New Stuff for me.

BlownAway60
BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
edited March 2013 in Breast Cancer #1

Well I bought a bike. I first got one from Walmart. It was a 26" Schwinn 7 Speed Cruiser bike. Well it was too big for me and I fell off the bike into the yard, just getting on it. Bruised me up but I still wanted a bike. I took that bike back and started hunting for a local bike shop. I also did a lot of research online and figured out that I needed a bike with a small step through frame. I thought about an adult trike but I wanted something with gears. Well I found a 7 speed bike in a local bike shop that I kind a liked but it did not have fenders. I asked the salesman if I could add fenders and he said yes. So I bought the bike. Well it has been 50 years since I rode a bike. I tried riding in the yard, still afraid of falling off and busting my noggin. I could do it but not really well. So I did more research and found some adult training wheels (they are called bike stabilizers when they are for adults). Yea for me and my noggin. Well it took me a day to get those stabilizers on my bike but they are on there now. I rode around the block 3 times. The fenders are supposed to arrive on Saturday. The bike color is cantaloupe which is really orange. The fenders will be black. So if you see some crazy lady riding down the road on an orange contraption that sorta looks like a kids bike on steriods, clear the road, it is me.

Hugs

Donna

PS. I also bought a new car but I am so picky that they had to build it. I bought a Camry XLS Hybrid. Should be ready sometime next week. I hope.

Hugs

Donna

Comments

  • McMarty
    McMarty Member Posts: 212 Member
    #2
    Oh that sounds like so much

    Oh that sounds like so much fun and congratulations on the new car!  My Dr said I was allowed to ride my bike but I was not allowed to fall off under any circumstances so maybe I should get some stabilizers :)

    Have FUN!

  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
    #3
    YEAH

    Donna,

    Glad to see you are enjoying life!  I have to say I was thinking of myself riding a bike now and was cracking up.  I'd probably fall off too.  I actually have my old bike in the cellar.  I bought it when I was 13 (I paid half).  It was my freedom to life as a young teenager.  I hope you have fun riding on your bike and in your car.  

    ((hugs))

    Terry

     

  • lintx
    lintx Member Posts: 697
    #4
    Donna

    I just loved reading your happy post!!  Your new car and bike both sound fantastic.  Hugs, Linda

  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #5
    WATCH OUT

    She's dangerous and on wheels (:

    I wish you lived closer. I too just bought a new bike. We could terrorize the neighborhood

    together. Imagine that? Just when think they they are safe, a second mad woman on

    wheels turning the corner. 

    I hope you are not as dangerous behind the wheel... LOL

     

    Love you,

    Ayse

  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #6
    mom62 said:

    YEAH

    Donna,

    Glad to see you are enjoying life!  I have to say I was thinking of myself riding a bike now and was cracking up.  I'd probably fall off too.  I actually have my old bike in the cellar.  I bought it when I was 13 (I paid half).  It was my freedom to life as a young teenager.  I hope you have fun riding on your bike and in your car.  

    ((hugs))

    Terry

     

    Donna, that sounds like so

    Donna, that sounds like so much fun!  That is great that you are doing this!

    BUT, please be careful! 

    You ought to post a picture of it so we can all see your new ride!

    And, congrats on the new car too!  You deserve it!

    How are the hats coming along? 

    Hugs,

    Noel

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #7
    i love to bike...dont' get a

    i love to bike...dont' get a chance too often..mainly on our camping trips we use to get around campground and local store. WE have great rail trails around (HOME) old train tracks-all level and smooth.

     

    Well have a great time getting back on and riding-exciting new car and new bike...

     

    Denise

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #8
    i love to bike...dont' get a

    i love to bike...dont' get a chance too often..mainly on our camping trips we use to get around campground and local store. WE have great rail trails around (HOME) old train tracks-all level and smooth.

     

    Well have a great time getting back on and riding-exciting new car and new bike...

     

    Denise

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #9
    lintx said:

    Donna

    I just loved reading your happy post!!  Your new car and bike both sound fantastic.  Hugs, Linda

    Your bike sounds awesome! 

    Your bike sounds awesome!  Loved reading your post!  Thanks for sharing it with us and good luck and have fun!

  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #10
    Snazzy

    You will look snazzy on your new bike.  Many miles of fun I wish for you.  

