about her experience that we included in our 2010 printed catalog. We wanted to post it here on our blog. It does a great job in capturing the essence of the trip! Had we really just biked across the...
2/22/2010
America Coast to Coast Video
Nick Smith, leader extraordinaire, led our 2009 America Coast to Coast Adventure, and he'll be back to do it again in 2010. While passing through Roswell, NM last summer with his group, he decided to visit a Best Buy and invest in a camcorder. He recently put the finishing touches on a video of the trip, and...
America Coast to Coast Video
Nick Smith, leader extraordinaire, led our 2009 America Coast to Coast Adventure, and he'll be back to do it again in 2010. While passing through Roswell, NM last summer with his group, he decided to visit a Best Buy and invest in a camcorder. He recently put the finishing touches on a video of the trip, and...
2/17/2010
Brand-makin'!
Mid-winter greetings, friends! It's that time of year where we're taking stock of where we are and where we've been over the course of the last season and even last few seasons. In that vein, we thought you might like to see how our logo took shape a couple of years ago. Our indomitable designer,
Brand-makin'!
Mid-winter greetings, friends! It's that time of year where we're taking stock of where we are and where we've been over the course of the last season and even last few seasons. In that vein, we thought you might like to see how our logo took shape a couple of years ago. Our indomitable designer,
1/28/2010
Apogee Mountain Hardwear Hats!
Shameless though it may be to feature cute kids, here's the indomitable youngsters Sam and little brother Jack Cashman sporting the very cool Mountain Hardwear winter hats that you, too, can proudly don if you apply for an Apogee adventure before January 31st!
Apogee Mountain Hardwear Hats!
Shameless though it may be to feature cute kids, here's the indomitable youngsters Sam and little brother Jack Cashman sporting the very cool Mountain Hardwear winter hats that you, too, can proudly don if you apply for an Apogee adventure before January 31st!
1/4/2010
Slide Show Schedule
Happy New Year, one and all! We certainly hope that you have all had a warm, wonderful holiday season. Kevin and I hit the road later this week to do a series of slide shows/info sessions about our 2010 programs. The month will take us all over the eastern half of the country, from Freeport, Maine, down to Atlanta, out to St. Louis, and to many points between. We are excited to see a number of...
Slide Show Schedule
Happy New Year, one and all! We certainly hope that you have all had a warm, wonderful holiday season. Kevin and I hit the road later this week to do a series of slide shows/info sessions about our 2010 programs. The month will take us all over the eastern half of the country, from Freeport, Maine, down to Atlanta, out to St. Louis, and to many points between. We are excited to see a number of...
12/7/2009
Welcome to Blog 2.0.
With our new look to the website up and running, we wanted to try and be more diligent about keeping our blog current. After all, the vase is only as good as the flowers inside of it, right? Isn't that the old Ming era proverb? If it isn't, I think it should be. In this holiday season, we've got the Apogee Intergalactic Headquarters decorated and ready to go. We're also working on our info...
Welcome to Blog 2.0.
With our new look to the website up and running, we wanted to try and be more diligent about keeping our blog current. After all, the vase is only as good as the flowers inside of it, right? Isn't that the old Ming era proverb? If it isn't, I think it should be. In this holiday season, we've got the Apogee Intergalactic Headquarters decorated and ready to go. We're also working on our info...
11/16/2009
The Off-Season?
A little news about what we're up to here at Apogee Global Headquarters in the off-season. As you explore the website, you'll see that we've put up information about next summer's trips - including our new Downeast Explorer and Caribbean Service Adventure. Be sure to check out our updated itineraries for our two West Coast adventures - Pacific Coast and Northwest Explorer. We are really excited...
The Off-Season?
A little news about what we're up to here at Apogee Global Headquarters in the off-season. As you explore the website, you'll see that we've put up information about next summer's trips - including our new Downeast Explorer and Caribbean Service Adventure. Be sure to check out our updated itineraries for our two West Coast adventures - Pacific Coast and Northwest Explorer. We are really excited...
8/10/2009
ACC You Tube Videos
So I flew my friend, Guybe Slangen, down to San Diego from the bay area last week to document the arrival of our America Coast to Coast group. He took some pictures of the group and did some impromptu video interviews with the kids. You can check out: Ryan & Sam, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOhgYYsCD8c Amy...
