Rekindling A Love Affair

Went in to pick up my new brake pads today, but was quickly told that they weren't in.  Un-friggin-believable, right?!?!  I was told that the order was already in and that they'd be in today.  Come to find out that the order wasn't in and that it was, allegedly, put in a couple minutes after the cut-off on Wednesday.  As a result, they were do in the shop on MONDAY!  Seriously?!?!  Seriously.  So, we end up checking a few of the bikes on the floor to see if they are built up with what I need.  Nope.  Completely frustrated, I end up walking towards the door to leave.  Right there, right at the door, something caught my eye.  It was a MTB bike that we hadn't checked yet, but was sporting Avid Elixr 1 brakes.  I went in for a closer look and, sure enough, JACKPOT!  There they were, the elusive brake pads that I've been looking for.  The shop ended up pulling them out and I ended up installing them a couple hours later.  Finally, I'm back in MTB business.  I suppose I own my bike an apology, but I'm not quite ready for that yet.  After all, she is high maintenance, and has caused me a bit of grief lately, but it's not entirely her fault.  Let me get a few rides under my belt, get the MTB romance built back up, and maybe, just maybe, I'll apologize for the negative posts/comments then!