Retirement
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- gregforesi
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Retirement
When you have time on your hands, and your friends are nuts, you come up with some strange ideas. Space is at a premium since most Florida homes don't have basements so you need a hobby that doesn't take up a lot of room.
Besides being a fireman, I spent 30 years on a drafting board and then about 10 doing CAD work.
Now I make hats. Really stupid party hats. Out of aluminum, LED's, and circuit boards of my own design to run the LED's.
I'm talking Stooooopid with at least 5 "O's" in it. SunnBobb will be happy to see that I did take the time to polish mine. you will notice that I have them dressed up for Christmas. There are optional ostrich plumes for other holidays.
My regular spaghetti wiring job.
Besides being a fireman, I spent 30 years on a drafting board and then about 10 doing CAD work.
Now I make hats. Really stupid party hats. Out of aluminum, LED's, and circuit boards of my own design to run the LED's.
I'm talking Stooooopid with at least 5 "O's" in it. SunnBobb will be happy to see that I did take the time to polish mine. you will notice that I have them dressed up for Christmas. There are optional ostrich plumes for other holidays.
My regular spaghetti wiring job.
Last edited by gregforesi on Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:48 am, edited 1 time in total.
2006 GL1800 (Brutus Maximus)
1978 GL1000 (White Trash - 2012 BOTY
(If you want to discuss the Trashmobile, Webers, Rearsets, Clubmans, or other stuff then send me a PM.)
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"Getting old ain't for sissies" - Phyllis Diller
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- Rat
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Re: Retirement
Welll .... they won't rust ....
Gord
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‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
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Re: Retirement
That's true Rat. But the fire helmet weighs near two pounds so even though the hat may last, my neck may not.
2006 GL1800 (Brutus Maximus)
1978 GL1000 (White Trash - 2012 BOTY
(If you want to discuss the Trashmobile, Webers, Rearsets, Clubmans, or other stuff then send me a PM.)
"Getting old ain't for sissies" - Phyllis Diller
"So how much you gonna spend to win that $5 trophy?" - Cyborg
1978 GL1000 (White Trash - 2012 BOTY
(If you want to discuss the Trashmobile, Webers, Rearsets, Clubmans, or other stuff then send me a PM.)
"Getting old ain't for sissies" - Phyllis Diller
"So how much you gonna spend to win that $5 trophy?" - Cyborg
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Re: Retirement
Well .... you only have to wear them when you're drunk ....
Gord
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"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
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Re: Retirement
Crazy man!!!
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"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
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"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
"Yea I do dance awkwardly, and I am having more fun than you" Taylor Swift
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1984 GL1200 Standard
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: Retirement
Crazy fun!! I like it!
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---- Bradshaw Bikes custom polishing for your wing. Visit us on facebook!
1978 Learning Experience
1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
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Re: Retirement
The 1000 was running perfect. But, with 3 days of rain ahead I decided to pull the carbs and clean them. Took me three tries to finally get it back to where it was before I started. Getting old sucks.
On the other hand, I've made a hat for my brother-in-law. He saw a couple of the others and wanted one. His only request was that it play bagpipe music (Scottish donchaknow).
Here it is...such as it is. The Scottish Gaelic on the front is alleged to say "I fish, and I golf, and I hunt". Whiskerfish may appreciate the 30-06 rounds on the side. Yes, that is a sailfish dorsal on top, and it's possibly the only hat in the world with outriggers. It's hard to see but the little tag on the rear says "You're still away". I heard that a lot when I used to play golf.
On the other hand, I've made a hat for my brother-in-law. He saw a couple of the others and wanted one. His only request was that it play bagpipe music (Scottish donchaknow).
Here it is...such as it is. The Scottish Gaelic on the front is alleged to say "I fish, and I golf, and I hunt". Whiskerfish may appreciate the 30-06 rounds on the side. Yes, that is a sailfish dorsal on top, and it's possibly the only hat in the world with outriggers. It's hard to see but the little tag on the rear says "You're still away". I heard that a lot when I used to play golf.
2006 GL1800 (Brutus Maximus)
1978 GL1000 (White Trash - 2012 BOTY
(If you want to discuss the Trashmobile, Webers, Rearsets, Clubmans, or other stuff then send me a PM.)