ACC You Tube Videos
So I flew my friend, Guybe Slangen, down to San Diego from the bay area last week to document the arrival of our America Coast to Coast group. He took some pictures of the group and did some impromptu video interviews with the kids. You can check out: Ryan & Sam, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOhgYYsCD8c Amy...
8/7/2009
My, oh, my!
Apogee Empire! Greetings once again! I’m tanned, rested and ready after spending the last week or so with our Coast to Coasters in the desert of Arizona and California. Well, I'm definitely tanned, at least.
My, oh, my!
Apogee Empire! Greetings once again! I’m tanned, rested and ready after spending the last week or so with our Coast to Coasters in the desert of Arizona and California. Well, I'm definitely tanned, at least.
8/5/2009
They did it!!
At 4 PM PST, our America Coast to Coast trip reached the Pacific Ocean!! 12 to 15 parents/family members, 2 TV stations (Fox and CBS), Chad, my friend Guybe (who's taking photos), and about 20 surfer dudes witnessed the elation of our group dropping their bikes in the sand, pulling off their front wheels and running into the water. Chad, who professes not to get emotional very often, admits that,...
They did it!!
At 4 PM PST, our America Coast to Coast trip reached the Pacific Ocean!! 12 to 15 parents/family members, 2 TV stations (Fox and CBS), Chad, my friend Guybe (who's taking photos), and about 20 surfer dudes witnessed the elation of our group dropping their bikes in the sand, pulling off their front wheels and running into the water. Chad, who professes not to get emotional very often, admits that,...
8/5/2009
Don't forget Northwest Explorer!
What the ACC group achieved today was monumental, but it shouldn't overshadow our NWX group. Mike, Rachel and crew had a great day off in Bellingham yesterday. Mike sent me a text saying, "On our day off we ate french toast for breakfast, took showers, got mail, and ate mac and cheese by the water." His message went on to say something about all the kids dressing up as ninjas later in the day...but...
Don't forget Northwest Explorer!
What the ACC group achieved today was monumental, but it shouldn't overshadow our NWX group. Mike, Rachel and crew had a great day off in Bellingham yesterday. Mike sent me a text saying, "On our day off we ate french toast for breakfast, took showers, got mail, and ate mac and cheese by the water." His message went on to say something about all the kids dressing up as ninjas later in the day...but...
8/3/2009
Monday, Monday
So yes, with Chad gone I have completely slacked on keeping the blog updated. He set a high bar from the outset of the summer with daily posts (lot of pressure there). It’s not that I don’t have a good excuse, though. Since Thursday I’ve logged over 1200 miles in van shuttles for our Cape Cod and Coast to Quebec groups…and I have to drive to Boston this evening to finish our Cape trips tomorrow....
Monday, Monday
So yes, with Chad gone I have completely slacked on keeping the blog updated. He set a high bar from the outset of the summer with daily posts (lot of pressure there). It’s not that I don’t have a good excuse, though. Since Thursday I’ve logged over 1200 miles in van shuttles for our Cape Cod and Coast to Quebec groups…and I have to drive to Boston this evening to finish our Cape trips tomorrow....
7/31/2009
Wrapping Up
Our final Coast to Québec trips finished up today, which means the end of the Apogee season for leader pairs Meaghan & Mike, Cait & Evan. In two vans we left Québec City early this morning and made the trek back to Freeport. Both groups seem to have had hugely successful trips and it was fond farewells all around. From my initial debrief with the leaders, they all reported having had a super time...
Wrapping Up
Our final Coast to Québec trips finished up today, which means the end of the Apogee season for leader pairs Meaghan & Mike, Cait & Evan. In two vans we left Québec City early this morning and made the trek back to Freeport. Both groups seem to have had hugely successful trips and it was fond farewells all around. From my initial debrief with the leaders, they all reported having had a super time...
7/28/2009
Swan Song
This, faithful Apogee blogarissimi (as our Italian friends might say – well, ok, they probably wouldn’t), is very likely my final blog posting of the summer. Tomorrow, I fly to San Diego and will make my way east to meet our Coast to Coasters in Prescott, Arizona. Not that they need me, but I will be there as a Plan B of sorts through the worst of the desert. I’ll be a rental car full of oranges,...
