Great confessions going on here.

-I talk to my bikes or sometimes sing jazz (mostly Ella) while riding downhill fast (I'm often quite nervous & afraid I'll fall).
-Tried the twine & shellac handlebar treatment and didn't really like it. I twine so well, some have suggested I take up fly fishing & make my own flies.
-I bought a 2015 Surly (it's steel) with "brifters" and disc brakes - and LOVE it.
-I am no longer eager to "Rivendell-ize" all my new bike acquisitions.
-I enjoy taking apart Sturmey Archer hubs...all the way down, cleaning, lubing, reassembling....very calming.