I couldn't help it. It was a great color and in like new condition. A Huffy. I was on a short ride to Manchester township when I passed a house with four bikes for sale out front. It was one of those gated, multi-million dollar homes overlooking the water. $75. The guy had two of them like this and wanted me to buy them both but I had no use for two bicycles. I paid the owner, picked it up a little later in my truck and took it home. A local friend saw it in the back of my truck and asked if I got a dress with it.
When I arrived home, I unloaded the bike, got on and rode it across the front lawn, crashing and burning just as my wife called out for me to be careful as I was telling her that I knew how to ride a bicycle. Not.
I haven't ridden a bicycle since the mid 80s. Hmmmm. I'll give it another try next week when my ankle feels better but I probably have no use for even one bicycle.
I like it. The front basket is questionable although if you carry beer in it that makes it acceptable. I like the over all looks of the bike. Maybe a few strategically placed playing cards in the spokes for sound and effect.
It's interesting that you mentioned Florida Paul because we are considering it if our daughter and her husband return there. They had a beautiful home in Niceville not far from where Scot in Exile lives. Love the area. An old Navy buddy sent me this pic of sunrise on the Intercoastal Waterway a few days ago. He lives in Pensacola.
And yes, the basket has to go. I'll replace it will an old milk crate. Playing cards in the spokes.....Yeah. I remember those. That's the ticket.