Posted on 04-07-2007
Filed Under (Daily Happenings) by Colleen

I’ve been doing the paid blogging thing since July now, and I’ve earned over $9,000 with PayPerPost. That money has gone towards a lot of fun extras around our house, from new dishes to paying for part of our ski trip in January to a new TV for our bedroom. It’s also paid for new clothes, dental work, extra lessons and things for my kids - all sort of things.

Today my husband and I bought something with my PayPerPost money that I’m REALLY excited about. I introduce you to…the motorcycle that PayPerPost bought:

bike1

bike2

(I apologize for the angle and quality, but my photographer is only 7 years old)

Any guesses as to what my husband will be doing after church tomorrow? Yeah, he’s going to be like a kid with a new toy. We got a great deal on this used Honda…it’s the perfect starter bike for someone new to riding like Jim, and the plan is to let him learn on it, and then trade it in when he feels ready for a newer model. As for me, I won’t be riding on it at all until he’s completely comfortable with it…but I sure am excited about having it! (Actually, I may get to ride it this week - we have a friend with a bike who wants to come see what we bought…so I just need to get him to take me for a spin.) We have some great open roads around us perfect for motorcycles, so this is going to be FUN.

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Comments

suni on 7 April, 2007 at 7:03 pm #

omg it’s gorgeous!!!


Colleen on 7 April, 2007 at 7:08 pm #

Me, or the bike? LOL


Lisa on 7 April, 2007 at 7:09 pm #

Totally AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That looks like fun - and your roads do sound great - just watch the heck out for DEER!!


Homemom3 on 7 April, 2007 at 7:12 pm #

hehe, I use my son and daughter to take pictures all the time. :) Congrats on getting something nice for yourself instead of just the kids. I know that can be a hard thing to do. :)


Sindy on 7 April, 2007 at 7:12 pm #

That’s SO cool!!!!!!!


Loretta on 7 April, 2007 at 7:35 pm #

Nice!!! Congrats on the new toy for both of you, woohooo for having PPP money to spend!


Jennifer on 7 April, 2007 at 7:48 pm #

That’s awesome!! My dad has a bike, and I used to love making him take me for rides.


mrscrumley on 7 April, 2007 at 7:49 pm #

That is amazing. Great job!


Marisa on 7 April, 2007 at 8:09 pm #

OMG! That’s great!

Excellent choice!


skeet on 7 April, 2007 at 8:16 pm #

Woot! Good choice! Congrats!


Deb on 7 April, 2007 at 8:51 pm #

So cool! I got my license after my divorce years ago…but don’t have a bike. My hubby used to ride


Deb on 7 April, 2007 at 8:51 pm #

..oh! And THAT’S AWESOME!!!! Congrats!


Jenn on 7 April, 2007 at 9:41 pm #

You’re going to love it! I don’t even have a car right now b/c I ride the motorcycle everywhere. Very nice bike indeed!


Amy on 7 April, 2007 at 10:01 pm #

Rock on, biker mama!


Jules on 7 April, 2007 at 10:22 pm #

Learn to ride it! Now! Do it!


Tammie on 7 April, 2007 at 10:25 pm #

You make an AWESOME biker chick! Way to go, Girl! :-)


Steven on 7 April, 2007 at 10:33 pm #

Wow that’s an awesome gift Colleen, congrats on your hubby’s gift, now where’s mine :p

-Steve


cindy on 8 April, 2007 at 3:05 am #

That’s a nice bike! Love that first picture of yours.. looks cute. I can see the excitement in your face! :mrgreen:


Osman on 8 April, 2007 at 3:59 am #

Wow Colleen! That’s great!!!!


Leigh on 8 April, 2007 at 4:23 am #

Cool beans!! Tell him to be careful while he’s out there tearin’ up the streets! ;)


Tracy on 8 April, 2007 at 5:32 am #

You are an inspiration :) Thanks for all your work on PPP. It is encouraging. And cool bike!


Drew on 8 April, 2007 at 10:51 am #

Are you gonna paint it PPP colors? Tat is so awesome. I’ve got to earn much more to get my own motorcycle. A goal I certainly have for PPP money. So cool.

Definitely get to a motorcycle riders class, they are so worth the time and money. You learn so much. I miss my motorcycle.


Lisa on 8 April, 2007 at 11:20 am #

Sweet! He should enjoy it. Happy Easter!


lattégirl on 8 April, 2007 at 12:23 pm #

Dudette! Very cool. Have fun with it!


Sharon on 8 April, 2007 at 7:30 pm #

Very cool, I hope you guys enjoy it!


Mr. Fabulous on 9 April, 2007 at 8:33 am #

Nooooooooo! Those things are deathtraps. Damn it, woman! Now I will be worrying about you!


Laura on 10 April, 2007 at 11:39 am #

How fun, Colleen! Take a motorcycle class - it’s one Saturday, and you’ll learn so much more than if a friend just showed you how to shift and use the clutch!! Jim should too, for real!


Ginene on 22 April, 2007 at 2:23 pm #

That is awesome!! Congratulations! I just saw your Fifi
videos for the first time. They are too funny.


jen on 25 April, 2007 at 11:40 pm #

Nice!! We have an older Yamaha that T stripped bare and completely rebuilt… love to ride. Hard to do now that we have the baby though. Maybe we can go riding together someday!!!

Way to go!!

vvrrooooooom~