Just a change of pace; here is an old TV ad for my motorcycle (well, same Enfield, but not with the new unit construction engine and fuel injection). For my next project, I do need to get to Chennai somehow and visit the factory; then follow up with a visit to Redditch, England.
- Published: Aug 9th, 2009
Parent Tip: Lock Laces
My youngest seven-year-old son loves playing his sports, but hates tying his shoes, even though he has known how to tie them for a number of years now. As a result, he’s made getting out the door difficult, when we’re in a rush to bike to school or make it to basketball or soccer practice. His laces would begin to shred and pop out of the top eyelets, making it difficult to re-lace them on the quick. I bought him a pair of slip-on shoes that had elastic laces, but even that pair, he somehow was able to shred them; but with the forgiveness of elastic laces, I was able to repair them (albthemeit with shorter loops!).
Since I’m temporarily laid up with a bad back, I spent a lot of time browsing the web today, and re-discovered elastic shoelaces. When I searched for elastic shoelaces, I found many running and triathlon websites that praised their effectiveness in improving performance. So other than getting kids out the door, they seem to have their uses.
But I did hesitate before plunking down $5.00 for a pair of laces. What kind of message am I sending my youngest, in finding a workaround for doing a mundane chore like tying shoelaces. “Tie your shoes” had become a signal that Daddy wants his son to develop discipline. Are elastic shoelaces somehow a symbol of the decadent West, a reason why the American economy is faltering, why Chinese science and math education is so much better than ours? OK, Lock Laces is not responsible for all that.
- Published: Jun 7th, 2009
You can learn how to do anything on the web!
Somebody, somewhere has a blog or a webpage geared towards answering the everyday imponderabilia of life, such as how to change the oil status indicator on your car. For the Honda Fit, I found at least two blogs dedicated to all things Honda Fit related, and wanted to share the information with you: Read the rest of this entry »
