Well! They also give out special prizes to perky riders each month, and it seems I'm a perky prize winner for November! I got an e-mail that said so last week. It included the email of the person to contact about getting my perky prize. Turns out she's the enthusiastic typer I met when I got my tail light.
Anyway, I emailed her, it went down a little something like this:
Me: Boo-yah, I won!
Perky: Yes, you've won some wonderful winter apparel! Just pick something from this list and I'll order it for you... [list of wonderful winter apparel]
Me: Awesome, I'll take leg warmers for 200, Alex!
Perky: ??
Me; Erm... uh... I mean, I'd like the leg warmers. Size small please.
Perky: OK, got it! I'll let you know when you can pick them up.
And... well... here they are!
Not.
Apparently bicycling leg warmers are popular items this time of year. But hey, I'm just so delighted I won.
On a related note, the weather here continues to be super duper. So while out on my travels today, I was once again with young Louie and his sinfully smooth summer tires.
Not surprisingly, the path was occupied by several basking walkers, bikers, runners, and pooches taking similar advantage. Louie and I were happily and smoothly flying along when I noticed a runner several yards ahead, running toward us. As we got closer, I thought, "Gee, he looks kinda familiar"
Damn if it wasn't Wolfgang! Crap!
Obviously, Wolfgang knows I like Louie, but he is unaware that we've taken our relationship to this next level.
I enthusiastically dingled Louie's bell (a trinket I purchased for him, unbeknownst to Wolfgang) and flashed a big smile to Wolfgang, thinking "look at my face, just LOOK AT MY FACE!"
We exchanged happy greetings, then continued on our respective ways. I don't think Wolfgang noticed... I don't... think...
But I had to fess up, so I texted Wolfgang later and admitted the whole affair. I've yet to hear back from him. Understandable.
It was all very sweet, but I guess I knew we couldn't carry on like that much longer.
19 comments:
But when he sees you rockin' those leg warmers, the worm will turn. Size SMALL? dayum. No wonder you're so "perky". *grumble*
I'll probably get the perky leg warmers in time for summer. And I believe they are unisex, just "adult" S, M, or L, and I'm about the size of a small man...
You're already buying jewelry/bling for Louis? You know this cannot end well. I'm sure Wolfgang is in shock.
Leg warmers? Aren't those just extra long sock? I've gotten arm warmers that seem to take the edge off on those chilly mornings.
I'm afraid I went a little Sugar Mommy with Louie. Wolfgang's a bit perplexed, but I think/hope we can all get through this.
Yes, leg warmers are like a bigger version of arm warmers - also on the list by the way, but I chose to go big. Like tights with the pelvis cut off. I guess the allure is you can take them off or put them on in changing weather conditions without being arrested. I've never had a pair.
And, AGG! Was your blog hacked? I can't get in!!
Where does the weiner come in? Am I missing the obvious? ;)
Oh no! You were caught? Hopefully your relationship with Wolfgang is strong enough to overcome your cheating on him. And who knows? Maybe he'll be okay with it. Let us know the outcome!
And congratulations on your win! When they finally come in, it'll be almost like winning all over again! Hopefully it'll still be cold enough to wear 'em once or twice.
Well, I was all set to say that I'm jealous of your weather. But then I remembered the latest forecast for big storms on both coasts and realized I have nothing to complain about from over here in the 30 degree range.
Congrats on your big win. Too bad your prize is out of stock, but hey! You get to be excited all over again when they finally arrive, right?
Yeah, at least I THINK I weinered some leg warmers!
Wolfgang was understandably surprised, but he eventually was able to understand the attraction. He just asked me to be gentle with Louie :)
Well, I'd be jealous if it wasn't happening here. And we're forecast to get back to our regularly scheduled December by the weekend. And yes, it will likely feel like winning twice! I don't think I'm going to hold my breath.
Hmm. Not sure. I can still get at the blog, but I noticed that somehow the authentication feature was turned on. Maybe it has something to do with me posting this from my iPad while on the road.
Busted! -- By your own guilty conscience! You maybe coulda got a way Scott-free, but nooo, you HAD to send a text confirming your guilt, didn't ya!
Life hack: My leg warmers have foot warmers conveniently connected to them.
You probably need petite, not as in un-tall, but as in fit and trim and firm and tiny because of your active self. Congrats on the win, and I hope you do get to wear the leg warmers this winter.
Yeah, Wolfgang said he didn't even notice I was riding Louie. I shoulda known the bell action would throw him!
Cool leg warmers! I have some with the butt conveniently connected!
Thanks, winter should return this weekend. I don't think I'll get the leg warmers by then :(
I am sure you will be allowed to continue your little fling?
He's tentatively okay with it for now. But I'd better not hurt Louis, or I'm in big trouble!
Be gentle with him... :-)
Hey, there could have been a run on Flashdance costumes. You'll never know for sure!
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