BroadwayLionI would sure like a nathan five-chime on my vehicle.
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Some of the 4-wheeler crowd in Florida have train horns on their trucks.
It is extremely illegal.. very high risk. Almost as bad as having a blue light on your vehicle.
TOP OF THE PAGE, and it must be 5 o'clock somwhere. Everyone have a Konig Ludwig on me. Mmmm, delicious.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
BATMAN. . .Steven make sure you get a current full face helmet and wear leathers and most importantly take a basic course at the very least. . .
Amen on the full-face helmet. As for leathers, another option is to look at mototcycle-specific wear incorporating kevlar and armor. I have a Joe Rocket Alter Ego jacket that is excellent.
As for courses, look for courses provided by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. (Team Arizona is the MSF training provider in Arizona.) They have a whole series of courses from introductory to advanced. Mrs. ROR took the Introduction to Motorcycling course, and I have completed both the Basic Rider and Confident Rider course. I would recommend any of them without hesitation.
As I mentioned, I am relatively new to the sport of motorcycling riding, but have over 100,000 miles logged on the road on a bicycle. (You are even more "invisible" on a bicycle.) I have learned that the key to safe riding, on either vehicle, is to be constantly aware of what is going on around you, never ride outside of your skill level, always assume that the car is going to do something stupid--know your escape routes, and never, EVER, ride without protective gear, no matter how short the ride is.
Richard
Good Evening!
Good news! I will be home by tomorrow afternoon. The docs are now quite happy with my recovery and the pain is down to a level I can cope with - albeit with pain meds. I am one happy camper to be with Petra again - I bet she is in the kitchen now preparing some goodies for me to enjoy when I am home!
Talking of bikes - I bought an old army surplus bike back in my high school days. I think it was a 1944 Harley-Davidson WLA. It required some work to get it running, which took much longer than I had anticipated. By the time I was able to ride it, I was preparing for my return to Germany. I sold it for little money to one of my high school buddies. Back in Germany, I had no interest in riding a motorbike - just too much traffic here to be able to ride safely and enjoy it.
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
I used to do a lot of bicycling, always with helmet and gloves. I had more issues with unrestrained dogs than with cars.
When I was asked if I rode a motorcycle, I always said, "I'm a hockey goalie, but I'm not crazy."
Here in Delaware, helmets are not required. Foolish.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
MisterBeasleyI had more issues with unrestrained dogs than with cars.
Unrestrained dogs were my nightmare when I was riding a motorcycle. You are completely vulnerable when stopped.
MisterBeasleyHere in Delaware, helmets are not required.
Not required in Florida either. I never rode without one. Way too risky.
Tinplate ToddlerGood news! I will be home by tomorrow afternoon.
Wahoo!
RideOnRoadAmen on the full-face helmet. As for leathers, another option is to look at mototcycle-specific wear incorporating kevlar and armor. I have a Joe Rocket Alter Ego jacket that is excellent.
You are absolutely right Richard, the new kevlar wear and other items I have not been keeping up with is a must and better than basic leather. We still call the new stuff leathers though, hard to break old habits.
If you can't afford the safety equipment you can't afford a bike. It is like buying a boat and saying I couldn't afford the life jackets. Stupid is as stupid does.
RideOnRoadknow your escape routes
This is what was hammered into us more than anything else along with speed kills. The course I took on the physics of motorcycles was all about making it to your escape route. We would study things like the effects of G-Force and Gyroscopic precession. We would go back and forth between the classroom and track over four days. This is a perfect example of not knowing what I didn't know and what I learned saved a bad accident.
Torque-induced precession (gyroscopic precession) is the phenomenon in which the axis of a spinning object (e.g., a gyroscope) describes a cone in space when an external torque is applied to it. The phenomenon is commonly seen in a spinning toy top, but all rotating objects can undergo precession.
Well, I am still soaking wet from my bike ride, it is pouring rain and I am going to box up my second Royal Hudson and get it on its way back to Rapido and then work on the layout.
The rain is most welcome, hopefully, it will help in keeping the Province from burning up this year. Fires have been really bad the last few years, we need a break.
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."
