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Simple Jack Thank for this thread I find these project incredibly interesting. Being an old carpenter with not a lick of automotive savvy I really enjoy watching those that do and the amazing transformation at their hands. Look forward to your ongoing project all the best Randell

5 hours ago, pegman said:

It will be the Red Shirts that lead the way against the thugs in control. 

It's already a Red Shirt   leading the most violent faction of the protests. There are the students and those grassroots that are marching peaceably and those that only join the fray for a fight. At least that's my take on it when I watch the news it certainly looks like two separate groups with very separate intents.

Went to my local hospital this morning Aug 10(Wiang Chai) according to my appointment schedual and paper only to be told no vaccine please come back tomorrow. So Will let you know if I am successful tomorrow. The down side is if I get Sinovac instead of AZ which is what they are insisting all get in the boonies. It will nullify the ability to use the expat app. as it states only available if you have not had any vaccine. But so far I haven't heard of anyone getting a vaccine of any type yet. It may have started I just am not aware.

This one for you Kawasaki if you hadn't seen it .

An update from yesterdays confusion. I can either have two doses of Sinopharm or one Sinovac followed by a AZ with the possibility of a future booster which didn't seem to be and option with the Sinopharm deal. Again this is just from my small local hospital but they are in full swing injecting the old and infirm  first but I saw all ages there waiting patiently in the production line.

I was scheduled for my first AZ shot on Aug, 10 At the Wiang Chai local Hospital just got a phone call saying it will be Sinovac followed by second shot of AZ. I'm not happy about that but something is better than nothing at 70 with co-morbidities. From what I can gather from the news lately is that the Sinovac is quite ineffective especially against the Delta variant hopefully with the second sot of Az it will provide some better protection. To be followed by a booster when other come available. As I said I am definitely not happy about the switch but am not going to turn it down either.

I  totally agree with XJ650. I have used there service more than once,

(I would try 4 Lens Tour in the corner of Hw 1 and hw 1020. 

They are Notary Public and have some lawyers. 

I have used them for papers to Immigration without problem and they have not been expensive,)

Well yesterday the 22 got my 6 chemo treatment at the Chiang Rai Government Hospital and all the staff are scared witless as 36 of the doctors, nurses and other medical staff tested positive and are now out of action and quarantining at home and none she told me in the whole hospital have had any shot what's so ever. Now this is coming from a  professional nurse but I could prove it validity just take it for what it is up here  in the hinterland the rollout is going a glacial speed. I have been trying for some time to use the app to no avail have it down loaded and have had family members try and negotiate the site but no appointments for me yet. age 70 

22 hours ago, superal said:

I had a pair of authentic adidas golf shoes bought in the UK for £55 and was using them in Thailand for 1 month when both soles came off . Took them to a local Thai cobbler who re-glued and also stitched them and charged me Baht 400 , seems you got away cheap . They were never a problem again and lasted me another 18 months .

My main point on this "Trainer " topic is not only the kudos of having an expensive trainer but I am more interested in comfort underfoot , lightness of the shoe and cost . As mentioned earlier there is a massive markup on trainers mainly because of street cred to which I am not too interested , however if you are a regular runner/ walker I guess you will always opt for a tried and tested reliable trainer . I am only looking for a day to day reasonably priced non sport leisure trainer for comfortable walking around the shops etc . I generally look for a decent heel padding and a deep underfoot cushioning along with a light weight . Have to say that in the UK an outlet named JD Sports sell reasonable trainers starting at £20 and a good range of sizes . Majority of provincial Thai shops only seem to stock shoes to a maximum size of 44 and to get a larger size its a visit to Bangkok or maybe a large city . Maybe as already mentioned Lazada may be worth a look although I did look there once and the larger sizes were out of stock . 

As i live up outside of Chiang Rai and never go to BKK. I would appreciate any input on shops that sell the larger sized I am a 14 UK so something like 48 to 50 Thai sizes. I can't find anything on Lazada that is accurate. the last 48's I bought and returned  were  totally knock offs and about 4 sizes smaller that advertised. So if any one could put me in touch with any shops that actually sell Uk or US large  sizes  I would be very appreciative.

On 6/7/2021 at 3:00 PM, Justgrazing said:

Nice old FN M70 from Belgium and a early 4 cyl ..

Two beauties. Works of art both of them.

And I assume being Belgian the FN "Fabrique Nationale" also in Armament. Quite diverse business interests these old European conglomerates.

On 6/3/2021 at 2:13 PM, canthai55 said:

Was born in a very small prairie town.

My uncle had a blacksmith shop, huge leather bellows hanging from the roof.

Added machine tools after WW2, electric powered with a roof mounted shaft and leather belts down to different machines - lathe, mill, grinders, etc.

 

I was born in 51, Saskatoon Saskatchewan . Most the the belt driven shops had been converted over. But was able to see a couple of classic examples . The best example i think was an old foundry making  manhole covers and grates for storm sewers for the city. They still had a belt driven system  for laths, grinders drill presses etc. My brother was fortunate  enough to be able to buy all the equipment when they converted over and old high school shop.

But most were  these one tone or more solid pieces of equipment..  Now very collectable amount the wood work set. 

12 hours ago, Justgrazing said:

Some more oldie tank art for ye'z Randell .. there's hundreds nay thousands out there but these are some faves ..

Koehler Escoffier from France ..

Sears , the U S ..

Superb Motosacoche out of Switzerland ( note the crimping on the tank ) ..

Schüttoff from Germany with their signature finned exhaust front pipes .. 

A single and 3 cyl Royal Enfield .. 

 

 

 

 

Incredible absolutely fantastic thanks so much. 

20 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

 

Ever been in a machine shop with equipment from the '30s, '40s & '50s?

 

 

 Only In old movies and video's and photos sadly not  in person. But I know exactly what your talking about  all the big heavy functional equipment. I'm 70 so have seen a tiny bit as a child growing up. 

On 5/30/2021 at 2:13 AM, Justgrazing said:

Some more golden French oldies and tank art .. 

Pic 5 is a 225 Terrot and the bottom one a 750 Gillet both 30's .. 

 

Thank you I find this era fascinating and  functionally beautiful works of art.

9 hours ago, papa al said:

Just noticed,

this thread ... 5 years old last week.

 

 

 

That's because it a "KEEPER" Papa well done 

On 5/30/2021 at 10:36 AM, Neilly said:

 

I use Calimoto in conjunction with Google Maps. Calimoto is a free app and I have it on my phone (Android) and my computer (Windows) and once you create an account it will log your rides as well as let you plan new ones.

 

This is a log of the tracks/trails we've ridden on Samui...the darker the blue the more times that track has been used.

 

 

All rides are logged individually, this is our last ride on Friday...

 

 

https://calimoto.com/en

 

 

Thanks for the info Nellie interesting app.  Cheers

19 hours ago, Justgrazing said:

 

Here's a couple o' more shots of the 750 Randell along with a couple of a 350 Magnat Debon .. 

There are loads of old French bikes way back in this thread but I'll put together some pic's of some faves again when I get abit of time .. 

 

The artistry is fantastic