To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Big mahalos!

Hi Petra! Thank you sooo much for giving me a chance to experience your trip yesterday. Below is a copy of the review I sent out to all the Expedia agents on Maui...I thought you'd like to read through it as well. Thank Kim and Kevin for me as well...they took great care of us!

Review:

Hey gang...I don't usually write up reviews, but I had such a good experience with Bike It Maui, I just had to pass it on! I had never been to see the sunrise on Haleakala, so that in itself was a perk, but the entire activity was so well executed, your guests will find it an absolute treat!
The round-trip transportation is key...getting picked up at 3am is so much nicer than driving it on your own, and the guides made sure to stop for restroom breaks and snacks on the way up. We got up Haleakala in time for them to tell us where the best places were to view the sunrise and get our coats on that they kindly provided (and gloves!), and then after sunrise we continued on up to the summit, so everyone could take a picture and see the view from the very top. We then drove down to 6500 feet where they geared us up and got us on our bikes. The ride down was amazing. It's paced really well with a couple stops along the way, but what a view! To see upcountry and look across to the west Maui mountains and down to the central valley all the while smelling the eucalyptus was just fabulous. We rode all the way down to Pa'ia (with the exception of loading up to drive through Makawao for safety's sake), and then had a FULL, hot breakfast at Charley's.
It's all included, tips for the waitress even, and what a difference that nice breakfast makes versus a continental breakfast!

The biggest thing for me (other than the obvious biking down a volcano!) were the two guides. Kim and Kevin were fantastic and made the trip. They were entertaining, knowledgeable, yet very serious about everyone's safety.They made sure that no one felt bad about getting in the van if they weren't having fun riding the bikes, they did a great job of communicating with the group, and a big thing for me....they ENJOY their job. We were never rushed to keep to a schedule, I never felt like they took short-cuts or cheated anyone of time for pictures or the chance to see the proteas at the Sunrise Market, it was just a really fun day hanging out with the local guides all the while zooming down Haleakala.

I highly recommend this trip...as long as people are comfortable on a bike, they'll love it! I think it's great to support a family-owned company with employees that are NICE to our guests, and your guests get that nice, hot breakfast instead of muffins. :o) Get out there and try it...you'll see for yourself the thrill of biking Haleakala!

Aloha,
Heather Meisterheim
Concierge
Expedia Local Expert, Maui

Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 7:22 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Wow, What a ride!!!

Aloha,

Wow, what a ride!!! We absolutely adored Maui and we're so happy we chose Bike it Maui for our Sunrise tour to Haleakala. Being up in the clouds and watching the sun come up is Breathtaking and a must see. Our tour guides made the trip even better! Billy and Mark made us feel safe, entertained and informed. The trip ended with a wonderful breakfast at Charley's in Paia. I got the humongous Breakfast Burrito..Yummy!!

Mahalo,
Mark and Jameie York
Washington DC
(The girl who knew Kaho'olawe- haha!!)

Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:01 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Thank you

Aloha Petra,

I wanted to let you know that John and I really enjoyed our bike trip with Kevin and Billy. It was one of my favorites. I will recommend your tour to everyone! The sunrise was most breathtaking, and the bike ride down... GREAT! Enjoyed the breakfast too.

Mahola,

Patricia Mitchell

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 4:11 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Thanks and a picture request

Aloha,

First off let me tell you that we took the bike tour in July of 2009. A friend of ours is going to Maui in a few months and asked us what we would suggest they do in the short time they will be there. I told them that a trip to Maui would not be complete without doing the bike tour and that my personal highlight of our trip was sitting at the top of the world and watching the sun come up and then biking down the mountain. No one can sit up there and say God does not exist. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to see and do those two things I would never have the opportunity to do on my own. Our guide, Bill, was just great to be with. He was knowledgeable, friendly, funny and took care of our group from beginning to end. I know that sometimes a job can become tiring when you do it day after day, especially with personal life problems in general. Billy never showed that at all and it was obvious that he enjoyed what he was doing and that made it even more enjoyable for us. THANK you again. When I was on your website to get information for our friends, I saw out group picture and it brought all the memories back again. My question to you is this, is our group picture available to get or download on our own. As I said, our group was July 2009 and the picture number is DSC00556.jpg . Please let me know what my options are.

Mahalo,

Mark

Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:09 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: our bike trip

Aloha Petra

I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you what a good time we had with Billy and Billy.They were right on time and were very entertaining. Thank you for treating me and my friends so well.That’s why I recommend you to everyone coming to Maui.

Mahalo

Pete

Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 10:48 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: January 15,2010 Our Honeymoon

Petra,

We loved the sunrise at Mt. Haleakala and the bike down.  Ryan and Kevin were a lot of fun and very knowledgeable about the island.  I would definitely recommend Bike it Maui to anyone looking for an awesome experience. 

Andrea

Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 6:43 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject:

Bike It Maui:

We were in Maui the end of January 2010. The first thing we did was the bike trip. It was wonderful!!! The scenery was like seeing heaven. You do a first rate trip. The two guides were great. It was obvious at all times, safety was number one. I certainly think this trip is a MUST if you are visiting Maui. Thank you so much for making our trip memorable.

Cindi Peterman
Illinois

Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:12 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject:

Petra,
We did the Bike It Maui ride this morning. It was great! Billy and Billy were great hosts. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

Jack & Kathleen Hart

Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 6:34 PM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: An Amazing Birthday!!!

Thank you for being the best! Being atop Mt Haleakala at sunrise and sailing down the mountain on a bike I felt nothing but "alive" and pure "joy". It was an AMAZING birthday, I will always remember where I was on my special day.
Kevin & Ryan were professionals. Very informative and always looking out for our safety. We really enjoyed being in a small, personal group versus a big tour. The breakfast at Charlie's was the perfect finish and delicious. I have told so many people about Bike It Maui and will continue to pass on your name to anyone thinking about embarking on this adventure.
Lori & Dan Palmer

Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 2:10 PM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Re: Le/Austria Wedding

Aloha Petra,

I just wanted to let you know that we had such a great time on the Mt. Haleakala sunrise excursion.
The view of the sunrise is unbelievable and awe-inspiring and the bike ride down was exhilirating. Everyone in my group had such an awesome time and we are so glad we got up at 3AM to do it!
The guides Billy and Dan made the experience all that much more greater.