Got the confirmation from our realtor this morning that we've got our first house (pending inspection and soforth). After so many years of renting one bedroom apartments and two bedroom townhouses, we're decamping from Washington DC for the Virginia burbs and a sprawling(ish) single family home. The kitchen alone is as big as our current kitchen, dining room, and half our living room. Had to come in at full ask because Amazon is crushing the market right now. Inventory is down like 45%, so seller's market times a billion. Last weekend, we were one of seven offers on a house. Listed on Friday, we offered on Sunday night, they accepted someone else on Monday night. Seriously that fast. It went for 106% of asking price. The one we got was listed last Thursday and we were one of two offers made yesterday. Both of us offered full ask, but they just liked us more.
She's excited about the kitchen and all the storage and the space we have to reconfigure the master into having a huge closet, but still end up with enough bedrooms for future plans and a guest room.
I'm excited for my finished 24x20 basement. No bar or fireplace or anything to get rid of or work around. HVAC is upstairs too. And there's an 11x24 unfinished area they used as storage that's behind a simple stud wall, so some flooring, ceiling, etc. in there and I have my workshop space and staging yards in there. I was just hoping for a spare bedroom or something! It may not be 30x60 basement empire territory, but I'm more than satisified with the prospects of my basement principality.
NittanyLionI'm excited for my finished 24x20 basement.
That is exciting. Congratulations.
You space is about twice what mine is. Certainly has tons of possibilites.
Ulrich - That's great news that you get to go home.
Nittany Lion - my empire is 10 x 20 roughly and it is more than big enough. I can't imagine the commitment a 30 x 60 would entail (not to mention the expense). At any rate, congrats. You and Mr. Beasley can see who gets done first.
J.R.
Good evening kind Sir's.
I don't even know where the heck we are yet. Where the heck are we in the Diner here anyway?
It's not even fourth of July's Eve yet, which is tomorrow and I have to go wxxk it.
Invited to many backyard barbecues for the 4th, that's good, I don't like to plan those.
Then I have the 4th, the 5th, the 6th and the 7th off.
I haven't even made plans and that's exactly the way I like it. Steady As She Comes, Steady As She Goes
How are you all doing?
Track Fiddler
At a complete show of respect, the other side of the coin. I have a friend who fought in the War. He hates the 4th of July.
I can completely understand and respect that.
Track Fiddler hogging the top!
For those of you that do not have a presto Pizza Spinner. I suggest you get one.
The perfect Pizza on a pizza spinner, every time.
For those of you that do not have your Pizza spinner yet. Good luck cooking it in the oven where you can't see it
Hey..... have you guys ever heard of Heggie's? I like my pizza to have rust tones on it perfectly cooked when I eat it This pizza was taken off the spinner momentarily after I took the picture. It's the thickest frozen pizza made and you need a pizza spinner to cook it. Just trust me, you do.
Good evening all.
Chloe - A RBF please. Thanks.
Are we in PA, DC, or Canada? Not really sure yet.... If PA, I can share some pics...
Ulrich - Hooray!!!! Glad you are healing up well.
Nittany - Congrats on the new house.
Lion - Are the birds as tasty as the wildebeest?
Motorcycle Helmet discussion - PA also is your choice state, unless you are a new rider or under 18. If I rode, it would always be with full protective gear. My ATV helmet is actually a Kylin full-faced motorcycle helmet. (I wanted not only bug protection in summer, but wind protection in winter while plowing.)
I don’t ride a motorbike only because there are too many crazy idiot drivers in my area. My Dad used too when I was younger, but too many close calls caused him to sell the bike.
Speaking of Crazy Idiots Driving - Seems like nobody except me realized that a broken traffic light is treated like a four-way stop....
Trucks in left lane - I think the biggest part of the problem, there are now some states that the law requires all trucks to stay in the left lane unless passing, while other states the law is the exact opposite. Throw in that many companies limit the speed their trucks can go....
Trains - Caught NS 911 tonight in North East Pa, (Located in NW PA.... Go Figure.) but my 1 shot at a pic didn’t quite turn out like I wanted... The right side of the pic (nose of the unit) blurred a bit. (Video attempt failed miserably due to the battery dying mid video....) Guess that’s what happens when you set up quickly between rain showers and can’t test the flash settings.... And have a uncharged video camera due to the non-planned photo op. But she sure was looking good on her way east! NS 310 had a ton of 2-bay covered hoppers tonight.
Weather - Hot, humid, and rainy.
Hope all are well, and all enjoy the night!
Ricky W.
HO scale Proto-freelancer.
My Railroad rules:
1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Good morning all.
Flo - Just a couple of those glazed donuts to go please. Thanks.
