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@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ tape. It is very bright now.
 In Early 2008 I decided to add a few stripes of reflective fabric to
 the rear of my panniers. I am not very good at sewing so I used
 Fabritac, and they have held on reasonably well since then. I wouldn't
-say that the bond was *permanent* though, but so far they have only
+say that the bond was *permanent* though[1], but so far they have only
 peeled a tiny but on the edges (fixable with a quick dab of the
 glue).
 
@@ -128,3 +128,23 @@ metal, clearly.
 
 [[img/photos/bicycle/2008/bayern-patch.jpg][Freistaadt aus Bäyern]]
 [[img/photos/bicycle/2008/blind-guardian-patch.jpg][Blind Guardian is cool]]
+
+* The Death of a Friend
+
+On the eve of February 9th, 2011 I went on a ride. Arriving at my
+destination I chained my bike and noticed one of the chainstays looked
+a bit odd; fate would have it that the chainstay had fractured. And so
+my first Aluminum Steed was laid to rest. Rest in Peace dear friend.
+
+* A New Star Rises
+
+After months of being a bit broke (bikes are ... expensive) and then
+trying to scrounge up a used bike on Craigslist for a few months, I
+caved and got a [[Bicycle 2012][new bike]].
+
+Footnotes: 
+[1] It turns out that I was underestimating the bond; as of late
+     September 2010 the reflective tape has only minorly peeled around
+     the edges (fixable with a quick touch up). This being with
+     regular riding and occasional exposure to rain.
+