Sentimental Sunday - Grandpa Norris and the Stingray Bike
The pictures above are still photographs taken from an 8 mm home movie. It is also one of my favorite memories of my grandfather, Leland Norris. My brother had received a purple Stingray bicycle for his birthday and my grandfather decided to ride it, pipe and all. I don't know how many years it had been since he had been on a bicycle and he didn't stay on it very long, but while he was riding, he was awfully proud of himself! To this day, when I think of my grandpa, this is usually the first thing that comes to my mind.
The pictures above are still photographs taken from an 8 mm home movie. It is also one of my favorite memories of my grandfather, Leland Norris. My brother had received a purple Stingray bicycle for his birthday and my grandfather decided to ride it, pipe and all. I don't know how many years it had been since he had been on a bicycle and he didn't stay on it very long, but while he was riding, he was awfully proud of himself! To this day, when I think of my grandpa, this is usually the first thing that comes to my mind. 
Your grandpa was a fun kinda guy-pipe, bicycle and all.
ReplyDeleteI remember sting ray bikes like that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful grandpa!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool, and oh, how I remember those bikes!
ReplyDeleteI also love, love, LOVE the picture above of your grandma talking to your son. Isn't that what this journey is all about?
:) Renate
I love, love, love this. Thanks for sharing these pics and little bit about your grandfather.
ReplyDeleteMy sister had a bike like that, and she added lots of streamers on the handles. I thought it was really "groovy" back then!
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