Done and done.
Saturday's event was a genuine success on many levels. Dozens of people happily donated their unwanted bike junk, while others looking for useful parts simultaneously bought them. Delicious (and free) homemade food and beer was consumed, and ALL proceeds will go to The Broken Bones Fund, which, if you don't know by now, is a fund that helps injured messengers with medical bills and whatnot.
I distinctly recall nearly a dozen generous people handing over extra bills (along with their cash for things they were buying), as an added donation to this Broken Bones Fund.
My indefatigable wife, Cara, spent a solid week preparing five pizzas, nearly a hundred handmade taquitos, guacamole, salsa, and chips, sixty handmade samosas with mint sauce and chutney (made from scratch), hummus and pita, potato chips, a vegetable platter, and a heaping pile of cupcakes.
A few devoted friends came out early to help with initial arranging and set-up, and to those people I owe a huge thanks. If it weren't for them, I would have been REALLY lost, while trying to singlehandedly set-up, post signs, exchange money, answer questions, and eat. To the people who donated, purchased, contributed, and showed up early to help, thanks, sincerely. And of course, thanks to Cara, who contributed real blood, sweat, and tears, (none of which made its way into the food, I assure you!) behind the scenes and unwavering, as always.
When I got home, I pulled an enormous wad of green bills from my pocket. I started counting the twenties, tens, fives, and ones. The total came to a weird number, which you superstitious people can attach your own meaning to. I don't.
$999.
That is all. Thanks, everyone!
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