In France, they have le quatorze. Here in the US of A, we have The Fourth.
It's what we call our Independence Day. Today, though, when I hear "the Fourth", I can't help but to think of the Amendment--which, like so much else in the Constitution, is in peril.
But The Fourth is also my birthday. And this year it just happens to be a round-number year for me. I'll let you guess which one!
For the occasion, I gave myself a gift--which actually came to me all the way back in March. I am referring, of course, to Dee-Lilah, my new Mercian Vincitore Special.
You could say, though, that I got an unexpected gift when the bike I mentioned yesterday--a 1973 Mercian King of Mercia--showed up on eBay. In my size. And the seller dropped the price.
And I'm going to meet friends. I am lucky indeed. Now, to do something about my country!
It's what we call our Independence Day. Today, though, when I hear "the Fourth", I can't help but to think of the Amendment--which, like so much else in the Constitution, is in peril.
But The Fourth is also my birthday. And this year it just happens to be a round-number year for me. I'll let you guess which one!
For the occasion, I gave myself a gift--which actually came to me all the way back in March. I am referring, of course, to Dee-Lilah, my new Mercian Vincitore Special.
You could say, though, that I got an unexpected gift when the bike I mentioned yesterday--a 1973 Mercian King of Mercia--showed up on eBay. In my size. And the seller dropped the price.
And I'm going to meet friends. I am lucky indeed. Now, to do something about my country!
Happy birthday Justine!
ReplyDeleteMany Happy Curly Returns of the day...
ReplyDeleteGot me wondering... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Many_happy_returns_(greeting)
Mike and Coline--Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI like the components you've chosen for Dee-Lilah. What is the crank? Sugino? TA?
ReplyDeleteBrooks-- Thanks! The crank is a Sugino Alpina (110BCD) with TA Syrius chainrings.
ReplyDeleteA bit late- Happy 30th Birthday Justine:)
ReplyDeleteNice post and blog, Justine.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the saddlebag on your Mercian? I think I want one!
Thanks!
Chris--Why, thank you! ;-)
ReplyDeleteMitch--Thank you. The saddlebag and front bag are made by Eli Rodriguez of RuthWorksSF. The rear is a standard bag, but the front was made to fit the Nitto M18. He does great work, and can make your bag in a number of different colors. He even does vegan and ultralight versions.