[python] Re: never satisfied
- From: Rhisiart Gwilym <Rhisiart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 07:42:02 +0000
I'm 78 and in fair physical condition. Early 2003 I switched to an
actionbent, understeer, recumbent ( www.actionbent.com)
I now have more than 19000 troublefree km. It is a delight to ride,
principally because of the panoramic view of surrounding scenery and
the sky. On road bikes i only seemed to watch the front wheel.
BUT .......... much of my life i've suffered from seldom finding
satisfaction.
I crave a python, mainly for it's hands-off steering and short chain.
The problem is my lack of a suitable workshop. I have worked with
metal ....... mechanical clock repair ....... but have no experience
with any form of welding.
If you tell me to grow up and be content with my current bent
........ you are probably correct.
But still I pine.
Regards to all
Brian Smith in S Carolina, USA
Solidarity Brian! You make me feel young and inexperienced. Aim to
make a python. Welding, especially with the new lightweight rectifier
circuitry, is no big deal. The basics can be learned from a text or a
competent friend, then a bit of practice with narrow rods on thin
steel is all it takes to get your hand in, as long as your eyes are
good.
I watch your story with great interest. Wonderful example to us all.
When I was a kid in school, I used to note these - as it seemed to me
- old, old guys, lean and fit-looking, still going strong because
they were always on their bikes. (This was before the time of
widespread car-ownership amongst working people) Looking back, I
realise now that some of them must have been in the 70s to 90s age
band. And there's this body of recent research which suggests that if
we make it through to our 90s there's often a sort of Indian Summer
of improving well-being for the survivors. I aim to be still biking
at 110.... Power to your pedals, brother; go for it!!
Cofion, Rhisiart Gwilym
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