Old Potatoe officially retired

[velotel]

and no doubt heading down to the local AARP office to order his walker and electric golf cart. But not to worry, Veccio’s remains in good hands, those attached to the arms of Jim Potter, the other wheel that kept/keeps Veccio’s rolling. A good man, Jim, lots of experience under his belt. Used to race long ago apparently. And still fast on a bike, I saw that last time I was in Boulder.

Just so everyone knows, anything I might now post about Veccio’s can be considered highly biased. The little guy in the photo to Jim’s left is my son; he is now a part owner of the shop and will be working with Jim. Thus, like virginity, my objectivity is permanently lost.

Here's a shot of the three of them taken by I don't know who.

[Louis]

Congratulations to all, young and not-so-young, as they move on to the next phase of their adventures.

[jpw]

Congratulations!

Moots makes beer/ wine?

[nighthawk]

Originally Posted by jpw

Moots makes beer/ wine?

Olive oil

[cash05458]

Peter...best of luck and hope to see you still out here...I want to thank you for the great work you have done and all the help you have given me over the last few years on my rebuilds...(you have always been so patient with all my stupid questions!) you're a great guy and hope you enjoy this well deserved retirement...Thanks Peter!

[mistermo]

Good luck to Peter and thanks for all your service and help to this community.

And we shall be waiting patiently for pics of your son's upcoming Campagnolo tattoo session.

[soulspinner]

cool

[fuzzalow]

Originally Posted by jpw

Moots makes beer/ wine?

Originally Posted by nighthawk

Olive oil

The Moots family is thinking of giving up all of its interest in the olive oil business, settling out here. Now oldpotatoe will sell us his share of the bike shop, hotel and the casino so that it can be completely owned by the family.

[oldpotatoe]

Yep, time to do the 'next' thing in my life, grand daughters, more time with my better half, riding, of course. Vecchio's has been quite a ride and now, as you said, in good hands, along with your offspring.

But I'll still be here, along with my curmugeon-es.

Great gathering last night, too much beer and some really good scotch..

It's early, but as soon as it's light, on the Merckx to go check out the velodrome.

[Fishbike]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Yep, time to do the 'next' thing in my life, grand daughters, more time with my better half, riding, of course. Vecchio's has been quite a ride and now, as you said, in good hands, along with your offspring.

But I'll still be here, along with my curmugeon-es.

Great gathering last night, too much beer and some really good scotch..

It's early, but as soon as it's light, on the Merckx to go check out the velodrome.

The way life should be. Many congratulations on achieving the next phase. I enjoy and appreciate your posts.

[jpw]

wanna hear about MX Leader and Athena EPS, so don't get too retiring and off the radar Ned.

[jr59]

That is an outstanding pic!

Good luck to all Peter, Jim and your son.


Now about that xxxl woolie long sleeve>>>>

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by jpw

wanna hear about MX Leader and Athena EPS, so don't get too retiring and off the radar Ned.

Need to set up the workshop, tools in about 4 boxes now.

This place is my AM entertainment.

[thwart]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

This place is my AM entertainment.

We'll do our level best to be entertaining.

Congrats on the 'semi-retirement'.

[bigman]

The only reason must of us would leave a bike shop is if you work there.
Congrats!