tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post8561886124198845310..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-51192313367996505072009-01-16T06:23:00.000-08:002009-01-16T06:23:00.000-08:00It's hard not to think of being on the losing end ...It's hard not to think of being on the losing end of the stick when you can't ride. Riding is a win, not riding is a not win. How about that?<BR/><BR/>I was in the big freezer making photographs of the special ice cream flavors that were being made to send to the Presidential Inaugural Gala. Obama Whitehouse, BaRocky Road, and BidenBerry. Penn State makes it's own ice cream. You can see the pictures I made <A HREF="http://live.psu.edu/stilllife/1931" REL="nofollow">HERE</A>.<BR/><BR/>At least if I can't ride I can walk to the Creamery for ice cream...<BR/><BR/>Steve Williams<BR/><A HREF="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</A>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-10793442875743460452009-01-15T15:58:00.000-08:002009-01-15T15:58:00.000-08:00And to think that I was worried that I would be a ...And to think that I was worried that I would be a spectacle with a bunch of balloons tied the the back of my motorcycle!<BR/><BR/><BR/>BalisadaBalisadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836878587693331978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-57515294976431200402009-01-15T14:59:00.000-08:002009-01-15T14:59:00.000-08:00Irondad,It is definitely possible to put lights on...Irondad,<BR/>It is definitely possible to put lights on a 12V vehicle. A youth pastor at our church does it with his jeep. It looks as gaudy as a Philippine taxi.<BR/>I can hardly wait to see your rendition.<BR/>FordFordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086304491871513762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-12776869025862654202009-01-15T14:07:00.000-08:002009-01-15T14:07:00.000-08:00Bobskoot,These references to doing something no sa...Bobskoot,<BR/>These references to doing something no sane person would do are starting to make me wonder about myself! Even Fasthair said something wasn't quite right in my head. What's that saying?<BR/><BR/>"My wife says I suffer from insanity. Actually, I enjoy every minute of it!"<BR/><BR/>Fasthair,<BR/>As of yet I haven't hauled a six foot stepladder. That seems harder than my tree. I can't wait to try it!<BR/><BR/>Dom,<BR/>I remember we used to teach that load triangle thing. Good thing I forgot about it when I did this. As to speed, I was up to 30 mph at one point. I didn't want to go out on the main roads with traffic. You might understand why!<BR/><BR/>Bryce,<BR/>Very punny!<BR/><BR/>Allen,<BR/>Now I have to go find the movie again. My wife remembered that line but I had forgotten it.<BR/><BR/>Lucky,<BR/>I'll do the Santa suit if you do the big clown suit. We'll trade photos. Of course, the challenge will be that neither one of us will know for sure who's actually under the suit!<BR/><BR/>Doug C,<BR/>LIghts for sure next Christmas!<BR/><BR/>Conchscooter,<BR/>This was a trial run. Wait until next Christmas. By the way, do you have any tips for keeping tinsel from blowing off?<BR/><BR/>Steve W,<BR/>"Cute little tree"? Man, just wait until this coming holiday season!<BR/><BR/>It pained me to see you describe yourself as "the loser". I never intended this to be a winner vs. loser thing. What I read in your comment was "put up or shut up". This was my version of "put up".<BR/><BR/>I don't blame you for not riding in that extreme cold. In fact, it proves that you're more sane than I. Hope the deep freeze thaws quickly. Why in the world were you in the big chiller? Is this agriculture related?<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-67223643293307994562009-01-15T11:30:00.000-08:002009-01-15T11:30:00.000-08:00When I started reading this post I was not sure wh...When I started reading this post I was not sure where you were heading and I resisted the urge to scroll to the bottom for the outcome. <BR/><BR/>As I read I kept trying to remember what I might have written and what sort of dressing down I might get for being to wimpy or reticent. You kept me going and on edge until I saw that cute little tree on back! <BR/><BR/>Now I was always bringing home six and seven foot trees, but a tree is a tree. You've met the challenge (had I known before Christmas I might have taken the cap off the back and hauled the scooter out).<BR/><BR/>Nah. I wouldn't. You win. You are out riding and I am trying to stay warm. Just this morning I was inside a huge freezer, one you drive forklifts in, at 35 degrees below zero with big fans blowing 15mph wind. Riding has just not been on my mind. Tomorrow it is supposed to be 1 degree. I'm not sure my Vespa will even start.<BR/><BR/>I'm the loser...