So I did the run this morning and had brunch.
Now I’m looking out my window at the vacant lot across the street. Some neighborhood kids (let’s call them punks) are goofing off there. They’ve taken the sign for the condo development that blew down in the storm a few weeks ago. They are using it to build a ramp for their bike that they are trying to do tricks off of. Not entirely successfully though. They seem to know one trick, and not even very well. Half the time they fall off and make a good attempt to hurt themselves.
Sometimes they go sliding down the sign towards the big pit that has been filling up with water. The water never seems to get any deeper since the past few rainfalls, but I keep hoping to see it fill up. The lot is mostly sand, so I’m actually surprised the water has stayed there this long.
Whoa, that was a close one. One of the kids nearly went into the pit. He had that cartoon moment of teetering on the edge. But that’s it. His second attempt seems to have gone better. He’s more in control of his face plant.
I’m still hoping to find out how deep the water has gotten. A kid falling in would give an excellent depth gauge. But it looks like he has gotten enough practice of how not to fall in.
I’ve had better entertainment.
Oh wait, he fell in. Unfortunately he didn’t make it into the water. He stopped at a ledge just above. Hasn’t daunted him. He’s trying again. He had a nice flop around the sign, but no plunge.
Safeway, on Friday, had a great sale of salmon, with just the head cut off. I decided that I should learn to cook a fish, and at that price, it doesn’t matter much if I screw it up.
Looks like the kid did a successful trick. Maybe he’s cocky now? Nope. Still dry.
So on Saturday I tackled the fish. There was quite a lot of fish involved. I’m not entirely sure I cooked it all. It was all pink, but some parts were a little too shiny. The sauce I made was good though. I made too much of it. And the risotto too made that meal entirely too big. But I have some leftovers now that should make the rest of the week easier.
The kids have gotten another bike. Doesn’t look like they’ve gotten the guts to use it. I stand corrected. But no face plant.
So after the salmon dinner, I went out to New City. I decided this time to take the scooter. I’ve been hesitant to do that for awhile. At least in a car, I can get to the bar without the entire world seeing PVC pants. But it was cooler out, and I decided that I shouldn’t care what other people think. (Wasn’t that what Richard Feynman always said?)
Oh, that looked like it hurt. But he’s still standing.
Anyway, it was nice and cool, so I could at least wear my jacket. I also didn’t wear my net shirt. That would have been a bit too public. but the ride was uneventful. Disappointingly so.
Kid nearly fell into the pit again. He had enough control that he jumped to the safe spot. Now they did a successful trick, and he still went into the pit. I think that’s there finale move there. They do the trick, come down off the ramp, and jump into the safe part of the pit. Look’s like they’ve gotten enough now. They’re moving off. Maybe they’ll be back some other time.
I think I’m going to go out and sun myself now. The weather has been pretty sucky all weekend, but now it is only partly cloudy. I might get a bit of sun.
Well, they aren’t entirely kids. They’re putting their bikes into the back of a van they they have driven into the lot. So I guess that only makes them punks.
I’ve been invited to a BBQ this evening. Unfortunately it’s in Winnipeg, and I don’t think I can make the commute to be there in time. I should RSVP, but what’s the point.
I’m just going to do the scooter gang thing tonight. Assuming the weather is nice.