It looks as if i'm a seasonal bloggist if January and February's lack of content is anything to go by. They came, they went, we worked hard to get things ready for Spring. We even had a crazy week in February where the sun came out and five people came and bought bikes. Thanks guys.
But the 1st of March has always been the traditional start of Spring in my house. It's St. David's day for one thing, the patron saint of Wales. Everybody wears daffodils on  their shirts, talks about rugby and eats leeks. which is exactly the same as any other day in Wales but with daffodils on their shirts.
And so, to celebrate this early spring we've got our outdoor patio out. It's a south facing affair, so all day sun, with plenty of tables and chairs, a tent and a continental ambiance. Or at least it will have when 50 cyclist turn up and turn it into a little Italy within Courtenay. we're counting on you!
I've also got our first Ethiopian coffee of the year. From the Haile Selassie farm, and it scored a 93 (which is truly remarkable) when it was cupped by the cup of excellence judges! Its $45 a LB, $4 a cup, but i'm giving samples out to anyone who can quote this blog. Hell if i can't get a readership through my writing (and that's looking more and more certain) i'll get it through cheap tricks and bribery. 
All the best
keep riding
Mike