Mahalo,
James

Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 11:54 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Hello!

I just want to thank you for the totally rad bike experience. Me and my girlfriend were on the tour October the 14th and believe me it was well worth staying up all night, to see the most beautiful sunrise ever! I will never forget it. Looking forward to our group picture. I'll be back!

Love

Kristina Howard

Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:27 PM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Sunrise Tour: Saturday, October 3, 2009

Aloha Bike It Maui,

I just wanted to write and tell you how much my husband and I enjoyed our tour with Kevin and Billy. We recently traveled to Maui and the Big Island on our honeymoon. On Saturday, October 3rd, we took a tour with your company. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Kevin and Billy were awesome.... a great deal of fun and ready to tell us about everything we could possibly want to know about regarding Maui. I was really impressed with how well they knew the region and all it had to offer...both currently and throughout different periods historically. They were both eager to tell us fun little facts. The bike ride itself was a amazing and unlike anything we had ever done. I felt completely safe and at ease with Billy as our leader. They both had great positive energy and a true passion about their work. And even though the weather didn't cooperate and the sunshine didn't show up until we were heading down the mountain, I would say we were completely satisfied with our experience. The only disappointment was that we didn't meet Kevin and Billy until the end of our trip....we would have learned so much more about things we had already done on the island. One of my favorite parts of the day, (in addition to the DELICIOUS breakfasts at Charley's) was the ride back to Ka'anapali with Kevin. He was our own personal tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the landscape and vegetation, history of the area and way of life of the Hawaiian people. They were both courteous and gracious guides and they certainly enhanced our experience tremendously. From start to finish, they were professional, really passionate about what they do and a great pleasure to have met. I would happily recommend Bike It Maui to anyone considering the Haleakala bike ride and if we are ever lucky enough to return to your beautiful island, we're sure to take another ride!! Thanks again for a great experience and a lifetime of memories! Mahalo!!

Best,

Andrea and Tony Missita
Queensbury, NY

Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:00 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Re: Bike It Maui Voucher

Hi,
Just wanted to drop a note and say thank you for a wonderful experience. Your two Bills were fantastic. They kept us entertained and feeling safe throughout the trip. Thanks again.

Cathie

Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 6:53 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Aloha fabulous Bike It Maui Team!

It's hard to believe that it's been a full month since we were there on your lovely island. How time flies! Anyway, I wanted to pass along a review for you guys. This was a trip that I will remember forever. It was so much fun that we did it twice! By far, what made this particular tour so special was your company and the people doing the tour.

Kevin, tall Billy-Billy (yes, I call him Billy-Billy), and Billy #2 were stellar. They possessed the right mix of humor and seriousness to make the trip both fun and safe. It didn't hurt that they were excellent exhibits of eye candy. :-) The outdoor scenery was also simply breathtaking. If I could somehow paste in a 'scent' file to describe the aromas that were present coming down the highway from the crater, you would smell lavender, ginger, eucalyptus, fresh grass, and the saltiness from the ocean. The breeze in my face and the stunning scenery whizzing by was something I can still imagine today just by closing my eyes. For anyone reading this - DO THE TOUR WITH BIKE IT MAUI. You won't be disappointed.

I'll continue to praise your company so that it drives as much business as possible your way.

Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you all next time!

Fond Regards -
Cathy Holladay
Texas

Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:34 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Haleakala Bike Tour

Aloha Billy and Kevin,

Just a short note to say thanks for the awesome tour. It was our last day on the island, what a great way to finish a fantastic vacation!

Everyone has talked about the amazing sunrise and it truly was but I have to comment on the beautiful display of stars we had the luck to see on the way up the mountain.

I was a little nervous at the start but soon got into the groove :-) The views were killer and the scenery and smells of the upcountry was an unexpected pleasure.

Breakfast was hearty and boy were we ready for it.

Safety was paramount and you really took care of us.

Mahalo!

Yvonne & John Martin

Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 3:16 PM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Hello Petra

Hi Petra -

I also had a FABULOUS day today and finally got that sunrise. Thank you so much for your generosity by including us in the ride again. It's an experience that I shall never forget and will definitely do again with your lovely company when I am back.

Lori and I will also each write a glowing review of our experiences from this week and will send them along to you once we get back to Houston.

Again, thank you so much.

Fondly -
Cathy Holladay

Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 10:22 PM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Bike Crater tour 9/9/09

Maui Bike it,

We wanted to say thank you for the AWESOME bike tour/ride down the Haleakala Crater. The whole experience was just wonderful. Billy and Billy were great, very informative and extremely nice. They made the trip so much fun. AND one of the best parts of the trip was breakfast at Charley's GREAT ending to a wonderful/fun/exciting trip down the Crater. Would highly recommend your company Petra to my friends.

Sue and Ed Eaton
Phoenix, Arizona

Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 7:35 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: RE: Bike It Maui Voucher

Hi Petra!

We just returned to California, but wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much fun we had! I was a little nervous about the steepness of the ride and if me and my son could handle it – but we did not chicken out – and ended up having the time of our lives. Kevin and Billy couldn’t have been any better – wanting to make the trip fun – but always stressing the importance of safety. We were even blessed with the most beautiful sunrise!

Thank you for an amazing memory – we’ll be calling you again the next time we’re in town.