Swan Song
This, faithful Apogee blogarissimi (as our Italian friends might say – well, ok, they probably wouldn’t), is very likely my final blog posting of the summer. Tomorrow, I fly to San Diego and will make my way east to meet our Coast to Coasters in Prescott, Arizona. Not that they need me, but I will be there as a Plan B of sorts through the worst of the desert. I’ll be a rental car full of oranges,...
7/26/2009
The Quick and Dirty Part II
Dear faithful readers: So Chad has developed quite the blog following this summer with his witty words and colorful commentary. Unfortunately he’s off for the next two days…which leaves yours truly to pick up the slack. Creative writing was never my strength (I was a Geology major in college), so I’m going to keep it short and stick to the facts. Our Maine Mountain Explorers with Drew...
The Quick and Dirty Part II
Dear faithful readers: So Chad has developed quite the blog following this summer with his witty words and colorful commentary. Unfortunately he’s off for the next two days…which leaves yours truly to pick up the slack. Creative writing was never my strength (I was a Geology major in college), so I’m going to keep it short and stick to the facts. Our Maine Mountain Explorers with Drew...
7/24/2009
Final Friday! - Well, almost...
Apologies, Apogee Empire – but there is neither poetry nor drama in this evening’s post. Kevin and I have been busy today getting ready for our last “departure” of the season – our two Cape and Islands trips leaving tomorrow. Cliché though it may be, it’s very hard to believe just how quickly the summer has flown by! We checked in briefly with Rachel and Drew’s mighty Mountaineers – they are...
Final Friday! - Well, almost...
Apologies, Apogee Empire – but there is neither poetry nor drama in this evening’s post. Kevin and I have been busy today getting ready for our last “departure” of the season – our two Cape and Islands trips leaving tomorrow. Cliché though it may be, it’s very hard to believe just how quickly the summer has flown by! We checked in briefly with Rachel and Drew’s mighty Mountaineers – they are...
7/23/2009
Yesterday - Poetry; Today - Drama!
It was a day of high adventure for Apogee-aniacs across the country (for our long time readers, do you think that “Apogee-aniacs” is my most tortured mutilation of “Apogee” this summer? I think it is in the running, if nothing else)! Jess and Colby’s Mountains and Coasters were quite literally high off of the ground as they spent a day on the high ropes course in New Hampshire. Nothing like...
Yesterday - Poetry; Today - Drama!
It was a day of high adventure for Apogee-aniacs across the country (for our long time readers, do you think that “Apogee-aniacs” is my most tortured mutilation of “Apogee” this summer? I think it is in the running, if nothing else)! Jess and Colby’s Mountains and Coasters were quite literally high off of the ground as they spent a day on the high ropes course in New Hampshire. Nothing like...
7/22/2009
Poetry Class
This will very likely be our most creative blog posting of the summer – as we’re including art and, umm, poetry. Meaghan and Mike sent a picture of a couple of their students on the way up to Camden hanging out at the world-famous recycled art center near Waldoboro (well, maybe not world-famous, per se, but certainly Waldoboro-famous). They also sent along the following piece of verse: Yo, check...
Poetry Class
This will very likely be our most creative blog posting of the summer – as we’re including art and, umm, poetry. Meaghan and Mike sent a picture of a couple of their students on the way up to Camden hanging out at the world-famous recycled art center near Waldoboro (well, maybe not world-famous, per se, but certainly Waldoboro-famous). They also sent along the following piece of verse: Yo, check...
7/21/2009
Sing, O Muse, of Things Apogeeian!
Good evening, Apogee Empire! Apologies for the late post today, but I was away from the computer for most of the day. I had the privilege of joining Lidia and Cyrus in Boston today as they wrapped up their trip. It is always special to watch students who, two weeks ago, had no idea who their fellow trippers would be give big hugs all around and join their folks in waiting cars – alternating between...
Sing, O Muse, of Things Apogeeian!
Good evening, Apogee Empire! Apologies for the late post today, but I was away from the computer for most of the day. I had the privilege of joining Lidia and Cyrus in Boston today as they wrapped up their trip. It is always special to watch students who, two weeks ago, had no idea who their fellow trippers would be give big hugs all around and join their folks in waiting cars – alternating between...
7/20/2009
Just the Quick and Dirty Today
Good afternoon, Apogee! Just a quick update from the field today. We did not hear from either of our Coast to Quebec trips today – and that is a good thing! That means they are problem-free and cruising through another beautiful day. Our only current Cape trip is wrapping up today – I will be driving to Boston tomorrow morning to join Lidia and Cyrus as they bid adieu to their crew (a little...
