June 15, 2014

• My Fathers Day

  Today I asked the family for a leisurely bike ride to Gasworks Park on Lake Union. I spent Saturday getting five bicycles ready with brakes that don't squeak, chains that don't rattle, seats adjusted, tires aired, and proper shoe/pedal combinations for each member of the family. We were blessed with the company of our friends the Phelps. Gareth (1st grade) just started riding Étienne's 20 inch bike. Malcolm (2 years old) rode in a trailer pulled by Mrs. Phelps. We all headed out for the park.

  A few raindrops fell along the way but not enough to wet the pavement. Our descent on 8th street kept the parents on our toes but the kids did terrific avoiding car doors, turning traffic, and "front tire grabbing" ruts in the pavement.

  
  We all enjoyed a picnic of sandwiches, scotch eggs, pasta, fruit salad, and even a box of GS cookies from 2012. The sun came out a few times to light up Lake Union.

  
  Our views included paddle boarders, a steam boat from the Center for Wooden Boats, and of course the VaVa II (look at the helicopter on the rear deck!) eclipsing the Boeing yacht Daedalus seen on the far right.

  We enjoyed the circling Ducks and at the end you can see a kite just taking a dive. Later it dove into the lake.

  The kite did make it out of the lake with the help of some local kayakers. Just so you know, it did fly again before we left for home.

  Where the ride to the park included 46 feet of climbing, the ride home would have 310 feet. Fortunate for Mrs Phelps, Mr. Phelps showed up in the car and took the trailer with Malcolm home for us! Thank you dad!

  • 4:15 pm
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