Tanya

To: Bike It Maui
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 6:19 PM
Subject: Tour on August 14th 2009

Hi Petra,

I'll just write some sentence.
You can line out words or correct me also :-)

My name is Lisa, I'm 22y.o. and actually from Germany, but living in Boston.
I did Island hopping in Hawai'i and one of my stops was Maui.
I got the flyer from bikeitmaui and decided to do this awesome and unforgetable tour.
Luckily I got a place, because I booked kinda late.
We're a good group with 12 people, so we started to get know each other.
Billy picked me up at 3am - yeah...it was early...but I tell you, it's worth it!
So we went to Pa'ia, picked up the other Billy and the trailer and then arrived on the top of Mt.Haleakala....'til then everybody got to know each other ;-) It was amazing and incredible to see the sunrise and the clouds were below.
After the sunrise we started to bike the mountain down.
It was a wonderful tour and an unforgetable experience. Everybody should do it.
And we also had a huge + yammi breakfast at Charlies kitchen in Pa'ia !!!
Awesome!

Thanks Billy & Billy and of course Petra! I loved doing the tour and we're a good team!

Hope seeing you one day again!

Lisa

To: Bike It Maui
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:45 PM
Subject: Bike tour August 18, 2009

We just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful experience doing the bike tour. Mike and Kevin were awesome guides. They gave us tons of Hawaiian history and made our trip extremely enjoyable. We had a great time meeting the others in our group as we spent the day together. Thanks again for making our vacation to Maui memorable.

Michael & Kathi
Northfield NJ

To: Bike It Maui
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:28 AM
Subject: Thanks!! Review given.

Dear Petra,
This is Karen. John and I were on your tour last week- remember Kevin missed his alarm and we met him at the K-Mart? Anyway, we wanted to thank you again for a terrific experience. Here is my review.
By the way, I just developed my pics of Maui. I have a couple great shots (one of Billy and Kevin) that I was hoping to pass on to the guys. Could you please forward me their email address?
If I am fortunate enough to be back in the next few years, I will certainly take your tour again.
Much mahalo and aloha,
Karen and John Alves

Review of Bike it Maui
My husband and I took the tour on Mon., Aug. 3, 2009. It was truly the highlight of our holiday in Maui. If you are wondering what to do first on your trip to Maui, take this tour; I promise that you will never regret it.
Kevin and Billy were our guides for the day. They were well-organized, friendly, and enthusiastic. They eagerly shared their knowledge about Mount Haleakala, the crater, plantlife such as the Silver Swords, and the nearby geographic area. It was apparent that they enjoyed their work, and that meant alot to us.
Once at the top of Mount Haleakala, you quickly view the most amazing sight. the sunrise. I had anticipated an incredible sunrise, but I was still mesmorized by all of the beauty before me. Words could never recapture the feeling up there.
The bikeride down the mountain was the next part of the trip. I admit that I was a little nervous about the turns, so if you are at all apprehensive and questioning this tour because of the bikeride, don't. It is really quite an easy ride. And what fun!! Great views and the best part is that you are coasting, not pedalling!!
The tour ends at Charleys where you are greeted with a very large yummy breakfast. It also gave us a chance to talk to the others in our group about the tour thus far. It was nice meeting people from all over.
So if you are looking for an exhiliarating experience that you will remember for the rest of your life, book this tour!

Karen
Toronto, Canada

To: Bike It Maui
Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 10:16 PM
Subject: MAHALO!

Aloha, Petra!

Kathy and I cannot thank you, your husband, Kevin and Billy enough for the truly, memorable experience we enjoyed last week - biking down Haleakala! We always felt safe with Kevin and Billy's professionalism and obvious knowledge of biking down the "hill." Kathy, who was a little nervous at first, had an absolute blast! That says a lot about the way Kevin and Billy put us all at ease with their easy-going and humorous ways!

As if biking down the hill wasn't enough, we all experienced the sunrise at the summit of Haleakala and then topped off the whole adventure with breakfast at Charley's with food that was fantastically delicious! What more could anyone ask for?

This has easily become one of the best and unique adventures we've ever had here on the islands and we will never forget it or the fine folks who helped make it happen for us!

Mahalo!
A hui hou!

Steve and Kathy
East Hartford, CT

Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 4:55 PM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Re: Guided Haleakala Sunrise Bike Tour

Thanks so much for a wonderful trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Bruce and Jill

Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 3:22 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: RE: Haleakala Sunrise Tour

Hi Petra,

We had a marvelous time on the bike ride. I like to write about my trips so attaching a trip report with glowing comments on the experience!

I was so sorry I didn’t buy “the t-shirt” on the mountain top (I love to say Haleakala!) but was able to order it online once back home.

Keep up the good work & best of luck to you all --

Aloha,

Kay Rippy

Allen Bese

Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:31 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Re: Bike It Maui Voucher

Petra,
My husband Brian and I had a great time on your "bike it" sunrise adventure. You run a great business there in Maui. Your staff is incredible! Billy and Kevin have the true Maui spirit. They shared their knowledge of the land and people with us, and made our trip so enjoyable.
Mahalo!

Lisa and Brian Holloway

Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:02 PM
To:
Subject: the ride with kevin and billy!

Good Morning!

We would like to commend you and your team for an amazing Haleakala bik tour! Kevin and Billy were prompt, energetic and entertaining! Despite the clouded sunrise, our trip down the mountain was a blast! They had a genuine concern for our safety and well-being; we made a couple stops for people that were struggling with speed and to capture our scenic moments on film; one woman lost her contact and Billy didn't second guess getting her help and used the adequate resources to do so. They had a keen sense of situational awareness and had an efficient logistical process in order to maintain the flow of traffic and ultimately displayed strong teamwork to get us down the mountain while having the best time. Just when we thought, we'd had enough fun for one day, we were introduced to the macademia nut pancakes at Charley's; I've been trying to eat my leftovers small bits at a time because I don't want to run out before we head back to Arizona! Thank you all for an exciting experience and don't change anything you do!

Sincerely,

Nikki and Toni Smith

Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 8:54 AM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Re: Thanks!

