Rehab1 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, trya said: @Rehab1 can I ask who is the monster on this photo? Credits go to the horse rider's wife, who is actually a great horse rider The horse of course. The weather looked pretty nice for a January ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Fat Unicyclist Posted January 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2018 10 hours ago, Smoother said: What! So you never went home again, just rode in one direction whistling a popular Bob Segar song? That's correct... I just kept riding... Until my battery got right down to 4% . Then I had to sit and endure this hellish plaice until Mrs. TFU managed to find me... You may notice that the boulder is the same one as my earlier photo... I brought it along to up my street-cred in the "What's the biggest thing you've carried" topic! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 17 minutes ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: You may notice that the boulder is the same one as my earlier photo... I brought it along to up my street-cred in the "What's the biggest thing you've carried" topic! Strong stuff! Did you also spray paint the boulder pink to match your wheel? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Onymous Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 11 hours ago, Rehab1 said: I love Bob Seger and that song! Bob’s first band in the 60s was called The Bob Seger System. They played a lot of small venues- 300 to 400 people max. When they played in Toledo in a small club called The Warehouse my rock band was invited to perform the opening act. The event organizer had heard us practicing in a basement next door to the club one night. Our repertoire consisted of 3 mediocre songs. The basement acoustics were so bad we must have sounded pretty good outside to be invited. End of story: We all chickened out. I still remember the classic 90 Degree angled drums mounted on pedestals. Is that Richard Kozinski on Keyboards at that time for Bob's band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Fat Unicyclist Posted January 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2018 36 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: Strong stuff! Did you also spray paint the boulder pink to match your wheel? No... We paint big things like that over here, so we can find them easily in the snow! Oh... Wait... It doesn't snow here! And my wheel is RED not pink... Not that I'm sensitive about that type of thing. I actually didn't notice the graffiti at the time - I was too relieved to have made it to a road! The river trail veers away from suburbia for some parts, and I was at about the middle of one of these when I realised what my battery level was. There is cell coverage though, so I arranged my pickup and "limped" back to civilisation. When I got there and checked the IPS app, it "commented" that my battery was below the minimum charge! But I'm just glad there was no carrrying involved (this time)... I have to get me a trolley handle. I also had the best idea while I was chilling in the shade... Google asked me if I wanted to upload my photo to their map thingy - so I did. Now I want to take photos everywhere I go with strategically placed unicycles included, so everyone starts asking, "What is that thing?" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 hour ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: That's correct... I just kept riding... Until my battery got right down to 4% . Then I had to sit and endure this hellish plaice until Mrs. TFU managed to find me... You may notice that the boulder is the same one as my earlier photo... I brought it along to up my street-cred in the "What's the biggest thing you've carried" topic! I'm somewhat amazed that you still haven't bought a new wheel. Before you know it, it'll be the 1-year anniversary since our ride together. I certainly hope by then you will have jumped off the fence and bought something so that you never again have to suffer the indignity of having your wife pick you up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Stan Onymous said: Is that Richard Kozinski on Keyboards at that time for Bob's band? Close. Here is what I found: By 1971 Richard joined a new band The Sunday Funnies who signed under the Motown Records’ Rare Earth Label. Producer/Manager Andrew Loog Oldham (Rolling Stones) was hired and produced two Sunday Funnies Albums: “SUNDAY FUNNIES” and “BENEDICTION”. Both albums, although having light sales, were played extensively on radio stations worldwide. Kozz co-wrote, sang, and played on all songs on both albums. The band was working and toured with artists like Three Dog Night, The James Gang, Deep Purple, Ike and Tina Turner, Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, and Brownsville Station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: I'm somewhat amazed that you still haven't bought a new wheel. Before you know it, it'll be the 1-year anniversary since our ride together. I certainly hope by then you will have jumped off the fence and bought something so that you never again have to suffer the indignity of having your wife pick you up It wasn't (really) an indignity, it was planned... I have been noticing some unusual things with my wheel, so I wanted to run it right down to add to my data. I will post about that later when I have more