Mr 86
by tim
Timmy Tracks
Biking, Platteville local, and anything else.
New Orleans
by timIf you have been reading my blogs, you will remember that earlier in the winter I was collecting bikes to send to New Orleans. To be honest, I had forgotten all about New Orleans. As most people have I am sure. If a subject is not in the Medias best interest for grabbing the attention of the public it is not covered. Let’s face it, to the big media the Katrina – New Orleans soap opera is old news to those selling ad space. Fortunately there are some people like my new friend Merle who have not forgotten. Unfortunately New Orleans has been forgotten about by the main stream.
I received eighteen bikes and I was able to revive fifteen to send to New Orleans. I took so much joy in this project. In my heart knowing each bike could be a catalyst to change some young person’s life. I prayed over each bike in hoping it would carry the person riding safely it to a healthy and happy life.
I was forwarded some photos of the group that received the bikes. I wanted to share with everyone. I have added them in above. I have no idea how to create just a folder for them. So here they are, some very beautiful young people with bikes that I hope will carry them into their future.
Spring Fever Rush
by timThe spring fever rush has just started to show up. We got two sunny days last week and all of a sudden people started showing up looking at bikes, buying bikes, and dropping bikes off for repair. Yea! Of course most the shop rats are off on spring break. I am trying to keep up to the madness by myself. Which is keeping me in the shop till late at night. I need one of those house elves like they have in the Harry Potter books. It would have to be a Shop Elf instead of the House breed. I would treat my elf better of course. It would probably be named something like Spocket, Axel, or Nipples. Oh….Ok maybe not Nipples, but you get the point.
After I close the shop it could come out and do some of the bike repairs. Tune ups, flat fixing and maybe even some display work. Hmmm I wonder if there are shop elves with any computer skills. They could update my web site for me. Maybe take care of the Quick Books.
I have heard Gnomes are good at shop work as well. So, If you hear of any shop elves or gnomes looking for a little part time work have them stop by or call, preferably after hours. I will be here.