Rene, that is precisely my plan. But, you know me. It will probably won't stay boxed for long before I just have to start wrenching. :)
On Friday, January 4, 2013 3:52:42 PM UTC-8, René wrote: > > The Betty Foy is still the bike that probably makes me smile the most when > I ride it, compared to all the others I have. Get one even if you have to > keep it boxed until you are old... > > > On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:46 PM, William <[email protected] > <javascript:>>wrote: > >> "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. " >> >> Dude, now I'm totally tempted to buy one of the last remaining 58cm Betty >> Foys. >> >> On Thursday, January 3, 2013 5:18:29 PM UTC-8, Liesl 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/-/zDzrvSlDJUUJ. >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected]<javascript:> >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <javascript:>. >> 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/w02OxoqQzCIJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
