August 29, 2018
Greetings from the cooling heartlands. I hope you are enjoying the waning of summer as much as I. The cooler weather gives me vigor and verve which I am normally completely lacking. What is going on? Yah! Let’s do some more of that!
Hereabouts I have experienced some amazing events.
a) I espied the Google Streetviewmobile whilst out for a bicycle ride! Here ‘tis in all it’s tall splendour!:
I think it might have got me in its shot on the street corner, I’ll be sure to update you as soon as I look into that. Hmm. The image at that intersection is from last year, so I may be visible in the near future!
b) Snot Jr. started kindergarten at the institution of primary education. Thank you educators and good luck! This is, for many parents, a bittersweet time. I was drawn to this stretch of concrete that I often pass.
It reminds me of the Shel Silverstein poem “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” In my context, the sidewalk is a part of a child’s life when you are near him and able to supervise and influence him to a great degree. Once he is in kindergarten, the peer influence increases exponentially and parents are able to relax, brush off their hands, and say, “Well, at least we tried!” and leave everything up to the institution and the randomness of human-related interactions, which will churn out a variety of individuals with various attitudes towards motivation, society, culture, bicycles, etc.
c) I made it out to another Taco Ride with my brother, which was very nice.
We had a chance to kick back, have a few beers and converse about our disparate lives and values.
Well there you have the list with the minimum of 3 items securely in place. What more do you want from me!?!?!?
Well, there is still possibly some time to get in a nice organized/sanctioned group bicycling effort of some sort. Here are some options:
Pint-a-gon 9/29, starting at Liquid Sunshine at 10 a.m. and hitting up some tasty looking breweries: http://nebraskabrewingco.com/event/pint-a-gon-tap-room-ride-9-29-18/
Another Pint-a-gon starting at Infusion Brewery at 10 a.m. on October 6.
I have not been on a Pint-a-gon, but my dad said he had a fun time when he went (and he even won some beer!).
Also:
3rdAnnual Metro Brew Tour starting at 10 a.m. on September 1- http://www.cyclenebraska.com/nebraska-cycling-calendar/metro-brew-tour-3
September 8, 7 a.m. in Plattsmouth = Ogre http://www.cyclenebraska.com/nebraska-cycling-calendar/ogre gravel ride
Just like one of my favorite composers and least favorite vocalists, Nivek Ogre. Plus there’s a shorter distance (50 miles/88 [?]kilometers) for the like of me! However, I am not ready for this, so I would have to do some serious training between now and then, and we both know that is not likely to occur.
Well it has been great catching back up! I hope you have a great Labour Day weekend or other type of festive event! Hope to see you soon and say hi to your family!
Love,
BSO
