Looking back to Acadia: Arvid Arrives (1/3)

The sun shines brightly over the Manitoba highway as Arvid prepares to pull off the #1 into the Acadia Community, and all 11 of his grandkids are along to cheer him on for the last leg.

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After confirming where Arvid is on the #1, the motorcade sets out to cheer on Arvid from the roadside a few kilometers from Acadia.

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The fans are ready and on the lookout.

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Next stop – Acadia Community!

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The usual suspects grab the first hello hug, but the fine folks of Acadia are right behind to greet Arvid as he arrives in their community.

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4 comments on “Looking back to Acadia: Arvid Arrives (1/3)
  1. Niko Friesen says:

    Are you still biking as strong as ever? If you are, that’s great, you’ll be back in no time! But if you finish really early, you should bike all the way back home. You’re awesome, Grampa!

  2. Lachlan Friesen says:

    Go Grampa Go! Are you still doing good? I love you. Good job, Grampa.

  3. Emerson Friesen says:

    Grampa, are you still going up hills or down hills? And if you’re bored of no one cheering for you … Go Grampa Go!!! Go Grampa Go!!! Go Grampa Go!!!
    Do you like the uphills and downhills? Have fun! Bye.

  4. Dorothy says:

    Arvid. Harry was at Acadia today. They loved their time with you so much!!

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