I was hoping that the pickup would have another post. Based on the current entries, it has the most active life in this household. So, I have decided to tell some of the activities that Mom and I have been involved with this summer.
As usual, Mary taught summer school at Firth Elementary School (for the 17th consecutive year). It is a one-half day program, Monday through Thursday, for four weeks. Fortunately it is considered overtime. The funds where needed to help with a special activity to be reported on in part 2.
I finally took the advice of my children to start an exercise program. My choice was to buy a new bicycle. It is a big frame with 18-speeds. The seat has a spring cushion in the post. I find it to be most comforting. I also purchased a new helmet, riding gloves and a backpack. (Maria said that she had never seen a bike helmet that was so big. It is true, I have a big head!) I started riding the bike to and from work. It is 3.5 miles to work and 4.5 miles back. The difference is that I take the less traveled and slower side street to maximize safety.
You can see from the picture (maybe) that, as Mary describes it, I am the two-wheeled equivalent of a Mac truck. Amazingly enough, I feel better and have lost a few pounds. (I know, I can't see where either, but my waste dropped a couple of inches!) It is tough to admit that adult children can also have good ideas about life.
As usual, Mary taught summer school at Firth Elementary School (for the 17th consecutive year). It is a one-half day program, Monday through Thursday, for four weeks. Fortunately it is considered overtime. The funds where needed to help with a special activity to be reported on in part 2.
I finally took the advice of my children to start an exercise program. My choice was to buy a new bicycle. It is a big frame with 18-speeds. The seat has a spring cushion in the post. I find it to be most comforting. I also purchased a new helmet, riding gloves and a backpack. (Maria said that she had never seen a bike helmet that was so big. It is true, I have a big head!) I started riding the bike to and from work. It is 3.5 miles to work and 4.5 miles back. The difference is that I take the less traveled and slower side street to maximize safety.
You can see from the picture (maybe) that, as Mary describes it, I am the two-wheeled equivalent of a Mac truck. Amazingly enough, I feel better and have lost a few pounds. (I know, I can't see where either, but my waste dropped a couple of inches!) It is tough to admit that adult children can also have good ideas about life.
