Thank you Eva. We are taking things one day at a time and trust that good days are yet to come.

Thanks Karen.

Grampies are the best..for everyone! They know their priorities and will be rewarded on the bike..eventually..PS. The tarts will still be waiting for your tastebuds.

You and Dodie are such brave and caring parents. We hope that your family bicycle trip will help to heal your hearts.

Thank you, Robyn.

I'm very sorry to hear this awful news.

Thank you Andrea. Endings are never easy, are they?

Oh my goodness, this sounds terribly painful for your family. Peace be with you.

Thanks Jacquie. It does help to know that there is a caring community out there.

Maybe we could get an AI to produce it. Michel was having some luck with creating the blog text...

You can see the AI is crazy, if it thinks the kids will start at dawn!

So sad to hear. Hugs to you both.

I'm sure I don't have to tell you this, but savor every moment with that bunch. Maybe, just maybe, your adventure will spawn a TV show called "The Grampy Bunch."

I enter this in copilot : " Cycling the Loire with the Grandkids: A Grampies Adventure. " and get a 4 days story...

Day 1: Setting Off from Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire

The sun was just peeking over the horizon as we loaded up our bikes, ready for another grand adventure. This time, we had two very special companions: our grandchildren, Emma and Lucas. Their excitement was contagious, and we couldn’t wait to share the beauty of the Loire Valley with them.

Our journey began in the charming town of Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire. The kids were fascinated by the old stone buildings and the gentle flow of the river. We made sure to take plenty of breaks, letting them explore and ask questions about everything they saw.

I think I might rephrase your comment as "Eh?" or the eloquent "wtf?". I don't think I want this AI planning or documenting "Grampians" tours, let alone driving cars!