Update:
Are any of you married?
I just spoke to her and offered to tweak "MY" bike for her. Her comment, "the bike is too masculine. I am into aesthetics."
She pointed out that the beach comber we rented had a nice basket on the front. Without even keeping an open mind about potential mods, she is saying it won't work. Also is telling me that the gearing is harder than the single speed beach comber. When I try to explain that is probably from the knobby tires and poor gear selection (ie: not shifting the gears correctly), I get dissed as I am too dismissive of her opinion.

Apologies for the wasted inquiry. Now I realize why she is a gal pal and not a GF.
I cannot wait to get my bike returned.