Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/80 sec, ISO1600 “Ribs” Cedar Park, 2022
Tonight I made some Chinese-style seasoned ribs and Oyster-sauce greens for Mariko’s birthday. She didn’t have a specific request, but I offered to try a new dry rub recipe on a tried-and-true baby-back ribs cooking method, and she said that sounded good. The ribs turned out great!
At the same website where I found the ribs recipe, I found a recipe for the greens and they also turned out nicely:
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/100 sec, ISO1000 “Chinese Greens” Cedar Park, 2022
Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/220 sec, ISO32 “Sophie” Cedar Park, 2022
I rebuilt the rear wheel with the new spokes and now I can say that I am just about finished with the bicycle restoration. Sophie is in great shape, with shiny new spokes, strong brakes, and new cabling all around. One thing that has changed from the original setup is that I removed both chain guards. The rear chain guard is pretty rusty, and it also rubbed on the chain when the bike was in its lowest gear. I think it looks a lot better without those! I am not too worried about keeping those for authenticity’s sake. After all, they were an optional component that was installed at the bike shop according to the receipt I found (and online catalogs).
After I took the photo, I re-installed the Christophe toe-clips that I used when I rode from San Francisco to Los Angeles back in 1982. The dark blue leather straps are still in decent shape, but I have a pair of brown ones on the way that will match the bike a bit better. It’s cool that Christophe/Zefal makes the same straps after all these years!
Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/150 sec, ISO32 “Sophie” Cedar Park, 2022
Of the three bicycle that I have, I definitely have the most affection for the Peugeot. And I have even received a couple of compliments about her when we are riding around the neighborhood! 🚲💜
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/3.2, 1/80 sec, ISO1600 “Hub and Spokes” Cedar Park, 2022
My new DT Swiss Champion spokes arrived after being delayed for two days because of the weather. During the waiting period, I polished up the hub with some Brasso metal polish. It’s looking shiny, although not completely perfect. I’m not that meticulous!
Tomorrow I am planning on lacing up the spokes on the rear wheel. This will be the last step to restoring the Peugeot up to a safe standard. The rusty spokes weighed a bit on my mind when riding, but less so after I replaced the spokes in front. With a fully-respoked Sophie, I can ride worry-free! 😊
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/100 sec, ISO1250 “Ehoumaki” Cedar Park, 2022
Tonight we celebrated Setsubun by eating ehōmaki while facing this year’s lucky direction, North-Northwest. The sushi was delicious and filling. It’s one (Kansai) Japanese tradition that I truly love!
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/100 sec, ISO800 “Sliced Ehoumaki” Cedar Park, 2022
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