Distance: 72 avg: 11.8
Yesterday I had a grumpy old man cut in front of us in line. I didnt really care, we weren’t in a hurry. He made some surly grunts and then said, “I feel bad for you cyclists, since you can’t afford cars.” to which I replied,” that’s interesting, because I was just noticing how my bike is more expensive than a lot of cars around here.” He made another grunt and walked away. 🙂
Today I met a very nice old man. He used to be a long haul trucker and he liked my bike( the model name is ‘Long Haul Trucker’) and we chatted a bit. At one point I was attempting to explain to him how people aren’t out to get you on the road, but are often extremely nice to you. I told him a guy once bought me a coffee and another grilled up a steak for me. “All right!” He smiles and says loudly. “Give me your check!”
I had led him to an entirely different conclusion! I am trying to get better at accepting others kindness. “Ok, dad,” I said cheerily, handing him the paper. I laughed embarassingly at the situation, and we chatted some more. I thanked him and even got a picture of him with the check as a joke!
And so in honor of this extremely nice deed I hereby deem John Smith of Scott City the ‘Nicest Guy in The Nicest City’! With the power vested in me I thank John for some great fried chicken and pecan pie! 😛
In other, non-old-man news, I am running into more and more cyclists! There are currently 6 of us in this park. It was like a little biker party tonight.
Today cycling was really slooow. Headwind, practically all day. Hoping tomorrow brings better weather.
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3 responses to “Day 46: Dighton”
The ying and the yang: positive and negative:right and worng:good and bad,happy and unhappy: the eternal phylosofical quest”why human being are who they are.”. The most important rule is known as the Golden Rule” Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” I have accepted that there are some who Love misery and want misery done to them. They are miserable(a noun). All others are involved in the idea that “shit happens” but that is not how they want to live life(a verb). Happyness is a process not a destination so we all have a choice every moment to decide how we react to a bicycle. “give a bike 5” stay safe LOVE XXXOOOXXX MOM
Your mom is deep dude.
Hey Chris! Congratulations on going past the 1/2 way mark…most excellent.
Sounds like the people are keeping it interesting… keep that BS meter in check.
Jesse
You can call it deep, I call it something else.. 😉
Thanks, man! Only one half to go!