rollin' across america. |
A documentation of Matt Eddy's attempt to go from Lynn Massachusetts to Long Beach California in an electric wheelchair for the Guinness Book of World Records. More information about the trip and donations can be made at http://www.officialmattsplace.org/ Throughout the trip I am also doing my own documentary which will consist of digital photography, video, and possibly film. Stay tuned! |
Wow , what a feeling, like no other. There is no other joy like victory except when your dirty feet are covered in blisters, your calves are burning, and in the longest four miles of your life, you cross the finish line. Not just any finish line THE FINISH LINE. It gave me goosebumps to see all the people cheering and clapping for Matt (and crew).
A BIG THANKS to everyone who was present to celebrate this once in a lifetime experience with us. Thank you Newport Vent, Jim Seeley, Janus, Cynde Soto, Jennifer,Erica Noriega, Peter Martineau, the Long Beach Police department - Sg. Marcoux and Officer James, the best police escort we have gotten on the whole trip !!! Thank you all so much for making this happen, we really appreciate it @ Matt’s Place !
Literally was the best police escort ever ! Dodging cars, he made all traffic stop at all lights, even gave some traffic direction on his loud speaker accompanied by sirens !! And he ever had more amazing louder ones at the finish line ALONG with lights spectacular. People came out of stores, houses, etc. to line up on the street and watch the Matt’s Place Extraordinary Crew ! Claps , beeps, ( ok so I got a little teary eyed) but we made it !!! WAY TO GO MATT YOU ARE A HERO TO ALL OF US. What a stubborn strong person with such determination . Even the sweet doggies came to greet us at the finish line, of course Maia did finally lay down with her face in the water bowl but she was still part of something that only happens through miracles. One bike with no breaks , 3 sets of wheelchair tires, one bike with no gears, one RV with no door ( well not a working one ) , and a stinky RV fridge , nothing can stop determination.
Hold on to your seat belts folks, this is only the beginning.
