Re: [RBW] Leah’s Raspberry Platypus: It’s here and it’s lovely!

2020-10-28 Thread Leah Peterson
Mark! I did! I did it with the matching and the lipstick! And nail polish. I even added metallic over the raspberry on one finger on each hand. If that makes me ridiculous, then I’ve earned it! Julian, thanks! The color is just next level when put next to the cream. Matthew, the details are a

Re: [RBW] Pletscher Rear Rack

2020-10-28 Thread RDS
David, it is available. I tried to send you a pm and for some reason it wouldn't let me. contact me off list and I will give payment details. On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 9:49:15 PM UTC-4 David Hays wrote: > I’ll take it if still available. > David Hays > > > > On Oct 28, 2020, at 9:47

Re: [RBW] Pletscher Rear Rack

2020-10-28 Thread David Hays
I’ll take it if still available. David Hays > On Oct 28, 2020, at 9:47 PM, RDS wrote: > > pics > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fa0woQ5CT1ZrVdPOsqz0iJ7KvAlYtxj8?usp=sharing > > On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 9:42:48 PM UTC-4 RDS wrote: > For sale is a Pletscher rear rack. Not se

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Raspberry Platypus: It’s here and it’s lovely!

2020-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Mark, the 'matching the person to the frame' production values..do you know anyone else who would think of that?? Me neither! 😁 Leah, I don't know how you managed to get the color so perfect by telling Grant "I want it kinda like this" and then he got "kinda like this" to the painter..it worked

[RBW] Re: FS: Pletscher Rear Rack

2020-10-28 Thread RDS
pics https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fa0woQ5CT1ZrVdPOsqz0iJ7KvAlYtxj8?usp=sharing On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 9:42:48 PM UTC-4 RDS wrote: > For sale is a Pletscher rear rack. Not seen a whole lot of use. I forgot > what I even paid for it. I'll ask $15 + shipping (someone let m

[RBW] FS: Pletscher Rear Rack

2020-10-28 Thread RDS
For sale is a Pletscher rear rack. Not seen a whole lot of use. I forgot what I even paid for it. I'll ask $15 + shipping (someone let me know if that price is way out of line). Ships from Georgia. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Raspberry Platypus: It’s here and it’s lovely!

2020-10-28 Thread Matthew Williams
Oh wow, I love the color--the raspberry-on-cream is gorgeous! Nicely done, Leah! When it's finished, please post a photo of you resting your head on the saddle, like that photo of you and your first bike! A few questions: 1: How did you spec the paint? Did you send RBW a Pantone chip, a Matth

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Raspberry Platypus: It’s here and it’s lovely!

2020-10-28 Thread Julian Westerhout
Hooray! It looks even better than in the Riv photos1 Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:11:57 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Finally, finally I have the Rivendell mixte I’ve longed for. It’s really > here. It’s in pieces, but it’s HERE! My p

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Raspberry Platypus: It’s here and it’s lovely!

2020-10-28 Thread Mark Roland
Wait. Did you put on matching lipstick for the delivery? You didn't! Maybe only a bicycle fanatic will understand these videos. I don't know, but I am one, so I do! Talk about a vicarious thrill! I like the music. And what a gorgeous bike. (I guess I'm getting jaded--my Susie sat in its box in

Re: [RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Roberta, I thought the video would *never *drop. It’s so beautiful!!! On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 6:12:59 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > I thought I was the only one checking in every 30 minutes. > > > On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:20:49 PM UTC-4, Jason Fuller wrote: > >> At this hour, I'm

[RBW] Re: Helmet matching.

2020-10-28 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
The Vio was supremely ugly and I sent it back. Red and white polka dot vintage helmet it is. On Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2:54:21 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I had been saving my original Nutcase red and white polka dot helmet. I > bought it a million years ago in 2012 whe

Re: [RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Roberta
I thought I was the only one checking in every 30 minutes. On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:20:49 PM UTC-4, Jason Fuller wrote: > > At this hour, I'm just going to get increasingly anxious until we get the > good news! I hope the delay is due to totally excessive amounts of > documentation a

[RBW] Leah’s Raspberry Platypus: It’s here and it’s lovely!