<BR/><BR/>Great post Dan and congratulations on getting Katie involved and that tree on the back. And thanks for the bit of notoriety!<BR/><BR/>Steve Williams<BR/><A HREF="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</A>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-43455253945582254642009-01-15T11:09:00.000-08:002009-01-15T11:09:00.000-08:00I guess someone's idea of a christmas tree is an u...I guess someone's idea of a christmas tree is an undecorated pine tree. That's just taking a pine tree for a ride. They were doing that on Triumphs back in 1905so we Triumph riders got bored with that little trick. A decorated christmas tree, now thats a challenge for 2010...Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-72537133223964473632009-01-15T06:22:00.000-08:002009-01-15T06:22:00.000-08:00Like Lucky said, a Santa 'Stitch suit on the rider...Like Lucky said, a Santa 'Stitch suit on the rider and a power invertor for the lights!Doug Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314291929364463623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-65884344868023923872009-01-14T19:42:00.000-08:002009-01-14T19:42:00.000-08:00Nice!Next time, you gotta wear a santa suit. Just...Nice!<BR/><BR/>Next time, you gotta wear a santa suit. Just sayin'.Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481824369632937289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-9860909304096061502009-01-14T18:54:00.000-08:002009-01-14T18:54:00.000-08:00"we demand...a shrubbery!" - Monty Python's Holy G..."we demand...a shrubbery!" - Monty Python's Holy Grail<BR/><BR/>-PeaceAllen Maddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975320122826127770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-31986483835722697782009-01-14T17:13:00.000-08:002009-01-14T17:13:00.000-08:00All this talk of mobile Christmas type trees means...All this talk of mobile Christmas type trees means somebody is going way out on a limb. It is quite obvious though, that somebody also understands the relationship between a conifer and a firrin motorcycle. This must be the first time anybody anywhere has been challenged to out perform a Wasp being used a transportation device. I wonder if the holder for the tree was constructed of fir plywood or from another unrelated substance?<BR/><BR/>Ironman has decided if he can establish a tree nursery on the back of a motorcycle then anybody with a modicom of sensibility can do so likewise in the wilds of Pennsylvania. Understandable though that anybody who gets needled in the process would be considered a sap if he or she did not try to do so likewise.<BR/><BR/>Methinks Katie may well be the official photographer of this particular blog. It is obvious she does known how to pick her target subject, even if he is trying to hide behind a piece of vertical foliage!<BR/><BR/>Timberrrr!Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760433604853253299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-30558053132613499592009-01-14T15:54:00.000-08:002009-01-14T15:54:00.000-08:00hmmm, why did the first thought that came to mind ...hmmm, why did the first thought that came to mind was that you might be violating the "load triangle" limits when carrying stuff on a motorcycle?<BR/><BR/>Outstanding pics! How fast did you get going with the tree upright?<BR/><BR/>domredlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-47045489289156842602009-01-14T14:50:00.000-08:002009-01-14T14:50:00.000-08:00IronDad: I was just shaking my head about the time...IronDad: I was just shaking my head about the time I read about the lovely wife and cat both shaking their heads. Dude there is something just not right in your head! I’ve carried a lot of things on my bikes over the years including a set of crutches and a six foot step ladder. And no the former isn’t the result of the latter (pun intended) but I do believe you have one upped me with this stunt. <BR/><BR/>/me walks away still shaking his head…<BR/><BR/>fasthairfasthairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578895011107651084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-85728239237239982202009-01-14T11:23:00.000-08:002009-01-14T11:23:00.000-08:00I'm still shaking my head along with your cat and ...I'm still shaking my head along with your cat and Katie, but still you triumphed doing something that no one else with a sane mind would do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-70541810712438891542009-01-14T08:44:00.000-08:002009-01-14T08:44:00.000-08:00Stacy,Thanks. That would be so cool! Maybe I shou...Stacy,<BR/>Thanks. That would be so cool! Maybe I should send a couple pics to Andy. Once in a great while he cruises through here as this blog is listed on the Ride to Work blog site.<BR/><BR/>Dave,<BR/>Totally agree. How I got so lucky to have a partner like Katie is beyond me.