Re-Fuelled

Well after much ado and six weeks of phone calls she is back. She went away as a cracking young thing with olive skin and has returned to me with a dark tan. Woo Hoo!

Not only have I scored a new frame, but as the rear shock pivots have been moved for 2010 I must have the Fox RP23 DRCV shock that fits this frame! Add to this the fact that they found my fork stanchions to be "worn beyond limits" (aviation term) and I effectively have a new bike with the wheel set being only two rides old.

Isn't it purrdy? I can see one of my cars in the reflection.

She has a pretty face, don't you think?!

Now normally I would have had the bike covered in mud by now but unfortunately I am holed up at home sipping chicken soup and wiping my dose with what feels like sandpaper.

After much skiting about not having had a cold this year, I have been struck down finally. It means five days off work (with the loss of the considerable overnight allowances a 2 and 3 day pairing bring). It also means my family get to put up with me suffering what I am sure is Avian/Swine flu but my wife brushes aside with a sideways glance as "Just Man Flu". I am only sick once or twice a year. Surely I can mope around looking for a tiny bit of sympathy?

Here is hoping that next time I am on here I can show some action shots of the new Trek sporting the new improved healthy me!