This weekend was John's visit. As you can see, it didn't take us long to get after each other. Even though I had him in an inescapable head lock, attempting to break his will to ride this foolish 35 miles, we did it anyway. More on that in a little bit.
It was really great to see John again. This visit was especially memorable because for our tune up ride, John talked Chuck into joining us. John was very responsible in getting my first job in college. I'm positive if it wasn't for Chuck, I would have got overlooked. My first interview with the director left some doubt in his mind. I was called in for a second interview, this time with Chuck to get his opinion. I'm not 100% on this, but I think the only reason Chuck gave me the thumbs up was because he liked my tie! I owe both of these two guys a lot for setting me up with a wonderful job that provided me with some great experience prior to graduating. That being said, sure I'll ride around in 80 degree heat because they think it's fun, but I think an air conditioned "thanks" in a nice restaurant is easier!
All joking aside, I was really great to enjoy a nice bike ride together. The last time the three of us biked together was the dreaded bet that started this tradition. Both times I walked away with a smile on my face, but this time the ride was actually fun!
This year's torture ride was different. We road at a nice easy pace, took plenty of breaks, and we actually road together this time. I think maturity is setting in or maybe I just like John more not, but I didn't feel the need to torture him. Turns out being nice to him, he still hurt his knee with a few miles to go on the trail. Go figure, last year I tried everything possible to break something on him, then this year I'm nice and he gets hurt. Well, we've always been different, maybe this is the sign of the times because his left knee is the causing him trouble and that's the same one I'm having trouble with. When I say I am disappointed we couldn't get more biking in...I'd be lying through my teeth!
Have you ever seen a smile this big before? Just when it seemed like this would be the first visit that didn't involve any torture, this is how John's visit ended. To set the stage we decided to go out and play some pool. By some miracle, I played the best pool I ever played, winning all four games we played. I was riding the high cloud, life was great! I should have stopped while I was ahead! On John's last visit, we played some games at the local arcade type place. He won some, I happened to rule the air hockey table. Well, this year it was decided we would have a rematch in air hockey. Against my better judgment to walk away with my pool victories, I couldn't pass up also holding the air hockey title. I got the first game...then the last game of the night, John got me. Hence the mile wide smile.
There's the final, now I have to wait another year to get my revenge! Just when I thought this year was mine, John got the final laugh with a 7 to 6 win. I'm counting the days until the wheel comes around and we get to do it again!
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