Friday, February 24, 2012

"Riding along on a pushbike honey"

Do you remember that song?... tralala!

The weather was so beautiful last weekend and was the perfect day to take the bike out for a spin.
Blue skies,  that is one of the beauties of Waiheke at this time of the year. The bike belongs to our Son, his Christmas present from his Dad and Mum.

It is such a beauty and I love the colours and retro lines, that were so popular back in the olden days. On riding it home, from the shop, our Son was asked by two lots of people, if they could take his photo with it.


 This is the new deck which I have been staining - the floor boards have been painted with a blonde stain and the railings are charcoal. Makes such a difference and it is lovely to be outdoors.

I snapped the other fabulous bikes, for sale in the shop windows, taken when we were in Sydney.
I reckon the Gucci bike would have come with a pretty price.



May your weekend be filled with happy days.
Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    What a beautiful day for a bike ride on such a beautiful bike! Honestly Carolyn, it is such a gorgeous place where you live. One day I will visit.
    Hugs!

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  2. Mariettes Back to BasicsFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    That is a great bike, the one you gave to your son. Your deck looks very nice. Hope the white will not be blinding your eyes in summer... We learned the hard way after we'd used white tiles. One got almost 'snow' blind! So we redid it with terracotta colored tiles.
    Biking is such a nice thing to do, provided the area is flat enough and it's not too hot. For us it is very tough. Pieter got himself a new 6-gear bike but still it is hard up those hills. We both have our original Dutch bikes with 3 gears but they're heavy to wheel with.
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 24, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    What wonderful bikes! I sure love to ride mine! I meant to say in the other post that I am doing a 'friendship' post tomorrow if you have a chance to stop by! Hugs! ♥

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  4. Marsha @ Tattered ChickFebruary 24, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    LOVE the photo of you!!! Great looking bike!

    Your deck looks awesome!!

    Today was like a summer day here!!

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

    xoxo
    Marsha

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  5. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 24, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Hello dear one!

    Well, now I have a hankering to go out on my BIKE this spring and summer! LOVELY WEATHER YOU ARE HAVING! We are almost at the point of wearing shorts......ALMOST....but it is still February in Minnesota and we must wait for the REAL spring to arrive in MAY.

    Have a PERFECT DAY! Anita

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  6. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Oh what a wonderful bike ride!! And I adore that pouch--gorgeous!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  7. ClaudiaFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    My dear Carolyn,
    wht a lovely place and what a lovely day for a bike ride!
    The pictures form those differnt bikes are great!
    Wishing you a lovely and happy weekend my friend!
    Sending love and hugs
    Claudia

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  8. lilybetsFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    I live near the sea,during winter is so sad !But when spring is coming I like very much talking along the sea,it gives me peace!Enjoy the sun!

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  9. margits bastelstubeFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    dear carolyn,
    yes, you were right to use a beautiful day for a bicycle tour.
    AND the gucci-bikes are very fabulous....hmhm!
    greetings
    margit

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  10. OlaFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    when I am looking at the first picture I envy so mych the weather you are having now:)


    Life and travelling
    Cooking

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  11. DortheFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Dear Carolyn, you looks so sportive, in the photo, what a beautiful tour you had, in that lovely weather. And the bike looks fantastic, such lucky son you have :)
    The deck is beautiful in its new coat, I hope you can enjoy sitting there, this week-end.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  12. It's meFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Love your picture and that bike !!...what a nice weather you have !!...almost spring here...i hope...hahahaha!!...love from me...happy weekend...xxx..

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  13. Shane PollardFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    A wonderful bike and you look so confident Carolyn like it's YOUR bike.
    I'll look out for you on the roads when I'm on Waiheke - riding along on your pushbike honey......

    love
    Shane tra la la la!!!!

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  14. Kays KidsFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    I remember the song well. Looks a lovely day to be riding. Your son has a lovely bike.
    Hugs
    kay

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  15. RostroseFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Hi dearest Carolyn, what a gorgeous bicycle (I think it is prettier than the Gu**i-bike!) - and what a nice girl on the bike :o) Oh and it must have been a great day: Blue skies and the beautiful sea scenery!
    Enjoy these fine NZ-summer-days (with the new white&black deck!!!) and have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs Traude

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  16. Victorian1885February 25, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    Hello Carolyn
    What beautiful bikes! Other than the odd exercise bike I have not rode a bike for years. Enjoy your ride!

