Now I’m on the flip side and I am excited as the first snowbirds appear. It is just like school days when we were young – “What did you do this summer?” And with our current age ranges – “How’s your health?”
The seasons are changing fast north of us, even if we Floridians enjoy warm weather almost year-round. In the summer runners, skaters and walkers I’ve never seen before were out and about on the Trail. Some were students off for the summer, although I think some of the walkers enjoyed being out and about without so many cyclists whirring past them.
For many years I was a snowbird and looked forward to seeing my friends down here. Now I’m on the flip side and I am excited as the first snowbirds appear. It is just like school days when we were young – “What did you do this summer?” And with our current age ranges – “How’s your health?” Some bring new bicycles; others flood David’s Cycle World, Inverness Bicycle & Fitness and Trailside Bikes for tune-ups. I keep a mental checklist in my mind of whom I have seen and haven’t.
Now I can walk into Cattledogs’ new Inverness location and run into other cyclists seeking caffeine. At Pine Street Pub cyclists are often sitting outside in the afternoon, enjoying a brew. And then there’s those who can’t wait to pedal over for a dose at the Ice Cream Doctor!
It is a good time of year!
