Sunday, May 31, 2009

Brent's new girlfriend.


When shy-guy Brent was in grade 12, he faced an English assignment that required him to write an essay about his first love. Brent's 5'7", 110 lb frame had yet to be attacked by teenage hormones and he was stumped by the topic. He creatively solved the problem by writing about BASKETBALL. He actually has a copy of the masterpiece still around. It would bring tears to your eyes and nearly did to mine when he was late for our wedding reception because he was out with this first love too long!! Anyway, basketball and I have been replaced by Kestrel, Brent's dream girl.
She:
  • is beautiful and light as a feather,
  • doesn't chide him about the (hideously tight-fitting) clothing he wears when they are out together,
  • silently glides with him where ever he wants to go,
  • is very low maintenance.
I'll miss you, sweet Brent. Happy riding for your triathlon training.

11 comments:

Beverly said...

Gorgeous bike! I remember the essay about his true love basketball. I'm still laughing at it. I think he got an A on the assignment. Rita, you deserve an A++ for this post. It was soooo clever!

Scott said...

Woo hoo! That is one beautiful tri bike.

But I need stats: components (brands and models), dimensions, etc.

Pretty clever post, patterned after a pretty clever essay that we all still remember.

Andrea said...

She has already replaced me as his Antelope Island partner. She also doesn't complain about the "clouds" of bugs out there either.

bdz132 said...

You can view all the stats here: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/kestrel/talon_sl.htm

Debbie said...

So funny! Once again, some great writing.

Happy training, Brent!

Scott said...

Whoa! Sweet bike. Ultegra and Dura Ace components. Carbon frame. Triathlon bike geometry. What more could you ask for?

Jana said...

Men and their love of toys!! Great post Deets! (Better a gal with 2 wheels than one with 2 legs, right??!)

Melissa said...

I didn't know Brent was training for a triathlon, that's awesome! I don't know much about bikes, but it looks like a nice one.

Teresa said...
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Teresa said...

Welcome to the Kestrel family Brent! Tracen and myself are also proud owners of this superb bike. Tracen rides an Evoke and me a Talon. We don't see to many of them out on the road so it is nice to hear that you have some serious GREAT taste. Happy RIDING cuz:)

Russ said...

You already have a nicer camera than mine, and now you buy a way sweet bike. I'm jealous.