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[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 16 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (10 children)

So yesterday I was running late for work, turned a corner and put out for hard rubbish was..

I couldn't believe my luck; half deflated tyres, rusty as hell but with perfect working brakes and no spiders under the seat, I thought "you'll do me!" I rode it carefully the rest of the way to work. Well, I've kinda fallen in love.

Today I bought a helmet and lock. She's perfect: not so grand she's a target for thieves, grand enough for me to ride to work.

Today I rode her home to begin a new life with me, and it felt good.

Edit: please ignore my shitty side way garden.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 8 hours ago (1 children)
[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 3 points 7 hours ago

I found myself smiling every time I happened to see it when I popped out of the factory for a moment. It makes me uncommonly happy for some reason.

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