Tuesday January 17. A break in the rain = 8 people, 4 rides, 197 miles. Tony and Maria:
Jonathan took this picture of Cheryl, Kathy, and Barbara:
Paul, Maria (ride #2 of the day), Rachel:
I took this picture of Barbara, Nathan and Andrea:
Thursday January 19. Jonathan took this picture of Cheryl, Kathy, and Dani:
Saturday January 21. Brenda and Paul:
Sunday January 23. Discovery Park, still flooded. Barbara, Rachel, me, Brenda:
by SABA at Fr Kenny School. This was a school fair also at the other end of the playground with exhibits from neighborhood services, a dj, dance performances.
Robert rounded up all the mechanics for a pre-event meeting.
Terri came with me, we manned the intake table. Diana was also a part of our team but she was also able to create some social media content for SABA. Diana is SABA’s communications director.
The team of mechanics began working on a set of bikes from the Bike Kitchen, three of which would be raffled off later in the afternoon. This bike never was chosen for repair. One of the mechanics said, “All it needs is .. everything.”
There were a few heart-warming stories. One boy rolled up, somewhat frantic, saying the chain came off and he had to be home by 4:30. One of the mechanics, Bill, was nearby and overheard. He immediately went to work on the boy’s bike and quickly solved the problem. The boy was so relieved and asked Bill, “Can I give you a hug?”
Another favorite moment. Two brothers, Gabriel and Charles, came up early in the day and asked if there were any bikes being given away. In fact, there were. They each tried out a couple and found the bike they wanted the most, they were so happy. We met their dad and found out he had no way to get the bikes back to where they lived in Rancho Cordova. No problem, said one of the mechanics, Dennis. “If you give me your address I’ll bring them to you.” More happiness all around.
Special thanks to Terri and Sudanne from Mai Vang’s office at the intake table. You made the whole intake process so efficient today.
Dani wanted to have a birthday dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Most of the people were from our bicycling group plus some friends who also live at Four Seasons Westshore.
Sophia’s last year on the St Ignatius team since she’s in 8th grade:
Delicious drummettes and French bread pizza slices.
Today started by not going to Carson’s flag football game which happened “rain or shine.” Rain as it turned out. Next Avery’s basketball game. He scored:
Again:
The rest of the day. Starbucks mocha, NFL playoffs, and two sewing projects ready to go.
By the time the Cincinnati Bengals won their game, one project was finished – a Christmas gift request from Sophia, who chose the fabric.
Sunday January 8. Brenda, Rachel, Jim:
Monday January 9. Brenda:
Thursday January 12 – no rain! Maria and Tony:
Maria, Brenda, Rachel:
Saturday January 14. Kathy at Discovery Park. The bicycle route to downtown Sacramento through Discovery Park is not available due to flooding. The solution is to get on I-5 at the Garden Highway, exiting at Richards Blvd, to cross the river.
Lisa Kaplan is the newly-elected city councilmember which means new people are selected to serve on various committees. The following went out to social media on Wednesday:
I picked up Carson and Avery after school. I was showing Carson some pictures I took of him at his basketball game. Charlie, under the table, laid his head on my lap – again, he won’t be left out.
Later that evening, a fierce game of basketball at St John the Evangelist.
Avery passing to Christian:
First of all, it’s not raining today but rain is predicted for the next four days. The sun is out, a high of 64 degrees. A bike riding day for sure – my first of the new year. There are new bird houses at Hummingbird Park.
San Juan Reservoir on Fisherman’s Lake Parkway.
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