Hi!! Just wanted to let you know we thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Maui. The Bike ride was THE MOST breath-taking ride I have ever been on. At first I was a little afraid but once I got used to the helmet, the bike, and the feel of the road, it was awesome. We can hardly wait to get back-just to do it again. Thanks again. Peggy Watson

Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 6:37 PM
To: Bike It Maui
Subject: Re: Bike It Maui Voucher

Dear Petra,
We had an amazing trip up and down Haleakala. From Craig's attitude at pick up to hearing about Willie Nelson and his place at Charley's, (not to mention one of the coolest places we have ever been) we thought everything was just awesome. We wanted to thank you for that. We also had a great conversation with Craig on the way back to Kahana. Is there a way we can reach Craig by email and/or phone? We also wanted to write him a thank you letter and would like to know where to send it to. Mahalo for a great memory.
Aloha!

Erin & Rob Gauchat

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 2:09 PM
Subject: Pictures from Wed July 30th ride.

Aloha Petra, Kim and Craig! Thanks for everything we had great time and alot of fun.

Frank Tylek

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 6:46 AM
Subject: Attn: Craig and Kim Aloha!

We rode with Craig and Kim this past Weds morning and we just wanted to say Mahalo again for such an awesome time! We really appreciated you talking story with us. . . and the warning about taking lava rocks! We were so very sorry to have missed taking a picture with the two of you for our memory book. We want you to know that ANY time either of you come to Southern California, we would love to get together with you and you are more than welcome to stay with any of us. . . . hope to see you the next time we are able to come back over to visit your beautiful "rock." Amy, Justin and Adam (the crazy ones who sat up in front of the van and wanted to race you down the mountain!! - next time!)

Amy

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 12:53 PM
Subject: mahalo for the awesome ride!

Aloha!

My new husband and I were on the Haleakala sunrise tour on 10/04 and had an amazing time! We saw a sunrise that we will never forget. Billy and Kevin were great guides and made the adventure safe and a ton of fun. If anyone asks me which company to ride with, I will always recommend Bike It Maui.  Mahalo, Julie and Jeremy Thompson

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:25 PM
Subject: Thanks for the bike ride

Aloha, Petra:

I am a pretty picky person while I select a merchandise from web sites. After hours search, I chose your company because of good information and the reasonable price. Although the sun didn't show its morning glory and drizzle made us wet at Sept. 13, 2007, I am very happy to let you know we did use a right company to experience our fantastic and thrilling bike ride from the top of Mount Haleakala. In very deed, my group sincerely thank Billy and Kevin for their good safety instructions and cautious lead. Billy's environmental knowledge and local language made the trip more interesting and Kevin's van protection behind us was very well done. Breakfast after ride (included in the package) was gigantic and delicious. Besides, we gained extra one hour sleep time in comparing with the arrangement made by other company. In future, I am willing to recommend my friends to use the BikeItMaui company for their downhill bike tour at Maui.

Thank you for your services.
DengBo Chen for Chen's(Boulder, CO) and Wu's(San Diego, CA) families

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 3:17 PM
Subject: Sunrise Bike TripAloha!  

We took the sunrise bike tour on 9/25 and it was one of the highlights of our Hawaiian vacation.  Kim & Billy were great guide and the bike ride was awesome.  We hope Billy's friend was able to help the newlyweds from Texas find their missing wedding ring.

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 9:41 AM
Subject: This was fantastic!

Aloha!

We recently Honeymooned in Maui and wanted to say THANK YOU for such a wonderful experience! Our bike down Haleakala was by far our favorite activity we did while on the island, and Kim and Billy were fantastic! They were terrific hosts, made sure we were all safe and comfortable, and were so much fun! You are very lucky to have such wonderful people to serve as representatives of Bike It Maui! This is one activity we would do every time we come to Maui!!
Thank you for the wonderful memory!

Terri & John Fox
South Bend, NE

We just got back from Hawaii,  Had a great trip with Kim and Billy - they are wonderful. 

Chris Webler

Aloha Bike It Maui,

We just wanted to say that we had a great time on our bike ride! We were on the August 14th ride. Haleakala was awesome and the views were incredible. Kim and Dave were our guides and they made the trip great. They both made us feel safe and allowed us to have fun on our ride.  I was lucky enough to be the first in line behind Dave and really got my very own personal tour and learned a lot of Maui fun facts! We couldn't stop talking about the ride when we got home. We recommended you guys to our friends and they have already booked their bike trip for their upcoming honeymoon. This bike trip was one of the highlights of our vacation!! We just found out we brought back a lifelong souvenir from Maui, nope don't worry not the lava rock, but we are going to have our first baby. We are still deciding between naming it Aloha or Haleakala or even Dave =)

Thanks again for a great time!
Rick and Sarah Chase
Charlotte, NC

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 2:19 PM
Subject: Hey guys, Here's a mid-july groupshot ( I think it was July 13/2006)

Hey Dave & Rob

As promised man, here's the group shot, I was supposed to e-mail ya. since your camera was down. Get it on your site. This was truly one of the highlight tours of our honeymoon. I highly recommend it, It's a must do....You guys were the best. And say "Hi" to Willy for us at Charley's, ha,ha

From your Canadian Honeymooners

Jonny & Lori Campeau

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 5:55 PM
Subject: Haleakala bike ride

Aloha "Bike it Maui",

Thank you for a great experience!!! Tung and I live on Oahu and have always wanted to bicycle down Haleakala after seeing it for the first time more than 5 years ago. We finally experienced it and glad we did. We recommend it to all our friends. Many thanks to Dave and Rob on your staff who made our experience exceptionally safe and enjoyable. You are "No ka oi" (The Best!!!). Mahalo,

Chet and Tung
Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Aloha,

We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our bike ride - what a blast! This was a highlight of our 20th anniversary trip. Dave and Shawn we both very professional and safety-conscious, yet provided a fun, educational and safe trip down the mountain. It was worth the 3:30 a.m. pickup to see that sunrise. The outerwear provided was warm and comfortable, they custom fitted each bike to the riders and everyone was made to feel safe and comfortable. Dave's sense of humor kept us all on our toes so early in the morning (ask him about the myna birds) and his knowledge of the island made the whole trip more enjoyable. I'm sending you a picture of our esteemed guides - what great guys!

