i was able to sleep in, get some exercise and watch the price is right all before 11, my day was complete but we didn't stop there.
we then headed to starbucks and did some people watching and paper reading. it reminded me of one of our favorite past times; when we're on vacation in los angeles we sit outside for hours just observing. it isn't quite as thrilling in west des moines in case you were curious.
then onto rasmussen bike shop for some bike shopping. we've wanted bikes for awhile now and finally committed. we took a test drive in the parking lot with a couple specialized bikes. i was pretty nervous to go for a ride, it had been years since i had been on a bike. the kid working who went by "skippy" asked how long it had been since i had been on a bike, he said "like ten years?" i started thinking about it more like fifteen. eek. but thankfully i didn't fall off. jared wanted to try a different bike that needed to be put together so we took a break and went across the street for lunch.
we had lunch at abelardo's. i was not impressed. the service was slow and my food was cold, never a good combination. i've heard good things about the ingersoll location, so maybe i will have to try that one out sometime.
after lunch we went back, jared liked the bike they put together for him so we said yes to the bikes. i used my dave ramsey techniques and even negotiated a cash discount. after we decided on the bikes onto the accessories (every girl's favorite) we went. it was fun picking out a water bottle, a little computer thing and a helmet.
when we went to head home we ran into one small problem, both bikes wouldn't fit in the car. so jared took one for the team and rode his back home.
well one week down and i made it 7 miles. we took our bikes to church, subway and around the block a few times. i'm starting slowly but i'm looking forward to a fun new hobby!
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| my new ride |
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| lunch at abelardo's |
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| our pile of biking accessories |
I'm so jealous!! A bike is one of several things on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect way to spend a day off from work!
yay for bikes.
ReplyDeletemy 3 weeks without my Jeep last summer reminded me how great travel by bike is.
you will be ready for bike to work day this year!
and 15 years, while a lot, doesn't hold a candle to this guy i met....
http://jacobregan.blogspot.com/2009/05/fremont-county-hills-trek-bikes.html
sweet story, jake!
ReplyDeletei love my new bike. such a great feeling riding around. now i understand why so many don't like to wear helmets...much more enjoyable without one.
agreed on the helmets. but you gotta wear one, especially if riding on streets. it can save your life.
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