Painted but not disguised

I finally got round to taking the bubble wrap off the frame (I still haven't even looked at all the ancillary bits yet) and I must say I am very pleased with it.  I love the colour (which incidentally is BS16C33 Blue), and it looks clean and solid.
My welding is there, warts and all, for the world to to see - but I'm not beating myself up over it.
I should have spent more time flatting the bumps and dinks - but, again,  Im not beating myself up over it.
I reckon if I go fast enough, not one will ever notice ;-)

This frame looks like its got a history, a story to tell.  A few scars and a couple of rough edges, its got character.  Its a rough diamond.

Im loving it more and more :-)