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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-26-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,384
Posted By LastPlace

Brooks Saddles..........

So much for the mystery............


http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/gallery-a-tour-inside-the-brooks-saddle-factory/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,666
Posted By LastPlace

What about Tallahassee, Florida? A friend is...

What about Tallahassee, Florida? A friend is getting to that age and has this on the list of places to visit.

According to 'weather.com' it is relatively warm in the winter and cooler in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-10, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 804
Posted By LastPlace

Guys, Since I am headed for more knee work...

Guys,

Since I am headed for more knee work and probably a new hip, I have been doing a bit of research and these folks might have an alternative.....or at least a way to keep your original parts a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,204
Posted By LastPlace

Merry Christmas to all and here's hoping for a...

Merry Christmas to all and here's hoping for a good 2010...............
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 679
Posted By LastPlace

Amazing Rider........

Most of us in this forum probably don't have the balance we once had, but I was never this good.

Not even in my dreams........
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 538
Posted By LastPlace

How Many Folders.......

What more can I say........

http://gizmodo.com/5345310/how-many-folding-bikes-does-it-take-to-fill-a-parking-space
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-14-09, 04:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,336
Posted By LastPlace

I lived in Boise some twenty five years ago....in...

I lived in Boise some twenty five years ago....in the 'North End'.... mentioned in the article, and worked as a draftsman. My task was to draw 'curb and gutter' for new sub- divisions, and recall...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By LastPlace

stapfam, These folks have some very high end...

stapfam,

These folks have some very high end stuff for the video industry and probably have something that can be adapted......for a price.

http://store.zacuto.com/


These clamps are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 952
Posted By LastPlace

Maybe, but it bests the alternatives............ ...

Maybe, but it bests the alternatives............


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DG......These people are a long way from you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,044
Posted By LastPlace

BengeBoy, Not to hijack this thread but I...

BengeBoy,

Not to hijack this thread but I really appreciate the list........
Forum: Touring
02-03-09, 04:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,086
Posted By LastPlace

Craigshelper........

Here is a way to search 'CraigsList' for more than one city at a time........in case anyone is looking for a Surly.....or anything else.

www.craigshelper.com
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-25-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,247
Posted By LastPlace

Lowes.............

I have purchased two different 'Coast' brand lights at Lowes and think both are great.

One is carried daily as a work light and the other is kept in the car.
...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-09, 04:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,592
Posted By LastPlace

Thank you very much. It sounds like there might...

Thank you very much. It sounds like there might be a lot being ordered on the 1st of February....... and I might be one of them.
Forum: Commuting
01-04-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,592
Posted By LastPlace

Bag support?.........

Is there a rod inside the 'Acorn' bags to help support the load or is it simply supported by the leather patches?

Either way they look like great bags but I'm just curious.
Forum: Touring
12-28-08, 12:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Posted By LastPlace

Ralph, I can't offer any tips on touring but...

Ralph,

I can't offer any tips on touring but since you mentioned knowing 'zero' about bikes you might consider taking a part time job at a LBS (Local Bike Shop) to help with inevitable repair...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 706
Posted By LastPlace

Merry Christmas

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I hope you all travel a lot of great miles this coming year.
Forum: Commuting
12-10-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,658
Posted By LastPlace

Try to find one that you can put some C-4 inside...

Try to find one that you can put some C-4 inside that will go off about five minutes after the post is removed.....if not diffused.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,270
Posted By LastPlace

In 2006 I bought a 2005 Jamis Coda Sport for...

In 2006 I bought a 2005 Jamis Coda Sport for commuting and have been extremely happy so far.

This year I have commuted very little because of my knees but probably have about 2k miles on it and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-03-08, 05:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,385
Posted By LastPlace

FWIW,................... ...

FWIW,...................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiCdm5FsJpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,851
Posted By LastPlace

My suggestion would be to contact Sigma. Both of...

My suggestion would be to contact Sigma. Both of my units stopped resetting and Sigma told me to send them both back.

Just as I started to send them back they both started working again. True but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,850
Posted By LastPlace

1986 Honda Accord with 242K on the odometer has...

1986 Honda Accord with 242K on the odometer has just been given to a non-profit.

1997 Honda Accord with 75K on the odometer is my 'NEW' car, and it's GREAT.

Despite the benefits of being 'Car...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-01-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,254
Posted By LastPlace

This is even better.....to me. ...

This is even better.....to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geynA-JYDHE
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By LastPlace

Good luck, and don't forget my commission! ...

Good luck, and don't forget my commission!

Actually, I would have trouble paying the tax on something like that but I can still dream.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-08, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,553
Posted By LastPlace

FWIW, after each of my knee surgeries I was told...

FWIW, after each of my knee surgeries I was told by both the doctor and the PT not to bend my leg more than 90 degrees.

That means that deep squats are out, and shorter crank arms might also be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By LastPlace

Bike sweepstakes...........

Here is a link to a sweepstakes for a Schwinn/Paramount (?), if have copied the link correctly.

If I haven't, you can go to bicycling.com/paramount, but be careful because it takes you to a page...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-12-08, 12:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,252
Posted By LastPlace

As a point of clarification, everybody had to pay...

As a point of clarification, everybody had to pay for their programming and PBS is no different, but there are fewer 'commercials'.

I work at a PBS affiliate and our 1 hour shows have 56 minutes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,012
Posted By LastPlace

MN Bianchi My last knee surgery was in 2002...

MN Bianchi

My last knee surgery was in 2002 so my situation is a bit dated.

