Wow Ulrich, that was great! I see our old friend "Mr. Portly" is even there! (4:08)
Do you know if the music is by Hans Zimmer? I think his music is incredible!
Mike.
My You Tube
NWP SWPI didn't get a lick of sleep due to my fever, headache, chills, and shakes... going to doctor about two... hope it's not serious!
Sounds like a good old fashioned cold, just watch out it doesn´t turn into a bad case of pneumonia!
Walmart came to Germany in the late 1990s, when they attempted to spread their "business model" against all local rules and regulations. They were bound to fail, and after accumulating serious losses, they sold all their markets to a local chain.
I don´t think they are being missed.
I just found this thrilling video, filmed on what I think must be the most eloborate HO scale light rail layout in the world!
Just look at that incredible detail - simply amazing!
Thought I'd stop in and say hello...
My mom went to the walmart eye center... needless to say she couldn't see before she went and afterwards she still can't see... draw your own conclusion... walmart built a "neighborhood market" in Clinton, LA after a year or so it closed... now it's a dollar general...
I didn't get a lick of sleep due to my fever, headache, chills, and shakes... going to doctor about two... hope it's not serious!
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
Good morning ..... Hmmmm .... I guess I won't stop at WalMart to pick up donuts for you chow hounds. .... There are other places.
Steven NWP-SWP .... #700 is an impressive locomotive.
Ed ... I like the image you posted of the 1922 safety poster. It is still aplpicable today although the statistics are greater.
Ray .... It's good to hear your attened the concert. You deserve to be proud of your grand daughter. .... A 3 HP gasoline engine on a velocipede sounds like cheating. LOL . I have seen some at other RR museums.
Ulrich.... Sorry to see the photo and hear about people injuried in the train crash.
Everybody.... Happy Model Railroading
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
hon30critterI'm not a big fan of Walmart.
"Ditto"
...but in the US it seems like they are the sole distributor for the Meridian so I thought I'd try.
I have been to the Walmart only twice in my 61 years. (Didn't buy anything, IIRC)
My town was much better off before they took over, too
OK, I'll sit quietly in the back booth for now.
Ed
gmpullmanWell, wish I could offer some advice... I'm at a loss.
I managed to find a Schwinn dealer in Orillia who might be able to order me the 3 speed Town and Country.
I'm also working with a Worksman dealer in Toronto, but unfortunately I seem to know more about their products than they do!
gmpullmanJust for fun, I looked at the Bradford Walmart—
I'm not a big fan of Walmart. I spend very little money there. Personally I am disgusted with the way that they have gutted the downtown areas of countless small towns just so they could make a buck. Best that I shut my trap now lest I offend the powers that be! Hi Steven!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
hon30critter So far I can't find anyone who stocks either the Worksman or the Schwinn trikes within 200 miles!!
You are not kidding, Dave!
Just for fun, I looked at the Bradford Walmart—
THIS is the closest thing they offer to an adult trike!
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Dirt-King-DK-300-Y-Adult-Dually-Step-Thru-Tricycle-44-Yellow/PRD12AHDNHBSB1P
C'mon! C$706 (reduced from $900!)
I can't believe there isn't someplace that can fix you up with a decent adult tricycle.
Amazon.ca has the Schwinn. Sure C$2,037! What's up with that?
https://www.amazon.ca/Schwinn-Meridian-Tricycle-Folding-Basket/dp/B01KH57Z96/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1512643749&sr=8-4&keywords=adult+tricycle
Even kiddie TRAINING WHEELS are $250!
https://www.amazon.ca/USA-1050-20-Inch-Junior-Stabilizer/dp/B004FQYJO8/ref=pd_sbs_468_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3SJW8WRX70MVP4C7KEFC
Is there some sort of anti-bike lobby in Ottawa?
Well, wish I could offer some advice... I'm at a loss.
Have you contacted a bike shop? http://thebikezone.com/about-us-1/
Good day, everyone! Praying for some relief for those in Southern California facing such devastation
Top-O'-The Page! Leave your meal-tickets by the register and I'll take care of the tab
Posters_2016_0008ok (2016_08_17 08_08_12 UTC) by Edmund, on Flickr
Regards, Ed
Ray,
I should be wearing compression stockings, but seldom do. They are a real PITA to get on. Surgery was done on my over 50 points of vericose veins a few years ago (and they still missed a few). I do have a couple pair of the zippered stockings, and they are only a little easier to get on. On a good day, thanks to my PAD, I can perhaps walk up to 50 yards before having to stop and rest my calves for a minute or so. Mel is right, old age ain't for wimps!
