Bike

I have a beach cruiser bike that I have not used in a year. Yes, I said it. We got these bikes a few years ago and have only used them here and there.

When we had some property in the beach area we were able to use them and go to a local pub and around town. That is not the only time we used them, we took them to the park once and did a day trip to the beach with them and another couple.

It’s not that we don’t have the time, we don’t make the time. We really need to get out of the house more often. We sit in offices and then sit at the house. That is way too much sitting down.

For a change we took our bikes into our down town area and got some ice cream after dinner. It only took us about 10 minutes and it was nice and cool. Since I am short I forgot that sitting on the bike makes me a bit higher. It makes for a different perspective.

The ride into down town, I took it easy. Yes, riding a bike is something you never forget; I just needed to get used to it again. There were lots of other bikers out all evening. I had no idea, but I have been inside in the evenings.

Besides getting an ice-cream we walked around the down town area and checked out some of the shops and all. There is a running theme in my town, tattoos. There are about 5 or 6 in a few blocks. I hadn’t realized how many were around. I have to say I am surprised that enough people still have money to spend.

On the ride home and I rode a little faster. For one reason, to increase my heart rate and the other, my inner child was telling me to get home before dark. Also for safety reasons, I don’t have any lights on my bike. There was a nice breeze and it felt good to get out and about. One of the nice things about summer; that it is comfortable enough to be outdoors and even though it is the end of July, I need to spend more time on my bike and doing other things to get out of the house.

I feel like I’m getting cabin fever from being home too much. That is something I need to change. Part of that has been because of my pups, now they are old enough for me not to worry so much about them. Soon it will be time to take them on walks, good thing they will be with their new families by then. Sure I can’t afford a vacation, so it’s time to be creative in finding relief from the everyday.