Used Cycle

[Paper Hearts]

This weekend I got a used bicycle. It is like something the guys from Kraftwerk may have ridden, or perhaps Sid Viscious, yes. It's called "the Executive" and it was made in Austria. The seat however is English while the cargo rack is Swiss, the finest bike cocktail, available. The rack is really fucking good, it held three full grocery bags, firm over a several miles ride, no worries. This bike, I feel is amazing. It's sort of the Amsterdam rent-a-bike kind of thing, all black with rusty chrome accents and two red chevrons on the fork. It's like a 1940's, 3 speed thing. My buddy Ian traded it to me for "non tangible goods to be later discovered".

[Msterbeau]

Photos dammit!!!

[Paper Hearts]

[Brenda Starrr]

Oh Paul! It's precious!!

[Paper Hearts]

Thanks Bren.

[Brenda Starrr]

I want to ride it.

[Paper Hearts]

I want to ride it.

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I could draw another one with you on it...

[Brenda Starrr]

lol.....

I would use it as my computer wallpaper

[Paper Hearts]

lol.....

I would use it as my computer wallpaper

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Well then-allow me to make amends. This shall require a few moments-

[Brenda Starrr]

I would be deeply honoured.

[LuluVox]

Dang, I need a Swiss rack for my 1977 Raleigh 3-speed (of doom). It's great for riding around aimlessly, but with no rack, I can never hope to do things like trek to the grocery store with it.

[Paper Hearts]

[Brenda Starrr]

I think I love you.....

[LuluVox]

hey, cartoon Brenda stole my hair!

[Paper Hearts]

Dang, I need a Swiss rack for my 1977 Raleigh 3-speed (of doom). It's great for riding around aimlessly, but with no rack, I can never hope to do things like trek to the grocery store with it.

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Yeah, well That's what I got it for-I'd decided that fuel economy was the key to everything (luckily I've already a Honda Civic): I wanted a bike to ride to Eastern Market or to the bank, that kind of thing, no need taking the car for that kind of thing. This Swiss rack is so strong though-I didn't think that I'd ever be allowed such an amazing thing. I'm so happy.

Do you want me to draw you in the picture, too?

[Brenda Starrr]

HA!!!

I love your hair! I might even have it the next time you see me!!

[LuluVox]

Yeah, well That's what I got it for-I'd decided that fuel economy was the key to everything (luckily I've already a Honda Civic): I wanted a bike to ride to Eastern Market or to the bank, that kind of thing, no need taking the car for that kind of thing. This Swiss rack is so strong though-I didn't think that I'd ever be allowed such an amazing thing. I'm so happy.

Do you want me to draw you in the picture, too?

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OK, so where does one get such a rack? There's a bike shop about 12 paces from my front door, but they don't seem to have anything that good.

Viva la Honda Civics! Mine is awesome on gas, but you're right, there's no need to waste it.

And oh yes, please add me in.

HA!!!

I love your hair! I might even have it the next time you see me!!

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Ah! And I might have different hair, myself. I think once your hairstyle makes it into Gothic Beauty, it's time to move on...

[Brenda Starrr]

lol

So true! I know I have to get it cut. I haven't had it trimmed since June. I don't even know what I'm doing with it. That's a whole 'nother thread!!

[Paper Hearts]

OK, so where does one get such a rack? There's a bike shop about 12 paces from my front door, but they don't seem to have anything that good.

Viva la Honda Civics! Mine is awesome on gas, but you're right, there's no need to waste it.

And oh yes, please add me in.

Ah! And I might have different hair, myself. I think once your hairstyle makes it into Gothic Beauty, it's time to move on...

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This rack, if it didn't come standard on the bike, is also very old. I'm not sure that finding another rack like it would be easy-oh, but I could be wrong. I'd try a few more bike shops, preferably one that sells used bikes, as well as new. Or maybe thrift stores. I'll keep my eyes open for one for you, too.

High five on the Civic.

(drawing soon to follow)

[LuluVox]

excellent, thank you.

i'm going home, so you have plenty of time to work on your drawing.

let's see, i can give you some possible props...

red bike, much like yours

black bobtailed cat (named Camilla, for your records)

[Paper Hearts]

It's begining to look like a rap album cover-

[Paper Hearts]

excellent, thank you.

i'm going home, so you have plenty of time to work on your drawing.

let's see, i can give you some possible props...

red bike, much like yours

black bobtailed cat (named Camilla, for your records)

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Sorry, I couldn't fit Camilla in there, or your bike.

[Brenda Starrr]

Oh God, that's funny.

[LuluVox]

Oh, nice.

[Msterbeau]

They don't open anything.... Not even in Photoshop.. :blink