What IS that big Reddish/Orange Ball Of Light In The Sky?

I was awoke to the odd sensation of warmth spreading across my face.  And as I opened my eyes notice light coming from an unusual source.  I strained my ears but was NOT met with the "pip,pip,pip" of raindrops on the roof, nor "splish,splish,splish" on the ground outside.  peering through the window blinds i realize the backyard was flooded with a bright light.  At first I was almost sure the Mother Ship was returning for me, but instead realized it was that thing they call "The SUN!"
Yes, dear readers....savor that statement.  The SUN!
Nary a cloud in the sky.  Oh Happy day!  Now you have NO excuse to NOT get on your bike and ride!
And not a moment to soon, as I will remind the parents (as if the HUGE "new clothes" and "School Supplies" bill was not evidence enough) school is NEXT WEEK!!  Time to take last minute assessments of your child Mode Of Transportation.  Now unless he/she is a spoiled High schooler driving their tricked out pimp mobiles to school, and they live within the "two mile radius" (translating to four miles of walking time) They're going to NEED a reliable bike!  And like every year we wait until the last minute to rectify this situation...well...It IS the last minute!  Better dust off the rides that have lain dormant this summer as children have sat indoors in climate controlled comfort playing video games (and of all things...video game about riding bikes?  Umm...I don't think that qualifies as exercise and fresh air) and bring 'em on down for tune-ups or trade ins! 
Speaking of which, thanks to Ruth, who acted early by coming in with trades and picked up her kids two gems!  PLEASE don't leave these in the back yard!  Rust is the devil!
Also A shout out to Tom,. a man who KNOWS what he wants.  As we are "special building" the Giant Cypress we've had kicking around the garage for eons (I mean from back in the "garage Shop" days!)
She will be a BEAUTE when she's done!  And Tom was a double treat as he had informed us that his reason for choosing us to set him up was not only had he gotten GREAT re-ferrels from folks in the area, but had originally been inspired to visit us when he went to another shop WAY North of hear to have a tire re-done and the EMPLOYEE of that store TOLD him to come HERE instead!  As we were a better shop!!!  WOW!!  My meager little ego not withstanding, What a RUSH!
And to a VERY tenacious Chris, who also knew what he wanted  have a grand time this weekend on the Schwinn Mesa!  A Great ride, for sure!
And to Thaddeus, Your Mom loves ya guy!  Her Boyfriend brought in Thad's bike to have a tune-up, but sadly I had to inform him he needed A LOT more work done to get the bike rideable!  And as he was looking for a cheap escape, we worked a cash trade deal that was WAY less of a financial burden on them (hey, it's the time folks!  Hurtin' us all!) And they left VERY happy!  AWESOME!
And to the nice couple who "discovered" us yesterday, glad we could help with the parts to get his cruiser up and running!  And to all the re-pairs, as usual THANKS for the trust!
Well today should be a busy one!  Angela took Elijah in to have him registered at school (hey we like the thrills and excitement of waiting until the last moment!) and this afternoon she has to get class assignments for the Elementary kids, and at the same time I have to take them "In Shifts" to the hair salon next door.
Joy.
The older boys,. going through their "shaggy hair in the face" phase, are NONE to happy about that, mind you (I want to drug them and shave their heads, But Angela told me "BAD Daddy") And as always have a LOAD of work I need doing here!  RE-Pairs are already piling up for the day!  So with that,
Ciao'