Cheryl and I went for a ride. Actually I needed to practice my Blue 1 route for Project Ride Smart on Tuesday and Wednesday, then we rode to Bella Bru. Joining us at 9:45 – BarbaraL, Laurie, Cheryl, Paul, me, Lori:
Saddle Up Saturday #1
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Grandparents Day
Mass at 10 am.
Afterwards, we visited classrooms. Avery, 7th grade. This class works at tables, students have a cubby to keep their books and supplies.
Carson, 3rd grade.
I was able to check out the boys early and we went to lunch at their chosen restaurant: Chick-fil-A. A couple of their friends came with us, Grayson and Hudson.
I marvel at the positions Carson and Avery find comfortable for extended game playing. Carson is actually playing online with two friends, Hudson and Zane.
Project Ride Smart
at Natomas Park Elementary. This week, two days of blacktop drills. Before doing any riding, ABCQuick Check including adjusting the seat height
Monday and Tuesday: ride in the right lane position, use hand signals.
Wednesday and Thursday: Left turn which requires nine specific steps, plus evaluation by Gina and me.
Volleyball
Christian Brothers at Inderkum High School – a 10-minute drive from my house.
Football and soccer
Friday evening, Avery played flag football at Jesuit:
After the game, Avery (7th grade) got ready to go to his first school dance.
Saturday morning, Carson had a soccer game at St Ignatius.
Sunday afternoon, Carson played flag football at Christian Brothers.
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
In Wheatland. Nine of us met at Sammie’s in E Nicolaus and rode the long way to Wheatland. On Scheiber Rd:
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm. So many more people this year, long lines at Mrs B’s Bakery. I stayed with the bikes while everyone headed in different directions.
Maria, Laurie, Rosalyn, Jane, me, Cheryl, BarbaraL, Lorge and Brenda:
On the way back, a brief stop at Salle Family Orchards.
Fun group of people to ride with! 32 miles in great weather.
Lunch with Lucy
Our birthdays are just a week apart, definitely time to celebrate. A beautiful day at Alamar Marina.
Project Ride Smart
At Natomas Park Elementary. Monday and Tuesday – blacktop drill day #1, two classes each morning.
Wednesday: after-school coaching. Barbara, Anya and I got 6 of 7 students riding.
Wednesday and Thursday: Classroom instruction.
The team. Mrs Byrd is the PE teacher we work with. Gina is the lead instructor.
Thursday at Merrilyn’s
On Monday. Pinxtos (Basque for “small bites” and pronounced “pinchos”) and Clam dip. And wine, of course.
Rail Explorers
To celebrate two September birthdays (Justin and me), Thais and Lenin arranged for a new experience – Rail Explorers in Amador County, near Ione.
Cars hold four people or two. Everyone pedals, the right rear person pedals the electric assist and controls the brake.
There was a short break after 4 miles while all the cars were turned around.
What a great experience to do together as a family.
