Our Spring bike collection is fully underway this week and Tau Beta Pi has done an excellent job providing publicity again. See the articles at these links:
State Journal:
WBOY Channel 12 TV, State Journal , (more to come)
Yesterday was a big day for volunteers. Lots of students have been coming in to get their hours out of the way before Spring break and there were over a dozen people in the shop at one point - a great situation when the Channel 12 reporter showed up. However, I'd just like to mention that if you are part of a group that is coming in, please call a day or more in advance so I can have plenty of work ready. We nearly ran out of things to do at the end of the day - not because there wasn't work, but because I didn't have everything together to do it all. Today I've got plenty more ready if you do show up, but I still appreciate some warning.
In the morning I went for a ride to Pt. Marion to see how the Mon River Trail was recovering from our eventful Winter weather. All of the trees have been cleared to the state line, and there is just one place on the PA side where you have to scramble through a bit. It looked like clearing has begun and by the time you read this things may be all cleared up. I hope to do it again tomorrow and I'll let you know what I see. It was a great reminder of why we ride. The trees are budding, birds are singing, the river is flowing fast with spring melt and rains. It was a great way to recharge my emotional batteries.
Remember, the best way to promote walking and biking is to get out and do it so other people see how much fun you're having and want to join in.
Have a great day.
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