Just the Quick and Dirty Today
Good afternoon, Apogee! Just a quick update from the field today. We did not hear from either of our Coast to Quebec trips today – and that is a good thing! That means they are problem-free and cruising through another beautiful day. Our only current Cape trip is wrapping up today – I will be driving to Boston tomorrow morning to join Lidia and Cyrus as they bid adieu to their crew (a little...
7/19/2009
(Another) Super Sunday
Sunday salutations to all! Days like today make it look easy. Sunny skies and cool temperatures like today’s are precisely what I would order up every day were weather decisions left to your humble scribe. After a fair amount of apprehension about today’s ride, our Capers roared into Provincetown before noon today – easily conquering the hills that lay between today’s starting point in Wellfleet...
(Another) Super Sunday
Sunday salutations to all! Days like today make it look easy. Sunny skies and cool temperatures like today’s are precisely what I would order up every day were weather decisions left to your humble scribe. After a fair amount of apprehension about today’s ride, our Capers roared into Provincetown before noon today – easily conquering the hills that lay between today’s starting point in Wellfleet...
7/18/2009
News From the Field!
We had a bit of a soggy start to the day here in the midcoast area, faithful readers. But fear not, the clouds have lifted and Maine is putting on her best mid-July Chamber of Commerce face this evening! This is somewhat pertinent as we have three trips in relatively close proximity this evening – Mike and Meaghan aced their warm-up ride with their soon to be Quebecois; Evan and Cait set out down...
News From the Field!
We had a bit of a soggy start to the day here in the midcoast area, faithful readers. But fear not, the clouds have lifted and Maine is putting on her best mid-July Chamber of Commerce face this evening! This is somewhat pertinent as we have three trips in relatively close proximity this evening – Mike and Meaghan aced their warm-up ride with their soon to be Quebecois; Evan and Cait set out down...
7/17/2009
The Sun Shines On Apogee-ia
The Sun Shines on Apogee-ia! A beautiful summer day up here in Maine, dear readers. Kevin and I had the privilege to start our second round of Coast to Quebec trips today. Mike and Meaghan, and Evan and Cait, had their groups bikes packed up and ready for the short ride to their first campground. If any of you have been following our humble blog since its inception, you may remember that it...
The Sun Shines On Apogee-ia
The Sun Shines on Apogee-ia! A beautiful summer day up here in Maine, dear readers. Kevin and I had the privilege to start our second round of Coast to Quebec trips today. Mike and Meaghan, and Evan and Cait, had their groups bikes packed up and ready for the short ride to their first campground. If any of you have been following our humble blog since its inception, you may remember that it...
7/16/2009
Still Soliciting Snappy Titles - Running Low Here!
Another unpardonable absence from the blog, my faithful friends! I apologize – but I do not hesitate to lay blame squarely at the feet of Mr. Cashman. I take off for one day and the blog falls apart – I tell you what, you just can’t find good help these days! In any case, I have some great pictures to post today. Cyrus sent me a very artsy shot of his group’s bikes at sunset. I’m tentatively...
Still Soliciting Snappy Titles - Running Low Here!
Another unpardonable absence from the blog, my faithful friends! I apologize – but I do not hesitate to lay blame squarely at the feet of Mr. Cashman. I take off for one day and the blog falls apart – I tell you what, you just can’t find good help these days! In any case, I have some great pictures to post today. Cyrus sent me a very artsy shot of his group’s bikes at sunset. I’m tentatively...
7/16/2009
More press coverage for ACC!!
Another great story about our intrepid Coast to Coasters. A big thanks to the ACC Mom who forwarded me the article. View the story here
More press coverage for ACC!!
Another great story about our intrepid Coast to Coasters. A big thanks to the ACC Mom who forwarded me the article. View the story here
7/14/2009
Today's Submitted Title:
My goodness, what a great summer day up here in Brunswick – brilliant blue sky dappled with passing clouds (to cool you off a bit and make you appreciate the sun all the more), sweet clover smells blowing in the window, and laughing kids all over the place! (For those of you who have been following our little blog all summer, it is sooo nice to be starting today’s posting with a nod to beautiful...
