It\’s always too soon when the time comes to prepare for Christmas.

I\’m not equipped to bake, so at least I don\’t need to worry about making cookies. The problem is that I don\’t know what to get for anybody on my list!

A calendar is a nice gift, and just about everybody needs at least one; but giving calendars every year gets boring. I\’ll send my brother and sister some groceries that they like, but that are unavailable where they currently live. That starts to seem rather thoughtless, though.

Suppose I had children, and were buying Xmas gifts for them? Maybe a Strider Balance Bike if I had a toddler. It\’s supposed to be easier for a child to start with a balance bike and then shift to a pedal-bike, and skip the training wheels.

For a very young child, the Steer and Stroll Trike lets the little one ride for a while; then Mom or Dad can push while the youngster rests a bit.

Any cyclist would probably be delighted with gifts of leg warmers, gloves, and other accessories. Clif Bars and GU-Gels are other possibilities.

Many cyclists would be thrilled to get a new bicycle for Xmas, but bicycles as gifts are way beyond my budget. To be honest, I don\’t want to get a new bike at present. WHERE would I keep it?

Fortunately I still have a week or two to finish gift shopping; then I\’ll have to ship things off. It\’s always too soon!