This morning, Alexander learned to ride in about 30 minutes. Fast. We met at Tahoe Park and went across the street to the elementary school. The gate was open, there was a small crew working on a green house, we had the playground to ourselves. Getting started:
Congratulations! In early September Alexander will head back to the University of Chicago for his senior year, now with a brand new skill.
Wednesday. Part of Four Seasons Westshore backs up to Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, better known as NP3. It was a 5-minute bike ride to work this morning (big smile). Everything is new, a 2-story building, beautiful facilities and classrooms:
A very different view of Blackbird Park, which we ride by ALL the time on the street in the distance.
First day on bikes, first day of blacktop drills. In class instruction by Becky and Deanna:
Thursday. Oh my, it was hot this afternoon for after-school coaching. By the end of the 1-hour session, 3/4 of these students do not need to come back for the second session:
Friday. I admit, I was relieved when Deanna and Gina said I didn’t need to come for after-school coaching this hot afternoon.
Agenda item #18: public discussion of the draft of the Sacramento Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Well, of course, the City should prioritize active transportation.
Jibe, SMUD and Councilmember Lisa Kaplan’s office partnered to bring this event to the Saturday Farmer’s Market at N Natomas Regional Park. I was part of a group of 6 e-bike owners who were available to answer questions. Chris, Sharon, Leo:
Vendors brought bikes for test rides after being checked in by Jibe staff. After completing a before and after survey, participants received a $10 voucher to spend that day at the Farmer’s Market.
Rachel and Agueda came by for a test ride:
Jim gave several informative talks on lithium battery safety.
Marjorie (in charge of helping to pass Measure U), Councilmember Lisa Kaplan and me:
Sophia made the freshman team. She wears a different colored jersey because she is a libero – a defensive specialist who doesn’t rotate to the front line.
They won in two sets – a good thing, the gym was hot.
Thursday evening in the City Council chambers:
I LOVE Connect 4! Carson likes to beat me at every game in his arsenal. And we don’t often get to play Connect 4. Today he decided to try again. He knows it’s best to start first and where the best move is. I too have read online about the best strategy and … I beat him three times in a row. He took it well – lol.
Tuesday August 8. Dani, Mike, Kathy, Cheryl, Jane:
Brenda, Laurie, Lillie, Rachel, Christa:
Thursday August 10. Brenda and Laurie.
Brenda, Agueda, Rachel:
Saturday August 12. Brenda:
Coletha, Diana and a friend:
Carson – 2nd grade, Avery – 6th, and Sophia – 9th.
A stare-down for the final bites of a burrito. When I asked Carson to hang on while I grabbed my phone to take a picture, he wanted to know why I wanted this particular picture. I told him about the blog, that I like to post funny things that happen when I come over. This stare-down was today’s funny moment.
Later, “Hey Grandma, take a picture of this. Put it on your blog.”
Oh yes, very funny. My loss in the game Memory.
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