<BR/><BR/>Tim,<BR/>I knew it all along. I'm glad it's now "official"!<BR/><BR/>Arizona Harley Dude,<BR/>Is the fact that I thought of it a good thing or a sick thing? Thanks for the support either way.<BR/><BR/>Clinton,<BR/>Written like a son should speak about his father! Weirdly enough, I felt like Grandpa Len when I was doing it. It would be right up his alley. So now I'm a 1 percenter, huh? Maybe there's a good reason nobody else much has tried this kind of thing!<BR/><BR/>Abraxas,<BR/>It's interesting that you did the post on the statue artist at the same time I was doing this. It fits, doesn't it? I can see how boredom could be behind something like this. In my case, it wasn't boredom, just a spark of insanity.<BR/><BR/>Allen,<BR/>I feel your pain. Sometimes there are just no words to describe something.<BR/><BR/>Sarch,<BR/>Thanks. I crack myself up sometimes. I hope everyone else found it humorous, as well.<BR/><BR/>cpa3485,<BR/>A saner person would have done this in the early morning. We happened to be at the other end of the day, near sunset. You can just see the neighbor coming out of his house in one of the pictures. There were several gathered in the next block looking at a house for sale. The guy two doors down was coming home and checking his mail. So I'm pretty sure we were being watched!<BR/><BR/>I have to admit that I was pretty pleased it came together!<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-18750959111094205352009-01-14T07:03:00.000-08:002009-01-14T07:03:00.000-08:00Having somewhat unwittingly become a small part of...Having somewhat unwittingly become a small part of this challenge, I feel a post is necessary. I postulate that the possible reason you did this so early in the morning is so that the neighbors would not see this incredible display. However, it does not take anything away from your wonderful accomplishment. I am very impressed. I hope it brings more than a couple of laughs to Steve and all the other readers. After all, If you cannot live at life in general, what do we really have.cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-29766833738483340272009-01-14T04:24:00.000-08:002009-01-14T04:24:00.000-08:00Too funny :)Too funny :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-18606786087560990422009-01-14T04:23:00.000-08:002009-01-14T04:23:00.000-08:00I'm speechless (stop the presses)-PeaceI'm speechless (stop the presses)<BR/><BR/>-PeaceAllen Maddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975320122826127770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-27507996463100880732009-01-13T23:36:00.000-08:002009-01-13T23:36:00.000-08:00Yeah congratulations!!Freedom of expression is pri...Yeah congratulations!!<BR/><BR/>Freedom of expression is priceless ... ;-)<BR/><BR/>However .. how much of a role does bordom play?<BR/><BR/>peaceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-30812487140214225882009-01-13T21:38:00.000-08:002009-01-13T21:38:00.000-08:00You can proudly say that you have accomplished a f...You can proudly say that you have accomplished a feat that 99.9% of the population has not, of whom less than 1% have even fathomed. Congratulations Irondad, Grandpa Len would be proud! Mom and the cat are only shaking their heads 'cause they didn't think of it first:) I wish you luck with your next ingenious adventure.<BR/>ClintonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-44631830342789588062009-01-13T21:10:00.000-08:002009-01-13T21:10:00.000-08:00I celebrate your ability to 'rise' to any challeng...I celebrate your ability to 'rise' to any challenge Irondad. Who else would have thought to have a standing tree?<BR/><BR/>My compliments on a job well done.Learning to Golfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184277358166730368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-23317127178582570002009-01-13T20:33:00.000-08:002009-01-13T20:33:00.000-08:00It is official...you are nuts...It is official...you are nuts...-Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481370069244244570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-58457130623803799262009-01-13T19:52:00.000-08:002009-01-13T19:52:00.000-08:00Sometimes you just leave me speechless...I think K...Sometimes you just leave me speechless...I think Katie must be the most understanding woman on earth - otherwise she would just have you committed :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-83225573364871588722009-01-13T19:33:00.000-08:002009-01-13T19:33:00.000-08:00I'm pretty sure any one of those pictures would ma...I'm pretty sure any one of those pictures would make it into the next Aerostich catalog...<BR/><BR/>Jus' sayin!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582046943770681695noreply@blogger.com