Bicycle

Bicycle, originally uploaded by pinkcanoe.

Bicycle

Bicycle, originally uploaded by pinkcanoe.

It occurred to me the other day that I've been riding a bicycle for over 50 years now. I've never not used my bicycle for getting around. (I didn't buy my first car until I was 40.) It's always been a natural thing to get on my bike to go to work, run errands or just enjoy the outdoors.

This particular bike has been with me for over 20 years. I bought it in Toronto in the 1980s. Occasionally I've thought of trading it in but all it needs is a tune-up every two or three years and it just keeps going and going.

Saturday Morning Walk

Saturday Morning Walk, originally uploaded by pinkcanoe.

When I looked out the window this morning, there was brilliant sunshine everywhere. But when the dog and I stepped out for our morning walk we discovered (well, me more than him) a brisk breeze off the water. We had a brisk (chilly and fast) walk and then headed away from the water for wind protection on the side streets leading towards home.

Environmental Concerns

Sign 2, originally uploaded by pinkcanoe.

OK, a steel balloon. But as we know, steel balloons are easily punctured.