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I got my beloved Flossie back!
(and got to see Mimi and meet her charming son and see his new bike)
Flossie's new goodies:
New stem - Nitto Technomic 80mm reach
New headset - threaded Shimano 105
New brake and shifter cables (to fit the new stem)
haven't been able to ride her, though I did adjust the bar rotation, stem rise, and fix the seat height. Won't get to go for a ride until I come back from SF.
I missed my bike! Good to have her back.
BTW: they managed to save her lavender bartape.
Amazing that they saved the bar tape! Is the new stem shorter or longer than the old one? Or is it some other difference instead?Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
I know what you mean about missing your bike- I was in torture when I had to leave my bike for 3 days to get some spokes replaced...TORTURE i tell you!! :cool:
Mimi, hard to tell- I don't know those mini-kryptos and hopefully he will buy a really THICK cable. But the biggest thing I think definitely is not leaving it outside overnight. No way, bring it in every time for the night. Good luck for the Boy & Bike!!
that's a charming SINGLE son who will be a teaching assistant at the UW starting in September with medical, dental and vision coverage. (Thanks for your kind words, Knot)Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
It's more rise and less reach.
(225mm rise total, 80 mm reach)
So I'm more upright.
I'm also pretty exhausted. Working extra hours to cover my day off. I'm beat.
Edit: He is charming! He was parking his truck as I was loading Flossie into my car, and I hollered how I liked his new bike, and he came right up and introduced himself and shook my hand! Very charming nice guy! (Hey, all you single gals... pay attention!)
wwwwweeeeee :)
Just passing on a smile to you ladies..:)
have a good afternoon/evening depending on what hemisphere you're on.
C
Hey, ladies!
You all just keep me grinning away! Thank you!
Keep going - you're heading in such great directions!
I'm just happy I had enough energy to make a nice dinner of roast chicken with sauteed veggies & mashed potatoes; and to pay bills. Almost a normal amount of energy, and a pretty minor level of discomfort. Could something be working?
Well, now, I must go pick a picture to send to all my picture recipients. Probably another spring flower. I love this time of year!! :p
Happy evening, morning, packing, working, mothering and everything else you're doing right now!
Hugs and butterflies,
~T~
Woo hoo.... flying high
Celebrated a friend 40th tonight..
Glass of Albarino
Couple glasses of St Innocent Pinot (93)
Couple glasses of 92 Opus One
Good Kobe filet mignon and a lovely, lovely souffle and chocolate taster and mango cream cream puffsw/ chocolate dripping and cotton candy!!
happy happy...until i see the bill :)
i don't think i'm gonna make spin class in the morning....:D
Yum roguedog - where'd you go?
ooohhh those mango cream puffs w/chocolate sound sooooo good!
LBTC how's the pup?
mimi glad your son got a new bike.
knot glad you got flossie back!
CWR - thanks for asking. 'Cuda's toe is finally looking like it is healing! He's still in the collar most of the time, but has often been very good when having a break from it under supervision (i.e. not licking). Yay! We missed their walk last night what with roasting a chicken and all - we definitely have to take them out tonight!
Have a wonderful day everyone!!
Hugs & Butterflies,
~T~
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Originally Posted by KnottedYet
Hey Snap.
Ok..here's my review if anyone's interested.
Went to Alexander's Steakhouse. Across from TGIF's near Vallco.
Swanky place. Great wait staff.. course maybe they were nice cuz I invited them to taste the wine with us :)
Very interesting place. All the appetizers have Japanese influence. Like we had Hamachi shooters which were good but I think I liked the crab and crackers best.
Great place to go if you want to max out your credit card :) and give your friend's thrifty husband a heart attack.
They've got Beluga caviar on the menu and Japanese Kobe beef. Overall experience was much nicer than Forbes Mill. Just things were better done, menu was more rounded, better wine, more refined but down to earth wait staff.
Hmm.. though.. not sure it beat Boboquivari's in-bone filet though... Didn't think anything else at Bobo's was that great but man.. that filet was good...
However, that souffle was to die for...
I suspected it might be Alexander's. I haven't been there yet - maybe once the elusive promotion becomes something other than a wish and a promise.
San Francisco! (well, ok, east bay)
It is warm and sunny and blue sky and the air smells like spring and eucalyptus. Just standing out on the patio for a few minutes I saw two hummingbirds.
Coffee and pancakes for b'fast. Maybe a field trip to Rivendell or another bike shop after the construction dudes come to estimate how many millions of $$ Trek needs to spend to fix her kitchen.
Ooops, gotta go! See y'all later!
Knot and Trek- have a great day. :)