Bike

Why should anyone steal a watch when he could steal a bicycle?

~ Flann O'Brien

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First of all, happy birthday, Erik.

I remember when you were a kid there was this other kid who used to pick on you.  Not me.  Some other kid.  Anyway, one day he went to far and you went after him and he freaked out and you chased him all the way home.  And then you came back and threw his bike in a bush.

He didn't mess with you again.

Too bad it was the bush at our house and I think Mom and Dad got mad at you.  I was proud of you for standing up for yourself.  And for being able to throw a bike that far.

Again, happy birthday.