Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
Our rides are a fine celebration,
Of marriage as Life Education.
We’ve learned through the years,
With laughter and tears.
Arriving to this Affirmation
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Back from wonderful bike trip ….
Doing what I call, “Loop Rides”.
Three trail portions from one lodging spot.
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On portions of three days,
We rode three sections of “Lake Wobegon Trail”.
West, East, and North, all from Albany, MN.
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There is an ease in being able toÂ
Return to things unneeded for that day’s ride,
Heavier coat, picnic kit, pajamas, evening reading material.
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Outing was celebrating our 63rd wedding anniversary.
As I’ve said before,
“Fast years with some slow days”.
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​Feeling truly blessed that biking together,
Having health, options, shared interest,
Makes a bike trip our possible celebration.
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We did start this outing withÂ
Tickets for dinner theater destination.
At “half-time”, I asked that we leave.
Remaining part of special plan, our biking,
Suited me much better.
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(How great to get old enough/ brave enough
To shift a special plan!)
I think I am growing up.
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Hugs,
Lin
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The picture of the single huge wheel bike reminds me of your Grandma McLaughlin’s pictures of her brother John’s bike he rode during the family’s six years adventures i California, Oregon and trip back to Nebraska by covered wagon. John ride his bike!! Thanks!! Bill
Wow. I never thought of a bicycle rolling alongside a covered wagon before… Thank you, Bill! 🙂
Congratulations!!!!
Thank you so much, Connie!
Wow! 63 years!! Congratulations on that AND that you can both ride bikes to celebrate! That is awesome and so encouraging!! Keep it up!
We are so very fortunate. Thank you for the kudos!
WHAT A wonderful way to celebrate. CONGRATULATIONS on making the next step in growing up. It sure takes a long time. Good to appreciate the journey.
Love it, Perrilee! Yes! It’s a work of art, always in progress! 🙂