[email from my friend]
You have any channels you could possibly pursue?
--FWD MSG--
hello to all
i am sending this email to absolutely anyone that may know of someone who has a woman's small road bike that they would either like to sell (cheap) or feel comfortable loaning to a good friend of mine. my buddy is in a financially vulnerable situation at present and has been managing her stress / panic attacks by daily riding on the silver comet after work. the bike she has been riding for the last year was loaned to her by a friend who now needs it back.
since you never know what is "out there" i figured i would give this a try and see what might turn up.
i hope all is well with everyone! have a great weekend.
thanks
-h
[email to my friend]
if she can find something she likes for $75 or less on CL and it's in the city, i'll buy it, pick it up and tune it this weekend.
[email from my friend]
Hi H,
Maybe you should put her in contact with b (contact information below).
-J
Hey H:
J sent me this because i work on a lot of bikes.
i thought your note was interesting. i was out of work for about 8 months last year (doing side projects here and there). and about the only thing that kept me sane was getting out of the house and out on the rode. i put a lot of miles in. and i taught myself bike repair.
there are a number of good bikes on CL at $75 or less...they just need some love. so, if she sees something she likes (in atlanta) i'd be happy to pick it up and give it a once over this weekend.
my best,
hi b
you are so sweet! thank you for the suggestions...your bikes are so wonderful and your story is touching...i am so glad that you found something to do that gives you so much pleasure.
yes, v, my buddy, is working at her parent's company that is about to fold, her husband lost his job over a year ago. she has been struggling with stress and serious panic attacks...she says her salvation is riding...so, a friend of hers loaned her a bike last year, but now wants it back. poor v is holding on by a thread, so i figured if i sent her plea out to the universe, some how things would work out.
i will forward your info to her and let her get back to you. i hope she does!
thank you soooo much, b and the best of luck to you! by the way, my husband just bought me a bike for my 57th birthday and i am loving it...it is brand new, so i hope not in need of repair...but if we need help, we will email you :)
take care
have a great weekend
-h
b,
I am the friend of H’s that is looking for a bike. Due to the economy and job situations for both me and my husband, I’ve been stressed and a friend loaned me a bike last summer to test. I have found it is the only thing that keeps me sane and my endorphins flowing. She has asked for her bike back. I am leaving town today (some friends gave us a condo for a week) but when I get back, I will look at this and would love to use your expertise to spice up a bike that might need some work so I can get on the road again. Thank you so much!
V
V:
Have a great weekend. So, just pick out a bike off CL ($75 or under) and I'll get it and make sure it's sound/tuned up for you.
I know your position...and my bike did the same thing for me while I was out of work for 8 months. It'll get better. Things will come around.
My best,
-b
b-
Thanks. I know they will just taking longer than i like. I'll b in touch in a week when i get back.
-v
