Traded Diamond Earrings for a New Bike

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11-30-2009, 06:48 PM
mhami

Traded Diamond Earrings for a New Bike

Well, not really. I didn't have the diamond earrings, I was just saving up for them. I decided that a new bike would look better on me than diamond earrings.

So, here it is, a new 2010 Trek 7.3 FX. :) I rode it home from the store and it was awesome. It felt great! I can't wait to ride more. I also bought a wireless odometer, bottle holder (w/free bottle), and gloves.

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/6...130/172629.jpg

Thank you to all who offered input and suggestions to my questions.

Marianne
11-30-2009, 07:03 PM
Zen

Good choice http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy088.gif
Many happy miles and tailwinds to you.
11-30-2009, 08:20 PM
shootingstar

A far healthier and more fun route than diamond earrings. :D
11-30-2009, 08:21 PM
Tri Girl

I agree- the bike compliments your features more than the diamond earrings. Congrats on the new ride. It's SOOOO pretty!!!! :D:D
11-30-2009, 08:33 PM
TrekJeni

Congrats! You'll have plenty of great miles with her.

I'm on the flip side - I had to sell a bike to pay for a new dental appliance the other day. My fault - left it in the dogs reach.

Okay, so it was my hardtail that I never ride and it went to a girl one of my teammates is dating that just got into mtbing but still..... Now I have an excuse to buy a new hardtail for xc races so I can leave my fs 29er at home.

Jeni
11-30-2009, 08:37 PM
Trek420

Diamond frames are a girls best friend :p Nice bike, much better choice.
11-30-2009, 10:52 PM
BellaMTB

I'd go for a new bike over diamonds any day. Glad you straightened out your priorities & made the right choice. Congrats on the lovely bike!
12-01-2009, 12:52 AM
krisl6

Excellent choice. I'd have done the same in a heartbeat! Enjoy the new bike!
12-01-2009, 04:51 AM
Bike Chick

Smart lady! Good choice and pretty bike. Enjoy................
12-01-2009, 04:55 AM
OakLeaf

Pretty bike! Enjoy. :)
12-01-2009, 08:42 AM
Possegal

I love that you rode it home from the store. :) Like being a kid and wearing your new sneakers home from the shoe store.

And I think that bike looks lovely on you! (that's the color of my Trek too!)
12-01-2009, 10:37 AM
Aquila

I laughed at Trek420's comment about diamond frames!

I agree with all the others; good choice!

Happy riding to the two of you!
12-01-2009, 11:56 AM
Wahine

Definitely the better choice. Not only does it compliment your features, the more you ride the more it will compliment your figure.

Last year, my boyfriend bought me a present that came in something like a jewelery box. They were earrings for my bike. Well sort of, it was a super light, elegant single piece clamping system that worked for both my brakes and shifters together. I loved it.
12-01-2009, 09:38 PM
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.
12-01-2009, 10:10 PM
Geonz

Bike shorts are even less than diamonds ;)

Definitely a better investment at many levels :)
12-02-2009, 06:53 AM
Pedal Wench

Quote:

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.

put a helmet on that shoppping list too
12-02-2009, 08:11 AM
mhami

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedal Wench

put a helmet on that shoppping list too

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.
12-02-2009, 08:59 AM
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 :)
12-02-2009, 06:02 PM
owlice

Quote:

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

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
12-02-2009, 06:17 PM
mhami

Quote:

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 :)

Maybe I shall name her "Hope" after the famous Hope Diamond. :D
12-02-2009, 07:08 PM
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?
12-03-2009, 05:42 AM
redrhodie

Quote:

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?

You might want to rethink that name. The Hope Diamond is supposedly cursed. :eek:
12-03-2009, 10:14 AM
mhami

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrhodie

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

Yikes, I should have read the story first. Okay, I will rethink the name. LOL. It is not set in stone yet.
12-03-2009, 01:33 PM
northstar

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. :)
12-05-2009, 06:50 AM
owlice

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!!
12-05-2009, 08:23 AM
mhami

Quote:

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!!

What are you going to do with your diamond wedding band? Make earrings out of it?
12-05-2009, 08:36 AM
owlice

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhami

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

No, no! I'm going to sell it and buy a new bike, just like you did!!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!!
12-05-2009, 11:35 AM
Zen

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 :)
12-05-2009, 03:03 PM
malkin

If you ride when it's cold and sunny, you'll have diamonds coming out your nose! ;)
12-05-2009, 04:26 PM
Crankin

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!
12-05-2009, 10:47 PM
owlice

malkin, you should have posted a warning with that post; I almost shot something out of my nose, and it wasn't diamonds!!!! Oh, so funny!!!

Zen, thank you. That is a fabulous and wonderful suggestion, and I will, indeed, name the new bike Phoenix. Geez, that almost made me cry, honestly. Thank you.

Crankin, I like diamonds, too, and still have the ones my first husband, who I think highly of, gave me. (Engagement ring and earrings; we're not talking diamond ropes. Darn it! :D ) I'm keeping those!

I hope you get to replace your engagement ring!

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