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MINE.

That's right: I put down a deposit on a bike.

This bike.

It's a 2007 Honda Rebel, gently (to the tune of 1300 miles) used. Will cost me $2500, which is the best price I've seen all year on a Rebel from this decade.* The only hitch is that she's down in The Dalles, Oregon, but I talked to robertcalvin tonight and I think we've got that covered.

I'm doin' this, people—I'm gonna have wheels and a motor again, and for the first time ever, they'll be entirely mine. 2009 is looking GOOD.

(And now I get to start thinking about names. For now, I'm leaning toward Leslie or Lucca; anyone got any suggestions?)


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* Never mind the blue book: it's a seller's market these days, and everyone seems to know it. This price is more in tune with what a Rebel was going for two years ago, which is what I'd been hoping to pay when I started looking. (Shopping is hard, let's do math!)

Vote 2009

Oh, and if I haven't already mentioned this to you: I've unilaterally called an early end to 2008. It was a bullshit year, basically, and I see no good reason to wait another three months to see the back of it. Nope: much as they speak of the long 19th century, I am now inhabiting the long 2009, and I invite you to join me. (And benchilada, and binkuswinkus... shaneface, you in too?)

2009: How bad could it possibly be?