Enlarge photo for view of my pretty bike (and my wrinkles!) :)
This past Sunday sweet Howard went out and bought me this beautiful bike. (because I whined!)
I was a bit leary as I have not ridden a bike in some years..but as they say..you NEVER forget. In the store I stepped on the peddle and like a scooter tried to see if I could balance it. NO problem..so we added a cute little wicker basket..and a nice "foam" pad for the TINY bottom..and home we came.
I DID GOOD! Can you imagine an old lady like me out there on a bike once again. (now to just not crack my skull..OR break a hip! :)
You will pray for me....won't you? :)
Love and hugs,
Mona
Mona!! I applaud you! My hubs bought me a brand new mountain bike last summer and I have been on it a total of 3 times!! My knees shake when I even think of going for a ride. Isn't that silly? I am just so uncoordinated! I know I am going to crash into a tree or fire hydrant.
ReplyDeleteI love the red color and the cute basket. I just know you are going to have fun. Too bad we couldn't get together for a spin!! :-)
xoxo
Janie
You look so cute Mona! I love your new bike! I have been out of commission for awhile, I had surgery. But I'm back! Red is a great color for a bike, it just say's happy!
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You go girl! Literally! I am so proud of you. Now you and Howard can ride together! Don't tell him, but I like your red and white one better.
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Dawn
Way to go, Mona! I think it's super. We're never too old!
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful!!!
Hugs,
Laura
I absolutely ADORE bike riding. Mine got run over and now I need to watch garage sales for another.
ReplyDeleteYour's is so pretty and shiny ...and, of COURSE, I am lovin' your basket...:))
Hi Mona! I love your new bike. It's really cute. I have a pink one with a wicker basket, streamers and a bell. Makes me feel like a kid again!! Have fun and you WILL NOT break your hip!!
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Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Good for you! My husband came home the other day and said he was thinking about buying bikes. I said "for what"? And he said "so that we can excercise together". I said " but what about walking together?" He thought that riding a bike would be easier. Easier than walking?! Is it me??? So we will be getting his and hers soon. Pray for me too;)
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ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
~Debra
Blog:Capers of the vintage vixens
My dearie and I have talked about bikes. We live in the boonies and I'd ride in a heart beat but that loose gravel makes me think twice. You go for it, fire hydrants be darned! 8^)
ReplyDeleteHey...Loose gravel took me down. Be sure to wear a helmet. Now, listen to your blogger Mom!!! They have really cute ones. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteBalisha
Sooooo happy for you! I hope you got a helmet too, or did you already have one. BE SAFE!!
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The Blue Ridge Gal
Hi Mona,
ReplyDeleteYou sure look cute holdin up that bike and I can just see you ridin around the neighborhood struttin your stuff! LOL
My bike has three wheels and is called a "trike." My husband figured that three wheels would hold me up better than two!!
hugs
Sissie
Mona,
ReplyDeleteGood for you, girl! I love your bike and basket. I have a Schwinn Cruiser with a basket and I love riding it in the summer!
xo,
Robin
Congrats on your beautiful new bike! Be safe and wear a helmet!!!
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Penny
Mona dear one you are in no way an old lady! so glad you are enjoying your new bike, riding free will just melt away the years I'm sure :)
ReplyDeleteGrandma, you better wear a helmet. Protect that head of yours. I love you.
ReplyDeleteJust take real good care of yourself. We don't want the next post to come from the hospital. By the way, I blew up the picture and I still couldn't see any wrinkles!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Star
Mona, Mona, you are never too old! I've been wanting a bike just like that for sometime, but I don't know when I'd find time to ride it!!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I just love that basket! Now I want to get a bike. I bet you'll have a great time; just be careful!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Oh you inspire me. I love to bike but have been afraid to try it again. Now I just might give it a go. Thanks I love your bike.
ReplyDeleteMona, you are so inspiring! You look adorable on your new bike! Be careful, and enjoy your good times with hubby!
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny! I think your bike is darling and I think you would look darling riding it.
ReplyDeleteI need to get a seat like that for my bike. I can't even ride mine because it hurts my rear end. LOL Good excuse huh?
Hugs,
Joanne
You are only as old as you feel, my 88 year mother is always telling me that...so get out there and ride with your honey. Happy riding, my friend!
ReplyDeleteOh Mona, Your bike is too cute ! You know we love the red !!!!! And the basket, how fun for
ReplyDeleteyou both ! Enjoy every minute on your bikes !
Love you,
Mary
Hi Dear Mona! Oh, what a hubby your have! I love your new bike and that darling basket. I'm so proud of you riding your bike. If I lived closer I'd join you. I have a red bike too!
ReplyDeleteNow, Mona, you are truly a beautiful lady. That's all is see - beautifullness.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a beautiful red bike your honey bought for you!! This is so sweet. You and Howard will have so much fun going on rides together!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice bike!
ReplyDeleteBiking is such a great way to get around and the health gets so much better too! You can have Mele in the basket too if You like. I remember seing that a lot when I lived in Gothenburg. The first times the dogs may get a bit stressed but they´ll love it after a while!
Great news!
Have a great day now!
Christer.
What a beautiful bike, you were made for each other. Nothing but good times and wonderful rides ahead of you, enjoy.
