jordan is here tinkering with is IMS build - the cb750a.  he just keeps creating new little things for it.  that means, of course, dave continues to have more powder coating to do.  but he's actually making lots of things for this bike rather than buying them.  and some parts he's just finding laying around skidmark and customizing them.

sean is also here working on his triumph.  it's monday.  he's always here on monday and friday.  -although this weekend he was also here on saturday, which is out of the ordinary.  he doesn't have too much left.

i installed one more radiant heater over the lounge, aimed at the bar.  piped it, but am missing one 90 degree elbow to complete it.  then i'll do the pseudo wiring to get some heat in there for a while before i hardwire all the heaters.  having the heat takes priority over the many hours of scavenging wire and conduit to reuse to hardwire all that shit.

i can't go get the elbow today because the truck broke down last night.  apparently, the fuel pump took a dump.  died on 77, coasted onto grant ave, got a tow to flash from a kind gentleman that happened to be at the bp and needed a few extra bucks.

so i should get it back tomorrow, buy and install the elbow, and then hopefully get the other gas valve that i fried so i can install the last heater (also over the lounge).  this shit needs to be up and running well by the IMS show because that after-party is happening here that friday night.

making the powerpoint thing and laying out my talking points right now.  molly is working on a flier to pass out at the ims show.  wilson is updating the website with new pics.

i toyed with the idea of raising my rates, but was talked out of it.  when i discuss my rates with people, they almost always say i need to charge more.  accountants, members, non members, riders, non riders...  they all say the same thing.  since it's getting tougher and tougher to stay in business, and the price has seemingly nothing to do with the amount of members i have, i figured it couldn't hurt.  but my two most trusted advisors both said i am crazy.  so i'm keeping my current rates for a while.  maybe once people are beating down my doors i'll raise them.  maybe not...

brought in another possible welding instructor, today.  he comes from a long line of welders in the cleveland area.  he should be an asset.  getting ready to talk with all 3 instructors, figure out who has what dates, who can be a back-up, and starting to get people registered.

craig rodsmith has been getting TONS of attention, lately.  he's fucking killing it!  he, justin webster, and josh allison are all beating serious motorcycle ass.  can't believe i met all those dudes.  i hope i get to see rodsmith's place when we go to the mama tried show.  that silly tv show did nothing else but introduce me to some rad builders, and they've all been very kind to me.

the mutt is turning 12 on wednesday.  freaks me out.  when she goes, i'm gonna have a rough go of life for a while.  not looking forward to it.  and not getting another dog if i can help it.