My junk is yours for cash

Saturday brought everyone out from under their rocks, myself included. Piles of bicycle related items were made throughout the hall. People mingled and made purchases until 9:30... and then the doors opened and a flood of cash entered the room. I had a modest amount of parts on half of the table shared with Russell's pile of desirable parts. As the day went by money was exchanged for parts and at the end of the day I had a sizable amount of funds. So I've got my entry fees covered for '08.

I wasn't immune to the piles of bike parts. I took a walk around the hall before the doors opened and made a purchase. A pair of prototype Bontrager tires from Jesse for $20. Instead of taking $25 for Russell's half of the table, he offered a pair of DT240's on my favorite Bonti Mustangs. 

Later, I went over to meet Ernesto and check out his soy bean chain lube. I bought a bottle and was thrilled when he gave me a Wise Cracker for my Fe2+. It was the best gift I've received in ages. 

It was an interesting day. Socializing with folks with similar interests has a calming effect on me. I didn't see anyone being rude, which wasn't a surprise. There were some loonies, but then loonies are everywhere. 

So after a good day at the swap my list of parts to get before the season has shortened. I need to get a few things...

• 4 brake rotors
• a set of Hayes Stroker brakes
• ceramic bearings for the Truvativ cranks
  

Being so close to work, at least for the moment, will allow me to change my routine. I'll be getting up a hour earlier and going for a run before going to work. It'll be cold and dark, but I'll be burning fat and I'll be less likely to skip an afternoon workout.

The clock is ticking and the races are quickly approaching.

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