The weather people among you will look at the trash bags over the bicycle seats and know, instantly, that rain is predicted for tonight. There are few things more uncomfortable than sitting on a wet foam seat. Annie came up with the trash bag idea. She is as smart as she is pretty.
The title of today's blog is a throwback to the early 20th century song, "A Bicycle Built for Two". You remember that tune, don't you. As we prepared for our bike ride today, Annie strapped her helmet on her head. She offered me my helmet. I had on a ball cap and spurned her offer. And, off we went.
Several miles into the ride, my front wheel wandered off the asphalt trail. The trail was about two inches above the sand and my front tire was at the wrong angle to simply roll back onto the pavement. As I tried to steer back onto the trail my weight shifted to the left and I went sprawling on the asphalt.
Annie was behind me and witnessed my embarrassment. She quickly stopped her bike and rushed back to help me up. By the time she got to me, I was already up. "Did you hit your head? Are you okay? Did you land on your hip?"
"Oh, I am okay. I was only going about two miles per hour. I've hurt myself worse falling into bed."
"You big galoot! Don't do that! I thought you hit your head. Why don't you have your helmet on? If you aren't going to wear your helmet, I am not going to ride with you anymore. That makes me so nervous. That's it. We're selling Harvey and staying at Holiday Inns. You blockhead!"
I thought it was a bit of an over-reaction, but I had better sense than to say so. So, I got back on my bike and pushed off. As I passed her, I could see a tear shinning on her cheek. Gee, that girl really loves me.
I am such a lucky guy.
4 comments:
Oh goodness, that sounds exactly like what she'd say!
Watch your back!!!
The pictures on T-Harvey's wall look a lot like the first two pictures posted underneath the "inside look" picture.
An Aha moment...wear the helmet. All of us want you back home safe and sound!
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