We've decided that we own the only bike pump in our entire community of 1oo townhomes. You would think that when the parents of the 30 or more kids riding bikes purchased that bike they would think to buy a pump but that doesn't seem to be the case. They ride the bike until the tires are flat and then it is useless to them. That was until the kids figured out that there is this nice family that owns a bike pump and will pump up their tires for them. It's pretty much a given that on a nice day especially after its been cold for awhile and they haven't been riding that at least one kid will stop by to get their tires pumped up. Just this afternoon we pumped up 8 tires. It's pretty funny when a kid knocks on our door the first time as they are scared to death to ask us not knowing what to expect but perk right up when their friend says "See I told you they were nice!" We're just glad to that we can contribute to the kids being involved in a worthwhile activity and being out getting some exercise.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
The neighborhood bike pump...
We've decided that we own the only bike pump in our entire community of 1oo townhomes. You would think that when the parents of the 30 or more kids riding bikes purchased that bike they would think to buy a pump but that doesn't seem to be the case. They ride the bike until the tires are flat and then it is useless to them. That was until the kids figured out that there is this nice family that owns a bike pump and will pump up their tires for them. It's pretty much a given that on a nice day especially after its been cold for awhile and they haven't been riding that at least one kid will stop by to get their tires pumped up. Just this afternoon we pumped up 8 tires. It's pretty funny when a kid knocks on our door the first time as they are scared to death to ask us not knowing what to expect but perk right up when their friend says "See I told you they were nice!" We're just glad to that we can contribute to the kids being involved in a worthwhile activity and being out getting some exercise.
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i know the feeling, we have a neighbor girl who comes often around meal time. . . her mother works full time and does not cook or has family meals together often. It makes me sad how many things people have forgone. . . meals, pumps for our children's bikes, time with our kids. . . the list is endless it seems.
That is great. Chris is the nice guy too, he fills up tires etc. Not me though. The kids in our neighborhood do seem to want to hang out at our house, and I think I am so mean.
Katie that is so you!
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