Today's Submitted Title:
My goodness, what a great summer day up here in Brunswick – brilliant blue sky dappled with passing clouds (to cool you off a bit and make you appreciate the sun all the more), sweet clover smells blowing in the window, and laughing kids all over the place! (For those of you who have been following our little blog all summer, it is sooo nice to be starting today’s posting with a nod to beautiful...
7/14/2009
ACC on TV!
Not sure how long this link will be up and running, but our Coast to Coasters made the evening news tonight in northern TX! Copy and paste the below link into your internet browser to see a brief clip of the group in action: http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/50794322.html
ACC on TV!
Not sure how long this link will be up and running, but our Coast to Coasters made the evening news tonight in northern TX! Copy and paste the below link into your internet browser to see a brief clip of the group in action: http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/50794322.html
7/13/2009
Accepting Snappy Blog Titles!
Faithful blog-readers (now that our Coast to Coasters are working their way through Texas, I’m tempted to try out the term “bloggeroos,” but I’m not sure how well that would go over…), it was a quiet day in Apogee-ia. Today and tomorrow are about the quietest days of the summer, in fact, as we have only four trips in the field. Our most recently launched trip, Mike, Emily and Aviva’s Mountains...
Accepting Snappy Blog Titles!
Faithful blog-readers (now that our Coast to Coasters are working their way through Texas, I’m tempted to try out the term “bloggeroos,” but I’m not sure how well that would go over…), it was a quiet day in Apogee-ia. Today and tomorrow are about the quietest days of the summer, in fact, as we have only four trips in the field. Our most recently launched trip, Mike, Emily and Aviva’s Mountains...
7/12/2009
Starting, Ending - Where's T.S. Eliot when we need him?
Sunday salutations to one and all! Well, I don’t know about where you are today, but it is finally resplendent, refulgent summer up here in the ol’Midcoast Maine area! Green trees (my word, they better be Jolly-Green-Giant-green after all of the rain we’ve had!), blooming wildflowers, the tang of a little sweat on the brow, and cold milkshakes on at least one corner in every little Maine town –...
Starting, Ending - Where's T.S. Eliot when we need him?
Sunday salutations to one and all! Well, I don’t know about where you are today, but it is finally resplendent, refulgent summer up here in the ol’Midcoast Maine area! Green trees (my word, they better be Jolly-Green-Giant-green after all of the rain we’ve had!), blooming wildflowers, the tang of a little sweat on the brow, and cold milkshakes on at least one corner in every little Maine town –...
7/11/2009
If Elton were here, he'd say
First – to our faithful readers – a hearty apology for our egregious failure to post yesterday! Truth be told, yours truly was enjoying a day away from the computer and out on the water. Indeed, it was an astonishing day to be paddling through Casco Bay yesterday. And, as it happens, Rachel and Drew’s Mountains and Coasters are enjoying the very same Casco Bay waters today. They’re out on the...
If Elton were here, he'd say
First – to our faithful readers – a hearty apology for our egregious failure to post yesterday! Truth be told, yours truly was enjoying a day away from the computer and out on the water. Indeed, it was an astonishing day to be paddling through Casco Bay yesterday. And, as it happens, Rachel and Drew’s Mountains and Coasters are enjoying the very same Casco Bay waters today. They’re out on the...
7/9/2009
The Tables Have Turned
By George, the skies have cleared, the sun is shining, and we are all once again reminded of why Maine in the summer has been long touted as representing the Way Life Should Be. I would only add to that a small parenthetical – “The Way Life Should Be (on at least three days a year).” From what we’ve gathered from the trips we’ve heard from today, the change in the weather has had a great effect...
The Tables Have Turned
By George, the skies have cleared, the sun is shining, and we are all once again reminded of why Maine in the summer has been long touted as representing the Way Life Should Be. I would only add to that a small parenthetical – “The Way Life Should Be (on at least three days a year).” From what we’ve gathered from the trips we’ve heard from today, the change in the weather has had a great effect...
7/8/2009
Wet, Wild Wednesday
Friends, I would dearly love to tell you all that the rain up here in New England has stopped, that it did not pour as though the oceans had been inverted, and that my poor dog does not look like a drowned rat – but all of that would be a malicious lie. Yes, indeed, it was another wet one up here. As a director of a small company that runs trips in the great outdoors, that’s about my least favorite...
