Back in September, the husband and I stumbled across this beauty in an our Salvation Army store for $30. Immaculate condition Concorde. For $30. I have to say it again, $30!! I instantly fell in love and we bought her home. I had grand plans. White tyres and handlebar grips, a wicker basket, pannier bags, a baby seat. I was going to be ready to roll and it was my ticket to FREEDOM (for those of you who don't know, I don't drive). We fiddled with it desperately trying to get the seat low enough for my average stature, but a couple of weeks ago I finally admitted that this lady was made for somebody with height. And I just wasn't going to be confident riding her with a bubba behind me ~ the inability to put my foot flat on the ground when I stop has the potential to end up very untidy!
Yesterday morning, Luke (who had the day off work) surprised me with a very lovely early Christmas present! I am so spoilt, and I love it to pieces and it is all my dreams come true (although after taking her for a bit of a spin this arvo ~ yes, in the rain ~ she could do with a couple of gears... or maybe I should just admit that I am incredibly unfit!). The only catch? I have to give up the Concorde so she can be fitted with a surfboard rack. You see, Luke is of a much taller breed than I. Oh well!
EEEEP!! Luckyist girl this Christmas for sure.
She even matches my shoes. Perfect.
(please ignore my hideous fringe-action in both photos, yikes!)
I just about shrieked when I saw that sweet, sweet ride! You really are a lucky girl. I'd love to know where he got it from, just for future gift hinting reference.
ReplyDeleteoooo I love that bike...and your outfit, very cool. Nice blog too
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