TF - I still prefer my BBQ grill for pizza making. it gets a nice crisp crust, and is the closest thing to that hot wood fired oven you can get without spending a fortune.
Bear - Sounds like you were very fortunate to have been wearing the gear you were wearing at the time of the crash! Was the other driver actually ok?
Off to w*^k. See you all later!
Good Morning All,
A regular to go please. Getting ready to load up for the coming two week trip. First Mt Tremblant in Quebec and then Elkhart Lake in Wisconsin. With different cars running the two events we are actually using 6 different rigs with only one doing double duty at both events. Busy time of year it is.
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Time to pick up tools. Ciao, J.R.
Good Morning.
You got that straight Ricky. I do prefer my pizza grilled, that's the way my buddy Erv always cooks them. I got to get me a pizza stone so I can do that.
You're doing it right Bear. It could be just me, I used to cook them on a pan in the oven. The Heggie's Pizza's take too long to cook. I'd peak in the oven thinking it just needs a few more minutes.
After forgetting and burning too many pizzas I got the spinner It has a top and bottom dual control on a timer. Towards the end, I only set the timer on top, three minutes at a time, finally a foolproof pizza
TF
Huh. I sure am getting good at double posting. I'm also.good at missing things sometimes. I guess the Trackside Diner is like Visa this month. Everywhere you want it to be Thanks Ulrich, I always did like multiple choice.
Cool..... I'm at Lakeside Park, Ontario Canada for the 4th of July's Eve. Care to join me? Plenty of CN here I'm sure, although I have not been here for 28 years.
My Judy is getting festive already. She made sparkler hot dogs, broccoli cauliflower salad, but she didn't make the Bush's Grilling Steakhouse Recipe Beans.
Those are good really too. There's enough to share with everyone here. Help yourself.
Two small plates for 2 on the 3rd. Go ahead and grab yourself a plate too.
A small plate, a few beers, another small plate, a few beers...... festive fun
There's a carnival every year on the 3rd of July about a half a mile from our house. It was so hot, humid and sticky today. I came home from work ringing wet. It's still too sticky.
We will walk a block down to the corner at dark to watch the fireworks. Until then I'm sitting in the AC having a cold one and eating some good food Got to love my Judy.
Happy 4th of July's Eve All
A bunch of drowning tragedies this week. A couple crabbers and a Secret Service agent on a kayak downed when thunderdstorms came through. This time of year, thunderstorms are almost a daily event, and when you have weather radar on your cell phone, there is no excuse to die on the water. A life jacket would have saved all of them.
Two people thought it would be a good idea to jump on a jet ski last night at 1:30 am. The neighbors heard the crash at 1:45. They hit a lighted day marker, which extends about 15' out of the water, telephone sized pole with a flashing green or red light on top. Darwin in action.
Be safe tomorrow and the rest of the summer.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
While I type, I'm watching one of my favorites -- North by Northwest. Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint are riding the 20th Century Limited from New York to Chicago. From there they will fly to Rapid City, and eventually climb down the faces at Mt. Rushmore.
What a great movie. I've seen it about 2,000 times, and still love it every time it's on TV.
Lots of fireworks going off tonight. I guess they couldn't wait.
York1 John
{Double Exposure! Why is this happening??}
Happy Independence Day everyone!
Regards, Ed
EL_3638b by Edmund, on Flickr
I ran some patriotic equipment to celebrate —
BigDaddyDarwin in action.
I agree Henry. I live close to Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River. Plenty of "Death-Defying-Acts" aka stupid! Lately I've noticed frequent VERY LOUD explosions. Like dynamite, not your usual cherry-bomb or M-100. Amazing. My son, a firefighter, told me what it was but I forget. BIG booms, though!
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth!
Track fiddler broccoli cauliflower salad,
That broccoli caulifower dish looks so tempting!
Where is the diner?
SeeYou190 Track fiddler broccoli cauliflower salad, . That broccoli caulifower dish looks so tempting! . Where is the diner? . -Kevin .
Help yourself Kevin, take a whole bowl, we have plenty.
I don't know The Diner origin is elective this month as I understand. Tonight it is at Lakeside Park, Ontario Canada as I called first dibs. Care to join me?
It's a free-for-all. Whoever calls it first on any given day, that's where it is. So please hurry up and reserve your location for the Diner, for tomorrow is the fourth
Evening all, the Sun is out after a monsoon kind of day.
