Oh this is bad. Maria and I met in Auburn at Jane’s Cafe for brunch and had a great visit. I ordered The Mess – so beautiful, plentiful, and delicious – so worthy of a picture.
But I forgot to take a picture of us. Eye roll.
Brunch with Maria
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Holiday lights ride
We had 9 bike riders this year. It was a 7 mile ride that started at 7 pm. We met at “the Feet” – a public art installation in Natomas Community Park. N Natomas neighborhoods have LOTS of holiday lights but none is better than Rockmont. So popular, streets organized by residents for easier flow, many pedestrians, many cars. Best navigated on a bike. Rachel, Lennore, Minka, Elaine, me, Lori, Brenda, Julisa. Picture taken by Minerva.
At this particular location in a cul-de-sac, there is a huge tree in the center, and a barrel for food donations. Tonight neighbors had a fire going and free hot chocolate for passersby. A big shout-out to Brenda who is great at rallying people for these rides. And she has a selfie stick …
and she takes pictures while she’s pedaling. This picture is a bit blurry but gives you an idea of one long section of Northborough Dr – MANY hoops of lights on the sidewalk.
Bike Doc party
Jibe invited all the SABA mechanics and intake personnel to a get-together at
Excellent appetizers and many choices of beer. Anya from Jibe:
Mechanics and plus ones, Mellissa from Jibe in green sweater:
Winter is a bit of a break. Bike Doc returns to N Natomas in March. Fun evening. Thank you Jibe.
House party
Beautiful house in midtown.
A fundraiser for SABA.
Brief presentations by Phoebe Ward Waller and Kendra Ramsay, Executive Director of CalBike.
The appeal by SABA board member Sue Teranishi. Break out your debit cards folks!
Fun party! Beautiful Christmas tree.
Retired teachers luncheon
At Northridge Country Club. A very good turnout this year.
Susie, Leslie, Linda, Barbara:
Pam McAtee is the official Mrs Claus for the city of Folsom. She made her costume – so well done.
Gwen, Nancy, Kathy, Linda:
To top off a fun lunch, Kathy won two raffle prizes and I won one.
Bike ride to see Santa
Seven of us rode to Old Sac this afternoon. Maria, Brenda, Laura, Stacey, Carol, BarbaraB:
Santa’s special helper is BarbaraL who arranged for us to see Santa Rick before the doors opened to the general public. We rolled our bikes along the boardwalk on the far side of the building and into the theater. We parked anywhere we could find room. Picture time!
We gathered in the lobby to exit, but we needed to be altogether because the public would enter immediately after.
Thank you so much BarbaraL for arranging this special visit with Santa. Such a special experience.
We rode on to the North Pole. The Polar Express train is VERY popular. Tickets go on sale in August and sell out quickly. It’s only a 3-mile roundtrip train ride, but a lot of fun for families.
So much hot chocolate is served on the train that a special storage tank is needed:
We noticed a new bicycle bridge is rideable but ends immediately on the other side of I-5. The Del Rio Trail begins here and will go 5 miles to Freeport.
What a fun ride.
Tournament champions
The Parochial Athletic League held a basketball tournament at St Ignatius on Saturday. #10 is the player to watch.
Three points!
Your bike rides this week
Monday December 4. Brenda, Lori, Laurie:
Tuesday December 5. Kathy, Dani, Cheryl:
Tuesday December 5. Maria and Lori:
Saturday December 9. Dani, Stacey, Kathy:
Thursday at Merrilyn’s
Creamy cranberry dip with crackers, Onion dip with veggies and potato chips, and Candied walnuts. And wine.
Happy Birthday Archie
Archie is 80 years old. Time to celebrate
and see old friends. One of my favorite parents from Westside Charter School, Anna Marie (left) and Kathy, 1st grade teacher at Westside, now retired.
Sandy (right), Archie’s wife, rides her show horse in competitions. She’s won many awards. To the left, Lucy and Jerry. Lucy and Jim live two houses away. Jerry and Lupita + 5th wheel are currently parked in Lucy and Jim’s driveway.
Sandy is also an excellent sewer and made this beaded jacket to wear in the next competition.
Aly, Jim and Nicki:
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