When: Tuesday–Early Evening- 4/3/2018
Weather: High 60’s-low 70’s, Breezy, but the temps made up for it.
Observations/Thought
Another day when the majority of those who walked showed terrible taste. Or, more clearly stated, why wasn’t the sidewalk more crowded with people committed to getting their steps in? My enjoyment is not based on the number of people I encounter. I just hate to see people miss an opportunity to develop a healthy habit. “Let’s see, I won’t make time on a beautiful day to walk, but I have time when the weather is bad. What should I do? Why don’t I enjoy walking in the rain or when it is cloudy?”
- I did see two people on the “Path Patrol”. They are clearly not regular bikers. They are wearing black pants with a black and white striped shirt. They were definitely wearing a helmet though. And, if their uniform is nothing like what is described, I can only blame the authority I assign to them. The bike patrol would be responsible for making sure the bicyclist who think they own the sidewalk. I have never seen an “arrest” or a warning. I think they are health-conscious guys who volunteering to frequent the path. Their presence is really all they offer. Was I a more cynical person, I would suggest they are putting some community service time in for dastardly deeds like jay-walking or minor littering violations. They ride together to monitor each other’s behavior. Either they committed their offenses over the winter and have new community service obligations or they decided to air out their uniforms for the first time of the year. Yet an additional indication spring is here!
- The dad had his daughter’s stroller aimed at the fence so she could better see the dogs. His daughter leaned into the dogs while the wind blew her unconfined hair. When dad glanced at me, he must have thought I was going to break into a run and destroy anything in my path. He quickly leaned the stroller back and pivoted it on the rear tires. When our paths intersected, we greeted each other from opposite sides of the yellow dividing line.
Walking Down Life's Road With Andy 