It was a good day today as I spent the entire day working on the layout and I always feel great when I do that. I mostly was doing micro wiring for some lighting but did a few other things as well.
Henry, I spent a lot of time on the water both fishing and sailing and the stupid things I have seen people do just boggles the mind. In Canada they made it a requirement to be licensed to operate a boat and I took the Power Sqadron course and the level above that which really concentrated on navigation and chart reading and radio ops. I found it pretty easy as it was very simular to what I did getting my pilots license.
My daughter came into the train room today and said the casting company called her and ask if she wanted some work. She work on "Wonder" three years ago and hated it but made some good $$$$. She has not done anything since but they still had her portfolio and her account was still active. They said they want her for a Disney movie as she has just the right look they want and if she was interested can she send in some more up to date photo's? Well the photo's have been taken and sent. After seeing how much her brother has made it seems she will give it another shot now that she has graduated and can use the money. It sure beats workin for a living.
I have been watching "The Game Of Thrones" as my old bones have been complaining a lot lately. I give it an okay just because of the production values. It never left me in a hurry to watch the next episode and that pretty much tells the story. There must have been some serious money spent on that show. A whole lot of what I would call soft porn in that show and my theory is that is why it is so popular, people don't have to sneak around to watch it because it is on mainstream pay to view streaming video.
"Lost" was a show I really enjoyed, it reminded me of when you have a great dream and hope to have it again the next night and the next night after that. It was good adventure with a little fantasy and sci-fi thrown in for good measure. It is a show you have to watch with lazer focus or you won't like it. Lots happens on the screen that happens in a split second in the background that if you miss it it can leave you with holes in the plot.
Kid has his meeting with the movie people tomorrow and we have been talking options for him depending on what the meeting is about. I think he will give it a pass and get on with his education but you never know.
TF, those eats look really good. Last night the kid and I pollished off 2.5 kilos of chiken wings just because we wanted to and because the wife said we couldn't. We had rum and pepsi's to help wash it all down. The kid has his 8 pack back on his gut, he had lost it over the winter while in Ottawa so he will work off the gluttony and I did 1200 calories on the bike today and will do 1200 tomorrow to pay off my gluttony debt.
Still haven't got the okay to send my Hudson back to Rapido. The send you a warranty form to fill out to send back with the engine. They have probably taken some time off this week with the 1st and 4th being holidays.
This was like the bike I owned, I think it was a 72. Bought it in high school. Very smooth ride on the highway with the four cylinders. My friend had a GoldWing and we would often rip up to Whistler for lunch and swap bikes coming home. The 500 was a little more nimble on the windy mountain road. Good times for sure.
Happy 4th tomorrow, enjoy the day, I hear there is going to be a parade. Who doesn't love a parade?
BATMANI have been watching "The Game Of Thrones" as my old bones have been complaining a lot lately. "Lost" was a show I really enjoyed,
If you like the end of Lost, you will simply love the end of Game of Thrones.
Frankly, I cannot decide which ending I hated more.
I am so sick of shows I love, and follow for years, having the worst possible endings.
It feels good to be home again! I hope I don´t have to eat hospital food for quite some time now!
I just like to look at the positive and funny side of everything. When you look at the positive side and funny side of everything, your mind always believes it.
Clint Eastwood directed a film. That's the one man I will definitely miss when he's gone. Don't let the old man in.
Your mind is a very positive thing guys. Use that positive energy for your behalf. Nobody will ever stop you from doing that
Your mind believes everything you think and becomes conditioned. Be happy, think positively and don't let the old man in.
Track Fiddler.
Judy laughed........ Oh, and when I leave off like that, I meant exactly what I just said, I said to Judy.
She said okay you're right. I gotcha
"Don't let the old man in"
Not my quote but one that I live by.
I worked for a guy that was 91 years old living on a golf course and still playing golf two weeks ago . I asked him how are you still so agile.
He asked me if I saw that movie directed by Clint Eastwood. I said yeah, okay I gotcha. He laughed. I laughed too
Perfect
Tinplate ToddlerIt feels good to be home again! I hope I don´t have to eat hospital food for quite some time now!
Okay Ulrich! Stop holding out!! What did Petra feed you?!?
You do know that witholding that sort of important information can be considered to be a crime on the forums, don't you?!?
Please, don't leave us in the dark any more!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Petra made me a nice cherry crumble cake - my favourite! It looked like this:
There are some leftovers ...