thanks! i think it was unintentional- at least i'd like to give her the benefit of the doubt.

Actually i am seriously considering just giving up making it a hell of alot easier and just splurging on a brand new pair (only because i don't want to spend my summer waiting since providence is such a small town who knows if anything will even come up for sale on craigslist. plus it will be cheaper than buying a car (which i am saving for) but will still be useful- for the most part, i mean i do live in New England the weather here is unpredictable even in the summer.
the problem is just deciding on the right bike, road/hybrid/city. i wanna be able to travel the 5 (total) so miles to school and back, but also the 12 miles (each way) to the beach and other places.

i read TREK's FX 7.2 are a good option for beginners. i really don't want to spend any more than 500$ and even than it sounds like alot! (though i am a student so anything which costs half my rent sounds alot :-P