Wet, Wild Wednesday
Friends, I would dearly love to tell you all that the rain up here in New England has stopped, that it did not pour as though the oceans had been inverted, and that my poor dog does not look like a drowned rat – but all of that would be a malicious lie. Yes, indeed, it was another wet one up here. As a director of a small company that runs trips in the great outdoors, that’s about my least favorite...
7/7/2009
Not Again!
Forgive me, faithful followers of the blog, if you detect a note of dour grumpiness in this afternoon’s posting. The rain, the wretched rain, is back. After several beautiful days wherein we joyously recalled the ghosts of summers past, the clouds filled in, the mist descended and your humble author’s spirits followed closely. It is also sad to see trips end – as we did today. Kevin and I...
Not Again!
Forgive me, faithful followers of the blog, if you detect a note of dour grumpiness in this afternoon’s posting. The rain, the wretched rain, is back. After several beautiful days wherein we joyously recalled the ghosts of summers past, the clouds filled in, the mist descended and your humble author’s spirits followed closely. It is also sad to see trips end – as we did today. Kevin and I...
7/6/2009
What are deodorant, mimes, and hills, Alex?
Well, Gentle Reader – it’s been another fantastic summer day across the Apogee empire! I’m delighted to report that we have touched base with our Vermont Hikers – they emerged from the woods today, way, way up in the Northeast Kingdom. Before her cell phone cut out due to the poor reception in the area, Rachel reported that everyone is healthy and happy. We heard that in addition to some pretty...
What are deodorant, mimes, and hills, Alex?
Well, Gentle Reader – it’s been another fantastic summer day across the Apogee empire! I’m delighted to report that we have touched base with our Vermont Hikers – they emerged from the woods today, way, way up in the Northeast Kingdom. Before her cell phone cut out due to the poor reception in the area, Rachel reported that everyone is healthy and happy. We heard that in addition to some pretty...
7/5/2009
Post-Fourth Recap
As our Italian friends say, “saluti a tutti!” Apogee Central certainly hopes that each of you had a great Fourth of July. The heavens finally parted here in New England, and just about each of our trips up in this neck of the woods enjoyed beautiful sunshine over the weekend (coupled with the occasional passing shower). Our Coast to Quebec trips have both definitively finished with the Coast...
Post-Fourth Recap
As our Italian friends say, “saluti a tutti!” Apogee Central certainly hopes that each of you had a great Fourth of July. The heavens finally parted here in New England, and just about each of our trips up in this neck of the woods enjoyed beautiful sunshine over the weekend (coupled with the occasional passing shower). Our Coast to Quebec trips have both definitively finished with the Coast...
7/3/2009
Here Comes the Sun
Yes, after almost two weeks of constant cloud cover and rain, the sun shined down on Maine this afternoon (or at least parts of Maine). It was a wonderful thing, and I’m hopeful we’ve turned a corner as far as weather patterns go. But do you know where the weather has been non-stop beautiful? Montana. Every time I speak with Jess or Colby I ask about the weather. Their consistent response: “spectacular.”...
Here Comes the Sun
Yes, after almost two weeks of constant cloud cover and rain, the sun shined down on Maine this afternoon (or at least parts of Maine). It was a wonderful thing, and I’m hopeful we’ve turned a corner as far as weather patterns go. But do you know where the weather has been non-stop beautiful? Montana. Every time I speak with Jess or Colby I ask about the weather. Their consistent response: “spectacular.”...
7/2/2009
Do the Un-Rain Dance.
Speaking of broken records, as we did yesterday, it was another wet day here on the coast of Maine. While we presume this is doing good things for the flowers, we are frankly ready to trade our right arms (and consider throwing in our left, too) for a day of sunshine. And – though we have long since ceased to believe such rosy forecasts - we’re told that the change is coming, and just in time for...
Do the Un-Rain Dance.
Speaking of broken records, as we did yesterday, it was another wet day here on the coast of Maine. While we presume this is doing good things for the flowers, we are frankly ready to trade our right arms (and consider throwing in our left, too) for a day of sunshine. And – though we have long since ceased to believe such rosy forecasts - we’re told that the change is coming, and just in time for...
7/1/2009
July!
Dear readers, it has been a quiet day here at Apogee Central – and in this business, no news is good news. We did hear from Mike and Emily’s Cape trip on their way to Martha’s Vineyard – they are looking forward to a few days out on the islands. Over on Nantucket, Cyrus and Lidia's trip conquered the island with a huge forty-mile day! That's a couple of laps out to Siasconset, over to Madaket...
