The Sect of Rama

This nasty California weather has revived an old urge I've had to make a fixed gear bike. Partly because fewer parts means less maintenance after a wet ride, but partly because I feel I can't call myself a serious rider without experiencing some fixed gear riding.

With four bikes in the garage as it is, I suppose I should consider converting one of those before looking at making it five... but every time I think fixed gear, I think of old salvaged Italian road frames- chrome, lugs, and glory. Has anyone out there converted a bike? Do you actually ride it over your geared bikes?