Staff Tuesday: Lindsay

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Are you all ready to feast away on Thanksgiving? I know I am... the boss lady normally stops by and drops off a piece of turkey for me but she's laying on the beach in Mexico... So, hopefully, one of my minions will drop off something yummy for me..

Well it's Tuesday and I've been itching to tell you about one of my newest minions.  

So without further Kitty-a-due I introduce to you Lindsay!

~ Also know as the New Girl ~

Lindsay started working here last month and I love her already.. She gives me just the right amount of attention every day she is in.

Lindsay was born on September 11th 1989... Again another September baby! [Meow..all my minions were born in September it seems.]

 Lindsay likes to ride around woodland with her best friend. Lindsay has a cruiser that she doesn't feel she gets to ride enough!

Lindsay says "Riding is way more fun than walking!" I agree with her, I wish I could be wheeled around in a pet basket all day!

An interesting fact about Lindsay: She's scared of tape and stickers... better remember to never bring any of those around her.

I also just want to mention that you should keep any eye out for the fantastic sales coming up for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! I know the ladies in the office have been crunching numbers and preparing to offer everyone some great prices.. 

Tune in next week for the new weekly items for both stores, a glance at our 12 days of Christmas specials and of course another Staff Tuesday!!!

Till then, I leave you with a thought from Lindsay: "What was is not what will be. Let hope light your path in life's journey and it will set you free !"

Staff Tuesday: Adam

It's Tuesday again! That means time to introduce another B & L team member, so meet Adam!

Adam on one of his many bikes!

Adam has been a mechanic here at B & L Bike Shop for two years, but has been really into riding bikes for six! His self-proclaimed shop nickname is "The Hammer".... he says to ask him why. Adam is definitely one minion I'm particularly fond of, always petting me and finding me lots of treats!

He is also another of our many September babies and was born in 1985. The longest he's ever ridden is 75 miles by himself when he first got his road bike.

Adam's bicycle line up looks like this: 

-Windsor Trent road bike, used for parts

-Jamis Sputnik fixed gear, for riding around in town

-Co-Motion Americano Rohloff, he says "Ask me about it, it's awesome!"

When Adam isn't wrenching around in the shop and saving bikes, you'll find his nose in a book, busy with school. He already has a degree in music and says "Bikes or baritones, I do it all!"

One thing I can't figure out about Adam is his dog, Radar, who is super weird! He's not even scared when I meow or hiss at him! Adam also likes to interrupt my slumber when I'm all cozy in the shop invoice basket! 

Tune in again next week as I introduce another cute little minion on my fantastic B & L team!

I'll leave you today with Adam's favorite quote:
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead

Meow!

Staff Tuesdays: Introducing the Boss Lady!!!

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Did you go trick or treating or take the kiddos out? I saw lots of amazing costumes as the kiddos wandered through Davis collecting Candy! I was dressed up as a cute little pumpkin. Check out My Facebook page to see a Picture!

MEOW!!! It's Tuesday and there is no dragging my paws on telling you about the next staff member at B&L... This is my favorite person yet to post about.... Beth Annon-Lovering... my dear owner and the owner of the bicycle shop. I owe all my thanks to this lady because her and her husband brought me in off the streets and gave me a wonderful home.. [meow..sniff...sniff...meow]

So without further Kitty-a-due I introduce to you Beth Annon-Lovering!

 She has also gone /goes by Rita, The Queen and Mom!

Waiting at the airport to head off to a bicycle conference

Beth has been the owner of B&L Bike Shop since May of 1997! However, she has been in the industry for 20 years.  She started out as a credit manager for J&B Importers, became a sales rep and then bought a couple stores. Now she strictly runs B&L Bike Shop!

Beth was born on September 6th. She told me to keep her birth year hush hush! [Meow..1968..shh...I didn't say anything...meow]

Beth has 4 bicycles of her own... A mountain bike, a road bike, a tandem and her favorite Electra Townie. You will find her riding around town, to and from work on her bright green Townie. She likes to try and put me in the basket and ride around too. However, it doesn't tend to last that long because I prefer to be on the ground...

Beth and her Townie saying Good-Bye to her daughter Christy

Beth likes riding bicycles because she enjoys the freedom she feels when out on a ride. She says, "Commuting to work makes the day start off in a more relaxed, organized mode. As it gives me time to think about the things I want to do during the day."

An interesting fact about Beth: She loves to wrench! When she needs a break from all the office work and stuff it takes to run a business you can find her in the shop working on bicycles and getting pretty greasy!

As I said earlier, Beth is my favorite person here at B&L bike shop... she saved me and buys all my treats. I do have to say I think she is a pretty relaxed boss, but makes sure I keep my minions under control and on task!

So I stated last week that on Sunday I would start to post the Weekly Items.. to inform you about what we have in our Shop and at B&L too... However I am a little behind and wont be posting my first Weekly Items post until this Sunday November 6th.

I will tell you that you can stop by B&L Too though and check out the Weekly Jersey and receive 30% on that jersey till Saturday November 5th.. There is one Men's and one Women's Jersey on display and Sale this week.

