Geri Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Early on Saturday my husband ordered a recumbant stationary bicycle for me from Sears. I picked it up late Saturday afternoon with the idea of getting some serious exercise, I have some extra tonnage to get rid of and I don't like using the exercise equipment that we have. As of Monday at 1:15pm this bike has done least 80 miles, are you all impressed?? You shouldn't be.......... it's still in the back of Richard's truck!!!! So far it's been shopping at the outlet center, been for coffee and is now at work with him! It weighs a ton and I have to wait for a friend to come over tonight and help me get it into the house and set it up. I'll start racking up the miles tomorrow with Richard by my side on his treadmill......true togetherness!! Have a lighthearted Monday everyone. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hey, gang! Geri's peddlin' it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatlyn Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Geri, I was very, very impressed, whew!!, 80 miles in a few days...I have various pieces of equipment that become *clothe's* hangars long before that When you do get the bike, give it heck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Yep, my unputtogether treadmill is down the basement and while I am typing this I should be out walking. Give us inspiration please Geri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 OH MY GOSH...I was impressed! AND felt guilty and realized I need to get on my treadmill to keep up with you! Thank goodness I don't really have to do that now that I know its still in the back of the truck! What a relief, I think the dust on the treadmill would have messed with my allergies! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Geri, the best laugh i have had today was that the bicycle had done 80 miles. I needed that. thanks for the humour. Get on that baby and go girl go! pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Geri, You had me at first, too funny. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Geri, you gave me a good much needed laugh! I wish I could give you a big hug, that is how grateful I am. NOw get on that bike/treadmill! much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Geri, Cute!! You're funny. I love your humor. Never lose it. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hey Geri. I was impressed! I hope you will do 80 miles in a week next week! That's cool. Go girl. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Geri,that is how I would use an exercise bike too.I would haul it around in the back of my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Geri, I use MY BIKE to tell me the temperature in the room. It has a big old thermometer on top! I was using it when I came home from the hopital in January, then things started to sllllipppp. I'll try again, if you will, OK Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Whew, 80 miles, your bike much be exhausted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Geri-you are great. I have had exercise equipment over the yrs. BUT all have been sold or given away. I admire you for at least trying-let us know when YOU hit the 80 mile mark--HA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 You really got me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Okay, here's the update...... Last night some friends came over and we took the bike upstairs and installed it in the exercise room. The old bike - which just gave me a sore behind - is now waiting to go to the basement for our daughter's future use as a clothes hanger. Soooo, the new bike has now racked up a few more miles coming home from the office and a few feet more coming into the house. It now sits in splendor next to the treadmill and across from the bowflex........in pieces!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, had I opened the box I could have moved this myself on Saturday. I'm off to Boston this afternoon for a walk meeting so it ain't gonna be put together today. Richard still can't lift anything so it will still be sitting there when I return tomorrow. Should I run a book on how long it will be before I actually put any miles on this marvel of modern engineering? Hopefully this will happen soon as I didn't take out an extended warranty! Happy Tuesday Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Geri, We want an update on both the walking and the pedaling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Seems to me, Geri, you got some exercise in............how much WALKING did you do at the outlets while shopping I bet you walked off at least 20 or so calories !!!!! See, I'm impressed you even GOT a bike. AND an exercise room to boot. My exercise room is the 'bedroom'!!!!! That's it for me! HA! Can't wait for a walk update too! Hi to Richard! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Geri...I have one question??? Can you peddle and type at the same time? Can you imagine how fast those miles would rack up if we could chat online while we walked or peddled ? I'm doing good to walk on the treadmill and sing along with music!!! You're an inspiration to us all! Please keep us posted on the progress, as I need to be motivated!! This is my new approach to weight loss..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Geri you are too funny! I can't comment too much though because I am the same way. Keith and I bought bikes last year at an end of summer bike expo. We came home and Keith put up bike rack on the back wall of the garage. Before hanging the bikes up, I was so excited that I rode the bike down the driveway to retrieve the mail and then back up and on the rack. Now, the bike is just too cumbersome for me to get off the rack alone, so to date that bike has traveled roughly 200 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Geri! You are a hoot! Thanks for a fun note! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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