Thank you SO MUCH and we'll definitely recommend you to anyone we know who is visiting Maui from California.

Mahalo,
Paul and Karen Henley

I am not usually one to write reviews but felt I had to let you know what a great time my husband and I had on our bike tour! Hope you realize what a great staff person you have doing the tours. Dave was very informative, funny and a lot fun! We felt totally safe under his guidance even though I had been anxious about those hairpin turns! What a fabulous time! If we are ever back in Maui we will tour with your company again and hope Dave is our guide. We definitely had a blast and thoroughly enjoyed the whole day!!!

Thanks again! The Schumachers, New York

We just wanted to let you know what a wonderful staff you have. Rob was wonderful and made are less than perfect trip much more enjoyable. The rain and wind was HORRIBLE when we first tried it on Monday, but he made the best of it, and he and John kept us entertained during our ride up and back down the mountain. On our second attempt, Rob and Dave(?) ‘ the old goat’ were great. I was very nervous, but your guide made me feel so comfortable that I just wanted to go faster!

Anyway, we just wanted you to know that you have some great employees, and we know more now about Maui than we ever would have had we not got the pleasure of meeting them.

Mahalo,
Bill and DeeAnna Keck

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:53 PM
Subject: May 17 Bike Ride

Aloha, Petra!!!

What a wonderful, wonderful time we had! While we were in Maui we crammed alot into our seven day trip and when anyone asks us what our favorite thing was, without hesitation, Richie and I both say the bike ride down Haleakala. Even though it was 3:00 AM, the long ride up Haleakala wasn't bad with Dave's commentary and history of the island...even though some of his jokes were pretty corny!! And one never to take anyone's word for anything, I ordered the pancakes for breakfast - that could have been breakfast for the rest of our trip!

I want to thank you and everyone involved in making this tour as wonderful as it was - it is something we will never forget. I'll miss our little discussions and look forward to seeing our pictures posted.

Thanks for everything and stay well...
Aloha,
Sharon & Rich Brienza
Bound Brook, NJ

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 4:28 PM
Subject: Bike trip

Aloha!

Took a great trip this morning and just wanted to say another thank you. The guys were great, very informative and fun! I was definitely off my horse and my confort zone but enjoyed my day with Bike It Maui.

Come see me in the Tetons.

Regards,

Deb Little
Dry Ridge Outfitters
www.dryridge.com
and Carol Wilkerson!

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 4:38 PM
Subject: sunrise Easter ride

Aloha friends,

Thank you so much for making our sunrise Easter such a memorable time. Robb and Dave made the trip awesomely enjoyable. They went out of their way to show us sights that no other company would have done. They knew some of us were "deathly afraid" of heights and reassured us that it was a safe trip. You have been recommended to many of our friends as the only way to go. Many of the bigger companies did not seem to make their people feel as safe and comfortable. Thank you for making safety #1 with you. We agree with our friend Travis, from Indiana, that you put the safety and enjoyment of your guests first and made us all fee like family by the end of the journey. We look forward to the pictures and thank you again for the great trip.

God's blessings to you.
Sam and Carol, Doug and Norma
Michigan....go Blue!!!

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 7:41 AM
Subject: Thank You

Petra,

Thanks for getting my favorite hat back to me at the Westin. Your actions are what is going to keep your group at the top! (no pun intended) Bill and Dave were great. Many thanks and we hope to do it again next year.

Hank and Noelle Zavaleta

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 2:25 PM
Subject: Thank you Petra!

Petra,

Just a quick thank you for the tour my wife and I took on Easter! Today was my first day back at the station so I wanted to e-mail you and thank you so much for the terrific time!

Robb and Dave were terrific guides and we had a ball! Everyone in our group really "bonded" and it made for a very enjoyable trip down the hill. The sunrise was SPECTACULAR and the ride down was equally as exciting.

Let me commend you on the safety aspect of the trip. The guides were terrific in keeping safety out #1 priority. As we were gearing up at the top it was obvious that we were being taken care of more so than several of the other groups that took off down the hill. Safety talks were given during the ride up, and at the summitt as well. While the guys preached safety, they made the lecture enjoyable...rather than something that most people would tune out. Kudos to Dave, Robb and everyone at Bike It Maui.

Thanks again!

Travis Peters

Now that we are home and looking back on our trip to Hawaii, the bike trip down the volcano was truly the highlight of a wonderful vacation! BikeIt Maui is definitely the way to go. Petra was always professional and Robb and Juan were entertaining and informative. The sunrise was spectacular and we had the great fortune to hear the park guard do her very moving Hawaiian chant. The ride down was beautiful and exhilarating and we always felt safe. Breakfast at Charley's was a treat - and we even had a young man in our group who was able to finish his pancakes! Sorry we missed Willie, but it was a blast anyway. Imagine our delight when we got home and found a new travel magazine with a story about Maui - and it mentioned Pa'ia and Charleys! Can't wait until our pictures are on the wbsite. We are recommending your trip to anyone who is heading to Maui. We hope to return one day and do it all over again!

Barbara and Steve Silverman

Merion, PA

Hi Petra,

The Bike it Maui tour was the highlight of our Hawaiian Honeymoon!!! Robb was a very entertaining and capable driver and Dave was an awesome guide. The guys were very accommodating- from the yummy chocolate muffins to the numerous beaks and photos ops on the way down. We felt very safe the entire trip down the volcano and learned a ton about Maui. Breakfast at Charlie's was the perfect ending to an incredible morning. This is a world class operation and we will highly recommend it to anyone who is considering Maui.

