....across the room to share.....

Unbelievable how low some people will stoop for a REAL bike ride!  This guy was so desperate to try my bike he even went to buy a new helmet and boots.  Seems to me he had new gloves as well.  

I don't allow just anyone to ride my bike though.  I am very particular about that and fiercely protective of my Harley but must admit I have a tough time dealing with grovelling.  And grovelling is what was happening here!

Honestly!  What do you do with this kind of desperation?  I just made sure he promised much before I handed those keys over and then watched him ride away.  I have no idea where in the world he was going when he took off so when he left I was on my knees as close to the ground as possible praying for safety.  He appeared to be heading towards the embankment when he suddenly veered right and disappeared down the street to the bottom of the hill.  Slow down my racing heart!  

(in all honesty, it was my pleasure to allow my brother-in-law Larry to enjoy an afternoon of riding on my Harley and must thank him for the posing!)

After my last post I felt I had to follow up with a picture and short note about my day.  I went for my usual early morning walk with a few friends which gave me just enough time to get cleaned up for coffee out with a few more friends.  One of those friends is from out of province and since we don't see each other often any more she decided we should celebrate my birthday early (my birthday is July 3rd!)    I told her it was actually my sister's birthday and I had planned to celebrate her birthday that day!  So I ended up getting a gift from my friend and buying another gift for myself for my sister's birthday!  What a crazy day!

I shopped and shopped and couldn't find anything I thought was appropriate and was about to give up when I spotted these two mugs.  I love everything about these mugs!  Each had it's own gift box and came complete with two packages of hot chocolate mix and a ceramic spoon. How appropriate!  Jean loved coffee and I don't know of anyone who loved chocolate more than she did!  I guess some of my fellow bloggers might think that's debatable?!  The French Bistro scene was the deciding factor and since it just isn't right to buy only one mug I picked up two....one for me and one for someone to share a cup of coffee with.  I even found some bite sized chocolates to go with the cup of coffee!   Every time I use these mugs I will be reminded of all the cups of coffee, conversation and laughs I shared with my sister.  

...across the room and out the door for fun and laughter....

Today is a very special day.  Bittersweet for me, but a special day nonetheless.  This is my sister Jean's first birthday in heaven.  I wonder if they celebrate birthdays there?  If they do, it will be the best one she has ever had!  I am going to try to make this a day of celebrating rather than a day of tears and sadness.  I did that all day yesterday.  I rode my motorbike for two hours crying most of the time.  Note to self:  Must not cry on motorbike!

I was telling a friend of mine one day that I don't have anything in my possession that belonged to Jean and I really wanted something like that.  She suggested that on her birthday I go shopping and find something that reminded me of her.  So today I am spending time with that friend and I will go shopping to see what I can come up with that reminds me of Jean!  Sounds like a good day to me!

Many times since November when Jean left us for heaven I have spent time looking at pictures of her.  I could never get through them without shedding many tears.  This morning I just looked at a few and the thing that struck me once again is that she is always laughing or smiling big smiles.  Today I want to concentrate on fun and laughter in memory of my dear sister with whom I shared so many good laughs!  Happy Birthday Jean!  I love you and miss you but I know I'm going to see you again to continue our love of laughter!