July!
Dear readers, it has been a quiet day here at Apogee Central – and in this business, no news is good news. We did hear from Mike and Emily’s Cape trip on their way to Martha’s Vineyard – they are looking forward to a few days out on the islands. Over on Nantucket, Cyrus and Lidia's trip conquered the island with a huge forty-mile day! That's a couple of laps out to Siasconset, over to Madaket...
6/30/2009
Super Tuesday
You know, it’s pretty neat to be here at HQ with trips out in the field and hear the stories that filter in on a day to day basis. We get to live vicariously as our trips struggle up their first hills, eat ice cream after a tough hike, and visit misty Maine lighthouses. After hearing from Cyrus and Lidia yesterday, we were able to get them to send us a couple of pictures of their time out on Martha’s...
Super Tuesday
You know, it’s pretty neat to be here at HQ with trips out in the field and hear the stories that filter in on a day to day basis. We get to live vicariously as our trips struggle up their first hills, eat ice cream after a tough hike, and visit misty Maine lighthouses. After hearing from Cyrus and Lidia yesterday, we were able to get them to send us a couple of pictures of their time out on Martha’s...
6/29/2009
Monday, Monday!
Good afternoon, World of Apogee! Well, it’s still pretty damp up here at Apogee headquarters – it appears Mother Nature is determined to make the start of this season a wet one. Apogee-ers (sp?), however, are nothing if not resilient. Our two Coast to Quebec trips, which both started their first day of riding today, are damp, but spirits are high. They may be even higher after they heard that...
Monday, Monday!
Good afternoon, World of Apogee! Well, it’s still pretty damp up here at Apogee headquarters – it appears Mother Nature is determined to make the start of this season a wet one. Apogee-ers (sp?), however, are nothing if not resilient. Our two Coast to Quebec trips, which both started their first day of riding today, are damp, but spirits are high. They may be even higher after they heard that...
6/28/2009
And We're Off!
Good morning, everyone! Four of our trips got underway yesterday! Out on Cape Cod, two trips started up under sunny skies (that, admittedly, turned a bit showery as the night wore on). Everyone is enthusiastic, however, and we heard reports of kids up at 5:30 this morning getting ready to hit the road! Well to the south in Charleston, South Carolina, Maggie and Nick’s America Coast to Coast...
And We're Off!
Good morning, everyone! Four of our trips got underway yesterday! Out on Cape Cod, two trips started up under sunny skies (that, admittedly, turned a bit showery as the night wore on). Everyone is enthusiastic, however, and we heard reports of kids up at 5:30 this morning getting ready to hit the road! Well to the south in Charleston, South Carolina, Maggie and Nick’s America Coast to Coast...
6/28/2009
A Rainy Day in New England
Despite a wet start this afternoon, Coast to Quebec 1A & 1B looked great and are off and running. I followed both groups to their campground, and everyone arrived safely. Forecast is calling for more scattered showers over the next couple of days. We're hopeful conditions will start to improve soon. In the southeast, Maggie and Nick called in to say they arrived a little before 5 PM. 68 miles...
A Rainy Day in New England
Despite a wet start this afternoon, Coast to Quebec 1A & 1B looked great and are off and running. I followed both groups to their campground, and everyone arrived safely. Forecast is calling for more scattered showers over the next couple of days. We're hopeful conditions will start to improve soon. In the southeast, Maggie and Nick called in to say they arrived a little before 5 PM. 68 miles...
6/26/2009
The Leaders Have Flown!
Just a note to let our America Coast to Coast and Montana Service Adventure families know that our leaders are in place, geared up and ready to go! Maggie and Nick (ACC) and Jess and Colby (MSA) left Portland this morning at a very, very, very early hour to get to Charleston and Bozeman, respectively, this afternoon. The final details are falling into place and they can't wait to meet their groups...
The Leaders Have Flown!
Just a note to let our America Coast to Coast and Montana Service Adventure families know that our leaders are in place, geared up and ready to go! Maggie and Nick (ACC) and Jess and Colby (MSA) left Portland this morning at a very, very, very early hour to get to Charleston and Bozeman, respectively, this afternoon. The final details are falling into place and they can't wait to meet their groups...