I wrote something up for today but something else came up.
I love connecting with people, especially with this blog. With Twitter and Facebook and all the other ways to connect, it seems like we are less connected than the days when I was young and people in the neighborhood actually came outside and hung out while their kids played, no cell phones, PDAs, smart devices, iPods, computers and only four channels on TV. So Bobby, who was made famous in the last post with all my tens of readers, got a kick out of his celebrity status. We emailed via Facebook and the ensuing conversation cracked me up. I thought it would be a nice conclusion to wrap up the story and give you the inside scoop to the Adventure Monkey’s superstar lifestyle and his famous cyclist friends. Ok, that’s far from the truth, but you already know that.
I started feeling a little bad that I poked fun at Bobby, so I messaged him just to give him a heads up that he would soon be famous for being slow. Here’s the conversation:
I hope you don’t mind, but…
Between Bobby Wintle and You
Eric January 20 at 5:28am
Hey Bobby,
I wrote a long and humourous post about our ride last Sunday. I hope you don’t mind , but I talked about our little ride at the end. I poked maybe just a little fun at you and the situation. I hope you don’t mind, but it was a big deal to me. I hope you enjoy the post!
Bobby January 20 at 12:35pm
no no man, i don’t mind at all! i told crystal (my wife) all about how happy you were that i was still behind and we had a good laugh about it. seriously man, you did great on that ride man. we’re planning to go about 65 miles on sunday, hope to see you then man.
Bobby January 20 at 1:01pm
i just read the blog man, and i must say it made me laugh a lot. i’m honored to have been your inspiration back into the DK. but i hope you’re right that i won’t be last anymore, even though if i am, hopefully i can be helpful to someone. i’m trying to ride more this week so this coming weekends shop ride won’t hurt my legs so bad. thanks for making me a celebrity on your blog! haha.
Eric January 20 at 7:42pm
Hey, I am glad you liked it. I had fun riding and I had fun writing the post. My wife wishes I had taken a picture of you sitting there in the sun sucking down the Hammergel, the truth is I was just too tired for pictures at that point. I am in for Sunday!
I think we made a real human to human connection all because of the bicycle. Get off the couch and make a real human connection this week. That’s what life is all about – relationships. Oh and don’t worry, I won’t post all the emails you send me, only the ones that add to a story or make me laugh.
Bobby, I look forward to Sunday!
Feed Your Monkey!
-Eric
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