Betty Left in Stitches

6:16 PM 09/08/08 - Betty had an accident while riding at White Rock last night. She slid on a very tricky corner when the road was just starting to get wet and sliced her head open, just below the eyebrow. It was a blood everywhere kind of thing.

6:18 PM - Betty called, "Where are you? I just went down. I'm bleeding a lot from my head."

6:20 PM - She went to a house and the homeowner, Brock, helped her out while I drove down there. He’s a RN at Parkland and took great care of her until I was able to get there.

7:22 PM - I picked up Betty and took her to a small hospital by the lake. It was looking like a very long wait and her Scooby was parked at the lake. Not wanting to have the car broken into...

7:30 PM - I drove back home and picked up Will.

7:50 PM - Having discussed Lance's imminent return to pro racing, we continued our drive back to White Rock Lake.

8:40 PM - Betty is moved to a bed in the hallway of the ER.

8:41 PM - Will and I arrive at WRL.

8:42 PM - Will adjust the seat so he can fit all 6 feet of himself into Betty's car.

8:42.30 PM - Will continues adjusting the seat so he can fit in Betty's car.

8:43 PM - Will takes the Scooby back to our place.

9:04 PM - Betty is moved out of the hall and into a room of her own.

11:43 PM - Doctor puts 12 stitches in it.

01:10 AM 09/09/08 - We arrive home

01:30 AM - Finally get in bed after a bowl of cereal and some medication.

05:00 AM - Alarm goes off to wake Betty for work.

05:07 AM - Betty gets up to go to work this morning. Aside from being exhausted and sporting a black eye she’s going to be fine.

Progress: Build Kit Arrives

This afternoon started off very well when I arrived home to find a FedEx slip on my door. Despite my intense hunger, a trip to the apartment office was in order. My parts had arrived from Tom at GVH Bikes and the build was soon to begin! I have already installed the Mavic SSC brake calipers and have an Easton EA90 stem.

I started with what seemed like the most fun, so I installed the seat post and saddle. They're simple, and I was anxious to see Spider Butt on the frame. Thankfully, it looks awesome.
Along with the FSA seat post was a packet of red grease. The packaging claimed to reduce the bolt tightening torque by 30%, so it must be an adhesive of some sort.

I decided to slap on the cranks and bars next. Mostly because I enjoy referring to "my carbon fiber crank" while conversing with non-cyclists. I used more of the red FSA "grease" on the Easton EC90 bars. we'll see what happens.

Next up are the Campagnolo Centaur dérailleurs. The front was installing a little funny, but the rear went on easy enough so I took a picture of it for being so cooperative. The front is fine, it was just more anry to align and set the height. I also popped the Bontrager XXX Lite Carbon Tubular front wheel in place... the stickers look good with the paint scheme, but my customizing mind wants to do something more creative...

Here's the stopping point for the evening. It is coming along nicely but I was short on time and didn't want to get into the cable housing until the morning when I can enlist some help.