Two Summer Bike Rides

The first ride I took was with Patty and the destination was just downtown Akron to grab lunch. It is a nice short ride and there are pink flowers growing along the towpath going north from where we live. None of us remember having seen these flowers before, and they are nice. If nothing else they add color to what is usually just greens and browns. We saw blue heron along the way and they seemed to be hiding in the shade. It has been a very warm summer.The bike ride with Eddy ended up being about 36 miles. It was to Canal Fulton and specifically to get what ended up being dinner. The Cherry Street Creamery is a place to get food and ice cream and it is located on the towpath. We actually intended to do this earlier this summer, but we kept putting it off. Maybe next year we will make this trip earlier and then again later.

 The Sword in the Pump

This sword in the stone of sorts could be found next to the towpath and had probably been there for many years. I did not find a great deal of information on this particular piece of art on the internet, but it was something I tried to show everyone.

If you climbed on top of the pump to look at the sword you would see that it was actually made from tools, large bolts and screws, and other materials that were probably utilized in the construction of the pumps that created the manmade lake.

Unfortunately, the pump is open now and the sword is gone. May it return someday.

 Construction Woes

Orange barrel season comes to the Towpath.

 Akron Fireworks

This has not happened in a few years! Patty and Eddy were both here and ready to take a bike ride to downtown Akron to watch the fireworks. The rain that was forecast the entire day never came and we all managed to have a good time. There are a few more pictures to be seen on the pictures page.

 Pokemon Go Adventures

This needs to be an ongoing series of pictures. I have been playing Pokemon Go for a couple years now and I have gotten a few people to play the game. It is about time to start taking pictures and remembering some of these times we went out and played. This picture was taken in downtown Akron using the camera in Pokemon Go, which allows you to go ahead and place one of your Pokemon in the picture. It is a cute feature.

 Father’s Day

 Eddy’s 18th Birthday

The thunderstorm warning ran across the top of the television and it seemed as though the cookout would be ruined. The rain did come pouring down with lightning and thunder and if it were not for Eddy holding an umbrella and a plate the last burgers would not have successfully come off the grill. Luckily the storm also did not keep his mother and two sisters from attending who had to drive from Cleveland. This was the second time this year that rain nearly ruined a cookout.

Dinner was served inside. The rain had since stopped, but it was better not to chance it by setting up chairs and a table outside. Next Eddy opened his gifts. Starting with a card from Michelle. The big gift from his Mother and I was next. Everyone helped him unwrap it a bit when he sat and stared at the present. It was the laptop for his college classes, which he starts August 29th. As usual the pictures can be found on the pictures page.

 Patty’s 19th Birthday

The rain came early and held off for the better part of the day, which allowed the cookout to be held completely outside, which is a very good thing. Everyone got exactly what they wanted to eat, which is no small task considering that meant burgers, hotdogs, chicken,

and black bean burgers. The grill went for over three hours. Grandma is not in any of the pictures. The humidity got to her and she had to go back to the air conditioning. There were quite a few people in attendance and Patty was very happy with her birthday. The pictures can be found on the pictures page.

 Eddy’s High School Graduation

Eddy graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School on May 29th, 2016. He will continue on his education at the University of Akron this fall. He is planning on majoring in Graphic Design. The rest of the pictures from the graduation can be found on the pictures page.

 Michelle’s Tri-C Graduation

Michelle graduated from Tri-C with an associates degree receiving the distinction of Summa Cum Laude on May 19, 2016. The graduation was held at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, which we were just at several years ago for her high school graduation. The rest of the pictures can be found on the pictures page.