Now I'll be the one shouting "nice Riv" when *you* ride by! W00t!
Tim On Jan 3, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Liesl <li...@smm.org> wrote: > Getting the phone call this morning from Dave was the closest I’ll come to > experiencing getting a nobel prize. I was sitting out on my in-laws’ patio > here in Orange County lacing up my Vans before going for a bike ride when my > cell rang. “Hmm, unidentified caller; should I answer?” I thought to myself > and decided to take the call. It went something like this: > > “Hello, this is Liesl.” > > “Liesl? This is Dave at Rivendell.” > > “Hi Dave. What can I do for you?” > > “Well, I’m calling to let you know that you won the raffle!” > > “Are you serious? Really? You gotta be kidding. Really??!!?!?” > > “Yes, I’m serious.” > > “I can’t believe it! Good thing I’m sitting down!” > > I think I won because I ordered bandannas for everyone in my family; I > consider my blue one now to be my lucky bandana. > > There are countless many of you out there on this listserv who ride more > miles than I do (and faster, to boot). But I’m not sure there are many who > love Rivendell more than I do—and not because I won the raffle (which I still > can’t believe). I love Riv, and of course this means in large part Grant > (but not only Grant), because: > > · They make studendously beautiful, well made, comfortable, loveable, > lugged steel bikes that will last your whole life. > > · They are honest, ethical, generous, charitable, and transparent. > > · Grant’s writing is a pure joy to read; the e-free catalog ranks at the > top of a heap of favorites. > > · They are a team. > > · Riv style. > > · The hand-written card I got, signed by everyone at Riv, accompanied by > an award of valor in the form of a generous gift certificate when I recovered > the stolen bike from the perpetrator in 100 degree heat (thus becoming Riv > Chica Warrior). > > · Great socks! > > · Grant’s total thoughtfulness in naming the Appaloosa (I hope that name > sticks; it’s brilliant). > > · Everyone there who I’ve personally worked with, chatted with, received > help from including but not limited to Rich, Mark, Miesha, Keven, Spencer, > Dave, and Grant. > > · Irish straps! > > · The idea that, unlike a car, a lot of people can have a very fine bike > if one makes bikes as a priority. > > · You don’t have to spend a fortune to have fun at Riv: a cap, a > kerchief, a pennant, Resurrectio decals. > > · Pine tar soap, the Official Soap of Riv Chica Warrior! > > · Sometimes you might even get a fine espresso! > > · They are not afraid to be bold, to be creative, to be bold soldiers. > > So what am I gonna do? Well, the one thing I know is that I want a Riv that, > with luck and health, I can ride when I’m 80. This points toward a mixte. I > also want one that will take as fat a tires as possible so that I can ride it > anywhere. Plus I'm not tall—at all. So maybe a mountain mixte? Definitely > a kickstand plate, that’s for sure. I plan on making the pilgrimage to Riv > HQ at a time that works with Grant’s schedule so I can really dial it in > right—and to offer my most humble gratitude and thanks. > > All of your comments mean a lot to me and have warmed my heart all day. And > I still can’t believe it. Really? > > Will keep you all posted, > > RCW > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UsnaIdNVUAEJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
