So, I bought a bike kind of unintentionally...

[colorisnt]

that's a lovely bike! if you're using it for commuting, i hope you got a decent u-lock to go with it! if not, i highly suggest getting one (onguard brute or kryptonite evolution 4, for example) and googling proper locking techniques to make sure your bike remains your companion for times to come

Yes, of course, this is very important! I always have a hefty Kryptonite u-lock with me but I think I am going to bring two for commuting purposes when I move up to my summer digs in Ottawa. If only the BF would listen to me about proper lock technique and locks. He is SURE his crappy cable lock will do the job but I assure him he needs something better. He doesn't commute, though. And on my commute, the bike stays in my locked office. I'm blessed with that.

I just sold my other bike in less than 48 hours for better than blue book price on Craigslist to another short lady and her hubby. I had to spend about 10 minutes replying to others interested that it was sold. I hope my Trek lives on with them for many years to come. The lady and her husband seemed like nice bike people.

[Boudicca]

Was that picture on the Katy Trail, Colorisnt? I was supposed to ride it a couple of years ago, but got sick and had to cancel. Still regret it.

[colorisnt]

Yep. The stop in Boonville. We rode there, did a wine tasting and back. We ride on the Katy at least weekly and take the connectors here daily. We just finished 12 miles on connectors alone tonight!

The Katy is AWESOME. The thing is, though, the prettiest part of it is apparently right here so most of it is not this cool. The BF and I would LOVE to bike the entire Katy next year, though. I keep saying if I get a job and we are moving, we need to do it to say "goodbye".