Traded Diamond Earrings for a New Bike

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Originally Posted by mhami

Yes, a shiny new blue diamond bike. I like that. I know there is a blue topaz, but blue diamond, I am not so sure of. I'm glad I straightened out my priorities too. I rode it today 4.8 miles. I could go more, but I also walk my dog in the mornings and it was a busy day. I'm going to work my way up, but I think I need to get bike shorts sooner than later.

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put a helmet on that shoppping list too

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Originally Posted by Pedal Wench

put a helmet on that shoppping list too

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Ahh, I already have a helmet. I got it about 5 years ago when I was riding with the kids to their school. I figured if they had to wear a helmet than so should I.

Congratulations on the new bike! To tie this to another thread, are you going to name her? I think the bike will be more fun than the diamonds :)

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I know there is a blue topaz, but blue diamond, I am not so sure of.

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Yes, there are blue diamonds, the most famous being perhaps the Hope diamond: http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_Si/nmnh/hope.htm

Bee-YOO-ti-ful bike!!!!!

And you've given me an idea as to what to do with the diamond wedding band I no longer need; congratulations on your new bike, and thank you! :D

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Originally Posted by Catrin

Congratulations on the new bike! To tie this to another thread, are you going to name her? I think the bike will be more fun than the diamonds :)

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Maybe I shall name her "Hope" after the famous Hope Diamond. :D

LOL - I just told my husband that I named my bike Hope and he laughed and said "is that because you hope it will help you lose weight." Isn't he funny?

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Originally Posted by mhami

LOL - I just told my husband that I named my bike Hope and he laughed and said "is that because you hope it will help you lose weight." Isn't he funny?

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You might want to rethink that name. The Hope Diamond is supposedly cursed. :eek:

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Originally Posted by redrhodie

You might want to rethink that name. The Hope Diamond is supposedly cursed. :eek:

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Yikes, I should have read the story first. Okay, I will rethink the name. LOL. It is not set in stone yet.

Congratulations on your new bike! Enjoy!

When DD was born, DH asked if we should exchange gifts (those "push presents" some people do; gross words, I know) and I said I'd rather have a deposit in my bike fund. :)

The "Hope Diamond Curse" was mostly a marketing tool, the rest an urban legend, though the last private owner did have some bad things happen in her (long) life. (Then again, don't we all?)

mhami, I'm so glad you posted this thread!! I really have been wondering what to do with that piece of jewelry I will never wear again, and my heart is lighter now, knowing that I can get at least something I value out of it!!

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Originally Posted by owlice

mhami, I'm so glad you posted this thread!! I really have been wondering what to do with that piece of jewelry I will never wear again, and my heart is lighter now, knowing that I can get at least something I value out of it!!

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What are you going to do with your diamond wedding band? Make earrings out of it?

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Originally Posted by mhami

What are you going to do with your diamond wedding band? Make earrings out of it?

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No, no! I'm going to sell it and buy a new bike, just like you did!!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!!

Well, this thread has taken a turn, hasn't it? Though that's seems to be the norm.

That is a fantastic idea, Owlice! And that bike's name will be Phoenix :)

If you ride when it's cold and sunny, you'll have diamonds coming out your nose! ;)

Well, personally, I wouldn't turn down the bike *or* diamonds. I don't go around dripping in jewels, but I lost my engagement ring years ago, and I would like to get a new diamond. Someday... I guess I've bought too many bikes to be able to afford it!