Likewise Doug. I think I am going to win the lottery pretty soon, so I will buy an extra Riv for you. :)
On Monday, June 15, 2020, Doug Hansford <dhansford1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Nice to meet you Kim! I'm sure Bridgestone was a cool place to work just > as Rivendell for sure must be. Bike-centric and people friendly. I've never > been to Rivendell headquarters but have spoken to Grant by phone a couple > of times and he's genuine and really wants his customers to get the right > bicycle and just ride. His book drew me to Rivendell in the first place and > I've been a fan since, even though I don't currently own a fully built > Rivendell bike. But, I've set my other bikes up according to the "Just > Ride" philosophy and enjoy riding more than ever before. Leah's Clementine > is a good example of making a bike uniquely your own even if it isn't a > custom. > Doug Hansford > > On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 6:43:24 PM UTC-4, Flowerfang wrote: >> >> hey doug. you don't know me but i feel like i know you. lol >> >> omg leah!! i will get you back for this. dude where did you even find >> that? I was seriously hung over in that pic (because bridestone reps were a >> v. bad influence!) yikes, that was a hundred years ago. ugghhh I used to be >> in mint condition. Now I am like a scratch and dent floor model. ha haha >> >> It's funny b/c when I agreed to do that catalogue thing, grant says to >> me: be sure to bring your riding clothes, because we will all definitely go >> on a ride. (tho I had been working in shops most my life, I was never the >> pro-shop cyclist.) In other words, riding clothes meant whatever I had on >> at the moment. I remember thinking ogod please nooooo! Because any kind of >> riding that required special stretchy clothing and the weird shoes was sure >> gonna kill me. I tried squirming out of it, but they plied me with the >> promise of after-ride beer and pizza! (The whole riv ethos sure has changed >> !) >> >> And the bridgestone headquarters... you can imagine - It was like >> entering the willy wonka factory. Orange and purple x0-1s all leaned up >> next to the cubicles. EVERYONE commuted. I think some even had their babies >> at work with them. It was one of the most creative atmospheres I'd ever >> experienced. >> >> So anyways thank you!! >> This place is similarly inspiring. >> sending hugs!! >> >> >> >> >> [image: IMG_2491.JPG] >> >> On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 8:08 AM Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> She’s famous, alright! >>> >>> I’m so excited for you to get your Rivendell, Kim. You’ll have to be a >>> little more prolific on this forum when you do! You know, all the photos... >>> >>> I get so much joy from my #RivSisters. Riv brothers are good, too! >>> Leah >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Jun 15, 2020, at 7:34 AM, Doug Hansford <dhansf...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> I'm a little slow so I still have no idea who you are Kim, Flowerfang. >>> But, all RivSisters are cool and riding Rivs is cool. >>> Doug Hansford >>> "Not anonymous in Watkinsville, GA" #RivBro >>> >>> On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:20:26 AM UTC-4, Flowerfang wrote: >>>> >>>> Haha. busted. >>>> I so wish I was humble! >>>> I think I’m on eBay for $5. >>>> think we’ve given up more than enough clues with that ;) >>>> >>>> I really try not to covet your Clem’s. I was always more the >>>> klunker/strandie/derelict bike queen. When the discussion gets really >>>> advanced, I feel like a Bud drinker at a wine tasting. But I am learning a >>>> lot here, so thank you! >>>> I think Craig Montgomery is my homie and he can vouch for me? (Matthew >>>> I loved the klunker vids. btw.) >>>> >>>> BUT I do have a snail-boot frame in the pipeline!!....Will be any day >>>> now. >>>> (Oops -meant Susie Longbolts frame. I get all the hyphenates so mixed >>>> up.) >>>> >>>> Would be an honor to be a sis: Ryan, Joe, Leah et. al. >>>> 💕✊ >>>> >>>> (Ps....who got the kookas for their Susie build? It must be Mark I >>>> think. Are you going pink and orange !!?? In any case, I got a pink >>>> dirtdrop I just might have to gift you.) >>>> >>>> On Friday, June 12, 2020, Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> "Kim, you’re so humble. You should tell them who you really are! I >>>>> think there are photos from a rather beloved publication featuring Kim..." >>>>> >>>>> Tell the world, Kim! 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