Re: Well, it's been a while

[Bob La Londe <none@none.com99>]

On 7/25/2023 7:43 AM, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 7/19/2023 8:52 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> On 7/19/2023 4:56 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
>>> On 7/19/2023 12:18 AM, Jim Davis wrote:
>>>> Wow! Can't believe I haven't looked in on ASA for about a month.
>>>>
>>>> Been REEEEEELY busy. All kinds of upgrades, and new special jobs and
>>>> trying out a different aspect of CCTV
>>>> I'm doing all the Ethernet and telephone wire runs in a a ten office
>>>> business. Existing customer is opening a new branch. Running all the
>>>> thermostat wires for a customer that want's to upgrade from the old
>>>> mercury thermostats to the Ecobee programmable remote access units.
>>>> Laying wires for outdoor speakers around pool and cabana for Sonos
>>>> sound system. Doing upgrades to Napco Starlink Connect remote access.
>>>> ,
>>>> Did and Access control install for one office door. And lots of
>>>> little piddley service calls. Little busier than I like it but can't
>>>> I guess that's a good complaint.
>>>> .
>>>> I don't have many commercial accounts left but one of the one's I
>>>> have has CCTV cameras on outside of building and sure nuff I had to
>>>> get up on a freakin 20 foot ladder and change the camera. I wonder
>>>> if a parachute would open in that short a distance?  Or, I was
>>>> thinking that if I got a bucket of cement and put a rope tied around
>>>> me through a pulley attached to the roof of the building, If I fell,
>>>> it would let me down easy. But I calculated that the cost of that
>>>> much cement was too much ^ v ^
>>>> .
>>>> Hey Les, what are you doing with all your spare time now?
>>>
>>>
>>> Hey Jim,
>>>
>>> Well I will have to say that every day is a Saturday!!
>>> Although my daily work load is nothing like yours..............
>>> I must say that you need to find a way to slow down........ a bit!! :-)
>>>
>>> My biggest frustration is that my phone won't stop ringing with calls
>>> from previous customers.  Wanting help with this and that!!!  Or to
>>> complain that I should have forewarned them that I was quitting the
>>> business!!  Or that the new guys don't answer or return their calls.
>>>
>>> So other than all that stuff, I have managed to get my 92' Honda
>>> Goldwing out of my garage, removed the OLD gas, loaded new, and it
>>> started up and runs great after I creatively fixed a gas leak from
>>> the carburetor.  It hasn't be running for maybe 11 years or so.
>>> Now I am in negotiations to either convert it into a Trike or trade it
>>> in on a Trike.  I should have a plan by the end of this week.  I
>>> would like to take a few road trips just to enjoy the freedom of the
>>> ride.
>>>
>>> Other than that I have been fixing up things around the house that I
>>> have been putting off because I was too busy with business.  N-O-W I
>>> can spend the time doing those Saturday jobs on any day of the week!!
>>>
>>> Then there is the..........................................
>>>
>>> BTW I need to ask!! Hey Bob, what is your local temperature and is it
>>> too much??  I hope you have your shop with a cooling device that runs!!
>>>
>>> Later all,
>>>
>>> Les
>>
>>
>> Get it converted if you aren't comfortable on two anymore.  I have had
>> the chance to ride side hacks and trikes.  Both have their headaches.
>> Both beat not riding.
>>
>> I don't really like the heavy weight tourers anymore.  I feel like
>> they have gotten so much heavier.  I finally sold the '03 Roadglide
>> (my wife's bike) to a cousin a couple years ago, but its 880ish pound
>> curb weight is a freaking lot.  I seem to recall my old '97 FLHT (was
>> only in the 660-700 range.  Maybe its just remembering how much
>> stronger I used to be.  LOL.  I don't remember any of my Goldwings
>> being that heavy either.  (75 GL1000 x 2 and 84 GL1200).  I would mind
>> scoring another old (75 or 76) GL1000, but I probably wouldn't ride it
>> much.  I tried to keep riding after my wreck, but... I get antsy after
>> about 30-40 minutes and can't wait to get it back in the garage.
>> Doesn't stop until the kick stand is down and it rocks over.  I don't
>> have anything with even remotely current tags now.  I think the Vulcan
>> Mean Streak was last tagged in 2015.
>>
>>
>
> Well Bob, I have (frustratingly) made a decision on my Honda Goldwing
> and Suzuki GS550.  I have sold them to a local shop.  The decision was a
> bit challenging but the final deal will happen today and the bikes
> will be picked up and gone!!  Goldwing left yesterday and Suzuki will
> leave tomorrow.
>
> There are a lot of personal issues that molded the final decision.
>
> I hope somebody's will enjoy their future rides with fun and enjoyment!!
>
> Les
>
>


I've been looking at Silverwings (Real ones.  Not scooters) on-line
lately.  I had the father of the Silver wing at one time.  The CX500.
There are a few GL500s within reasonable driving distance, but I don't
see any of the 650.  I'm not going to buy one, but I always wanted one
before I got into Harleys.

Maybe you should look at one of those VW rail trikes if you can find one
at a reasonable price.


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Bob La Londe
Proffessional Hack, Hobbyist, Wannabe, Shade Tree, Button Pushing, Not a
real machinist


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