Another Generous Donation Thank you very much Y-san!

次回この記事の日本語版を投稿します。

Over a decade ago I posted a four part series on a rare ladies bicycle called the Fuji Feather.
Back in October 2024, the owner generously donated the bicycle; disassembled it, meticulously wrapped each part one-by-one, and shipped me the bicycle in several boxes.  Note in the photo below the attention to detail in marking each box to ensure each one arrives safely.

I finally had time over the extended year-end holiday to enjoy unpacking and assembling this rare beauty.
However, after assembling it, because it has a transparent celluloid chaincase, and with age celluloid grows brittle and fragile, I needed to find a safe place in my tiny workshop where I could proudly display the bicycle without the risk of accidentally damaging it. 

I found the perfect place.  However, the problem was it was over 3 meters up!  But, where there is a will, there is a way.

By myself, I rigged a pulley and single-handedly hoisted and mounted the bicycle to the space above the entrance.
I confess that I had a few close calls.  I could have easily asked my Japanese wife for help, but due to miscommunications or misunderstandings during "husband and wife team projects" in the past, I have learned very much like this poor fellow (←click) that it is better to do it yourself.  That way, if anything goes wrong or breaks there is no one to blame but me.

I have received donations of complete bicycles, rims, saddles, fender ornaments, head badges, guarantee medals, license plates, tools, catalogs, bells and other vintage bicycle related items.  From time to time I shall endeavor to post some of these very generous donations.

Many thanks to Y-san!!!