Another milestone passed....
04-18-07, 07:03 PM
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Another milestone passed....
I applied for Social Security today. I should be able to afford a new bike after July first. 
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Originally Posted by Dogbait
I applied for Social Security today. I should be able to afford a new bike after July first.
What type of bike will you be buying?
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04-18-07, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Beverly
..........................What type of bike will you be buying?
04-18-07, 08:12 PM
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I have a few years to wait, but congrats. You have earned every penny you will receive. Good luck on your bike search.
04-18-07, 08:36 PM
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Good for you Dogbait, you deserve a new bike and start your new life as a geezer. Good luck and have fun shopping.
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With that 'huge' SS check you might even be fill up a couple times at the gas station . .
Better to ride a bike . . .cheaper/healthier in the long run.
Better to ride a bike . . .cheaper/healthier in the long run.
04-19-07, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by zonatandem
With that 'huge' SS check you might even be fill up a couple times at the gas station . .
Better to ride a bike . . .cheaper/healthier in the long run.
Better to ride a bike . . .cheaper/healthier in the long run.
My biggest problem is bike storage. It's getting so that I don't have enough space in the living room to work on more than 2 bikes at a time.
