Cycled to Concord Airport (Buchanan Field) with my buddy today

@TheHorse (207353)
Walnut Creek, California
August 26, 2018 10:08pm CST
Had a fun afternoon today. Took my 9-year-old neighbor buddy to the bicycle shop to get his bike tire fixed, and then went cycling with him. Ran into one music buddy and one softball buddy at the bike shop--introduced both to my young friend. After that, we were off to Buchanan Field, about five miles away, where we watched planes take off and land. I taught him about "V1," V2" and "rotate," and we pretended to be airplanes taking off and landing on the "map" of the airport they have in the playground there. We were both happy but a tad sore when we got home. Neither of us had cycled that far in awhile. But it was a satisfying afternoon. The photo is of my young buddy atop the "tower" play structure.
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Joanie
@Freelanzer (10744)
• Canada
27 Aug 18
You must be a good role model to him. Reminds me I need to do a bit more bike riding before the weather gets too cold.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207353)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
@andriaperry Thank you. I take pride in my looks.
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Aug 18
@TheHorse Smokin Hot!
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Aug 18
@TheHorse I see that.
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caopaopao
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
27 Aug 18
Nice to meet your young friend again. You must have a good time together.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207353)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
We always do. But sometimes his mom gets mad because he doesn't want to go home.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (460101)
• Switzerland
27 Aug 18
I am glad you had fun. The temperature is much better now and I walk more.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (460101)
• Switzerland
27 Aug 18
@TheHorse It was 14ยบ C this morning (57 F), during the day we have reached the 70 F. I like this temperature.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207353)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Aug 18
@LadyDuck 70 F is "neutral" to me. I like it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207353)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
Is it a bit cooler there as well? I did swim briefly a couple of times since I got back from Montana. But we haven't had a truly hot day since I've been back. It was perfect for cycling yesterday, about 70 F ( 21 C).
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (58264)
• Centralia, Washington
27 Aug 18
That's an adorable photo. Sometimes I miss my carefree biking days.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207353)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
It's one of my favorite forms of exercise. Jogging bores me and hurts my tired old knees. Cycling and swimming just make me feel stronger and more flexible.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (58264)
• Centralia, Washington
27 Aug 18
@TheHorse I'm glad you can still balance. You sound like you are in excellent health. Go you!
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326620)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Aug 18
This would have been a really fun afternoon for your young friend - and for you too of course.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207353)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
Oh, we both enjoyed it. He got to take some airplane pictures with my camera as well.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129657)
• Israel
27 Aug 18
@TheHorse It really sounds like you had a great time. I bet your little friend really enjoyed spending time with you. It sounds like you both had a good time.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207353)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
We always have fun. But his mother is from Croatia and quite strict. If he's two minutes late getting home, he doen't get to see me the next day.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129657)
• Israel
27 Aug 18
@TheHorse Wow, that is really strict. So, did he make it home in time for him to be able to see you the next day?
Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Aug 18
My bike rusted and the tires dry rotted. I need to buy another. Cute kid!
The Horse
@TheHorse (207353)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
You can deal with the rust and get new tires. No need to get a new bike. He is a cute kid. We've been buds since he was three.
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Aug 18
@TheHorse No I want new, someone else can deal with rust.
Cristy Salubre
@PrincessMea (36)
• Philippines
27 Aug 18
Ohh! That Was really fun.. ????
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207353)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
It was. We always seem to have a good time together. I've been his "pretend dad" since he was three.