Thanks Again,
Andrew and Kelly Swab
Middletown, DE

Hallo Petra,

seit einiger Zeit sitzen wir wieder im eiskalten Deutschland und fluchen über den Schnee. So kalt war es bei uns im März seit Jahren nicht mehr.
Ich habe den Beitrag über unsere Tour natürlich inzwischen fertig. Im WDR läuft er in den nächsten Tagen und heute hat auch der SWR aus Baden-Baden Interesse daran angemeldet. Der SWR läßt fragen, ob er auf Eure homepage "linken" darf, da dort ja auch die Fotos unserer Tour zu sehen sind (sehr witzig, übrigens!!).
Wir denken noch oft an diesen ganz besonderen Tag unseres Urlaubs und sind sicher, dass wir es nochmal machen, wenn wir ein paar Jahren wiederkommen! Und dann haben wir vielleicht auch die Chance, uns mal persönlich kennen zu lernen!

Liebe Grüße aus der Eishölle,
Annette

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:25 PM
Subject: sunrise tour Dec. 4/05

Dear Petra,

We are just getting around to putting our photos together. We've been away a lot the past few months. Just visited your website to print and save our group photo. It brought back fond memories. We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the tour. It was our first trip to Maui, hopefully won't be our last. This was our favourite day trip. It was so exhilirating and the scenery was spectacular.

Rob and Wuan were very professional and did a great job. They also had 2 trainees-Spencer and the guy from Minnesota who knew where Quetico Park was-very helpful as well. The breakfast at Charlie's hit the spot after the exciting ride. Everything was looked after, we appreciated all the little details.

Thanks again. We highly recommend this tour with Bike It Maui. We considered other companies, but heard good things about you guys. It was definitely worth it!

O & C Dufresne
Northwest Ontario, Canada

This was our first trip to Maui (we arrived Thurs. at 1am) & the bike trip was our 1st 'touristy' event . . . one that we will repeat if (my husband says 'when') we return to Maui. Rob & Spencer were great as driver & rider; enjoyed the tidbits of island history & current events and brunch at Charley's to wind up the ride. Also appreciated the safety concerns (i.e. if they put us in the van, we stayed in the van).

I was somewhat apprehensive (I'm a bit of a chicken when it comes to downhills & hadn't done alot of biking recently) & talked myself around a couple of the hairpin curves but overall enjoyed the experience. We have been talking it up with people we've met since then.

Mahalo,

Jennifer & Peter Hiebert
Coquitlam, B.C.
p.s. the sunrise was definitely worth the 4 am pick-up time!

Dear Petra,

Bernard and I would both like to thank you, Wuan and Rob for our Guided Sunrise Bike Tour to the top of Mt. Haleakala. It was by far the highlight of our entire three week trip to Hawaii to three islands. We found Rob and Wuan to be professional, experienced and very informative. They also made the drive up the mountain and the bike ride down lots of fun. They obliviously enjoy their work. There is nothing in the world like being at the top of Haleakala at sunrise. The sun was spectacular! It looked like a diamond as it rose above the clouds far below. Nothing could prepare us for the incredible orange and red colour of inside the crater as the sun hit it. And then the ride down, words can hardly explain braking as we went into the curves and then riding the curve as we looked far (almost 11,000 feet to the valley below! I have never seen views like I saw that day. It was exhilarating and the view was outstanding. We felt safe under the guidance of Wuan and Rob who always kept our safety in mind. It was so nice when we stopped having Wuan suggest that I stand on the front of Bernard’s bike and balanced on his shoulders! Wuan took a picture of us posed like that! There was nothing like the aromatic smell of the eucalyptus trees as we descended to 7000 ft. We really enjoyed the stop at the proteus flower farm. The flowers were gorgeous!

And the brunch at Charley’s in Paia was delicious. You could just picture the hippies of the 60s visiting there. No wonder it was and is Willie Nelson’s favourite hangout. And the macadamia nut pancakes were delicious! Rob dared us to eat all of them and no one even got through half.

If anyone our age (50s) thinks that the ride is just for the younger ones, you are very wrong!! As it was all downhill, we The bikes are sturdy, comfortable in fact the widest, most comfortable seats we have ever ridden on.

Thanks so much Petra for mailing my coat to me on the Big Island. That was so kind. I didn’t expect that you would cover the cost of sending it too. That was way beyond the call of duty. It came in handy when we got home as it was about 20 degrees F back in Ottawa, Canada!

We fell in love with Maui. It was our favourite island. When we talk about it, we don’t say “if” we return, we say “when”. Next time, we would like to go on a tour of the crater too.

Again thanks so much for the lasting memories of the Guided Sunrise bike tour. We will make sure to tell all our friends travelling to Hawaii that the bike ride is a must.

Fondly,

Irene Reid and Bernard Perrault(Perro)

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 7:11 AM
Subject: R and R

Hey,
If you’ve come to Maui for some R and R. A tour with Ron and Rodd is the way to go. They made the trip down the mountain a blast. The two of them together are a comedy show unto themselves and their knowledge of the island and it’s history is unparalleled. I will absolutely tell all my friends and anyone else to contact Bike it Maui.

Mahalo to everyone at Bike it Maui,
Marlon of Marin

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 5:09 AM
Subject: Mahalo!

Thanks for a great start to our Maui vacation. What an experience! I had not been on a bike in almost 20 years so I was more than a little nervous. Having gotten up at 2am the first day (night?) I was also questioning my sanity... but-WOW. No words can describe. A beautiful full moon was going down on one side while the sun was climbing over the clouds on the other. The big dipper was hanging so close it looked like it was about to ladle water out of the dark and dreaming pacific.
As the sun peaked over the clouds it lit them on fire. It was like watching the sun come up on the moon. The ride down (once I relaxed the death grip on my brakes) was incredible. Riding through the mist, seeing a rainbow, smelling the eucalyptuys trees...thanks for making us such wonderful memories!

We'll recommend you to everyone we know.