    I love biking in South Florida and was really unhappy when my mother sold the bikes.  Flat, I love flat.  Where I live it is hilly.  I once flew over the handle bars landing on my head (no damage) Wink but I had a 1 year old child and wondered what I would have done if I had broken my arm or leg.  Never went back on the bike.

    Years later when I tried to ride again, I found myself panicking when I approached going down a hill.  In South Florida there were no hills and I had no problems.

    Ride that lovely new bike but don't forget the helmet.  Orange? Black?  Cool

    Have someone take a photo of it for your expression page.

    Doris

  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    #11
    Sounds like fun

    Sounds like fun.New bike and a new car.Years ago I got a bike at a garage sale.It was old and kinda like one I had when I was young(why I got it)Brought it home but  couldn't reach the pedals on this one. I ended up giving it away.I'm even shorter now. When I look at them in the store bikes don't look like they're made for shorter people.  

    Where I live we have to drive somewhere to ride bikes.We live on a state route and our house is on a hill. There are bike paths in towns not far and some ride bikes in our cemetery.

    I'll be checking out bikes.IMO better exercise than walking. I'm not a walker.I get plenty of that cleaning my house all day. 

    Have fun with riding your bike.Looks like the training wheels are working.Good idea.I might need them myself.

    Thora

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #12
    Lynn Smith said:

    Sounds like fun

    Sounds like fun.New bike and a new car.Years ago I got a bike at a garage sale.It was old and kinda like one I had when I was young(why I got it)Brought it home but  couldn't reach the pedals on this one. I ended up giving it away.I'm even shorter now. When I look at them in the store bikes don't look like they're made for shorter people.  

    Where I live we have to drive somewhere to ride bikes.We live on a state route and our house is on a hill. There are bike paths in towns not far and some ride bikes in our cemetery.

    I'll be checking out bikes.IMO better exercise than walking. I'm not a walker.I get plenty of that cleaning my house all day. 

    Have fun with riding your bike.Looks like the training wheels are working.Good idea.I might need them myself.

    Thora

    YES!  Post a pic of your new

    YES!  Post a pic of your new bike and new car! 

  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #13
    Angie2U said:

    YES!  Post a pic of your new

    YES!  Post a pic of your new bike and new car! 

    My hubby and I ride our bikes

    My hubby and I ride our bikes during nice weather some.  Love reading this Donna.  It's nice seeing you post!

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #14
    Alexis F said:

    My hubby and I ride our bikes

    My hubby and I ride our bikes during nice weather some.  Love reading this Donna.  It's nice seeing you post!

    Never heard of adult training

    Never heard of adult training wheels before, so, thanks for letting us know.  I know that you will really have fun, no wrecks now, riding your bike. 

    You've always been an inspiration to me Donna!  I will always remember your posts about making all of those hats for chemo patients.  You're a blessing!

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #15
    SIROD said:

    Snazzy

    You will look snazzy on your new bike.  Many miles of fun I wish for you.  

    I love biking in South Florida and was really unhappy when my mother sold the bikes.  Flat, I love flat.  Where I live it is hilly.  I once flew over the handle bars landing on my head (no damage) Wink but I had a 1 year old child and wondered what I would have done if I had broken my arm or leg.  Never went back on the bike.

    Years later when I tried to ride again, I found myself panicking when I approached going down a hill.  In South Florida there were no hills and I had no problems.

    Ride that lovely new bike but don't forget the helmet.  Orange? Black?  Cool

    Have someone take a photo of it for your expression page.

    Doris

    Donna, rather than just a

    Donna, rather than just a photo, how about a video of you riding your HOT bike?  But, just make sure it isn't one where you have an accident please.  Surprised

    Thrilled for you and have fun!

  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #16
    aysemari said:

    WATCH OUT

    She's dangerous and on wheels (:

    I wish you lived closer. I too just bought a new bike. We could terrorize the neighborhood

    together. Imagine that? Just when think they they are safe, a second mad woman on

    wheels turning the corner. 

    I hope you are not as dangerous behind the wheel... LOL

     

    Love you,

    Ayse

    I am going to be extra

    I am going to be extra careful when I am out and about as I wouldn't want to hit you Donna on that new bike!  Thank you for posting this!  Love reading about your new adventure!

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #17
    Kristin N said:

    Donna, rather than just a

    Donna, rather than just a photo, how about a video of you riding your HOT bike?  But, just make sure it isn't one where you have an accident please.  Surprised

    Thrilled for you and have fun!

    Oh, a video would be good! 

    Oh, a video would be good!  LOL

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