A beach cruiser rode away with my heart!!

Last week was simply marvelous.  Eric and I spent the last 7 days in Treasure Island, FL.  I have been going down there to visit my grandparents and soak in that sweet Florida sunshine since I was little.  One of the things I love about Treasure Island is that it has not changed one iota in the last 15 years.  Feels a bit like stepping through the wardrobe into a different land...

During our time down in the Sunshine state I had my first taste of getting around by way of beach cruiser.  I fell in love!  It's a completely different riding experience!! Up north E and I ride road bikes...which are great for an awesome workout---but no good for a nice relaxing ride.  Love love love these things!  I'm officially on the hunt for a few for Eric and I to enjoy around CHI this summer...yay!!

Self portrait.

Pret-tey down there!

We stumbled across this pretty lady one night on a ride home (on the cruisers...of course)

We went to the big flea market nearby and spent a few lovely hours wandering around looking at all the STUFF.  Love me some flea.  I found a killer part faux fur jacket that looks like it was put into a closet in 1973 and never taken out...its fantastic!! Some of the STUFF...

What do we think...a gold Optimus Prime?  I don't know my transformers like I used to...

I just got my new 50mm 1.4 lens prior to leaving for this trip, so had a lot of fun testing it out at the flea!  We flew back to 30 degree temps and flurries...BOOOOO...I am ready for spring!  But i will say, the warm weather tease did the trick...I feel recharged!  Sigh...now back to reality...