Gary
gmpullmanI would suggest looking for the Schwinn in your area and at least you can ride it and see if it is a good fit for you before you invest the princely sum that the Worksman would demand.
Hi Ed:
I have been looking at the Schwinn Meridian (single speed) and the Town and Country (three speed) tricycles as well as the Worksman Executive. So far I can't find anyone who stocks either the Worksman or the Schwinn trikes within 200 miles!! It seems it would be easier to buy a dogsled!
As far as having to sit upright on the trike, I don't think that would be a problem. The straighter I sit up the less back discomfort I have. However, I do like to put the seat back when I am driving the van, so a longer frame might be a better option.
Good Morning!
I didn´t catch much sleep last night, which means I will definitively go for a nap after lunch!
I have been trying to get some more info on the train wreck, but, for the time being, there is no clue to why the train was running on the wrong track. Couldn´t have been the driver, who reacted promptly by "stepping on the brakes", when he saw that freight train parked in his path. 50 people got, most of the just minor scratches. 9 persons hadt to hospitalized.
Among those with major injuries is the driver. It´s a Christmas miracle that no one got killed - thanks to the driver!
Ray - some years ago while staying in the hospital, a wise guy thought I should wear compression stockings. Wearing them was a torture for me, I just caanot stand my legs being tightly wrapped up with something. I am really glad that my veins still seem to be OK, for that matter!
Talking of bicycles, I was shocked to see what a decent bike costs these days! I´d love to have one, but I neither have the money nor a place to put it!
CUL, Guys!
RideOnRoadNo, no, no. What you REALLY NEED is one of these: www.catrike.com. The model is up to you.
Cool Richard!
Unfortunately reclining back like that would be the most painful position I could assume.
howmusBeen a day around here.... yep. Could have been worse though. Had my Podiatrist appt. this afternoon. He looked at my legs, put on rubber gloves, felt around abit and then pronoumnced some Latin medical terms with words like Vienous and such. I figured he was going to send me to the surgeon, but he recomended Pressure Stockings for what ails me. I have a long history of vericose viens in the family (Mother's side). He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
Been there, vericose veins, on my mothers side. Had to wear the the thigh highs 3 months before insurance would cover vein surgery/removal, which I had done. Didn't wear shorts for 2 years before the proceedure, and now it's no problem.
My advice is to cut the toe end off. It bunches up your feet too much, and causes other problems. Cutting the toe end off also makes them a little easier to get on, and doesn't hurt the compression affect of the stocking.
The ribbing/comments I would get from my wife, as I put on those stockings each morning.
Way TMI.
howmusHe figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least.
I think the proper name for those things are compression stockings.
Be that as it may, I was in the hospital for 10 days in October and they put those things on me. They are very uncomfortable and difficult to get on and off.
However, my wife told me later that she was looking through some diabetes magazines and saw some that had a zipper down the outside of each leg, similar to women's boots. You might want to look around/search for those as they sound like a very practical idea.
Evening Diners,
howmus He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
At least you haven't lost a leg or in a wheelchair yet.
My hobby interest is surrounded in the New York Central right now. I been looking out for locomotives for the mid-60s. To be used before and after PC renumbering.
I read about the German train wreck but the news didn't have any details.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Here's some pictures of the Triplex on the MSMRC...
Virginian 700 pauses on her way down hill towards the helix with a string of NS coal hoppers...
700 is headed northbound as she rounds the horseshoe curve...
700 is headed southbound out of horseshoe curve and is being over taken by a hotshot freight...
700 once again pauses as she exits the helix...
Evenin' Folks!
Been a day around here.... yep. Could have been worse though. Had my Podiatrist appt. this afternoon. He looked at my legs, put on rubber gloves, felt around abit and then pronoumnced some Latin medical terms with words like Vienous and such. I figured he was going to send me to the surgeon, but he recomended Pressure Stockings for what ails me. I have a long history of vericose viens in the family (Mother's side). He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
Garry, nice velocipede. We have something like that in 1:1 scale out at the museum, but it doesn't need human power. It has a little Briggs & Straton 3hp. gas engine to propel it. It is on permanent loan to us I guess.