Susan Breining & Hal Oven

Hi,
Just wanted to compliment you about the wonderful bike ride we had.
We totally enjoyed our 10/2/05 adventure.
Especially wanted you to know that Ron our guide, (and Robb our driver, too), were terrific.
Ron was incredibly patient, and delightful to be with!!!

Sincerely,
Laura & Jim Link

P.S.

I wanted to tell you and everyone else what an awesome time my wife and I had on your bike tour. Not knowing which bike company to choose, I almost booked a company that lets you go at your own pace and doesn’t take you all the way to the top of the mountain. That would have been a HUGE mistake on my part! Fortunately we booked Bike It Maui and had a wonderful time. Our driver, Koko, was the best!!! He did a fabulous job keeping us awake and entertained on the way up the mountain which is a huge plus when it’s that early in the morning. Koko also got us up so that we were 3rd in line to go down the mountain….you definitely don’t want to have to wait on a bunch of groups in front of you when it’s time to ride. One of the other leaders also took us up to a more secluded area to watch the sun rise. While everyone else was packed in like a bunch of cows trying to watch the sun, we had an almost private view. Little tips like those definitely put you ahead of the competition. We really enjoyed the breakfast after the bike ride with the coconut syrup. For all of those who are trying to decide which company to choose for the bike ride, book Bike It Maui and you’ll definitely have a good time. Koko, thanks again for going back to get my camera that fell out of my pocket….you rock!

Jason Bowers

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 2:40 PM
Subject: Bike It Maui

Aloha from my beautiful island to your beautiful island………………………………..

Let me begin by saying that the people working at Bike It Maui make you the premier company you are. Also, your focus on safety sets you apart from other biking companies. Lead by Dave and sheltered in the rear from descending cars by KoKo we felt safe and protected because of their commitment to safeguarding their valuable assets, The Blueberries. For those of us who became apprehensive during the accent to Haleakala Crater, KoKo and Dave’s sensitivity, patience and reassurance put our uneasiness to rest. Only KoKo and Dave could turn a bike excursion into a bike exploration. I can’t thank them enough for the exciting journey and the opportunity to view your spectacular sunrise and picturesque Maui from 10,000 feet. These memories will last a lifetime.

Bike It Maui is truly No ka oi

Mahola
Stephanie Rankin
Ocean City, New Jersey

The Blueberries waiting for the Sunrise on May 14th (Lori, Joan, Lillian, Sue, Stephanie)

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 3:16 PM
Subject: What a great experience

I just wanted to let you know that we had a great time last week on our
Bike Tour. KO KO and Dave made the trip that much more incredible and
enjoyable.

Dr. Susan DiMonda
Director of Campus Recreation
Sport Complex
Stony Brook University

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 9:43 PM
Subject: Awesome Experience!

Just wanted you to know that my husband and I enjoyed our trip down Haleakala with Dave and Ralph!! We loved watching the sun come up that morning, it was breathtaking!!
Seeing the stars from up there was also amazing!! They felt so much closer.
I was a little anxious about getting on a bicycle after so many years, but once I got comfortable, it was the best bicycle ride of my life!!!
I will highly reccommend this to everyone I know!!
Thank you for the awesome experience!! You guys are great at what you do!!

Kelly & Dan Fairbanks
Hermitage, TN

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 3:24 AM
Subject: dubious at first

I was dubious about the ride. I thought because I’m not a sporty type person that I would not be able to do it or perhaps that I would hold others up on the ride. Putting my doubts aside I throw caution to the wind and ‘biked it’. Koko and Lucas were professional and vigilant, making sure we had a safe and enjoyable experience. Koko was a scream! Ride or no ride, meeting Koko (a man that certainly loves his heritage) and Lucas (a young females heart throb!) was rewarding in itself. Thanks guys. Our group could tell that we had the best guides out of all of the operators there. Undoubtedly, ‘bike it’ was the highlight of my Hawaiian holiday.

Stephanie Tait (Newcastle, Australia)

Just returned from our Hawaiian vacation and had to tell you that our Bike Tour was the highlight of the vacation. Our guide Koko was the best part. I got a little motion sickness on the way up and he took such good care of me and then he kept the group entertained the rest of the day. We made many memories that will last forever and I don't think I'll ever forget Koko and Lucas. They did a great job and I'd definately recommend this to my friends. We heard other people say their guide was the best but we know that we had THE BEST CREW in Maui! Keep up the good work and if we get back to Hawaii, we'll give you a call!

Robby and Teri Rich

Coco and Dave,

Thank you very much for a great time riding down the Haleakala Crater! We all had a lot of fun and it tops our list of the fun things we did in Maui. Big Al hasn’t stopped talking about it. J Not only were the views amazing, you two made this trip very memorable with your high energy and narration. I will never forget it! Attached is one of our pictures…

Thanks again!

Kelsey Lofsness

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 1:59 PM
Subject: Bike Trip in April

I was so excited to see my parents picture on your website. They were there in February for their anniversary. My fiancé and I, Ryan Miller, are signed up for a trip with you on our upcoming honeymoon in April. My parents, Linda and Dave Church, had a blast and you have come highly recommended.

We look forward to seeing you in April!
Amanda

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 2:58 PM
Subject: Our trip down Haleakala

Petra,

Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks and to let you know how great our trip was. From the beginning with Coco and Dave's entertaining and informative commentary all the way to the end with breakfast at Charley's it was a once in a lifetime kind of experience (which we hope to do again).

My wife had some apprehension on the ride up as she had not been on a bike in years but Coco and Dave helped her feel right at home once she got on the bike. Those guys did a great job!!!! The trip was great and I have already passed along the link to your website to a friend of mine who is making the trip to Maui later this month.

Thanks again,
Eric and Renee Luallen

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 1:49 PM
Subject: great time

Dear folks,
We did your trip on Haleakala, February 15, 2005. Had a great time with your people the experience was wonderful.

