That was a great read, thanks! In my town we have a volunteer bike repair shop that is only open on Thursday afternoons and it's one of the mosz wholesome places out there.
As I mentioned above I teach IT for $, I fix things for fun(not bicycles, yet?)
Satisfaction ROI much higher fixing.
Tears of joy for a rewired glazed pottery lamp they made themself 50 years before From teaching :tidbits from Admin, occasional complements from students.