We have offically, completely lost it.


We just won this vintage, one-speed tandem bike off ebay for $26. The dude lives 8 blocks away from us and we're going to go get it this week. It's in good working order but it needs new tires (a scant $30 including tubes and shipping). I talked to the guy on the phone this morning and he sounds like a real hoot. Retired military, into "restoring" things, and really enjoys a nice long chat. A long, long chat. It should be endlessly entertaining.

The auction listing:

THIS OLD GAL STILL HAS SOME LIFE IN HER. COMPLETE IN EVERY WAY, JUST NEEDS NEW TIRES AND SOME TLC. YOU CAN PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. PROBABLY ABOUT THE EARLY 50'S BUT I AM NOT AN EXPERT. MAKE THIS YOUR SUMMER PROJECT. I CAN PACK AND TAKE TO THE TRANSPORT COMPANY BUT YOU MAKE THE ARRANGEMENTS AND PAY SHIPPING. THIS IS AN AMERICAN MADE HUFFY SO YOU COULD PAINT IT RED,WHITE AND BLUE. THINK HOW JEALOUS YOUR NEIGHBORS WILL BE.... PAYPAL OR MONEY ORDERS OR CHECKS. THIS IS TOO NICE AN OLD BIKE TO RUST AWAY IN A GARAGE SOMEWHERE

"But Mason," you say, "what are you going to do with a tandem bicycle?"

Ride the fuck out it, that's what.

Now when people come to stay, they can ride on the back with me while Megan rides her bike. And by people, I mean you Daniel. Driving a car is for suckers, have I mentioned that lately?
- posted by Mason @ 11:14 PM