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Writing and Bike Update

The novel is still in the outlining/gestating period of things. Last week, while driving to work in the rain, I wish some evil upon the more tentative ("wussy") drivers out there. Those wishes were not fulfilled, but they did lead to the idea of an interesting environment. I filed it under "Neat Place to Set a Sci-Fi Novel"...and did nothing more with it until Sunday. I realized that it will work into the currently book quite nicely, and be even more useful if/when I write follow-up pieces.

On the bike side of the equation, I already went ahead and blew my entire next bike shop paycheck on parts for the commuter rig, which is getting close to done. Acquired: Shimano XT rear derailleur (the cool "Shadow" model), bottom bracket, crankset, chainring (42-tooth), fenders, and a few other minor items.

On order: handlebar, bashguard, and some other cheap part I can't remember.

Still remaining: wheelset, STI 9-speed shifter, front brake cable hanger (using cantilevers), brake calipers (front and rear), and then I have a ridable bike. To make it commuter worthy, I'll still need to get panniers,

Can't wait to have this done and start commuting.