Tune in next week for the new weekly items for both stores... I promise to post!!! [Meow...too many treats this weekend to do my post as I said I would...Meow... I'm sorry]

Till then, I leave you with a thought from Beth: "That which doesn't kill you only serves to make you stronger!"

Staff Tuesday: Paul!

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Things have been a bit crazy around the shop because the boss ladies are interviewing possible new minions for me to cast a spell over. Hopefully, there have been some good candidates and I will be able to share their stories with you.

MEOW!!! It's Tuesday and I have pulled myself out of my nice fluffy bed to tell you about another one of these pesky minions I [cough...meow], I mean B&L, has as a member of their [meow..wait..OUR] team. 

This week I introduce you to PAUL!

Here is a picture of Paul hard at work!

Paul has worked for B&L for about 1 1/2 years now... he spends his days wrenching in the shop...  

Paul was born on September 20th, 1988. His birthday wasn't too long ago... I heard the staff sang him Happy Birthday at a Staff dinner so he was treated well! [I meowed to him my version of Happy Birthday as well]

Paul has 5 bicycles [Meow.. almost as many.. well not quite as many as James who we learned about 2 weeks ago]! Most of Paul's bicycles are Mountain bikes. You can find him out on the trails when hes not working or taking classes at Woodland Community College.

When asked what he likes about riding bikes, he says, “It is fun to fly down a mountain at 30mph, and relaxing to go for a leisurely ride on country roads.” [Meow.. Mountain biking sounds fun...maybe he'll take me in a basket some time]

An interesting fact about Paul: His memory is AMAZING... he can recall a lot of information at all sorts of different times..I think he's really smart too [shh..dont tell him I said that...I wont get any more curly fries from him...he already doesn't give me enough...MEOW... I love curly fries!]

So there you have it, Paul my third Tuesday Staff Pick to share with you! Stop by my corner next week to learn about the next minion under my spell. 

Also starting next Sunday I will also begin to post Weekly Items.. to inform you about what we have in our Shop and at B&L too... Make sure you stop by my corner sometime throughout each week because I might be offering specials with some of the Weekly Items... 

Till then, I leave you with a wise word from Paul: "You get out of life what you put into it!"

Staff Tuesdays: Caitlin

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I had a relaxing weekend, although I did have to tell the Mechanics to pick up the pace a bit. It's our busy season in the repair center and man-oh-man there are a lot of bicycles to weave through in the shop.

But hey, it's Tuesday and it's time to learn about another one of my darling minions... CAITLIN! Caitlin makes me MEOWWWW!!!!

Go Girl Go!  Caitlin during one of the Triathlon events for UC Davis! 

Caitlin has worked for B&L for about 5 months now... she works on the B&L Too side!  

She was born on October 10th, 1991. A belated Happy Birthday is in order for her! 

Caitlin has 2 bicycles and a new one on the way. She currently owns a Beach Cruiser and an 80's Road Bike named Claudia. [Yes she named her bicycle!] Now, she has a 2012 Fuji Finest 1.0 on the way! 

When asked what she likes about riding bikes, she says, “It's fun and exhilarating not to mention great exercise!” 

An interesting fact about Caitlin: She's been riding dirt bikes [meow.. dirt bikes..?] since she was 4 years old. She has broken many bones while tearing up the track. [meow...poor thing..I'll stick to promoting regular bikes]

So there you have it, my second Tuesday Staff Pick! Stop by my corner next week to learn about the next minion under my spell.

Till then, I leave you with Caitlin's Favorite quote: "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom" - Aristotle

Milo Introduces: Staff Tuesdays

Happy Tuesday! Starting today, and the Tuesdays to follow, I will introduce you to a staff member from B&L Bike Shop. It’s time you learn about those who are under my cute, furry spell! 

Today, I’m introducing you to one of our mechanics, JAMES!!!  James is purrfect; he feeds me whatever he’s eating!

Don't let the serious face fool you. He's usually full of smiles, but the blow torch requires extreme concentration!

James has worked for me . . . [COUGH!  Hairball!] I mean B&L for almost a year.  

He was born on November 13^th.  The year of his birth remains a mystery, because he often forgets, but a great birthday present would be a Root beer. 

James has more bicycles than my furry paws can count! He has 2 Mountain Bikes, 1 Road Bike, ½ a touring bike [meow? not sure what that means] and an unknown quantity of unmade/unfinished bikes.  He has been in the industry for about 20 years now.  [MEOW! That’s 4 times longer than I have been alive!] 

When asked what he likes about riding bikes, he says, “Cycling is GOOD for you! It’s very Zen. You see things, breathe things, and think things you would never do during any other activity.” 

An interesting fact about James: Apparently, He’s not very interesting – but he does feed me and gives me my much deserved love! The other staff members love him because he always seems to have a fantastic stash of sweets. You’ll know your bike has been in good hands when you see a cookie monster stamp, James’ signature mark, on your repair tickets.

So there you have it, the first Tuesday Staff Pick! Stop by my corner next week to learn about the next minion under my spell.

Till then, I leave you with this: “Wherever you go, there you are!” –James