20 Apr - More volunteer opportunities

This is the first week for our (slightly) reduced Summer hours, we'll be closed Sun-Tues and open Wed 1-7pm, Thurs-Sat 1-5pm. It's still usually a good idea to call and let us know you're coming in case we have to run out for an errand.  Volunteers should call anytime, we'll work around your schedule for you.  Speaking of which, we have a large group project (6-10 volunteers) if you'd like to come in with some of your friends.  There's a big pile of bikes that needs to be prepped for shipping, and parts to sort and box.  Shipment goes out May 29th, but we know most of the students will be gone before then so now's the time for it.

This morning I thought I'd take advantage of my rest day for a joyride.  I decided to check out totally - didn't tell anyone where I was going, left the phones behind, now water, tools or spare tube.  Just the door keys.  I rode up Decker's Creek to a dirt road that went uphill to a ridgetop.  I parked my bike out of sight and hiked to the top where I was facing the quiet side of a valley.  A 4-wheeler went by about 100 yds away as soon as I got there but it was totally quiet after that.  I found a beautiful rock ledge and laid down for a quiet nap under the Spring sun with the leaves budding above me and nothing but the sound of birds singing and darting around.  Aaaaahhhh....  I hated to come back but I  did have some things to do.  Why can't it be this peaceful everywhere?

Speaking of volunteer opportunities, we could use help handing out information and talking to people at a couple of events.  Thursday from 2-6pm the Green Fair at the Mountainlair has given us a table.  Please come help hand out brochures and have a good time if you can make it.  Friday nite is the "Friends of Deckers Creek" Spring Meltdown.  They'll be giving away one of our bikes, and letting us hand out info and recruit more members and volunteers.  We'd also appreciate your help there.

We're expecting a couple of shipments this week.  More bike pins are coming as well as bike locking cables, commuter tires and more helmets.  Lots of bikes to fix from tradeup day still so stop in and help out when you can. I'll close with another picture from tradeup day, thanks to Tim - one our MDS students who will be finishing this week.  Thanks to all of you, and all of our volunteers.

Thanks,
Nick