ReplyDeleteAWWWW, Sweetpea!! You wouldn't whine even if there were diamonds involved!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous velocipede you chose---that bright color and the basket and the sunshine in your hair make the most beautiful picture.
Now spend the day riding---go and fly and feel the wind.
Hi Mona. I think that's great. I love riding my mountain bike. I, too, have a gel seat. You're going to have so much fun. I know you'll just love it.
ReplyDeleteYou go girl!! I love the picture of you and your bike. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mona, what a beautiful bike! Is it hard to ride without all the gears? It sure is SPIFFY! Love the basket too - all it needs are some silk flowers attached or an american flag! Now you need a pretty sun bonnet!
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Marilyn
Stay on the bike path and off gravel!! You should be safe, unlike Balisha. Have fun and burn some calories, too. :-) big hugs, Sue
ReplyDeleteoh mona the bike is awsome and you look lovely standing next to it .This is so funny i was at bjs wholesale on thursday and they had the prettest bike i ever seen it was a pale blue and silver i stood there stareing at it for at least 15 min and it was the only one they had .it said it was 99% together so i looked in the box and it looked like the handle bars needed to be put on then i debaited will the box fit in my tracker my heart was beating like a child well i went home without it but it has been on my mind for days I told my daughter and she said mom will you ride it i said of course .Now iam thinking is this an omen i came to your blog and here you have a new shiney bike well got get going to bjs and look at it some more if it is gone it was not ment to be :)thanks for your post:)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it! I knew you would need one when I saw him on his! You will really enjoy it! I ride one...so you can pray for me, too! I bought padded undies at the bike shop! I couldn't ride without them! lol Did you get a pretty helmet? I'm so happy for you! HUGS! Diane ♥
ReplyDeleteLinda...I tried to email you or to visit your blog and you have none. I was so disappointed. I am hoping you return and read this...
ReplyDeleteYou will LOVE riding a bike once again. The wind in your hair...(oops, I gave aways that I hate the helmet!) but I don't go far. Not yet, and yes I will wear that blasted helmet. At least it is sort of cute...we'll see. :)
Good luck in finding your bike... I hope they will have it!
Hugs,
Mona
I love your new bike and it will look so adorable with the John Deere bike of Howard's. Such fun!
ReplyDeleteOk, Mona, I just said a prayer for your safety. You look so cute with that bike....Christine
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the bike!! Did Howard install a little ringer? :) Love the bike, but especially love to see you active. Good to see you smiling too!
ReplyDeleteMona may your wheels never go flat and your bottom never puncture! hmmm this was written on a card a friend gave his wife when he gave her a bike for her 50th birthday...lol
ReplyDeleteOh, I am SO excited for you!! I want a bike...really bad. I may just pick one up one day and be done with it. The weather is so perfect, I bet you are going to absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteI love your new bike Mona and I can't see any wrinkles on you ! You look like one HOT MAMA !
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hiMona glad i came back no i dont have ablog Debbie is the bloger in the family .Well this morning i got up and looked on my face book page and both my lovely Daughters where saying i only wanted it because it was pretty well that made me mad so i rushed of to bjs and it was still there well now it is in my garage i rodeit down the street and to my supprise it has 21 gears lol i think i had a 3 speed when i was young so it was quite a trip guess i have to read the manual not like the old days get on and ride:)
ReplyDeleteHello Mona~You'd think it was St.Patty's day with my green showin',lol. I've been trying to convince my hubby to buy me a bike. I want a bike with a wicker basket too. Hubs just keeps giggling by the mere thought of me wobbling down the road. He may have a small point by mentioning the fact that I haven't ridden in over 40 years and he doesn't take into consideration the stationary bike I use to ride at the gym. Well, unfortunately for now the topic has been tabled since I've just had minor toe surgery and will be unable to peddle anything for the next several weeks, but I'll be back to whining shortly.
ReplyDeleteNow you need a spiffy helmet to go with your lovely bike.
"HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU!!"
I haven't seen you for awhile, ride on over sometime.
Sweet wishes,
Sara
Mona, hello! Thank you for visiting me over at Bear Swamp Reflections! I love your story and your blog and I will be a frequent visitor.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about getting a bike recently and I always look lovingly at them when I see them in stores. You have inspired me!
BTW, I love your 'Dancing with Wolves' theme song. I have that soundtrack CD.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like the wind in your face as you take to the lanes on a bicycle! I know I look SO forward to it again each spring as it makes me feel like I'm 10 years old...which was a long time ago : ) I am a firm believer in the "use it or lose it" principal, so don't let fear get in the way. Thank you for your kind words. I read YOUR story and it gave me goosebumps. You sound very SPECIAL. xx P&H
ReplyDeleteWell just look at your cute little spunky self! Good for you sweet Mona, you and your sweetie will have a blast sportin' around the neighborhood on your bikes. Look out Mr. Lance Armstrong...Miss Mona's on the loose! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteYou have yourself a safe and wonderful week my friend!
What a great bike!! Awesome story!
ReplyDeleteLike your bike. I'm too unsteady to ride one so joined the gym for exercise last week. Really had a good time today but now I hurt all over. Ah well I guess there's no gain without the pain!
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