Labor Day
On Labor Day we joined what seemed like all of Los Angeles county:
Yup, we went to the beach. It was pretty busy.
One of the things that Cameron has been wanting to do is try out one of the four-seater bicycle/surrey thingies that you can rent. It seemed like a fun idea and we decided to give it a try.
It was not quite what I would call "fun." I think "really hard work" would be a better description. Here's one reason why:
The kids couldn't reach the pedals. Katy (aka "Right Side Engine/Copilot") and I ("Left Side Engine/Pilot") had to do all the work. Thanks to the deadly combination of small drive wheels, vast vehicular weight, gentle hills, and free-riding back seaters, there was much huffing and puffing going on. If you add in the 15 minute break at a playground area, I think we may have used 45 minutes of our one hour rental. At that point I would have willingly paid them double to turn it in early.
Comments
been there. It is not nearly as much fun as you make it sound ;)
Posted by: Steve | September 8, 2004 8:05 AM
I'm sure they had a great time...
"Keep pedaling, Daddy!"
Posted by: Kris | September 8, 2004 8:49 AM
A strong and powerful woman like you can't even pedal a bicycle for a half hour?
Posted by: Mister P. | September 8, 2004 9:38 AM
A bicycle? Yes. A Yugo? No.
Posted by: Brad | September 8, 2004 10:08 AM