Just got home from my youngest Grandaughter's Choral Concert tonight. They did a great job. New Vocal Music Teacher this year. She appears to be doing a fine job and had the combined 3rd., 4th, and 5th. grade choruses singing in 3 parts on one piece.
Have a great one!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Bicycle ? .... Tricycle ?
How about the velocipede on my layout ?
.....
Ed .... I will be looking forward t oseeing your article about the hill stopper. It is very good of Steven O to suggest you do that.
I thought I'd stop in and say hello... it has turned cold here in Louisiana... Went to music I have gotten Moon River and Love Story to performance level...
Came down with a back ache along with fever and chills... hope it's not the flu...
That's all for now.
Good afternoon from the West Coast. It's 1600hrs and darkness is creeping in.
ARGH! is all I can say about the flooded crawlspace problem. Couldn't get the camera down into the drainage pipes, though we tried from two different spots. To start digging to even find where the pipe from the house goes out, never mind the problem, would cost a bundle, so we are just going to put a new drainage pit in and be done with it. A drainage pit is only good for about 30 years and they are starting to fail around the area as the houses reach that age.
A bit of good news, the kid got another educational grant and we think he may be money ahead now. We certainly are happy that we get to hang on to the money we had put aside for that. Also, he is getting booked up for movies and TV shows as his phone is ringing even though he is in Ottawa. He will be busy come April.
Talking about all our geezernesses (hows that for a word) I still can't come to terms with the fact I can no longer do all these home repairs myself If I try it puts me out of commission for the next several days. It is very frustrating, to say the least.
It is supposed to be clear and down around freezing for the next week or so. Hopefully, no more flooding before the repairs are done.
Ed, love the hill holder
Best go get the daughter.
All the best to all.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
No snow yet, but it's about to get downright cold here after several weeks of weather suitable for walking, but not biking. So, the bikes are likely put away for the season now. Too bad - that's my best form of exercise.
While we try to sell the house, we've moved a lot of stuff, including my entire train layout, into the garage, meaning that the cars are stuck in the driveway. With winter coming, I've been re-arranging my side of the garage so I can get the car inside for the winter. I did most of the physical moving work today, and hopefully I can find a place for the few remaining boxes tomorrow. Then I can have a warm place for my car. I doubt that the house will sell before spring now, and even if it does there will likely be a couple of months before closing that I'll still be living here, so I'd love to have my garage back for the cold weather and snow.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Howdy diners, just stopping in before music class... still no responses on my band members wanted sign at music tree. Got to run Rod's Triplex last night at the club boy what a beaut of a locomotive... I'll post some pictures of her running later... I am now considered a probie (probationary member) at the MSMRC! 60 days till full membership!
That CatTrike looks interesting I might buy one myself... I have a Schwinn Drifter single speed beach cruiser bicycle... had to pull the fenders off because they would rattle if I rode on gravel which is almost all I ride on and at one point the rear fender caught on the tire and broke the crossbraces couldn't find a replacement so I pulled then off... about two years ago something broke on the rear tire and I couldn't pedal ended up being the retaining ring on the gear broke and it allowed it to just spin... but otherwise I can attest to the quality of a Schwinn bicycle... as long as you don't buy it from Walmart, trust me on that...
Afternoon Diners,
Bicycles or tricycle would be nice to own. I haven't ridden a bike over 20 years ago. I prefer walking but I think the bike would easier on my feet.
hon30critter. . . I have just asked for a quote on an adult tricycle! . . .
No, no, no. What you REALLY NEED is one of these: www.catrike.com. The model is up to you.
I just returned from my annual physical with the dreaded DRE. Everything seems to be working like it is supposed to.
Richard
what you need is one of these
the pedal pub.
Ed,
that is some bike!
Whenever I hear the word trike, I think of "the vicar on his tricycle", delivering the monthly church paper. What could be more British than that?
A trike that would fit my wants (not needs) looks like this:
Petra wouldn´t let me have one - sniff!
Edit:
Stop, look & listen to this bunch:
Clanadonia is currently the most sought after gig doing Celtic tribal music!
Last, but not least, a piece to enlighten the hearts of our friends NOB!
Enjoy!
