| Re: Make your neighbor cry and hug you: fix their bike!
Great post. Since we moved into our new place this spring, 90% of the
neighbor's I've met I met because I fixed their kids bicycle. It seems
I'm the only one on the block with a pump, patches, tools or knowledge
and word's gotten out I've got all of the above. I truly enjoy it
about 98% of the time. When there's a cute little 5 year old with a
flat tire knocking on my door at 8AM on a sunday just as I sit down to
breakfast, it can be a smidge of a pain for a couple minutes. It's
still well worth it. <g>
I must say, with the amount the pump is "needed" on weekend days I
sometimes wonder if they're making the stuff up!
I've yet to actually meet an adult riding in the area, but helping the
kids is fun & usually results in my meeting their parents. I'll be
waiting for one of their bikes...
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