A very special youngster we know is celebrating a grandson birthday soon. Pina and I said we'd spring for a rugged radio controlled toy ... Mom and Dad thought that sounded like a fine plan.
So off I pedaled to Target. I just knew I could squish the RC package into my rear rack bag. Wrong, as it turned out: didn't quite fit.
Back into the store I go, find my cashier, ask for another sack, and double up the bagging. Then I sling the package over the handle bars and, moving my feet back as far on the pedals as they'd go, I begin my ride home (about a 5-mile trip into some strong wind).
I lived to tell the tale -- and take the pic. The Trek 720 held up fine. As did the Target plastic bags. But Old Poppy here must have been a sight: wobbly in the head wind, awkward foot position, my forward progress slow as molasses.
Happy Birthday, little guy. I'll tell you the whole story soon!
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