    Wanda

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  17. ArtiFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Indeed a clear blue day for riding some bikes!! It looks real cool too!
    Wish you a wonderful weekend Carolyn:)

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    I'm captured by the scenery! It is really beautiful!!!! Nice bike too though! Have a wonderful weekend!

    hugs, Kristin

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  19. My Unfinished LifeFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    isnt it fun to bicycle..brings back memories of childhood and teens!!!

    http://sushmita-smile.blogspot.in/

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  20. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I can't remember the last time I rode a bike. Looks like it was a fabulous day! And what a cool bike. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Tammy

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  21. MadeliefFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    What a great bike your son has. It does have an old fashioned look, which I love! I think I prefer it over the Gucci one :-)

    Enjoy your weekend!

    Lieve groet, Madelief x

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  22. CaroleFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Great bike! and what a wonderful place to take a ride. It snowed here last night so no biking for us for awhile.

    hugs
    Carole

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  23. MargeFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Hello my dear Carolyn!

    WoW, what a bikes!! I really love them:) I like all kind the old stuff;))

    Enjoy wonderful days there in your beautiful country!!:)

    Many hugs, Marge

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  24. JuneFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Oh Carolyn, that weather looks remarkable there. What a awesome bike too. You look so cute with it...I think your son just might be in for it now that you have ridden it. Maybe another bike is in your family's future : )
    It's always so great coming over to see what you are up to my friend!
    hugs....

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  25. Bella SinclairFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    That IS a gorgeous bike! The lines are sleek and beautiful. And oooooh, I love your deck! I really love those dark railings. Fantastic job!

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  26. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    oh what a gorgeous day for a bike ride!!!! I can't wait till Spring shows up on our door step Carolyn!!! I am so ready for some warmth and beauty!!!

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  27. JillayneFebruary 25, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    What a wonderful bike Carolyn! I love the lines of it, and the colours... I have dreams of living in a small place and riding a bicycle with a basket to run my errands...
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend,
    Jillayne

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  28. lisa Moran, Bilancia DesignsFebruary 26, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Carolyn,
    What a beautiful day! I am a tad bit green as i sit here listening to the winds howling and the bite of winter still in the air. I believe snow is in the forecast today. :( Spring cannot arrive fast enough for me!
    One of my best friends is from New Zealand and he is always showing me the most glorious photos. What a gorgeous place! Maybe I will be lucky enough to see it one day...
    Hope you have a lovely weekend...xo

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  29. JeanneFebruary 26, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    How fabulous indeed.
    Much love and many blessings

    Love you
    Jeanne

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  30. MartinaFebruary 26, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Such beautiful bycicles Carolyne - it reminds me - i need a new one soon ;) Happy weekend - hope the weather stays so nice!

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  31. NancyFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    What a gorgeous day on the island! You gave your son a very impressive bike...love the style and the color!
    Your deck looks lovely...the charcoal is a great color to offset flowers on the deck. Beautiful job Carolyn!

    Hope you enjoy the coming week!
    Hugs, Nancy xo

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  32. DeannaFebruary 26, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    It's been such a long time that I have rode a bike, I'm not sure I could still ride....what a sight.

    Proud of you!
    d

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  33. LeslieFebruary 26, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Your blog is wonderful! Looks like the perfect day for a bike ride and the countryside is beautiful. Great photo! Enjoy your weekend!

    xx
    leslie

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  34. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 26, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Darling Carolyn,

    THANK YOU for your wonderful comment. IF ANYTHING, just the sheer kindness of those people like you who THINK I should make a book is almost enough for me. Knowing that people find my work worthy of being in a book is a delight. BUT I AM INTENDING on doing so, let me tell you! But planning my next move requires time, and only during my spring and summer break can I even start to plan my next move. MANY HUGS AND THANKS! Anita

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  35. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Your son´s bike is really nice, looks so sunny on your photos. Looks like we will get an early spring this year, soon can i have t-shirt like you.
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  36. Crafty Green PoetFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    what a nice bike and a lovely day for a ride too!

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  37. koraleeFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Oh it is starting to be that time of year my friend...must get my bike out soon.
    Just wanted to thank you sooooo much for the sweet treat that came in my mailbox....pure joy...and your card is simply beautiful! Hugs to you my friend...you are a blessing to me. xoxoxox

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  38. Pierre BOYERFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Great bike Carolyn !
    Best regards,

    Pierre

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  39. Celestina MarieMarch 2, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Hi Carolyn, Sounds like you enjoyed a wonderful day for a bike ride. Love your son's bike. So retro. Your deck looks beautiful. I love the color you stained it. I bet it is lovely to relax on the deck and enjoy a gorgeous day.
    Once again you share great pics. And you look so cute with the bike.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Sending hugs, Celestina Marie

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