An interesting way to deliver a car seat.

I was on my way to my East Hartford community garden on Saturday morning trailering some fencing and posts (both dumpster dive items) when I spotted Matt heading toward Hartford on East River Drive.  I couldn't help turning around, snapping some pictures, and figuring out what he was carrying.

Matt, from Storrs, had stayed in Glastonbury the night before and was on his way to a friend's baby shower in New Britain.  The unwieldy box strapped to the rack of his bike was a baby car seat that he had recycled after another friend's child outgrew it.  The seat was a gift for the shower.  All good stuff.  I was amazed that the box had stayed in place for the ~ 20 mile ride in from Storrs, and that it still had ~ 15 miles to go.  Way to go Matt!

By the way, there are a couple of neat things coming up:

• Shag Frenzy this Saturday night (6/16) at Arch Street Tavern.  The Beat City Beauties (burlesque) will be showcased, and the DJ's are solidly good.  Nothing to do with bikes, but fun nevertheless.  Bonus:  You'll get to watch me dance like a damn fool.
• Sunday, June 17th - The William Laramie Memorial Concert is from noon to about 4PM.  This concert has some amazing bands lined up and is in memory of a musician and cyclist killed by a drunk driver last year on Burnside Avenue.  The show raises funds for East Hartford music education and Bike Walk CT.  A good showing will remind the DOT and City of East Hartford that Burnside Avenue needs to be redesigned to be safer for all road users.
• Friday, June 29th - I'll be riding around the Hartford area looking at graffiti.  Feel free to join me.  Meet up at the Bushnell Park Carousel at 5:30PM.
• Saturday, July 7th - Real Ride V.  Put a bunch of lights and glow sticks on you and your bike.  Ride around Hartford and then party at the Riverfest fireworks.  Sounds like a great time to me.