Serendipity
12-09-2008, 05:47 AM
I was driving in to work a few minutes later than usual this morning (commuting season is about 3-4 months away for me) and could not believe my eyes!
At one of the intersections, I could see what looked like a string of lights on the corner where pedestrians would normally wait for the light to change. When I got closer, I realized that it was a MTB with a trailer, all decked out with Christmas lights - battery operated, I guess, but they sure were bright! And Santa - suit, hat and all - was riding the bike!
Apparently this fellow is a bike commuter and pretty much rides all year long. That is no small accomplishment up here as the temperature was -15 degrees Celsius this morning (and that's before wind chill)! Word is that he often decorates his bike/trailer according to the season or holiday.
Kind of made my day - had a smile on my face the rest of the way in.
At one of the intersections, I could see what looked like a string of lights on the corner where pedestrians would normally wait for the light to change. When I got closer, I realized that it was a MTB with a trailer, all decked out with Christmas lights - battery operated, I guess, but they sure were bright! And Santa - suit, hat and all - was riding the bike!
Apparently this fellow is a bike commuter and pretty much rides all year long. That is no small accomplishment up here as the temperature was -15 degrees Celsius this morning (and that's before wind chill)! Word is that he often decorates his bike/trailer according to the season or holiday.
Kind of made my day - had a smile on my face the rest of the way in.