so excited!!!New Bike to celebrate 65 th birthday.

[marni]

Five years ago when I turned 60 , with the usual flowers and a lovely dinner out, cards from the kids, a few emails and or texts from biking friends and a good 60 mile ride to celebrate, I decided that #65 would have to be something a little more. I stated to family that what I really wanted was a Trek Madone 6.5, customized. Based on the lack of response other than "huh?" I started saving my shekels. For the past five years I have been devotedly couponing groceries and putting the money saved, and my spare change, between that and the very kind live in father in law whom added 300 dollars a month to my budgeted " self " money for the 18 months he was with us towards the Madone.

Today I placed my order for a Trek Project One Madone 6.5, customized paint job included. Not only that, but I have some money left over to upgrade or bling as needed, or maybe buy a matching bike outfit or two as well as pay for the various charity rides I want to do for the rest of the year.

Now to wait the 52-60 days until it arrives.

[Caren]

Wow! That's such an inspiration in so many ways. I bet that feels amazing to have been working towards that for so long and finally see it come to fruition. Good for you!! I bet the next few months will feel even longer than that whole five years combined. Just awesome!

[IBrakeforPastry]

Congratulations! Patience and following your dream - wonderful!!

[thekarens]

Congrats, Marni!

And I need to take Saving 101 from you. :D

Ditto!

That is so awesome! I bet it will be gorgeous!

[rebeccaC]

I can't wait to see what you do for 70 :)....may we all ride forever!!

congrats and have some wonderful rides on your new madone!!!

[withm]

Like :)

[AppleTree]

60 days!!?? Still you've waited this long, and anticipation is part of the fun too. Happy birthday! And many more happy miles to you.

[colorisnt]

Awesome :) Can't wait for pics!

[Bike Writer]

That is just so darn swell, really happy for you!

[OakLeaf]

Exciting!!!!!

[pinsonp2]

How exciting!! My DH bought me a 2011 Madone 5.2 for my 60th. I've done my birthday ride and a century on it. It's a great ride. I had to wait a couple of months to get mine (ordered in 2010), but it was well worth it. Be patient, and think of all the great rides you will do with it. Congrats on your new ride and your determination to make it happen.

P2

[Crankin]

Congrats, Marni. I know you've been looking forward to this for awhile!

[mariacycle]

Congratulations Marni!! I can't wait to see the photographs when it arrives!

[indysteel]

Congrats, marni. I'm really happy that you finally get to realize your birthday wish!

[Catrin]

Wonderful! Can't wait to see the pictures :)

[velo]

Wow, you know to celebrate in style!! Congratulations and Happy Birthday!

[TigerMom]

Yipee to a great present to yourself.

Can't wait to see your custom paint job!

That will be one well-used gift based on your riding habits

[roo4]

I nominate this for Post of the Week! :)

[TrekDianna]

I can't wait to see photos! It's going to seem like a long time for it to get here for me. I love photos of new bikes.