Winge. Can't sew today. - Page 6

> Pogonip wrote:
>> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>> Pogonip wrote:
>>>> You're right, of course. There's aluminum and there's aluminum.
>>>> Some is quite strong. I count on that when I use my pressure
>>>> cooker. ;-)
>>> Me too - though I try NOT to walk about with it too much. Maybe
>>> wheels would be usefull...
>> When it's full, it's a bit hefty, but nothing compared to dragging the
>> heat source along with it. That's what needs the wheels.
>
> Oh, I dunno... The Primus stove weighs a couple of pounds. I've used a
> pressure cooker on that in a field a time or two...
>

> Jenn Ridley wrote:
>>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>>> Thanks for the sites, Joanne, and yes, I'm with you
>>>> about shopping where
>>>> there are carts to push. For years, I've done that.
>>>> I shop at Target and Kohl's especially; both are also
>>>> great for walking
>>>> exercise on days such as recently, when I can't stay
>>>> outside in the heat &
>>>> sun for very long.
>>>> I'm waiting for my DSs to send information on their
>>>> rollators before I make
>>>> a decision on which to buy.
>>> You're welcome. I love Google. ;-) I think one thing
>>> you want to be sure of is that the frame is sturdy and
>>> that the wheels are large enough and strong enough to be
>>> reliable. Light weight is also an advantage, as long as
>>> there is strength, because you'll be lifting it in and
>>> out of a vehicle. I would think that aluminum would not
>>> be the best choice, even though it's light, because it's
>>> usually not that strong. But there are other metals
>>> besides aluminum and steel.
>> They make bicycles with aluminum tubing frames, so don't
>> make that
>> your *primary* selection criteria. IIRC, the walker I
>> used when I
>> had back surgery was aluminum framed, as are at least
>> some of the
>> Rollators I see at church and the store. If you're going
>> to be using it off pavement (lawn, walking path)
>> you'll want larger, softer wheels than if you're only
>> going to be
>> using it indoors or on sidewalks/parking lots.
>> --
>> Jenn Ridley : jridley@newsguy.com
> You're right, of course. There's aluminum and there's
> aluminum. Some is quite strong. I count on that when I
> use my pressure cooker. ;-)

;->

>> Jenn Ridley wrote:
>>>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>>>> Thanks for the sites, Joanne, and yes, I'm with you
>>>>> about shopping where
>>>>> there are carts to push. For years, I've done that.
>>>>> I shop at Target and Kohl's especially; both are also
>>>>> great for walking
>>>>> exercise on days such as recently, when I can't stay
>>>>> outside in the heat &
>>>>> sun for very long.
>>>>> I'm waiting for my DSs to send information on their
>>>>> rollators before I make
>>>>> a decision on which to buy.
>>>> You're welcome. I love Google. ;-) I think one thing
>>>> you want to be sure of is that the frame is sturdy and
>>>> that the wheels are large enough and strong enough to be
>>>> reliable. Light weight is also an advantage, as long as
>>>> there is strength, because you'll be lifting it in and
>>>> out of a vehicle. I would think that aluminum would not
>>>> be the best choice, even though it's light, because it's
>>>> usually not that strong. But there are other metals
>>>> besides aluminum and steel.
>>> They make bicycles with aluminum tubing frames, so don't
>>> make that
>>> your *primary* selection criteria. IIRC, the walker I
>>> used when I
>>> had back surgery was aluminum framed, as are at least
>>> some of the
>>> Rollators I see at church and the store. If you're going
>>> to be using it off pavement (lawn, walking path)
>>> you'll want larger, softer wheels than if you're only
>>> going to be
>>> using it indoors or on sidewalks/parking lots.
>>> --
>>> Jenn Ridley : jridley@newsguy.com
>> You're right, of course. There's aluminum and there's
>> aluminum. Some is quite strong. I count on that when I
>> use my pressure cooker. ;-)
>
> I count on it when I fly:
> http://www.californiametal.com/aluminum.htm?gclid=CNmrldy5q5sCFQ9JagodjRwNDQ
>
>
> Beverly, done with one pair of navy slacks. Shirt is almost
> done, just need to find buttons.
>
>

> BEI Design wrote:
>>> Jenn Ridley wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>>> >>

>>
>>
>> Beverly, done with one pair of navy slacks. Shirt is almost
>> done, just need to find buttons.
>>
>>
>
> Aluminum is still heavier than air. Flying is an optical illusion. The
> plane never leaves the ground. You watch movies of empty sky while you
> wait to get where you're going. The air is treated so that you think
> you're going faster than you are.... or not.

> On 6/28/09 2:50 AM, in article
> 4a4720c4$1@news.bnb-lp.com, "Pogonip" wrote:

> > Aluminum is still heavier than air. Flying is an
> > optical illusion. The plane never leaves the ground.
> > You watch movies of empty sky while you wait to get
> > where you're going. The air is treated so that you
> > think you're going faster than you are.... or not.
> This reminds me of the first time I was at Disney World,
> and got on a machine that would "take you to outer
> space." Although I was standing still, I felt as if I
> was going over a thousand miles per hour and the earth
> was standing still. Needless to say, I've not gotten on
> that again.
> Emily