John Schmidt
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« on: April 03, 2022, 11:06:33 PM » |
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My plan is to die young...at an old age! So far...so good.  No special celebration, just went to my daughter's place for cake and ice cream(OK once a year per my primary care dr.). All the inlaws and outlaws were there, played some table card games, sneaked bits of a couple cookies to my little great granddaughter...will be 2 in August. Love watching her develop physically and intellectually. Real active, loves to try and copy while watching either her mom or grandma dance, wiggling her little butt and hips quite well. Cracked me up watching her try to imitate a dancer twerking on TV, did better than granny actually. I've been blessed in many ways, but have also paid a dear price in some areas...some from my own doings. I still have excellent hearing, apparently enjoy good health which I watch carefully following my near death experience 10 yrs. ago which some of you may remember. Have good strength/stamina from using the gym three times a week, and a rather amusing item...I have a fairly full head of wavey hair that gets comments from a certain group of church atendees. I just smile and say thank you! I sleep well most nights and still never get up during the night, been that way my whole life but the clothespin makes it rather sore some nights.  Looking forward to the trip west in June and seeing a bunch of old friends. |
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« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2022, 01:25:50 AM » |
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Damn good plan!
Happy Birthday sir !
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« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2022, 03:29:57 AM » |
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Looks and sounds like you're living LARGE! Such celebrations are good for the soul.
Surely there's video of that child and granny twerking. That's got to be a memory saver!!
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« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2022, 05:30:20 AM » |
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You are blessed my friend. It’s great you have family close by to celebrate all life’s milestones, even though you have to endure some extra cold weather! I may have missed any update, have that reverse engine setup installed and working?
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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2022, 07:01:20 AM » |
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84 ! Happy birthday ! You must be doing something right. Too bad you had to move from Florida though. You're still on the green side, thats a good thing.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2022, 07:45:31 AM » |
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You are blessed my friend. It’s great you have family close by to celebrate all life’s milestones, even though you have to endure some extra cold weather! I may have missed any update, have that reverse engine setup installed and working?
John, ran into a bit of a snafu that is involving replacing a gear which will be as involved as repairing hydrolocks. I'm gathering parts to do the job and figured while I'm at it I'll rebuild the clutch(68k miles). I have it sitting on a hydraulic lift table which makes it very convenient...I can stat seated and work on it. But for now, I'm laying that project aside so as to prep the trike for the trip west in June. Needs new tires, rear brake pads, fork oil...and time is running short. If it would only warm up then I could get all that done and still have time to mess with the motor. |
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2022, 07:51:16 AM » |
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Congratulations on the first 84 years - may the next 84 years be just as impressive! |
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« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2022, 07:52:57 AM » |
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84 Well I gotz a bit less than 7 year to catch ya!  Weren't it you John that said-keep havin BIRTHDAYS cuz it's Way better than the alternative?  Happy ya had a Good Time with Family!  And John-keep on havin MORE Birthdays! RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2022, 09:31:20 AM » |
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Happy Birthday John!  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2022, 10:21:28 AM » |
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Always good when a plan comes together ! BAPPY HIRTHDAY John ! |
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« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2022, 03:49:09 PM » |
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Congratulations there young man. Wish you many many more |
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2022, 06:53:15 PM » |
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Happy Birthday!!!
Live long and prosper!
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« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2022, 07:21:41 PM » |
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awesome at 84 for sure keep up the good work staying fit and healthy as long as possible sounds like you are doing great.
no worries, after this sucky rainy week, looks like next week is THE WEEK to get the cycles out of storage finally a consistent low 60's for temps hopefully, unless the weather gods change the forecast yet again.
I have to get the snow tires off 2 vehicles though ASAP first this weekend and let sit another one until I get time following weekend to take them off my car vs. both kids cars this coming weekend (and oil changes). Always something in the way of me riding seems like on the weekends.
this winter, IMO, has had the LOWEST snowfall total ever that I can remember only about 5 total snowfalls of shoveling each time 2-4 inches is all not bad at all. Guess really no need for snow tires really here in WI anymore???
2 of my 3 vehicles have near new snow tires on them so wanna get them off since heard much past 55 degrees eats away the rubber pretty quickly very soft rubber compound on blizzaks.
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« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2022, 05:20:05 AM » |
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John,
Happy birthday, my friend! Hope it was a good one... Also hope to see you this year. Any plans formulating or maturing for you to head 'out yonder' and explore your 'old stomping grounds'? Looking forward to reading about your adventures...
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« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2022, 05:40:29 AM » |
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Happy Birthday, I am so happy for you things have worked out and made a place that you can be happy in. I know its not what you planned and sometimes we dont know what is in our own best interest or even how to get there. Bless you and your family and glad to see you here and posting and doing the things you like to do.
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« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2022, 03:31:14 PM » |
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John just saw an advert for a ball cap with this wording. I do Not know how to act my age I've never been this old before! RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2022, 06:20:53 PM » |
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John just saw an advert for a ball cap with this wording. I do Not know how to act my age I've never been this old before! RIDE SAFE. Dennis, you and Ross have met Toni. You also know she doesn't have a filter sometimes but finds it amusing to hassle the old man about his juvie activities as she and her sister call them; i.e., riding the motorcycle.  Deep down she admires me for being active & independent...unlike her mother. She's on constant call for her, I help out at times...we're not ememies but now she's paying for an early lifestyle. |
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« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2022, 06:57:04 AM » |
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John, belated Happy 84th !! Hope you have a good trip west. I saw the knee doc Monday, looks like I'll get #1 done in May. Post pics from your trip.
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« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2022, 09:49:51 AM » |
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thought memories of this thread would be appropriate from our friend RJ http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,20875.0.html |
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« Reply #19 on: April 06, 2022, 10:05:25 AM » |
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Happy belated birthday John! I know it's become somewhat cliche, but I hope I'm still converting O2 to CO2 at 84, much less still riding..... An inspiration...
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #20 on: April 06, 2022, 11:33:32 AM » |
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Yes, I remember that time, was 2010...seems so long ago. I remember a lot of the names that posted but are no longer part of the group for various reasons. Some, like Laser Pat, kinda tug at ya! Thanks to all the well wishers, it is appreciated. |
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« Reply #21 on: April 10, 2022, 07:27:46 AM » |
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Happy belated birthday John, well last October me an my 95(at that time) took a 150 mile ride, him on his trike. Turned 96 in January we will see what this year brings
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #22 on: April 10, 2022, 03:31:18 PM » |
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Happy belated birthday John, well last October me an my 95(at that time) took a 150 mile ride, him on his trike. Turned 96 in January we will see what this year brings
Matt
Matt, funny you should mention that. My oldest granddaughter still lives in Florida and tells me she thinks I'll be riding my trike to that age also. In fact, she says "I can see it now...grandpa at 95, doing 95, on I-95." I hope she's right...assuming the trike will do 95 safely. PS: She also rides! |
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