February 2nd, 2005
I know a bunch of our friends inPA are enjoying Groundhog's Day to the fullest! That poor rat, but I do wonder what the outcome of the shadow brings for the rest of winter for you all back in PA?

We don't have a lot to comment on yet this week, but I did take some pictures of Jeff and David from the climbing gym on Monday. (so you have names to faces now) John wasn't there as he was preparing for an interview for today!

David actually set his first climb at the gym on Monday, with the help of Jeff. They laid out the course and marked the holds with tape. It seemed to be a pretty hard climb although they haven't officially rated it yet. Someone has to complete it before it can be rated!


(HDB housing we see on our way to the climbing gym)


(David setting his first climb)


(Jeff belaying David)


(David naming his first climb-"Virgin")


(David belaying Jeff)


(Jeff attempting "Virgin")


(The Phoenix!)

We parked our bikes at the MRT station to go to climbing and when we returned, there was this awesome old commuter, "Made In China" it said right on the frame, and it was so simple and sturdy we just had to take some pix. The chainring even has it's name on it! Justin--these are for you! The brakes were on the inside of the rim, and were actuated not by cables, but by metal rods!


(The Phoenix label)


(our bikes are in awe!)

When we stepped back to look at the whole scene, we noticed our bikes turned towards the Phoenix. They seemed to be looking at it in awe! A glorious antique that still had all the workings of a new bike! A simplier design but better engineered for longevity in the commuter world!

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