Dinosaur Trail or Prezes' Birthday

 7 June 2025

The Dinosaur Trail is almost 19 km long, mostly flat, with two "technical stretches." I named it after the dinosaur figure, which stands in front of one of the houses. Perhaps because of the strong winds that day, the ride was attended by only seven bikers (from the left): Mike, Piotr, Grace, Voytek, Witek and (the hand of) Marian. The seventh biker was Andy who took the picture.

Some tough bikers joined me in front of the house: Marian (now in full beauty) and Mike. 

Quickly, as is my custom, I snatched the best girl out of the pack. 

Our first photo stop was with the view toward Fort Edmonton Footbridge. As it can be seen, by that time, Grace has become the darling of the group. 

Shortly after the Dinosaur Stop our small pack split. Only Voytek and Andy kept with the leader and were rewarded with the beautiful view of our river  ...

... and the opportunity to relieve themselves. More impressions from this bike ride you will find in Andy's short film: https://youtu.be/Fm2RxhqbAVc

Strong winds, however, didn't discourage more people to come to the "social." We only had to remove umbrella as it was moving the whole table. 

Though my birthday was two weeks ago, the ladies insisted on celebrating  ... me! From the left: Bożenna, Beatka (straight from El Camino), Bo, Elwira, Elizabeth, Gosia, Barbara, Maria and Ada. Kneeling: Holly, Dusia, and ... Ged. 

This quickly made me very proud of myself! 

Men didn't want to be worse, so I was eventually "swallowed" by LOVE. From the left (back row): Dragan, Voytek, Ada, Boris, Marian, Roman, Jacek, Mike, Witek, and Andrzej (also straight from El Camino). Middle row: Elizabeth, Beatka, Bo, Dusia, Gosia, Julian, Maria and Andrzej. Front: Bożenna, Andy, Barbara and Elwira. It is so good to have friends!

Gradually, we moved to gazebo for "tall tales" and singing "naughty" songs. 

Later we were joined by Bożena who gifted me with one of her first orchids. 

I used every opportunity to have at least two beautiful, joyous ...

... women on my sides. This is such a warm feeling ... in all the aspects. 

Ged was very good to all the guests, including the Lipieckis! 

The only mishap during this almost perfect celebration was that I served these "red potato chewies" to the guests. Only next day I discovered that they were meant for ... dogs! This is what happens when at the age of 71 you don't use glasses when buying things. Oh well, let's call it ... Prezes' hospitality! 

Only next day morning, I had a chance to open the gifts and read the birthday cards. I am really grateful for all your expressions of love! My only concern is what to do with this pack of ice cream cones provided by Andy. Perhaps I will bring them to our next bike ride?

With Love and Support, Piotr.