Well it has been a long time since you have seen a posting from me on this site. There have been some changes in my life that impacted my bicycle collecting and her name is Rosey. She came into my life just about the time I ceased posting on this site. I think you would all agree that she is beautiful enough to distract from my collection and even to dominate my time spend with her. Consequenty I find myself spending less and less time with bicycles and more with her.
A little bio of Rosey, she was born in the UK in 1960. Typical British white complexion but she is as exciting as all heck. Just a few years younger than me and can ride a hell of a lot faster. Being with her is a comfort but like all of her kind she demands a lot of attention and is high maintenance. Still I have not lost the ability to provide both. The real good news here is that even my wife does not mind, I think she is happy to see this old dog giving her more space to live her life.
Consequently I am finding it more and more difficult to spend time with my bicycles and many grow dusty, ill maintained and tires flattening. My bits linger in parts drawers or hang in the rafters lifeless. I have made the decision to begin to liquidate much of the collection so Rosie and I can spend more quality time together. I am starting to get things together so I can post them here before anywhere else as this has been my home for my second love. If any of you had your eyes on some of my bikes or bits in the past, now is the time to drop me a line.
I am not getting out altogether because I will still ride from time to time with friends here and at home. I have almost made up my mind on what will go and what will stay. My Sachs and Serotta have made the cut and will remain with me as my older Rene Herse and 1878 Rudge Hi Wheel. Some bits that I will never find again if I let them go will also stay behind. Don't be sad, this new chapter in my life will have its challenges, ups and downs. Rosie and I have already joined another support group much like this one so I am able to seek advice to tend to here needs. I will keep in touch from time to time and wanted to thank you all for your friendship in the past and present. Though I will not be as active here as I once was, I will still regard this forum and its members among the best associates a person can have.
So you can understand why my life changing motivation. I provide you with a photo or two of Rosie. Don't be upset with her, I did not know I would fall this hard for anyone.
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Ray Homiski
Elizabeth, NJ