That's a great forum name, and if it's available you should snag it. But you are not alone, in very good company.

I found my Motobecane mixte abandoned by the side of the road. It's a thing of beauty now. Knott's classic lugged steel Giant road bike is from a thrift store and is stunningly remodeled, both of those by Robinson Wheelworks. She got her gold Waterford cross as well as the folder that now resides with her Mom here on TE. My sister, Duck on Wheels also got her Bike Friday here on TE.