Birthday Present

NewMexiKen was a Michigander in those days, though young enough to still be just a Michigosling.

Children didn’t get driven to school then. They walked. Or they took a bus. Or they rode a bike. And my bike was gone. Fortunately it was Saturday.

Still, it was my 11th birthday and it was depressing to have my bike missing on my birthday. We looked everywhere.

Finally Mom called the police. She described the vanished bike to them. “There was? Where? Downtown. OK!”

Dad and I drove the mile or so downtown to the bike shop. The missing bike was reportedly there.

We went in and Dad asked about the bike in our name. Sure enough, there was one.

Trouble was it wasn’t my bike. It was a brand new three-speed English racer.

“That’s not my bike.” I protested to Dad.

“Yes it is,” he said. “Happy Birthday!”

10 thoughts on “Birthday Present”

  1. What a great story! I have never heard this one before. I’ll have to remember it for Alex and Kiley!

    Happy Birthday, Daddy! We love you and miss you.

  3. Happy birthday and thanks for all the great entertainment on NewMexiKen throughout the year. Since you point out I rarely comment, will this suffice for the rest of the year? Have a great day!

  4. What a great story. It reminds me of when my parents told us we weren’t going to school one day, without explanation, then drove to Disneyland.

    Happy Birthday, lovely Daddy.

  5. Awe! What a sweet story! 🙂
    Happy Birthday.
    It is your special day; I hope you enjoy it.
    Maybe you’ll get one of those cool Nike caps and an ipod.
    (lol)
    Cheers!

  7. So, are you watching the big game today? If so, who will you be rooting for? Or are you going to a big birthday party at Chucky Cheese? (lol)
    Our boys want to watch it (my excuse) so I’ll be making party food shortly. Besides… I lived in Chicago and I MUST go support Da’ Bears.
    Whatever you end up doing… Enjoy!
    🙂

  8. Happy birthday to you,
    Happy birthday to you,
    Happy birthday Uncle Keeeeeen,
    Happy birthday to you.

    See you in a couple of days. Kisses then.

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