"Getting old ain't for sissies" - Phyllis Diller
"So how much you gonna spend to win that $5 trophy?" - Cyborg
1978 GL1000 (White Trash - 2012 BOTY
(If you want to discuss the Trashmobile, Webers, Rearsets, Clubmans, or other stuff then send me a PM.)
"Getting old ain't for sissies" - Phyllis Diller
"So how much you gonna spend to win that $5 trophy?" - Cyborg
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Re: Retirement
That is just incredible!!!
your talents are being wasted
your talents are being wasted
"Agreement is not a requirement for Respect" CDR Michael Smith USN (Ret) 2017
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
"Yea I do dance awkwardly, and I am having more fun than you" Taylor Swift
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1984 GL1200 Standard
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
"Yea I do dance awkwardly, and I am having more fun than you" Taylor Swift
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1984 GL1200 Standard
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: Retirement
As much as it pains me to say it .... that's a GREAT HAT !!
Gord
Gord
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‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
- chewy999
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Re: Retirement
They look great, but I have a phobia about hats.
Many years ago, my sister and I went horse riding. My mum took us to into Nottingham to buy a riding hat, and after trying many on, I had to have the biggest one they had in the shop.
AND I WAS ONLY 8!!!!
With bike helmets I have an XL, while Karen has an XXS!!!!!
Many years ago, my sister and I went horse riding. My mum took us to into Nottingham to buy a riding hat, and after trying many on, I had to have the biggest one they had in the shop.
AND I WAS ONLY 8!!!!
With bike helmets I have an XL, while Karen has an XXS!!!!!
Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
- Whiskerfish
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Re: Retirement
You have never met Oldewing!! I think he buys the biggest helmets made then rips all the padding out
It is a monster melon but it ain't empty
It is a monster melon but it ain't empty
chewy999 wrote:They look great, but I have a phobia about hats.
Many years ago, my sister and I went horse riding. My mum took us to into Nottingham to buy a riding hat, and after trying many on, I had to have the biggest one they had in the shop.
AND I WAS ONLY 8!!!!
With bike helmets I have an XL, while Karen has an XXS!!!!!
"Agreement is not a requirement for Respect" CDR Michael Smith USN (Ret) 2017
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
"Yea I do dance awkwardly, and I am having more fun than you" Taylor Swift
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1984 GL1200 Standard
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
"Yea I do dance awkwardly, and I am having more fun than you" Taylor Swift
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1984 GL1200 Standard
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
- ascot
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Re: Retirement
Fantastic work Mr Foresi! Retirement is really working out well for you. By the way .. we need a spare for summer hockey next Tuesday ..
Keep 'em running!!!
1976 GL1000 Yellow (daily rider)(sold)
1984 VT500FT Ascot (sold)
1977 Yamaha RD200 (barn find project)(sold)
1980 Honda XR80 (sold)
1972 Yamaha JT2 60 Mini Enduro
1969 Honda Z50A Mini Trail
1976 GL1000 Yellow (daily rider)(sold)
1984 VT500FT Ascot (sold)
1977 Yamaha RD200 (barn find project)(sold)
1980 Honda XR80 (sold)
1972 Yamaha JT2 60 Mini Enduro
1969 Honda Z50A Mini Trail
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Re: Retirement
gregforesi wrote:The 1000 was running perfect. But, with 3 days of rain ahead I decided to pull the carbs and clean them. Took me three tries to finally get it back to where it was before I started. Getting old sucks.
On the other hand, I've made a hat for my brother-in-law. He saw a couple of the others and wanted one. His only request was that it play bagpipe music (Scottish donchaknow).
Here it is...such as it is. The Scottish Gaelic on the front is alleged to say "I fish, and I golf, and I hunt". Whiskerfish may appreciate the 30-06 rounds on the side. Yes, that is a sailfish dorsal on top, and it's possibly the only hat in the world with outriggers. It's hard to see but the little tag on the rear says "You're still away". I heard that a lot when I used to play golf.
That's how all festive hats should be.
Amazing work, congratulations!