February 5th is my 50th birthday. And it just so happens to be a Wednesday, so that means I’m celebrating at Bike Happy Hour! I hope you can join us!
For the past 95 weeks in a row (give or take a few when I was out of town), I’ve spent my Wednesday evenings with a delightful group of people who loves bikes, love Portland, and who believe strength comes from community. Every week I meet new people and connect with regulars. I had no idea when we started doing this in April 2023 that I’d meet so many awesome people who I now consider my friends and who I look forward to seeing every week.
So it feels totally natural and serendipitous that I’ll get to spend this milestone birthday with all of you!
I don’t expect or want anything grand or special. I plan to be there from 3:00 to whenever it’s time to go. I’ll have some family there and I’m not sure who else might show up. As always, everyone is welcome and I look forward to seeing you!
— Bike Happy Hour – Jonathan’s 50th Birthday Edition!
3:00 to later on Wednesday, February 5th
BHH event listing on the Shift calendar
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Aloha Jonathan! WOW, 50 YO, so young!!! … I remember than fresh faced journalist from So Cal newly arrived on the bike scene so long ago. 😉 [I will see if I can attend towards the EoD.]
Would be great to see you Todd. Speaking of being “fresh-faced”… i came across this old pic from Nov 2005! Wearing first t-shirt w design by Carey Bye.
That’s pretty dreamy looking, you must have had fewer responsibilities!
Enjoying the Oregon weed?
umm no.
Happy birthday! Thanks for all you do
Also, FYI, I’m hosting a Bike Touring Slide Show at Migration on Tuesday night. Four presenters:
Photos, stories, show-and-tell with bikes.
Migration Taproom (same location as BHH) 6:00 – 9:00. Casual format, come and go as you’d like.
Ted Buehler
https://www.facebook.com/events/1591387784830527/
https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/
Happy Birthday Jonathan! It is one of the few weeks we won’t be able to make it but hope you have a great birthday!
Happy, Happy Birthday to you Jonathan!
50 years is a good start, lol. ; }
Happy belated birthday, glad to hear you had a great time (via insta) and hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Happy Birthday!