Well Gee whizz.. May 2021. it only gets better hey!
I've stopped riding, almost.. I think there have been 2 rides, one in Feb 2021 with Nina HBR at Scribbly Gums, her first really on her own, well with ME... but it was just the two of us who went out.
Nina is now riding the 20" trek MTB that was, years ago, modified for Lucas to ride.
Lucas is riding a 26" Dual suspension Giant Anthem I scored from a family friend.
I still have my 29" Single Speed but just don't find or make the time to go out. I understand I have have some sciaticca issue so I am not fussed on going out at night. There is always something going on or I don't feel right about going out riding and leaving Mrs HBR with the monsters.
Lucas did MTB coaching all 2019 and 2020 however we have dropped it this year so far in favour of him going indoor climbing, parkour and Ninja training. That's all at the same place on a Saturday Morning. they do about 20 minutes on each discipline and at least he is showing some interest.
Late March 2021 saw me give up gainful employment and go into self employment again. I have started another Brake and Flywheel Machining business - mobile again.. just bigger than my first foray into this (1989 the first time). Easter we had a week away and a lack of vehicle choices made April a bit of a write off. I had been trying to arrange the last few tooolings, business cards and stuff. Here it is Mid May and it's still not making much, I've had about a week of 'door knocking', good some good responses and a few jobs but not enough yet to call it a living.. or even afford 2 minute noodles..
I can do ON CAR disck brake machining, Off car Discs and Drums.. As of today I can grind flat or stepped flywheels but not yet recessed flywheels.
Well to be honest I still have not quite got the flywheel grinding sorted, about 90% there at present but still a work in progress. I have ordered a brake hose manufacturing machine for ADR approved hoses in rubber or braided lines. I think that's overdue by about almost a week at present. That will add another line to my repairs.
Only today I got the signwriting on the truck done. image above... with the ph number removed so I don't get scam calls on it like I get on my personal mobile. Actually this is the mock up so the final is better spaced and laid out.. but it's raining today so I'm not taking photos.
I do not have a website or any other form of advertising, I don't do Stalkbook and although I'm a twit I dont feed it. I guess one day I will have to sort that out. Maybe I will have to try that Stalkbook but really, apart from my wife and one friend, I dislike and distrust everyone else.
I bought the ute from NSW so today I tried to claim the remaining rego back, it seems it's not so straight forward.
In any case I guess next week will be better. I have most of Capalaba to door knock yet but I am up against another business that has been here about 5 + years. All we can do it try.
Mrs HBR has been supportive.. but maybe too supportive if that's possible.
I will see what else I can upload here sometime. maybe some photos..
Mal