Nikrum said...

Desertyank
How are the tires standing up to being thrashed about??
Ron

At the current rate of wear, they should last forever.[}:)]

Unfortunately, its because I haven't really even used the beast. I need wind!!!!

Will keep you posted, tho.

I'm biting my tongue ron............

I was looking around the web for some wheel information and something just passed through my head[}:)] Yes TP1 it could have been a bullet
The thought happened to be about Brakes on Land Yachts; Thinking about the Power source of our sport and it dynamic I would think brakes would be a dangerous addition in certain circumstances ie. We are traveling fairly quickly and are hit by a goodly Gust which lifts our upwind wheel. If we hit the brakes under this scenario would it not offer further resistance to the forward motion of the LY increasing wind pressure on the sail in turn lifting the wheel higher leading to a crash. Add to this a turn adding Centrifugal Force to an already bad situation = Crash ?? We are better without a brake unless coming to a halt among a other yachts and parking. I personally find that if one swings around and brings the machine in upwind that I can quietly come in behind my Ute, use a foot to quietly stop and step out of the Razor without incident. So what need a Brake. Parked nose upwind and tether the front wheel to the Tow Bar and go take a "Jimmy Riddle"

Ron

Some time back somewhere in these threads I mentioned doing stents in my heart plumbing and there are now recent developments I feel that I can update you guys on.

It seems I do have a heart and I have pictures to prove it



All be it very small.

The other main development is that Jenni' and I have only just returned from the Hobart Royal Hospital and it seems that I will be on the table on Wednesday for a Triple Bypass so the Land Yachting is going on hold for a couple of days. Talk about Fight or Flight mode... For a guy that pokes Crap at anything and everything I am right on the verge of Heading for the Scrub, my nerves are all over the Shop at this point in the proceedings. The silly thing about it is there is only a 1.5 to 2% chance of not making it off the table, Cripes ! That is better than Life Odds let alone the reduction in the odds with some of the other crap I do. None the Less I am as nervous as a Cat in a Cage full of German Sheppard's.
Ron

PS; Actualy there is better than 100% chance of me making it off the Table only 1.5 to 2% of not making it alive

Ta Lachy, You want to be on the sharp end of it. it is a bit looking down the Barrels of a Double Barrel 10gauge, you expect to see a train coming out at any tick of the clock. But Like you say it is out of my hands now.
Ron

Break a leg ron

By the way, how do we know that's YOUR heart in the pic? [}:)]

Thanks Lads,
Now I'm not being ungrateful but the Dessertyank has the idea of a get well wish Actually I was hoping to start a new Good Luck wish for these threads when I mentioned in one the Wish "Crash and Burn" but "Break a Leg" is good as well.
[}:)][}:)] I have been told that I will not be able to lift more than 1 to 2kg for the next few weeks so I guess I am going to need assistance with taking a "Jimmy Riddle" (Ask about someone will tell what that means) Any Volunteers
Ron
PS Next week?? Yeah! Probably.

Thanks Brian,
Admission tomorrow and the Stomach Nerves are starting to "Break Bad". Do you know how hard it is to go willingly to the Butcher Shop?? All instincts are saying "Run you mad B@st@rd Run!"
Ron

Nikrum said...

Thanks Brian,
Admission tomorrow and the Stomach Nerves are starting to "Break Bad". Do you know how hard it is to go willingly to the Butcher Shop?? All instincts are saying "Run you mad B@st@rd Run!"
Ron

That's why you are going...so you can still run!

Nikrum said...

Thanks Lads,

[}:)][}:)] I have been told that I will not be able to lift more than 1 to 2kg for the next few weeks so I guess I am going to need assistance with taking a "Jimmy Riddle" (Ask about someone will tell what that means) Any Volunteers

I did not realize that a heart condition altered one's perception so radically as to become unable to differentiate between grams and kilos.

Godspeed.. And try not to drive them too crazy.

Brian

Nikrum said...

My My Brian! Ever the comedienne [}:)] G'donya Mate.

Have you ever heard such a thing?? The old pump can't be too bad, I've just had 3 hrs fun on the Strip, today being a Public Hol'. Tomorrow 14.00hrs will see me locked away for the duration.
I'll give yuz a Hoy! when I'm back in town again.
Ron

Ahh some peace and queit for a few days , just got an invite to the wild party your missus is having whilst your away

all the best. seeing you won't need it for a small duration, giz a shot of your c5.
my postal address is 123 acountrymilea way. i promise i won't break it.

If it's not too late, take the go-pro with ya

Cuz without pics/vids; IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!!!. Maybe they can add it to your insides, so we can see the new bits in action.....

Cheers Ron, break a leg

Well,
That weren't no Sunday Drive Bloody Tasmanian Gov't can't be trusted, the Shiites waited until I was asleep and fitted me up with enough Railway Track to travel from here to Launceston




Yup! They tried to Cut me Bloomin' Throat but Thank the Lord it's tough.
Hospital Staff leave a lot to be desired these days" This is a wonderful place to work if it weren't for the Clients" Sure there are a few nice nurses but Gawdstrewth! There are some real Slackers in the System.
Anyway, I tire real easy at the moment so will talk at yus later,
Ron

Good to see you are still around Nik old boy!

we were starting to get worried about you- it was a bit too quiet around here!

take it easy and let the missus spoil you for a while.

before you know it you will be rolling along again.

Stephen.

Just spottted this- Glad to hear all went well - take it easy and make a great recovery .