Yes, indeed
Life is full of surprises. Some you don’t want, like a funnel web in a shoe, while others are completely unexpected but more than welcome, even if you are then left with figuring out the hows, whys and HOW?s of the serendipitous conundrum now presented to you.
This is how I now feel, after fate knocked at my door via a source that doesn’t really deliver much in the way of anything other than frustration at the inanity of it all: Facebook. Yes, that bane of modern life, which at once draws me in and repels me, finally provided a moment, a gift for which I can be genuinely thankful. Playing matchmaker, from out of the blue my heart set aflutter, eyes unable to be pried from the beauty, and a meeting quickly in the planning. Finally, after a long and oftentimes bumpy road, I think I’ve found The One.
She’s black, possibly orange, I’ve not been able to decide as yet, but I’m sure she’ll be either or both. Of course her nationality is Belgian; I’ve had (and still have) successful partnerships with Belgique dames before, and believe that the spiritual connection is strong with the motherland. As with all the finest leading ladies, she’ll be dressed in sensual, dark accoutrements tailored by Italians, the finest in their game. She will deserve nothing less.
I will travel to her hometown and meet her family, those who gave her life and who will hand her to me. I’ve researched her history, all the way back to 1934. The great grandparents, the passion they’ve instilled in their offspring, passed down over four generations. Old world values, carried into the modern day while never losing sight of what is important, what is desirable, what makes the heart sing. The experience, the feel, the beauty of simplicity, the realness only found in the original, that warrants the artisan’s touch and displays the heart openly and proudly on its sleeve. There will be no plastic surgery, none required, none desired.
Her name is Jaegher. Love at first sight does exist. Consummation beckons.
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@frank
@brett
I wondered when it might happen; could this be remembered as the great V-Schism?
@brett
No. Black and orange carries the day...
@brett
Dark gray with V-Orange; remember nothing we do is pure black; its all just very dark gray. Subtle and more buddah.
@brett...there's nothing like inserting yourself into a narrative to enrich your life--go for it!
I went with the classic red accents on my black Marinoni--which is a little dated now. I'm likin' your dark grey option.
Speaking of dark grey, this has caught my eye
Did someone said orange stem with orange fork? @frank, this one's for you (and it's not a Budweiser). The Prophet himself would be proud of this livery!
Oh, the choices -- painted steel, brushed ti. Yup, Steve can make your head hurt... in a good way.
While we're on the topic of steel bikes, was over at a friend's place and noticed he had my old '97 Vitali. So I bought it back from him for $100. Got in touch with Paul (who called himself Paulo Vitali, he's British, but not Scottish) who still had some original decals. Got Toxik Harald to paint it up for me, burnt orange. Tracked down a bunch of 8 speed Veloce parts for the ones that needed replacement. Waiting on a carbon fork, threadless Campagnolo Chorus headset, and I'm good to go. A buddy of mine might sell me his 10 speed Record gruppo, which is mostly carbon, which will look frigging baddassed on this bike. he's thinking January. I should have the bike built and ready to go in a couple of weeks. Know what? That banged up, 17 year old BB feels better than the Chorus BB I have on my Cinelli.
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@brett all very nice.
but then .
@Barracuda
Oh yeah, I've drooled over Baums for a long, long time. Just too expensive though, and while works of art, they never made bikes for The Prophet, in Belgium.
@brett
I reckon Eddy would approve, he may even want a ride !
I cant help it, I just think its the whole package. Not much to fault there. Divide the price out over its life span.
But, the whole Belgium part kinda makes the Jaegher a no brainer really.
Good luck and enjoy the journey. ENVEous.
@brett
That dark metallic grey with v-orange sounds lovely. I'd personally go for a matching fork not an orange one, but that's just me. Can't wait to see this taking shape, nice work.
Hang on...seeing as it's all web based, is there are Rule #58 issue to be discussed?