information, but the sort of thing I mean is that my wheel stops charging at 64.64V (not with a Charge Doctor) but that shows as 100% - and I am trying to understand if that is an IPS battery management thing. But you are right - time has flown since my LA ride, and before I got off the plane heading home I had decided on an MSuper, but then I caught up with Thomas Hoon in Singapore who told me about the KS-18L... In the end, I have decided that I want need both (for different reasons)... But I am now struggling to find someone who will ship them to New Zealand! To the point that I am actually looking to become a reseller (for the benefit of both me and the rest of the country). So let's put it in writing now... I will have my next wheel(s) before it has been a year! Edited January 22, 2018 by The Fat Unicyclist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 hour ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: And my wheel is RED not pink... Not that I'm sensitive about that type of thing. Oops..sorry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Onymous Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Rehab1 said: . Kozz co-wrote Kozz is how I know him. Although I thought he only used one Z now. Thats what he told us too. He was working at SIR studio rentals delivering some risers to Capital records when Bob said "Hey Kozz, You'll never get anywhere staying in Detroit huh?" While leaning over a balcony overlooking the main entrance inside. Bob had just signed his deal with Capital Records that day. Kozz left Detroit and the Band because Bob thought it was better to stay in Detroit and wouldnt move to L.A., and Kozz thought L.A. was where it was happening so he went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Stan Onymous said: Kozz is how I know him. Although I thought he only used one Z now. Thats what he told us too. He was working at SIR studio rentals delivering some risers to Capital records when Bob said "Hey Kozz, You'll never get anywhere staying in Detroit huh?" While leaning over a balcony overlooking the main entrance inside. Bob had just signed his deal with Capital Records that day. Kozz left Detroit and the Band because Bob thought it was better to stay in Detroit and wouldnt move to L.A., and Kozz thought L.A. was where it was happening so he went. Very interesting story. You have a great memory for names. Being Seger has toured twice over the last few years have you seen him in concert? Unfortunately I missed the opportunity. Edited January 22, 2018 by Rehab1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: It wasn't (really) an indignity, it was planned... I have been noticing some unusual things with my wheel, so I wanted to run it right down to add to my data. I will post about that later when I have more information, but the sort of thing I mean is that my wheel stops charging at 64.64V (not with a Charge Doctor) but that shows as 100% - and I am trying to understand if that is an IPS battery management thing. But you are right - time has flown since my LA ride, and before I got off the plane heading home I had decided on an MSuper, but then I caught up with Thomas Hoon in Singapore who told me about the KS-18L... In the end, I have decided that I want need both (for different reasons)... But I am now struggling to find someone who will ship them to New Zealand! To the point that I am actually looking to become a reseller (for the benefit of both me and the rest of the country). So let's put it in writing now... I will have my next wheel(s) before it has been a year! That's good to hear , and very exciting for you I'm sure. I hope that there's a viable market in New Zealand to make your venture successful. You might have to do what @Jason McNeil does, and sell scooters too. I'm sure this helps a lot with cash flow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Eisenman Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I'm up in Maine in a town called Surry visiting my sister and looking out the window. Bringing the Monster along on the bus ride from Boston to Bangor doesn't really fly as a good idea. Getting the Monster to the bus in Boston is another hassle if the early bus is to be caught. Charging the Monster while visiting is another issue of politeness. Leaving the Monster in the cold garage for later use could be another problem in terms of riding at this time in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad0z Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) i was out riding on a forest trail, then i saw this magical photo opportunity Edited January 23, 2018 by Shad0z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Eisenman Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Shad0z said: i saw this magical photo opportunity focus and depth of field effect is interesting as is the blue rock. speaking of focus (mental)...I was on chess.com playing against the computer.....I hit the wrong button and launched a game of 10 minute blitz chess vs someone (chess.com picked) in Saudi Arabia.....55 moves later with less than a minute left the player resigned as I developed a winning position......a magical win with all considered...playing as black. I've been 'hiding' lately while trying to improve my skills. I love winning but admit to being a sore loser when I don't win. https://www.chess.com/member/bpl10553 Edited January 23, 2018 by Bob Eisenman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meepmeepmayer Posted January 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2018 A ride today. Nothing special, just the weather was tolerable for the first time in a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong while. Cold (5°C or so), still much wind, but no snow/ice/rain/slush at least. And even a little bit of sun! But after 1.5 hours you really start to chill through. Panorama on that spot. Didn't get stitched together properly, so only a small picture for the impression. On a spot closer to what's in the center of the first picture: Again, panorama went bad. But well... The Route. Starts at top, goes South, then North again to a friend's place. 