Just over two months...

I got the bike running yesterday. First time since about September. I was skeptical about precise tolerances at -30 Celsius remaining the same at 15 (and much hotter while running, of course.) She runs smoother than ever and sounds perfect. Now I just have to throw the wheels, seat and front end on*.

Excerpts from "Modern Drunkard" magazine:

-“Things are a lot more like they used to be than they are now.”
-“Hey, my ride’s here!”
Robin R., 45, upon spotting a police cruiser pulling up in front of the Wigwam Bar and Grill.
-“Yeah, I just threw up too. Wanna get another pitcher?”
-“Is that a fifth in your bloodstream, or are you really happy to see me?”
-“I thought I was dancing ‘til somebody stepped on my hand.”
-“You better stop drinking because you’re getting blurry.”
-“Don’t worry, I speak the lingo.”
Wendy B., shortly before repeatedly shouting “F**k off!” at a panhandler...

*and panniers, brakes, dashboard, tools, horn, etc.