Thanks Malkin, Irulan, I appreciate everyone's replies very much as they've helped put everything in perspective.
I hired a trailer this morning, there is a place 2 minutes away that hires them out. It was a big heavy Raleigh Avenir, but in great condition and very clean. Small girl absolutely loved it, and I did too. It was good to see that cars gave us more space and lots of pedestrians smiled or stopped to ask about the trailer.
So I want to go for it. It was fantastic to be out getting exercise and just having her right there behind me, and not having to worry about getting back in time for nursery.
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03-09-2011, 01:20 PM #1
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03-09-2011, 01:23 PM #2
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03-09-2011, 02:55 PM #3
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03-09-2011, 06:15 PM #4
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Sounds like the two of you had a wonderful time. How nice you are teaching your daughter to be active and enjoy the outdoors - what a great role model for her!
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03-09-2011, 06:29 PM #5
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Brilliant. Glad you guys had a great time!! Now, if you don't mind... tell this weather to agree with my plans to ride so I can get out and about. Last two weeks it's been either raining or I've been working late!
I "hear" it'll be near 60 on Saturday with Sunny skies... so I'm hopeful
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03-09-2011, 06:34 PM #6
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Your post gave me a big smile for you and your small girl!
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03-10-2011, 04:53 AM #7
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Fingers crossed! Today is cold, rainy and windy so I'm glad I seized the moment and went out yesterday.
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Brilliant. Glad you guys had a great time!! Now, if you don't mind... tell this weather to agree with my plans to ride so I can get out and about. Last two weeks it's been either raining or I've been working late!
I "hear" it'll be near 60 on Saturday with Sunny skies... so I'm hopeful
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And I'm thinking of buying one of these. We can't really justify a Burley as we've had a whole load of unexpected expenses, but this one was recommended by a lbs that I trust.Last edited by hebe; 03-10-2011 at 04:55 AM.
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03-20-2011, 06:36 AM #8
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We bought the trailer, assembled it, and I did a test ride to nursery and back this morning. It was absolutely fine, nice and light. Traffic was on the whole really positive, lots of smiles and waves and courtesy, and just one inconsiderate person who cut me up at a roundabout. grrrr. The journey is about 2miles each way, of which about half is off-road or on shared paths and the on-road sections are quiet residential streets. I'm pretty proud of myself right now
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