Yay Bicycles
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Vimeo, a really great video sharing site a la YouTube minus the crap, TV shows, stolen movies, and etc., just put out a new "channel" called I Love To Ride My Bicycle. Sounds like that Queen song, doesn't it? Well, Lisa and I are on it, just scroll down a little bit and you'll see the video post card I sent to my Oma saying thanks for the bike (we inherited her 1972 Schwinn Twinn).Labels: bicycles, Tandem, video
written by Eric Mills at 11:16 
Page Two: 1970 and You?
Saturday, December 2, 2006
According to just one online inflation calculator, what would cost $106.95 in 1970 would cost $538.80 in 2005. Ask me again. Go on, do it.
Would I rather have the tandem bicycle that my Opa gave my Oma for their 30th wedding anniversary (and he said "now you can't get away from me!") or the $500.00 bucks? What do you think?
Labels: oma, opa, Tandem, wedding
written by Eric Mills at 22:21
Four Legs are Better than Two
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Our family has a history of strong women, an aspect I've noticed more recently when reflecting on the younger generation's choices and life activities.Speaking of strong women, I received a small package from our Oma in the mail a few days ago, the contents of which included the original owner's manual for the 1970 Schwinn Twinn that Lisa and I inherited. The model: "Schwinn Twinn with coaster brake" retailed for a whopping $106.95 -- as suggested by the manufacturer. (106? Why not 105 or 107? Am I missing something here?)
It was a fantastic surprise to get this in the mail, in immaculately clean condition.
Labels: family history, Tandem
written by Eric Mills at 09:25
