Bijoux
Fancy stuff, mais non?
Bijoux isn’t my thing. It costs way too much; and I have nowhere to keep it. As for the Hope Diamond, I’m only too happy to let it alone. Let it stay in the Smithsonian.
Some people enjoy jewelry, though; and bicycle-themed jewelry isn’t lacking. This necklace serves as inspiration; and every purchase helps worthy causes.
Encourage yourself and others.
Some folks like to make jewelry; both for themselves and as gifts. Here’s a kit to help you get started.
Create your own jewelry; or make gifts.
Come to think of it, it’s not too soon to start making Christmas gifts! Let your imagination run wild: bracelets, necklaces, and so on.
Incidentally, for fans of bracelets, there’s the Alex and Ani Bracelet. It can be adjusted to fit the wearer; and each purchase benefits the Pan-Mass Challenge.
For the bicycle history lover, this not-quite-bijoux watch might fit the bill.
Keep an eye on both history and time!
I like the analog face. Somehow I remember the time better when I’ve seen it on a dial; and I hope analog never dies out. Maybe it’s because digital devices weren’t around when I was growing up; and analog got thoroughly burned into my brain! When analog clock faces were new, did older folks used to sundials feel at a loss?
Today
Fortunately, I don’t need bijoux to ride; and today I put in 41.5 miles on the road bike. On the way out, the wind was calm for once. But coming back home, the wind got up to 7-8 mph — stronger than predicted — and for the last five miles, pedaling was quite a chore.
Today I tried a new ride food: Honey Stinger Energy Chews.
Tangy fruit flavors!
I alternated these chews with bites of sweet energy bars. I was worried that chews might be tough, and too hard on my dental work; but they aren’t as tough as I though they might be. Maybe I’ll use them more often in the future!