Well to day was no slouch either! Busy, busy,busy! After 5 hours sleep we were back at it this morning, had to get the birthday bike done! Turned out to be another White Whale! But I beat it and it went home with a very excited young b-day boy! Sorry to my lovely wife for having to postpone our breakfast date, but shop duties and all that. She was very understanding (plus it gave her something to needle me about...all day!) FINALLY got to do SOME buying today! Picked up a cute little 20" Roadmaster 6 speed mountain bike from our "Springer" buddy! Been in his trunk for ever. It's a little dirty, but it's got the coolest graphics, looks like green/black wood grain! Gonna pretty it up tomorrow! And got a hot Craigslist tip from Chris, one of our reg's (love 'em!) about a gentleman selling a bevy of misc parts! Called up, and unfortunately didn't have the time to bike down there and take a peek, so the swell guy loaded 'em up and brought 'em over. Bought the whole lot, 'cause Heaven knows I'll use 'em. I was like a kid at Christmas, Lots of cool stuff, highlights being, set of integrated shifters, loads 'o nice new grip sets (actual matching SETS!) new metal pedals (again...SETS!) an entire box of reflectors (OK I just dump them in the 37 gallon FULL container I already have) SEVERAL nice front/rear derailleurs, rapid fire shifters, v-brakes, sealed bottom brackets etc. etc. etc. SOOO that little Panasonic Road bike I got in is gonna have some SERIOUS upgrades when she finally hits the floor!
And a great big HELLLOOOOO to El Camino Guy! After what seems like forever, he graced us with his presence today! Bearing us 2 garbage bags FILLED with video tape movies, yet again! MORE entertainment for the shop (much to my wife's chagrin) but I'm sure shes (mostly) OK with it as he had a set of Rocky, The God father, Scarface, Halloween & Final Destination 1&2 for her. Me? I like the sappy chick flicks, and weird comedies ( I know, roll re-versal)
The old school Dyno BMX (all original) I re-built last night sold before our set opening time this morn'. Hope the lucky young man whop gets it realize what a swell find his folks got 'em! (ONLY $50.00!) The 3-speed Free Spirit Zombie-Boy popped out (after 3 days labor, bet his *ahem* is sore!) is on the floor (pics 2-morrow) GORGEOUS Ford fire red! Wowzers!
Thanks to all the awesome folks who came in eager to pick out there rides, and my sincerest apologies for not having anything to show you! I PROMISE when we get through the wave (alright, tsunami) of re-pairs we've gotten we'll get back on the store stock! But don't take that as we're to busy to help bring your ride up to snuff! OH NO!! we'll work till all hours to keep you rolling.
Well 2-morrow starts a new week (AND after a weekend with mom and dad working, I got some HEAVY house-cleaning chores to do! Well a pool game (or three) awaits me at the house, and I better get there before Zombie-Boy rules the table!
Personal side note: To my son David, although it's due to your own STUPIDITY, I do hope that which you must face tomorrow all works out for the best. Love ya, son! We'll always be there for you!
Peace!
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