For those of you who know me....you know I love to ride my bike.
I had this bike in the garage for almost 20 years....I bought it new...it was a FUJI! (that was cool in the 80's!) it was a treasure to me. But over time it became discarded as I got a new bike that fit me better - the frame on this was too small ( I am 5'11" you know!).
I tried at one time to sell it...when it wasn't this old! I tried giving it away....but it just sat....it moved with me a bunch of times but now it was in poor shape...the chain was rusted, the rubber part on the handle bars melted from being in hot garages/sheds...
What to do with a piece of my history......
So anyways I had this idea.....
I love seeing old bikes as part of a garden/yard display. I actually ran across 2 really old bikes at a rummage sale. So I ask the man how much he wants for the bikes...$150.00..EACH..ummmmm right!
No thanks.....I think I will go with my idea :)
so I got out the red spray paint and set to work
on my own garden art.....
I love seeing old bikes as part of a garden/yard display. I actually ran across 2 really old bikes at a rummage sale. So I ask the man how much he wants for the bikes...$150.00..EACH..ummmmm right!
No thanks.....I think I will go with my idea :)
so I got out the red spray paint and set to work
on my own garden art.....
Tarp - check
spray paint - check
great day - check
spray paint - check
great day - check
and I am loving the result!!!! A pop of color agains the shed! I know it is kind of boring right now as summer is dwindling down....but just imagin it in the middle of a bunch of day lilies, white daisys and other assorted flowers....how cool will she look!!!
Once again she is in her glory!
A bike that brings joy....isn't that the true purpose of a bike anyways?
Blessings,
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