Tuesday, May 5, 2015

5-Borough Bike Ride


"He's definitely got my back," said the father of the son. Both completed the 40-mile tour together, along with 32,000 other riders. My friend and I were waiting to cheer them on when they crossed out of Central Park. They waved and left us in their dust. Later, they brought home a hazelnut cake for my birthday. We didn't do the traditional birthday tequila shots, though. I told them it would be a waste as they were both pretty wiped. But their hearts were pumping nicely.


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  1. My Corner of the worldMay 5, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    I wish you a very Happy Birthday!!!

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  2. Ms. MoonMay 5, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    It wouldn't have been a waste for you!
    Love you, woman! You got some good-looking men there.

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    1. 37paddingtonMay 6, 2015 at 7:10 PM

      Ms. Moon, we did the shots the next night! Love you, too!

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  3. eMay 5, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday!

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  4. NOLAMay 5, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    In case I haven't told you enough: thank you. For existing, for being you, and for sharing glimpses of your wonderful family with us - it gives me a hope of love. You are a gift to us.

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    1. 37paddingtonMay 6, 2015 at 7:11 PM

      Nola, this is the loveliest comment. Thank you for this. Love to you.

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  5. gradydoctorMay 5, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Two good looking men doing their hearts good. (Our hearts, too.)

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    1. 37paddingtonMay 6, 2015 at 7:12 PM

      Kimberly, the husband was kind of sexy in that bike gear. My son, well, he's my son, but he took care of his dad on the road, he sure did. I told him that was the best birthday gift, the way he looked out for his dad.

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  6. JoanneMay 5, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    Happy birthday to you! I wish you all your soul hopes for!

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  7. ElizabethMay 6, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Wow! 40 MILES! That's intense, and they are dang good-looking men. Happy birthday to you again!

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    1. 37paddingtonMay 6, 2015 at 7:13 PM

      Elizabeth, intense, i agree! They did good. And thanks for the bday wishes!

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  8. Denise Emanuel ClemenMay 6, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    Impressive!
    And Happy Birthday!

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  9. Steve ReedMay 6, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Good for them! I never did that bike ride but I kind of wish I had.

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    1. 37paddingtonMay 6, 2015 at 7:14 PM

      Steve, it was a real New York scene, those bikers pouring out of Central Park.

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  10. ~ellen~May 6, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    I love the way they are reflecting the bright beautiful sunshine. I hope your birthday was full of light and peace.

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    1. 37paddingtonMay 6, 2015 at 7:14 PM

      ellen, it was a quiet birthday, which was fine for this year. Hugs, friend.

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  11. ChrissyMay 6, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    WOAH! That is wonderful! I'm wiped after ten!!!

    PS - I am now calculating the distance between NYC and my home in the Smoky Mountains and I can be there in about 18 hours for some of that hazelnut cake.

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    1. 37paddingtonMay 6, 2015 at 7:15 PM

      Chrissy, unfortunately the cake is all gone by now, but I'll save you some next time!

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  12. Maggie MayMay 7, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Happy Birthday to a truly beautiful heart.

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