cleaning house

so in an effort to try be able and turn around in my shed i pulled all bikes, kayaks and other winter junk piles out and began the task of cleaning.
8 bikes.....8 bikes came out of my shed. some put together some in various states of dissemble, but 8 bikes. i have begun the process of giving away the ones that can be ridden. they need to help someone else catch the fever! once i am down to a more manageable number i'll start all over again. but last night i got to help a buddy set up a rescued ride ( one i pulled from the trash) and watched him as he enjoyed a bike that was free. all the bike needed was a seat, air in the tires and grease on the chain. But we have plans for that one...big plans. Also i am getting another personal project bike ready... the winter mean machine, my SE had the displeasure of riding thru a whole michigan winter... it killed alot of the parts on the SE ( tires, cracnks, pedals, me ) so this year i will have a winter cycle. Old Schwinn LeTour, that will be getting a major overhaul. We are talking a BRIGHT RED paint job, and black accents ( bars, pedals and pinstripping)
so more picks to come.
PREPARE FOR MAJOR RANTING IN 5...4...3..2...1 we have go on rant:
also there has been talk of helmets not making a difference in bike accidents and what not, even bloggers i read talk about not always wearing helmets WHEN THEY PULL THEIR KIDS IN A BIKE TRAILER.... they are morons and retards. helmets save lives, the best rider can make a mistake... a curb will not say to you" hey i know you forgot your helmet today so i'll become soft." no... head will hit curb skull will crack and for the rest of your life diapers will be worn.
wear a helmet. eat drink and be merry
peace