As we raced down the freeway toward Long Beach for our second Bike Clinic, the sky was clear and blue. However, as we reached Santa Ana, a bank of low clouds sat heavy on the horizon. As we entered the cloud, visibility lessened. By the time we got to Long Beach, the road was wet with fog. We parked outside the park and rode in, late. By the time we found our way to the meeting place we were so late, there wasn't a soul around. Just as we were beginning to wonder if the class was canceled, Joyce (from class) cycled by saying the ride had begun, we had 50 minutes.
By the time we were finished, our bikes were covered in road grit and mud. Including JE's brand spanking new bike. He had taken a short cut over the grass and "stretched it's legs."
We had left so late, we hadn't had time to eat, so after our class, we dropped into Sprouts market and got a sandwich and chips. Don't shop hungry!
Mom was expected around 2, so we hurried home to finish cleaning the house (my plan to clean last night was diverted by an offer to be a date for Opening Night of Midsummer's Night Dream at South Coast Rep--How do you say, sorry, 'I have to clean my house!' to that? I don't!). As we backed into the garage, Mom popped around the corner! Fun, but so much for stealth!
JE disappeared for a while. I found him in the garage, cleaning his bike. I think he is in love! I am so happy for him, he deserves it!
We spent the afternoon at Crystal Cove Sate Beach, walking and sitting in the sun. There was a moment, I laid back on the sand. Several huge white gulls were circling in the thermal winds, high above me. The sun was at such an angle to light them from the side, causing their wings to appear translucent and their bodies to glow gold. Beautiful.
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