That will prove to be an amazing Omen, Dont feel guilty.
Your opportunity to return the favor, will come.
Congratulations! And all the success in the world.

Meth is a hell of a drug.

Also, I hope someone donated a decent lock to this guy.

"The store is pretty humble: just a collection of tools"

well you can see that at just about any bike shop in Portland!

But seriously, that sucks. It's hard enough opening and operating a business in this current economic environment, especially a bike-based business, so it's good to see a lot of community support for him.