What will the neighbors think?!

**tealtreak** · 02-03-2013, 04:41 PM

have no fear- we have (at last count......) 17 bikes including a vintage high-wheeler..... also several kayaks hanging inside the garage on pulleys (: Our neighbors do think we are crazy.....but it also might have to do with the equally loony collection of guitars, pianos and saxophones...I guess most "normal" people would have bought a bigger, fancier house!

**zoom-zoom** · 02-03-2013, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by tealtreak

I guess most "normal" people would have bought a bigger, fancier house!

I pity those people. I would rather have less house, but more yard and more toys! Who needs a big house when all the fun stuff we do is outside?!

**Owlie** · 02-03-2013, 05:14 PM

The only problem is striking a balance between toys and the amount of space needed to store said toys.

**zoom-zoom** · 02-03-2013, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Owlie

The only problem is striking a balance between toys and the amount of space needed to store said toys.

Truth. Though just about anything will be bigger than our current set-up. We can't wait to have a full basement!!

**eofelis** · 02-03-2013, 06:42 PM

14 bikes in our place. 7 each.

**Giulianna23** · 02-04-2013, 04:31 AM

8 over here

**nuliajuk** · 02-05-2013, 04:18 AM

One of our neighbours expressed curiosity about our bikes when we moved in... then brought his bike over to ask about problems...then my husband fixed some of those problems... then he started riding a lot more. He's now borrowed Tour de France dvds and ridden 50k on his incredibly heavy ancient department store bike. We think he'll bite the bullet and get something more modern and light this year. He asks lots of questions and we're always happy to answer them.

**zoom-zoom** · 02-05-2013, 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by nuliajuk

One of our neighbours expressed curiosity about our bikes when we moved in... then brought his bike over to ask about problems...then my husband fixed some of those problems... then he started riding a lot more. He's now borrowed Tour de France dvds and ridden 50k on his incredibly heavy ancient department store bike. We think he'll bite the bullet and get something more modern and light this year. He asks lots of questions and we're always happy to answer them.

That's really cool. I always like when we are ambassadors for the sport. I have a friend who is working to lose weight and has been putting in serious miles on a stationary bike. I think it's only a matter of time before she is tempted by a real bike to ride outdoors.

**GLC1968** · 02-05-2013, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by zoom-zoom

I pity those people. I would rather have less house, but more yard and more toys! Who needs a big house when all the fun stuff we do is outside?!

We felt the same way but went with zero yard so that we will have even more time for fun!

Originally Posted by Owlie

The only problem is striking a balance between toys and the amount of space needed to store said toys.

Werd.

When we were looking at houses we went with a long tape measure. We didn't care about furniture space but we needed at least a 20 ft wall in the garage for kayaks and another 15 ft one for bikes. Our cars get parked on the street. The garage is for toys.

I will say that living in the Portland area is somewhat comforting. Our garage door goes up and the typical response to the bicycles, kayaks, camping gear and a dual-sport moto is a knowing smile.

**grey** · 02-08-2013, 06:46 AM

Am I the only one that wants pics of the house that's making you consider moving?

**missjean** · 02-04-2013, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by zoom-zoom

I pity those people. I would rather have less house, but more yard and more toys! Who needs a big house when all the fun stuff we do is outside?!

Winner!

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