Sir MadogDave, you should get one of these:
Oh, now really, you know Dave has his sights set on one of these!
Surrey_fringe_too by Edmund, on Flickr
We can all ride along
Before you send your cheque off to Brooklyn, Dave, be sure to read between the lines of my post about my experience with the trikes.
I DO enjoy my Worksman Executive. Here it is the day I put it together:
IMG_9653 by Edmund, on Flickr
And the very first accessory I placed on the handlebars, no — not the horn, bell or headlight:
IMG_9654 by Edmund, on Flickr
BUT, if I had it to do all over again I would have opted for another Schwinn Meridian. The wheelbase of the Schwinn is ever-so longer and the sitting posture is more "relaxed" meaning you don't have to sit "bolt-upright" as I do on the Worksman. Cost-wise you can get four Meridians for what one Executive will set you back.
Yes, mine started at $650 but I added fenders, a more comfortable seat, pedals, $40 extra for British Racing Green paint, heavier brakes and a few other things.
My shipping, if I recall, was around $90 and I'm just two States away. So my total was around $950 US and that was six years ago.
This is what my first Meridian looked like after the fire
IMG_9201 by Edmund, on Flickr
The insurance company told me to get any tricycle I wanted and they would "make me a good offer" well, they did.
I would suggest looking for the Schwinn in your area and at least you can ride it and see if it is a good fit for you before you invest the princely sum that the Worksman would demand. If it doesn't suit you I'm sure you could find someone to adopt it.
We used the Meridians around GE and some of those guys tipped the scales at over 125 kg. Mind you they ran three shifts a day, seven days a week. All they really needed is better tyres, and tubes. The first trikes they got were from Grainger and they were over $1000 and didn't hold up all that well.
I use my Executive mostly for a "chore" vehicle around the homestead here. I would imagine if I used it as a road/trail trike I would probably find it uncomfortable. I ride my Raleigh on the bike trails.
I would be disappointed if you bought a Worksman on my recommendation and found that you weren't satisfied with it. Adult tricycles are more popular than ever. Take a look around and see if there's a place where you can rent one or a bike shop where you can "kick-the-tyres"
Good Luck, and Have Fun!
PS: In regards to Ulrich's suggestion of the paired-front wheels, Worksman was one of the original manufacturers of the famous "Good Humor" ice cream trikes:
http://www.vintagevending.com/ice-cream-tricycle-restoration
Dave,
you have to ask these guys to supply the load of vfresh bread and rolls:
premium dealer
2-678 Guelph line CA-BURLINGTON ONTARIO L7R 3M8
tel: 0015142251809
www.urkai.com
For the price of an 8-speed bike with electric assist you can buy a decent pickup truck ...
Yes, I should! The double front wheels are inherently more stable than the traditional tricycle setup with two wheels at the back. Now if you really want to convince me to order one of the Dutch bikes you will have to arrange for it to be full of fresh bakery products! I thought I was doing this to lose weight!!
Cheers Ulrich!!
you should get one of these:
It´s a "bakfiets" - a typical Dutch bike, which bakeries used for delivering bread and rolls. They now have taken up the role of pickup trucks and minivans in The Netherlands.
Sir Madog I have to take 4 different meds and getting the mixture right requires some trial and error.
Blood pressure pills can be a bear! Last spring my blood pressure was slowly creeping higher so my Doctor ( a truly great guy!) added another BP med to the mix. It worked a little too well! I was blacking out whenever I tried to stand up. Not fun! However, the problem was quickly solved by taking me off of one of the other meds that I had been on for a while. That worked great. My BP is now excellent.
Speaking of heart health, I have just asked for a quote on an adult tricycle! I don't want to take a chance on falling off a regular bike because my spine has been fused, and my sense of balance sucks to begin with. Regular exercise has not been possible, again because of back problems. All the exercises do is leave me in pain. Even walking hurts. However, I am comfortable sitting so I hope that transfers to the trike.
For those who are interested, I'm getting a quote on a Worksman Executive 3 speed. The brand was recommended by Ed (gmpullman).
https://www.worksmancycles.com/exec-3cb.html
The reason that I need a quote is that I am in Canada so the prices shown on the website in $USD are meaningless. I'm figuring that I will have to spend about $1300.00 Cdn including accessories and shipping to get a trike that starts at $625.00 in the US.