MultiBlog…the band is back together…The tour rocks…DH rocks…
So much has happened this week. And I meant to write earlier.
We’ve changed over my 2000 desktop computer with cathode ray monitor for a slim laptop, wireless modem, the works. Why? Well honestly, I have this little business plan that says DON’T SPEND IT BEFORE YOU MAKE IT…and also I”ve been spending all of the shops income right back at the shop buying inventory and stock. Being conservative has served me well at the shop and at the office.
Speaking of the office/shop (its like a mullet…business up front - party in the back) for all you bitches who think Kim and I don’t work, we put in 70 hrs this week including a 9am-7:30pm day on Friday. But who’s complaining.
Hey, my band is back together. The Sons Of Lee Marvin is back. Really just a formation. There are many sons all over this great country, but Damian and I are set to rock main street Aug 10th. There will be tears, shouts of joy, and bras thrown on stage. Then I will go get drunk at the alamo.
Repair of the day yesterday. What would you do? Super nice dude comes in with a (brand omitted) and says, ‘yo, one of my rear brake pads is worn a ton, and the pad has rubbed the rotor since day one. Nobody has been able to fix it though I’ve had it at a shop across town several times.” What do you think? Pulling the caliper revealed facing marks from a park tool indented on the caliper mount. A good effort, but facing the bolt holes without grinding down the whole mounting plate doesn’t do a lick of good since the caliper mounting plate sits flush with the frame mounting area. Its like trying to dig a hole by taking out plugs and leaving the surface unchanged. Oh well, after 15 minutes of a hand file (let me tell you, I have no interest in frame building), that shit was tight. Should we blame the shop - fuck no - you do what you can to the best of your ability…and certainly, no ill or damage had been done to the frame. It is nice to make a loyal customer by fixing a somewhat complex issue. Hows that? Its been a while since I”ve brought a repair to the blog. Maybe you wanna get me started on why I”m going to start charging $20/wheel for installing Stans - and no, I will never show anybody my technique - not even my own mechanics.
Anyway, lets talk about the tour. Carlos….total class. Total sauce too. I loved his finish. It brought tears to my eyes….such effort. I pray for Carlos that the vampires don’t come tonight and test him +. That would truly suck.
Big thanks to Jason Jones for not killing me today. Took out the Knolly and rode things I never thought possible. Super Fun. Really, one of the most fun days I’ve had on the bicycle. And its funny, I was totally padded up, mouthguard in. Jason wore a sleeveless T. God I suck.
You know what, It was a total blast. I even rode a little teeter-totter. I’m passing on the Flying Dog tomorrow and going back to DV. Maybe I’ll wear my full face.
Alright, here’s a pic from Wed’s race. Top shelf to Tim, who rocks and actually knows songs by the Germs, X and Black Flag.
