Sharing a positive experience

As summer winds down, I thought I’d post something positive. Because we all deal with so many challenges, I want to share my experience with my new pedal assist e-bike this season. It has been wonderful, both physically and mentally. My cyclometer reads 576 miles! I navigate hilly surrounding areas with far less strain than my road bike. It gives me joy that I can do this. My husband, with zero pressure from me, just bought an e bike for himself. He saw how much fun I’m having and says it’ll be nice to ride with me. We had his inaugural ride after he arrived home from work today. We are embracing that we can enjoy this together. This blasted disease is horrible so I am grateful I can continue doing something that reduces my stress. As cooler temperatures approach, I doubt I’ll be riding past late October. God willing, I’ll resume riding again in the spring. Have a nice weekend everyone.

[mariootsi]

So glad you enjoyed yourself. Great way to fight some of our stress. We need an outlet like excercise to release tension.

[Barbteeth]

Sounds brilliant...I’d never heard of an e bike before!

You have fun

Barb xx

[Hidden]

Hi Martha,

This is the first I have heard of an e-bike. You have piqued my interest, so I will have to look it up. My dad has an exercise bike that he never uses, so I didn't think he would object when I asked if I could have it, but he said no! He said I know where it is if I want to use it!

Sophie

[Becca65]

How I wish I had a good man by my side as I go through the dreadful highs and lows of this disease. Don’t suppose any of you know a good, kind, handsome man in his late 40’s - early 60’s looking to date, who wouldn’t see my cancer diagnosis as a deal breaker.

[Hidden in reply to Becca65]

Sometimes one may meet a nice kind man but may not be physically attracted to him so you don't say yes to the first request for a date or dinner. Or you may know him as a friend of a friend. But the more you get to know him, you realize he had a great sense of humor and makes you laugh, and the man you thought was "not your type" turns out to be the exact type you need. I was "friends" with someone for about three years. Never thought of dating. But the longer we hung out with the same people, I watched as he made everybody laugh and at barbecues people would ask is Tommy coming? I then started to see him in a different light and we started dating. We were already friends so we know about each other. It went from friendship to pure love. So maybe take out the handsome requirement and just look for a good and kind man. They are out there, but sometimes we let them slip by without really taking a good look. I had a friend (TRUE STORY) who used to go to the same bar when she was younger. This one guy was always trying to talk with her and even asked her out. She turned him down but was still polite to him. She had a fight with a guy she was seeing at the bar and left the bar and was not paying attention and got hit by a car rather severely. Her boyfriend came to the hospital (she was going to be in there for a few months, then a rehab hospital was expected), but after a week he stopped coming. Meanwhile the guy that she turned down showed up almost every day that he could, sent her flowers, would send her cards to cheer her up. Long story short, she wound up marrying him because he stuck by her through the worst of times when her boyfriend disappeared once he realized how serious she was hurt. So looks should not be part of the equation. When you are least looking you may find him. I hope so!

[Becca65 in reply to Hidden]

Handsome is so subjective to start with. I mean there must be some level of physical attraction/chemistry. I don’t think a guy has to be technically good looking but I cannot think he is butt ugly either. It is not about looks for me, nor about money I assure you. Handsome to me is part of the whole package it’s how they present themselves and treat others, kind eyes, tidy it isn’t as simple as looks. I don’t care if somebody is average/homely if we click he is handsome in my eyes. Still don’t feel like I explaining well. I am quite average lookswise but I hope if a man loves me he sees me as beautiful - through the eyes of love.

[kearnan in reply to Becca65]

It's always when you least expect it, that love finds its way to you.

[SeattleMom]

❤️❤️❤️

[laurac1014]

those are cool ! If i had a nice place to keep one... Hope you two enjoy the adventures.

[geewisdom]

This is inspiring I am going to shop around for this bike on amazon. I want to beef up my exercise. Thanks for sharing.

[Hidden in reply to geewisdom]

Mine is a Trek Neo. Make sure you find one with enough torque so you can get the necessary boost for going up a hill. It’s not just about the speed as it so happens. Also I avoided the big clunky versions since they are heavy to move forward after you come to a stop. I’m curious what you select. Keep me posted please.