Saving Gas

After days of extreme wind, rain and cool temps the sun finally came out today.  Along with the sun came an insane need to get out.  I had the brilliant idea to ride the bikes to Fred Meyer for ingredients to make a salad.  Of course my other half didn't hesitate or miss a beat making the decision to go.   Biff was instantly ready to head out without even checking the temperature. Sometimes it is hard to play with a person who never gets cold, doesn't care if wind blows in his ears or will ride against a gale force wind.

I managed to stall him until the outside air reached 54 degrees. We always know that leaving our house and heading toward town, we will ride into the wind.  Today was no different.  As you peddle, you keep telling yourself that it will be an easy ride home because the wind will be at your back. 

Never having done a shopping trip on bikes we were testing the waters---how much could my basket hold.  The ride was easy and pleasant considering there are few sidewalks and no bike lanes.  The biggest obstacle was dodging broken bottles.  We made it across the major intersection without getting hit.  The secret is to pretend you are a smart car and peddle fast.

We came home with just over $16.00 in groceries.  The bread wasn't squashed and the milk made the ride on Nolan's rack strapped down with a bungee cord.  The trip was a success, free and fun.

Can you believe you are looking at $16.54 ?  It is a good thing we used no gas on the journey.