Edina to Greenway May 2009

Thanks to Marsha B. from Edina Community Ed, Hiawatha Bicycle Club, Bike Edina Task Force, and all the 17 riders...we enjoyed a great trip from Edina City Hall to the Midtown Greenway. This is a trip we may like to repeat at least yearly.

My favorite part of the event was hearing comments from some riders that live in Edina yet had never found a good route to get out to the Greenway, which is nicely accessible and not too far from Edina.

Don's Party

I wish I had my better camera and that I took better pictures. But here is what was available! Fun party even though I lost at foosball and got partway through the table tennis tounament, losing to Don 23-25 or something like that. Close game! Alex enjoyed Bourne Identity and all the great food.

Riding with Scott

Here are a few pics of our after-work adventure.

May 30th Community Ride -- Join Us

Bike Parade Pics

Thanks to Edina Morningside Rotary and dozens of partnering organizations! Photos compliments Bike Edina Task Force.

Bike to Work Day 2009

Visit my previous post for the map, setup, etc. Here are our pics :) It was a great ride!

Boulevard Plantings

Good idea for areas that get too much salt/sand in the winter.

My Little Dummy

Look closely -- that David in the bag. He hitched a ride home after getting a haircut at 50th & France.

First Braces

Timeline

Another Basement Idea

Concept for architect Bill Michels

May 14th Bike to Work Day

Join me and the group -- first time bike commuters ESPECIALLY welcome!

So far: Bob A., Amy C., Ted D., Todd B., Kirk J., Troy J. Maybe: Marty M. Others? You're invited!

Meet: 6:30 a.m. in parking lot across from Starbuck's (also by Breadsmith and Lund's) near 50th & France in Edina. We'll leave by 6:45 a.m. sharp, but please don't plan to show up exactly at that time!

Ride: The route mapped below, ideal for new riders (low traffic)

Pace: We'll take a medium pace, which is an average of 12-14 mph. We can adjust according to the group's needs, but I'll stay with the slowest person. This is not a race, obviously, so we'll take it easy.

Duration: The ride should take about 35 - 45 minutes.

Destination: Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Questions? Contact Kirk Johnson, ride leader. Kirk.Johnson@LoganLogic.com or 612-916-9966.

Time Summary:
Meet at Starbucks (50th & France) – 6:30AM
Depart Starbucks – 6:45AM
Arrive Calhoun Village – 7:05AM (brief break, others may join us)
Depart Calhoun Village – 7:10AM
Arrive Government Center – 7:30AM - 7:40AM

Pose Challenged

No prob!

Florida Vacation 2009

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Alex Birthday 14 Years Old

Alex enjoyed his cards from his family, aunties/uncles, and grandparents. He received a fishing vest and hat from G&G Rich, a nice card and cash from G Johnson, a weekend trip to NYC in June during the Bicycle Film Festival with dad, a date to go bike shopping (not buying yet), a 3D globe puzzle (which he finished in one night), a 3D Empire State building model, and dinner at Big Bowl with the family & MW.

Such fun! Alex has had a good year at school and recently completed a whole season as a new guy on the diving team.

Poster Framing

Hoping to get this numbered print framed this year...

Some Winter & Ski Pics

Davey

Fireplace Before and After

Check out GN Wooodcrafters. I highly recommend this woodworking company. Greg was prompt with all his services, created the new fireplace mantel according to specs, and produced high-quality results. You can contact Greg via the website above.

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Designs So Far