2020-10-28 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Finally, finally I have the Rivendell mixte I’ve longed for. It’s really here. It’s in pieces, but it’s HERE! My preferred medium is words, but today I’ll let 2 videos tell you the story of the RaspberryRiv’s arrival. The format works if I do this after my initial post, so look for the 2nd and

Re: [RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Oh my gosh I can tell the Leah's Raspberry is going to be spectacular. IT'S HERE!!! On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 5:40:10 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Friends! It’s here and it’s every bit as lovely as rumored and I am RIGHT > NOW making an unboxing video for you all. I

[RBW] WTB/ISO - Betty Foy - 55 or 58cm

2020-10-28 Thread Huston
A longtime friend and fellow Riv (AHH) owner has charged me with finding a Betty Foy for his wife. This charge combines two of my interests: riding Rivendells and finding worthy and unusual items. I think the first version of Betty Foys ran 47-52-58-62, and the second run was 50-55-60 (a la C

Re: [RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread dougP
Don't forget: photos of the artwork on the box that Rivendell is famous for. dougP On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 1:42:56 PM UTC-7, Matthew Williams wrote: > > At the bare minimum, we're going to need videos of the arrival and the > unboxing. > > Can't wait to see your new ride! Congratulat

Re: [RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Jason Fuller
At this hour, I'm just going to get increasingly anxious until we get the good news! I hope the delay is due to totally excessive amounts of documentation and production value. On Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 5:12 PM Roberta wrote: > Oh, I'm so excited for you > > This day has been taking FOREVER a

Re: [RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Roberta
Oh, I'm so excited for you This day has been taking FOREVER and it's like your true love is finally coming to take you off to the land of never ending bike rides on the most wonderful and loved bike in the world. I'm so looking forward to seeing you, all decked out in raspberry, holding (

Re: [RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Matthew Williams
At the bare minimum, we're going to need videos of the arrival and the unboxing. Can't wait to see your new ride! Congratulations, Leah! On Oct 28, 2020, at 1:39 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > Beautiful tree, George! > > I’m in the final hour or two of waiting. > > I woke up several times las

Re: [RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Leah Peterson
Beautiful tree, George! I’m in the final hour or two of waiting. I woke up several times last night and refreshed the tracking. Did I need to know what was happening with my boxes at 3 am? I guess so. When I finally did get up it was 6ish, and I sprung out of bed like I’d had a great night’s s

Re: [RBW] For sale: misc bike baggage

2020-10-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Neil: Again, I expect you didn't get my emails again. I said "Karimor" but wasn't thinking; meant "Schwinn." Long day. I'll take the Schwinn bag if it's still available. Thanks, Patrick Moore On Mon, Oct 26, 2020 at 7:27 PM nlerner wrote: > Folks, apologies for cross-listing, but I'm selling s

Re: [RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Leah Peterson
Joe - yes, I remember the excitement of your custom. So fun! And yes, my clothes have gone out of style waiting for this bike. On that note, I made myself wear jeans instead of leggings or sweats yesterday. It was like, wow, what’s the occasion - I’m so dressed up. Months of a pandemic will do t

[RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread JAS
Oh Leah, I’m so excited for you! The ever-anticipated date is upon you and what else can be done but spruce up the house and prepare for your new “date” in style? Can’t wait to see all the matchy-matchy you’re planning...bike-nails-helmet-outfit-shoes, etc. Are you going so far as raspberry

[RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch
I know that excitement - and I know the sleeplessness - or restless sleep it produces. The all-night-in-your-head conversations regarding that one precious object. It's an odd sensation to balance when we all know the ups and downs of contemporary life. The constant dance of need to balance the

[RBW] WTB: Blue Riv Banana Sax or similar

2020-10-28 Thread esoterica etc
Howdy all, I'm in the market for a blue Sackville Banana Sax. I'm also open to other brands with a similar "banana"-type bag, but my preference is for the Sackville. Gotta be blue. PM me to let me know whatcha got! Thanks, ~Mark Raleigh, NC -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Ben Mihovk
So exciting! I got my first Rivendell at the end of September after wanting one for YEARS...so I think I have felt recently about 1/10th of the excitement you must be feeling. Getting the shipping notice pert near brought a tear to my eye! Congrats! -Ben On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 6:05:

[RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

2020-10-28 Thread Fullylugged
Very happy for you Leah! I just built up a new Hilsen for a local lady and am familiar with the excitement you feel. Looking forward to seeing your always on fleek cycling ensemble. As Mom used to say, "ride it in good health!" On Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 10:08:18 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Di