The Miller Family from Ohio
Mark Irene Heath Grant and Clint

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 4:52 AM
Subject: Mahalo

Petra,

We just wanted to thank you for the wonderful experience that we had with Bike It Maui on our 30th anniversary! What a way to celebrate. It was our favorite experience on our trip!!!! Thank you for the lei's - we wore them to dinner that night and throughout the rest of our trip. The experience and background that Ralph and Dave provided for us to keep this experience a safe and memorable one is one of the biggest assets to your company. Our daughter and new husband - Ryan and Amanda Miller - have already booked with you in April for their honeymoon! I know they will have a great time as well!

Again - Mahalo! and God bless!
Linda and Dave Church

Hi Petra,

Just a quick note to thank you very much for the great trip down
Haleakala. Dave and Coco were great. Very entertaining, and definitely
in the right business. We all really enjoyed the trip and I will not hesitate in recommending Bike it Maui to my clients.

All the best and thanks again.

Greg

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 8:40 PM
Subject: review of Oct. 10 trip

I can't say enough about the great trip you guys put on. Koko and Lucas are the best. They were completely devoted to giving us the best trip possible up and down the mountain. The breakfast that followed was also terrific. We can't thank you enough for one of the best parts of our Hawaii trip. We have told everyone about our trip and recommended you guys to everyone, including our travel agent. We plan to return to Maui in the future and will definetely book another trip with your company.
Bruce & Alice Blanchard
Putnam, CT

Thank you all for a wonderful day. Bike It Maui was one of the highlights of our trip to Maui. The ride was a blast, and Coco and Lucas were great. We got some beautiful pictures, had a fun ride, and thoroughly enjoyed breakfast at Charlie's. We recommend Bike It Maui to anyone who is thinking of making this ride.

Thank you again,
Vince and Cheryl, Corona, CA

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 5:46 AM
Subject: Wonderful experience

My husband, daughter and I took the bike ride earlier this month. What a trip! We all had a wonderful time do mostly in part to Coco and Lucas. They were very helpful, cheerful and supportive of a few jittery nerves. The view was fantantic and definitely a site to behold. Finishing off at Charlie's was the topping on the cake! Thank you, Coco and Lucas for making the last day of our vacation one we will definitely remember for a long time to come..........

The Shockley's, Columbus OH

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 5:06 PM
Subject: What a GREAT Experience!

My wife & I were in Maui for our 10yr Anniversary. This trip was an experience we will never forget!! The views from the top of Haleakala were breathtaking! The sky before dawn was incredible, it was better than any planetarium! The sunrise was amazing to see over the crater, walking up to the very top was worth it, a truly rememberable sight! As far as your staff, KoKo & Dave were fantastic! They made sure that the novice riders and the experienced bikers had a fun safe ride! My wife was nervous about riding such a long way, but afterward she was not the least bit tired, and very pleased we did it! Attached is are pictures you are welcome to use on you website. Please
make sure Koko & Dave get this note, it was their knowledge and understanding of the mountain that made this trip very enjoyable for both myself and my wife! (See attached file: Hawaii 10yr 119.jpg)(See attached file: Hawaii 10yr 122.jpg)

Mark W. Duston
Herndon, Virginia

Just had to let you know my husband and I did the ride on our 2nd day in Maui. Koko and Dave were awesome. They are hilarious people so early in the morning. We had a fantastic ride down with a great group of people. Looking at the other groups I am very glad we booked our trip with you as we felt very safe, even after hearing about some of the accidents that happen with other groups when they go down. The scenery was great and the food at the bottom was a nice reward. You guys should sell shirts with your logo about biking down 38 miles.

Thanks again,
Peggy and Jim Rosenberg, Washington

My wife and I were in Maui last week for our honeymoon and decided to try the Sunrise bike ride down Haleakala. We were told by friends that we had to do it, but no one told us which company to go with. Well I can say that we are extremely happy that we chose Bike It Maui, from the time we were picked up at our hotel we were made to feel right at home. Our driver was Koko and he kept us laughing the entire trip, and our guide was David. For me it wasn't just about the bike ride down the volcano...we could have done that with any company. It was the entire experience of getting picked up at our hotel so we didn't have to drive up there ourselves, it was waiting for the sun to rise and Koko adding commentary to our vacation video, it was Dave's professionalism during the ride, it was breakfast at Charley's at the end, and it was meeting a bunch of great people in our group. We did this on our last day in Maui and I don't think there would have been a better way to end our honeymoon than the way we did. Thank you to Koko and Dave, and thank you to your company for making our trip a memorable one.

From
Robb and Natalie (Pua)

P.S. - For Koko...I looked it up and Pua means "Blossom"

To: Bike it Maui
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 1:02 PM
Subject: volcano trip

My husband and I and our son and daughter in-law took the bike trip down the volcano on August 14th of this year. We wanted to send a personal thanks to Coco and Lucas for making this such a memorable trip. They were both friendly, funny and helpful in fullfilling all our needs. Our trip would not have been so much fun without them as our guides. FYI, our picture is on your web site for August.we're picture # DSC00125. Thank you again for everything and see that they get the recognition that they deserve for being such wonderful hosts.

Bruce and Laurie Kimball and family.

Hey guys. This is Lucas' brother, Adam. I just wanted to write to say
how much I enjoyed the experience of riding down Haleakala!

Wow, what a trip that was. Thank you so much for letting me accompany my
brother and the rest of the tour complimentarily. The whole ride was
amazing.

Thanks Again - Adam.

Just wanted to let you know what a fabulous time we had on our Bike it Maui experience (we were on the June 30th tour...photo DSC00056). It was truly one of the best times we had in Hawaii during our vacation. Ralph and Dave were great tour guides and we will be recommending your company to everyone we know traveling to Maui.

In fact, the next time we come to Maui...we'll be doing the tour again ourselves!

Here's two more photos for you to use on your site. We recommend your company to all our friends.
Hopefully we'll be back soon ourselves.
Ken and Peggy Gilbertsen
Chicago