At the end of May, we blogged about our secret antique bike restoration project for my Uncle Billy.

Back when he was 11 years old, Uncle Billy bought a 1971 Columbia with money he had made from blueberry picking up in Maine. It has been stored in a back corner of my grandfather’s barn all these years, all but forgotten. During my last visit, I brought the bike home with me so I could restore it and surprise my uncle.

We finished the restoration this spring, and I just brought the bike back up to Maine to give it back to Uncle Billy. To say he was surprised and pleased would be an understatement!

Here’s to you, Uncle Billy!!

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