Today’s Crush
I try not to collect things.
Once people find out you collect something, you get it for your birthday, your graduation, your anniversary. They begin to see your face whenever they come across the collected item, and then they stop waiting for occasions. The little treasures just start multiplying.
They take up space, and you don’t have any control over the quality or style of the items you recieve as gifts. Also, I try not to keep around a bunch of stuff I don’t use, and it’s my constant battle to keep the household stockpile down.
Still.
I am a bike collector at heart.
They’re so beautiful and fun and useful. I love to dream of owning the folding bike for commuting, and the traditional bike for shopping. I’d love a tandem for romantic rides with Kris. A recumbent would be a fun change- I can’t figure out how they start and stop without falling over, but I’d love to try it. Also, I’ve been longing for one of those little scooter things with a motor.
And a Vespa scooter.
And a motorcycle.
Today, I’ve fallen in love with the moederfiets or “motherbike.”
She’s terribly useful, but I’m afraid there’s not enough room in my whole apartment for her.
Katie said,
May 22, 2007 @ 11:02 pm
Patti - I totally understand! I have to admit, I have about half of those on your current list and then some (although my motherbike has a different configuation, it’s really nice to have baby right there with you). Bikes can be like shoes - each is for a particular use and occasion. Sure one bike would probably do…..but it’s better for Mother Earth to ride a bike than drive a car.
When you and the family move out here, you’ll probably have a nice big basement, and maybe you’ll even fill it up with bikes and bike stuff
Can’t wait to see you!!
Jennifer said,
October 7, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
I just happened across your blog while searching for moederfiets. I want one so bad but have no idea how to get one in Texas. I’m just beside myself.