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Selling some crap stuff
Mar 27th
Update: I’ve added this post to Craigslist (http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/for/1690911307.html).
I’ve got some stuff to sell from my garage. Nothing earth-shattering, but you might be interested all the same:
1. A mini-fridge (dorm-sized, with the freezer) $25
Good shape – was used for about a month, then put aside for two years. Also, it has a couple dings in the face due to a motorcycle leaning on it. Otherwise, perfect shape (even has the original manual still in the plastic).
2. A TV – Best Offer
I’ll measure it, but I think it’s about 32″ – nothing wrong with it, just don’t need it. Comes with a remote.
3. A dresser – $25
Five drawers. Nothing wrong with it – might have a couple scratches on the top (from the TV sitting on it). Sorry, the Abraham Lincoln bust does not come with the dresser.
4. 1971-1973 CB500 Carb Kits (4x) – $30 total
I’m selling these carb rebuild kits for $30 – I paid more for them, but Z-1 Enterprises sent me the wrong damn thing, so I don’t have use for them.
A note about Saturday
Mar 22nd
I’ve had enough people ask me about Saturday that I thought it’d be best to summarize here – in order to collect all the feedback and questions into one spot.
Here’s the deal:
After a really enjoyable (and uneventful) ride on Saturday with members of The Cretins MC and Los Gordos Gatos clubs, I ended my night with a trip to The Cretins MC’s clubhouse (under the W. Seattle bridge, on Spokane).
The party at the clubhouse was fun: lots of familiar faces, a surprise visit by my wife, and lots of silly movies and activities.
Around midnight, the wife, my friends, and I decided to call it a night and started to head home.
One block from the clubhouse, I hit a detour that was covered in gravel and I went down. Hard.
Here’s the injury list:
1. The bike lost the front left turn signal (I hated the amber turn signals anyway)
2. The bike’s left mirror is in rough shape (it operates, but I think I stripped the threading)
3. My left knee took a banging, which resulted in a dislodged patella, a good sized hematoma (I’m under medication to shrink/dissolve it), and a fair amount of blood.
4. I’m barely walking right now, mostly due to the pressure on the patella and the swelling.
5. I’ll be seeing an orthopedic surgeon in the next week to discuss whether or not I need further attention (read: surgery).
– Image below is a little gory –
From the illustration I’ve horribly hacked together below, you can see how the patella is really ejected, with the hematoma developing below the kneecap. Excuse my :30 photoshop job, please.
At this point, I just need rest, crutches, and some compassion. I wasn’t the only rider to dump at that detour on Saturday, so while my pride is hurt, it’s not the end of the world. I’ve been told by plenty of much more seasoned riders that this “is just part of the bike world; it happens to everyone.”
Thank you to everyone that’s shown interest in my bashup; I’m sorry if early notes were vague or worrisome – that wasn’t mine (nor my wife’s) intentions. I’ll be fine, the bike will be fine (rode it home actually), and all will be well in a few weeks.
In the meantime, if you wanna meet up or hang out, just know I’ll be slower than normal :)
My favorite party-invite yet
Mar 9th
The Los Angeles Latebirds – Flock Yeah II from Brian Sowell on Vimeo.
Good lord this is just rad as shit, my friends.