We were looking into thrift stores in the area yesterday. Unfortunately, it sounds like the best ones are out in the suburbs (definitely not within biking distance). I did happen to find a bicycle seat. I paid thirty-five cents for it and put it on at the bike co-op the same day. It’s a wider seat, and has springs even, so it’s a great deal more comfortable for riding around the city. Of course, the old seat was exceptionally uncomfortable, so anything would have been an improvement.

After I fixed my seat, I formally signed on with the co-op and logged my first volunteer hour. I neatened up a row of bicycles, tidied a pile of tubes and sorted some tires. It was pretty straightforward.

Today I applied for a job. It’s part-time computer support and web site maintenence for a small construction company, I guess. Their ad didn’t have a whole lot of detail, but it could be pretty good. I didn’t think I would start applying for work until I had a real address and a phone number, but it would be hard to turn this one down if I can get it.