Family Celebrations and Root River Trail
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Hello My Friends,
Nearing June 1st Lake Michigan Ride start date,
Training up to 40 miles in a day—
Feeling ready for the adventure.
Last ten days filled to brim with training rides & logistics.
Best though, has been family connection,
Plus the Lin and Bob b-day bike trip on Root River Trail.
Weekend of May 12 in WI gave us
Rich connections with Sara, Rob,
David, River, Ezra, Jamie.
Excellent visits, excellent food,
Joyfully celebrated Bob's 83rd birthday .
Today was celebration extension,
Picnic with Scott and Sequoia.
Sequoia & I got to ride Carousel in Como Park.
First Carousel ride for me
Since I was twelve.
FUN!
Bob's and my gift to ourselves was a bike trip,
Root River Trail.
Quiet trail, bursting wildflowers, gentle weather
Cradled each of our three days ... two half days, one full.
We laughed and named it our "Fat Trip."
We ate much, often, and fat!
Riding together was Wonderful.
Bob is my favorite Bike Trail Buddy.
Pace is similar.
Long periods of silent pedaling are
Fine with both of us.
We are sharing the experience—
That pleases both and each of us.
Hugs to each of you,
Lin
P.S. When “Around Lake Michigan” Ride
Begins June 1st,
Expect to hear from me daily
(With a day’s delay)
I look forward to sharing my adventure with you!
Here I go on my “Next Big Thing!”
Lin and Sequoia at Carousel
Bob and son Scott at Como Conservatory
Lin and Bob at Como Gardens
Lin at Bridge Crossing
Bob and eldest son, Rob
2nd son, David, with Bob
Bob and birthday cake with grandsons River and Ezra
Picnic with son Scott and granddaughter Sequoia at Como Park
Peterson Park after Pie Break
Lunch, Cabin Coffee in Chatfield
Lovely Trillium
Wish you could hear the birds! —Root River Trail
Crab apples blooming over Bob on Root River Trail.
Eagle's nest: fledgling and parent
Flowers along limestone cliffs
How lovely to see all these pictures of your family and Minnesota spring. All the best with the Lake Michigan ride. Elizabeth
Thank you, Elizabeth! Sending you the best with your travels and adventures as well! Keep in touch!
Simply wonderful to share in your joy this way. Thank you, thank you, thank you for living Your Happy Life NOW!
What a beautiful reflection, Gail. Your words lift my heart.
Glorious!
Thanks, Sandy!
You’re an inspiration! AARP should do a story about you. You make getting old look like a lot of fun. Keep it up!
Thank you, Joyce! Wouldn’t that be fun, to be in AARP! I say since we can’t avoid it, we ought to make getting old as fun as possible! 🙂
Wonderful pictures Lin!
I am excited and looking forward to reading about another great adventure. Wish you all the best! Hugs.
Thank you, Irene! I so appreciate your steady support. 🙂
Dear Lin,
Good luck on your trip around Lake Michigan. But I know you will do it with all your energy, drive and family support. You are such an inspiration, especially to me. My mom died in February and your comments on the website have raised my spirits so much.
Thanks again my friend.
Keep on cycling,
Becky Orr
Becky, How lovely to hear from you! I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Grief takes… what it takes. I know getting my body in motion often helps move through emotion. Sending you my sympathy and appreciation.