Canaan, NH (USA)

I started out my day with the knowledge that I was going to be triple scheduled in the afternoon.  The trouble was that I actually wanted to do at least two of the things - as a result, I spent most of the day trying to figure out how to possibly make all the activities happen.  After starting telework very early, I spent the morning in meetings and then (between meetings) had to quickly return my rental car to the Enterprise office in White River Junction.  That effort was successful but I was then in meetings for most of the afternoon.  Once work was done, I drove to the LISTEN Community Dining Hall (White River Junction) and joined several other parishioners from Sacred Heart Lebanon in preparing dinner; we assembled and cooked all of the ingredients for tacos (there were a lot of items!).  Usually, I have stayed to help pass out the food but today I departed just as they were beginning the service (1630).  Next, I made my way to the eastern end of Lebanon (Forwards Garage) so I could join the VA Medical Center Adaptive Sports Team for their Tuesday Evening Cycling event.  I arrived just in time (1645) and spent the next two hours riding (on the side-by-side bike) the Northern Rail Trail (southeast bound) with John B.  For the last few years, we've talked about reaching the town line for Enfield and Canaan (approximately 7.5 miles) and we were able to reach that goal today!  The temps were definitely a factor (mid to high 80s) but we hydrated throughout and kept on taking breaks.  John was very excited by our accomplishment and gave me a high five when we were finished.  Afterwards, there were some sprinkles so I said goodbye to Jenn S. and Jeremy and headed home (arrived at 1930).  What an amazing mix of work, service and outdoor activity!