RE-Cycle: It's the little things....

Monday, January 24, 2011

It's the little things....

Unbelievably we have been opened for over a year (here). Not counting the two years we did this out of our garage. And in that time which has flown by so fast, we have met so many cool folks and seen so many happy bikes go to new homes, and we have done it all....
without the benefit of running water.
That's right folks! We have been opened for over a year and NEVER got around to turning on the water...until today!
And I don't think I've ever seen a group of grown men (and 1 woman) actually GIDDY about such a thing! Our bathroom has stood as a "What Not" store room collecting layer upon layer of dust, metal shavings and over-spray throughout the year. Well in part "Thanks" to my son Elijah who had the misfortune of showing up just when we needed the thing cleaned (heh heh) then after the truck load of sh...refuse was removed I hit it with a gallon of bleach and MANY cleaning rags! and Viola'! instant Library/rec-room!
And as is just I had the privilege of christening it!
WOW. to not have to walk home to wash a bike or intrude on our neighbors to utilize the facilities. And to be able to intermittently wash our hand?
RAPTURE!
A little secret...at the end of the day i found myself standing in it admiring the little closet. Funny how such a little thing can make you feel like a success.
SO, on to business. Thank you to all the totally tubular folks what came out to visit today! Sold the Ladies Road master to a very nice lady for her daughter, however I have the sneaking suspicion that Mom is going to claim it as the daughter will probably come in for a custom cruiser after not so long!
And the Way Cool Royce Union Downhill that went out last night sold to a real cool couple who had nothing but great compliments to say! We do so LOVE to have our ego's stroked!
And A special HI and Thanks to many "Old Timers" who came into today. And by old timers I mean folks who patronized us whilst we were still shleppin' bike out of the garage. Nice to know you folks are still around and re-member us!
And a special HI to the young couple in looking for a MTB for her, and I had just happened to purchase one 10 minutes before they came in that they just loved! I put a rush on it and they just left happier than GI Joe on a two day pass at Barbies Beach House!
And as is always the question of the day "yes" the clown bike CAN be ridden and thanks for asking! We love to know that old beast still attracts the eyes!
And as always we are deeply thankful for all the trust you folks put in us when you bring us your re-pairs, and I NEVER get tired of hearing the surprise in your voices when I tell you it will be done today!
We Put out another Royce Union (from the same scrap truck as the last) today. This one is a Big Boy Hard Tail! And MAN is she smooth! Matt put out another 20" BMX (can never have enough) and was working on Mephisto's Road Bike! Sheesh, this thing becoming a real NIGHTMARE! Hopefully I can figure out the dilemma tomorrow!
Well with that, It's been a busy day and I need my beauty rest. So until then...