Just gave my nephew his first big kid bike. :D
01-01-08, 06:18 PM
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Just gave my nephew his first big kid bike. :D
Today was one hell of a great day. Having been out of town, my nephew was swinging by today to pick up his Christmas present from the crazy cycling uncle, a swanky new Trek Jet 12...
He immediately thought it was cool looking, but there was a little trepidation getting on the bike. After a little acclimation, though, he was ready to head outside. His mom and dad had already been working on the basics of pedaling, so he got off to an OK start. What's truly amazing is that within just a couple minutes he was cruising right along, steering around corners, etc. etc.
A few pics:
A little guiding to get started....
And then he was off.
Remember when a bike ride could make you THIS happy?
Uncle and nephew after the maiden voyage....
Bikes are cool.
He immediately thought it was cool looking, but there was a little trepidation getting on the bike. After a little acclimation, though, he was ready to head outside. His mom and dad had already been working on the basics of pedaling, so he got off to an OK start. What's truly amazing is that within just a couple minutes he was cruising right along, steering around corners, etc. etc.
A few pics:
A little guiding to get started....
And then he was off.
Remember when a bike ride could make you THIS happy?
Uncle and nephew after the maiden voyage....
Bikes are cool.
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01-01-08, 06:26 PM
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Nice!!! And good for you and him.
And good for you and him.
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01-01-08, 06:27 PM
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That is so cool. I can't wait to have one of my own!
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01-01-08, 06:35 PM
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Incorrect.
Really..you can. Trust me. The one or two good days come on the heels of weeks of constant whining and temper tamtrums, constant messes, and piles of stink laden diapers. It's a blast I tell you.
Dr. Pete...great day. I was able to do the same to my nephew before I had a kid of my own to spoil with bikes.
Really..you can. Trust me. The one or two good days come on the heels of weeks of constant whining and temper tamtrums, constant messes, and piles of stink laden diapers. It's a blast I tell you.
Dr. Pete...great day. I was able to do the same to my nephew before I had a kid of my own to spoil with bikes.
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01-01-08, 06:42 PM
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Awesome - and great to see you so happy!!
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01-01-08, 07:03 PM
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What an uncle 
My uncle gave my Indy race car style peddal car away
It was white with red and blue pinstriping and a number on. I don't remember the number.
I just remember loving that thing to death
My uncle gave my Indy race car style peddal car away
It was white with red and blue pinstriping and a number on. I don't remember the number.
I just remember loving that thing to death
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01-01-08, 07:07 PM
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Nephews and Nieces are very very cool.
You wait till the trainer wheels come off, you're going to get droped!
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01-01-08, 07:23 PM
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You need kids. You get lots of these awesome moments to go along with all of the difficulties. Looks like you made a little guy pretty happy, and it worked on you as well.
01-01-08, 07:59 PM
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I can just see it now, 23 years in the future:
Interviewer: How does it feel winning a gold medal in the Men's Olympic Road Race?
DrPete's Nephew: Words can't even begin to express how I feel, but I just want to give a call out to my Uncle, Pete, who bought me my first bike, when I was just a wee lad.
Interviewer: How does it feel winning a gold medal in the Men's Olympic Road Race?
DrPete's Nephew: Words can't even begin to express how I feel, but I just want to give a call out to my Uncle, Pete, who bought me my first bike, when I was just a wee lad.
01-01-08, 08:07 PM
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I can just see it now, 23 years in the future:
Interviewer: How does it feel winning a gold medal in the Men's Olympic Road Race?
DrPete's Nephew: Words can't even begin to express how I feel, but I just want to give a call out to my Uncle, Pete, who bought me my first bike, when I was just a wee lad.
Interviewer: How does it feel winning a gold medal in the Men's Olympic Road Race?
DrPete's Nephew: Words can't even begin to express how I feel, but I just want to give a call out to my Uncle, Pete, who bought me my first bike, when I was just a wee lad.
Friggin' Trek riders...
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01-01-08, 08:21 PM
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What a sweetie-pie - and such a good uncle you are, Pete.
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01-01-08, 08:38 PM
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These guys have a few more years to go. I can't wait.
I think E on the left looks a little like Paulo Bettini.
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01-01-08, 08:45 PM
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Looks like you are ready for one yourself. My 5 year old has been eyeing the Trek KDR road bike for about 2 years. Very Cool.
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01-02-08, 02:08 AM
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Indeed I think he does. Do you hear the sound of crickets coming from his crib at night?
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