I too had a torn medial meniscus repaired on a Tuesday morning and the PT had me doing squats on Thursday. The PT...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,988
Posted By LastPlace

It's a good thing you folks have never seen me in...

It's a good thing you folks have never seen me in spandex. Even with my poor eyesight it's just plain ugly.

Naturally I consider myself a bike part, or at least folks have called me a tool.:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,223
Posted By LastPlace

Were there any traffic cameras at the...

Were there any traffic cameras at the intersection? If so, that might bolster your case, and might reveal the drivers plate number.

Glad you are not hurt.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-26-08, 03:22 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,940
Posted By LastPlace

By 'everyone' I think we are talking about...

By 'everyone' I think we are talking about 'everyone' who pays taxes, which is virtually everyone.

No matter what happens with this weekend's discussions and in the future weeks, this mess will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-08, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By LastPlace

This may sound a bit odd but........can you...

This may sound a bit odd but........can you disassemble the bike so that only the frame has to sit outside? Small parts can be stashed pretty easily, and you did imply it is seldom ridden.

Good...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-08, 04:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,197
Posted By LastPlace

And this................. ...

And this.................

http://www.frankentrikes.com/JTPage.html
Forum: Commuting
09-23-08, 04:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,197
Posted By LastPlace

My butt is probably bigger than most loads...

My butt is probably bigger than most loads mentioned so far..........

I did find this.......http://vic.gedris.org/pics/2002-11-30/MD-2002-11-30-034.html
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-08, 03:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,314
Posted By LastPlace

A wise man once told me that 'you must not only...

A wise man once told me that 'you must not only avoid impropriety but the appearance of impropriety'.

You could always a note of thanks but say you cannot accept and suggest that it be given to a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-08, 01:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,586
Posted By LastPlace

The '70's without a doubt. Someone said if you...

The '70's without a doubt. Someone said if you can remember the 1970's you weren't there, and there were certainly several years that I was more often drunk than sober. I'm probably the only person...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,245
Posted By LastPlace

I'm old, slow, and usually in..........LastPlace....

I'm old, slow, and usually in..........LastPlace.

Wow, this thread went from post #64 posted in 09-01-02 to #65 in 08-06-2008.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 791
Posted By LastPlace

Not sure I understand the bit about being on it...

Not sure I understand the bit about being on it for the rest of your life since my current doctor won't
prescribe it and I haven't suffered any since I stopped taking it........other than the loss...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-08, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 791
Posted By LastPlace

engine, Any questions? Were you talking...

engine,

Any questions? Were you talking about Testosterone?




Sai Kai Tai,

'DHEA? No, but I started popping Co-Q 10s a couple of weeks ago'
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 791
Posted By LastPlace

Someone has waaay too much free time on their...

Someone has waaay too much free time on their hands..........
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 791
Posted By LastPlace

If you are referring to Testosterone; I was on it...

If you are referring to Testosterone; I was on it for three years and it was great for me. Initially the dose was too small and I got an extra shot which caused the family jewels to go away, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 782
Posted By LastPlace

DRATS!!! I went to Office Depot to get the TomTom...

DRATS!!! I went to Office Depot to get the TomTom and they were sold out throughout the state. Guess a $300 unit selling for $200 was just too much for some people to pass up.

Since I have decided...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-08, 08:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,484
Posted By LastPlace

sknhgy, Can you rent? I know that sounds odd...

sknhgy,

Can you rent? I know that sounds odd but when you narrow it down to a couple of bikes renting for the weekend can tell you a lot more than a ride around the parking lot.

A lbs(local...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 782
Posted By LastPlace

Thanks for all the 'updates'.......couldn't...

Thanks for all the 'updates'.......couldn't resist......but I have looked at my meager finances and have pretty much decided on the TomTom One XL-S.

We are having a 'tax-free' weekend here in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-08, 07:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 782
Posted By LastPlace

Thanks again for all the suggestions. I think I...

Thanks again for all the suggestions. I think I have it down to a Garmin 650 Nuvi, or a Tom Tom 720, and that the final decision might be down to price and availability.



dbg,

Yours was a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-08, 05:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 782
Posted By LastPlace

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have narrowed...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have narrowed my choices to 'Tom Tom' or 'Garmin', so I still have a lot of research to do but I have found the following site to help with my research.........
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,769
Posted By LastPlace

Did you say girlfriend or daughter? Either way,...

Did you say girlfriend or daughter? Either way, she looks happy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 782
Posted By LastPlace

Thanks folks. I really appreciate the feedback. A...

Thanks folks. I really appreciate the feedback. A co-worker has a Tom Tom and really loves it, but the reviews I have read do rate the Garmin units a bit better.

I appreciate the heads-up about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-08, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 782
Posted By LastPlace

GPS suggestions...........OT

I am in the market for a car type GPS and wondered if anyone here has a favorite model?

I would prefer that it have 'Turn by Turn' directions, i.e., 'Turn left onto Elmwood', as opposed to just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-08, 03:41 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,888
Posted By LastPlace

I have a Jamis Coda Sport that I use for...

I have a Jamis Coda Sport that I use for commuting...when I get off my fat butt and commute....and think it is great all around bike.

It has flat bars and will accommodate relatively wide tires,...
Forum: Northern California
07-14-08, 05:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,081
Posted By LastPlace

Bear in mind that the mileage figures may also...

Bear in mind that the mileage figures may also depend on the year of the car. Mileage estimates have always been optimistic, but the EPA started using a new system for all 2008 models that is a bit...
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