1:15 of riding time, 32km or so. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meepmeepmayer Posted January 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2018 Another ride, still cold, but better than no riding. And even some sun! Well, here's the sunset. The route. Starts at the South end at the friend's house from the last ride, and goes back home. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad0z Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, meepmeepmayer said: Another ride, still cold, but better than no riding. And even some sun! Well, here's the sunset. The route. Starts at the South end at the friend's house from the last ride, and goes back home. those mountains and that usnset looks beutiful. and there is almost nothing better than a fun calm ride looking at the landscapes.. i wish i could go on such rides more often but i get to enjoy the night atmosphere of the city with light up fountains and music instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Eisenman Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, meepmeepmayer said: Another ride, still cold, but better than no riding. Nice sunsets of the Alps area...looks lonely and desolate.....hope your shoulder/knee issues are clearing up. I must be on a 'spirit of Meep' ride....to Dunkin Donuts. Only last night did I read of the passing of 'Jane' who lived at the end of the street where I lived for many years. I remember her slow Parkinson's like walk and her unkept house exterior. I remember her parents from living down the street in the 1970s. "Jane was raised in Lynn and graduated from St. Mary's Girls High School in Lynn and from Emmanuel College Magna Cum Laude receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics. She pursued post-graduate studies in chemistry and biology.She worked for 20 years in laboratories at M.I.T. and then began a second career at Salem State University working in the Math Lab. Jane held many roles in the department, mentoring many students with great patience and skill, and continued tutoring at the college until the age of 87. She also enjoyed hiking, camping and traveling." In 2013 I took a picture of Jane's house In 2013 I sent a message to Jane at her SSU email address: I was walking past your house on Wilfred Terrace this morning around 9:00 am and heard a continuous humming sound coming from your house, probably in the basement. Perhaps a pump related to your heating system was making the noise. I understand that you are transitioning to long term housing elsewhere and have contracted a service to clean out your house. If the sound is in fact an electric pump which is stuck it may be overheating as well. I hope this message helps and I have forwarded a copy to North Shore Elder Services too as a precaution in case you do not read this email. Regards, Bob Eisenman 6 Wilfred Terrace Salem, MA Ps. I'm without heat and electricity, have not yet found a job and am receiving food stamps. I turned 60 in October. Edited January 27, 2018 by Bob Eisenman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Bob Eisenman said: I must be on a 'spirit of Meep' ride....to Dunkin Donuts. A lot of my rides are where I just say "why not ride?" and do one. So loving to hear when other people get motivated to say the same and get on their wheels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Eisenman Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, meepmeepmayer said: "why not ride?" The return ride passes by an entrance to 'Landmark School' (dyslexic specialists) which is accessed by a climbing hairpin auto road (blue-purple). The Monster went up (and down) the incline really well , passing a pedestrian along the way, but I cant imagine challenging the 'Meep Alps' curves on an EUC.? Edited January 27, 2018 by Bob Eisenman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted January 27, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2018 Visiting the Queen Mary, in Long Beach California 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad0z Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 9 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Visiting the Queen Mary, in Long Beach California maybe you could even ask the captain for a little race I think we will have to wait for 2118 if we want "water eucs" the picture looks nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Shad0z said: maybe you could even ask the captain for a little race I think we will have to wait for 2118 if we want "water eucs" the picture looks nice I'd win for the first few miles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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