After wasting a whole day Following a delicious sushi lunch celebrating the birthdays of José and Nana’s mother, I attacked the build for Hornsby’s rear wheel.

I thought that it’s just me, experienced wheel building guy, and so all will go smoothly. In truth I dropped two nipples inside the rim (which I’m glad to report I was able to quickly shake out via the valve hole), among other fumble-fingered fiascos.

I got all the spokes laced up. Tensioning and truing to follow on a day when I am less inebriated have more patience.