Aqua Cruiser Bike

 My children gathered together

and surprised me with this cute little

Aqua Cruiser Bike

for my birthday.
Very vintage and retro looking.
Perfect

 I wasn't aware how much I would love this bike!

Previously, bikes were something I rode in my younger years

where I felt the only options 

were to be hunched over the handlebars of a 10-speed

with a seat that practically impaled your derriere.

 No longer!

Now am Cruisin' in comfort :)

 One of the nice things about biking in Arizona is that

the terrain is flat, making for easy Cruisin'.

Many subdivisions have green belts

between the homes

where the back yards back up to paths

 that wind through trees, 

well groomed parks

and playgrounds.

Seeing how much fun I have been having,

the kids gathered together again

and gave Mr. Cactus a Cruiser bike for his birthday too!

 During the summer the sun rises around 5 a.m.

We have discovered that if we get up early for a ride,

we can beat the heat. 

We ride nearly every morning

and I'm as happy as a clam at high tide.

My cruiser has a little bell that allows me to 

ping ping ping

a warning to any one else on the path

that I am heading their way.

Joggers and people walking their dogs

smile and wave a friendly hello.

 Mr. Cactus attached a basket with inexpensive zip ties,

which are easily removable.

I have the option of changing out the basket when I want a new look.

I think I need to cover this in some cute quilt fabric, don't you?

 Our area of Chandler is very bike friendly,

with well marked, wide bike lanes on the busier streets.

The other day when we were riding by

a group of local Hispanic men called out

in their deep throat accents

"Cooool Cruuiisers maaaannnn"

Too funny!

We are grandparents, after all :)