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East Bay Rider · 4 March 2013, 08:53 AM

Is chrome considered a precious metal?

Finally a nice enough day outside (41*F) to install the chrome pieces I got for Christmas. There is a chrome cover for the radiator cap, chrome radiator grill and chrome radiator cover.
It looks much nicer than the plain old black painted metal doncha think?
I even got to throw a quick 10 miles on it before I got too cold.

Art 1 · 4 March 2013, 08:58 AM

That chrome looks wonderful.

East Bay Rider · 4 March 2013, 09:00 AM

Thanks Art!

Lisa · 4 March 2013, 09:26 AM

The chrome looks excellent, Bill. Looks like you spent some time spiffing up the rest of the bike, too - very clean and shiny. I have a feeling you keep it always looking like that.

We took the Falcon downtown, got permission from the local pizza place to park outside their building, and sold Girl Scout cookies from the car. Phoebe and June arranged them across the hood, Dave brought folding chairs, and we had a great time people-watching along Broadway Avenue. Lots of people took pics of the car. Sold most of our cookies, too.

Art, I'd like a bowl of that soup about now - looks really good.

East Bay Rider · 4 March 2013, 09:33 AM

Thanks Lisa. Truth is the chrome isn't perfect. When I got the bike she had some pitting from being ignored for years in a garage on a beach in Florida. Salt air and all that. I spent a lot of time cleaning and polishing and got it as good as I could, but it's not perfect like it would be. Oh well. It's a rider.
That was a great idea for selling the girl scout cookies. Did you get any pics of the setup/display?

Art 1 · 4 March 2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

The chrome looks excellent, Bill. Looks like you spent some time spiffing up the rest of the bike, too - very clean and shiny. I have a feeling you keep it always looking like that.

We took the Falcon downtown, got permission from the local pizza place to park outside their building, and sold Girl Scout cookies from the car. Phoebe and June arranged them across the hood, Dave brought folding chairs, and we had a great time people-watching along Broadway Avenue. Lots of people took pics of the car. Sold most of our cookies, too.

Art, I'd like a bowl of that soup about now - looks really good.

Sounds like fun, Lisa. I remember my days of sitting at stores selling the cookies. Always seemed to be my job, but I'm glad I did it. Never had a cool car though to help attract buyers.

Thanks, the soup is good on cold days and today is just that.

chicfarmer1 · 4 March 2013, 10:02 AM

Bill that is one sexayy ride.

Lisa, who could possibly have resisted that setup for the cookies...very stealthy there. I personally cannot be within 10 feet of Thin Mints. I don't have any idea how to not eat them all.

Lisa · 4 March 2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Sounds like fun, Lisa. I remember my days of sitting at stores selling the cookies. Always seemed to be my job, but I'm glad I did it. Never had a cool car though to help attract buyers.

Thanks, the soup is good on cold days and today is just that.

So what's a cold day in Orlando? 70s?

It was 64 today - very pleasant for hanging around outside.

Selling cookies is actually quite fun... people love 'em.

Lisa · 4 March 2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Bill that is one sexayy ride.

Lisa, who could possibly have resisted that setup for the cookies...very stealthy there. I personally cannot be within 10 feet of Thin Mints. I don't have any idea how to not eat them all.

Mm hmm. I understand about the Thin Mints. That's everyone's favorite. Hey, the boxes are small. I'm certain they are single-serving sized.

Lisa · 4 March 2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Thanks Lisa. Truth is the chrome isn't perfect. When I got the bike she had some pitting from being ignored for years in a garage on a beach in Florida. Salt air and all that. I spent a lot of time cleaning and polishing and got it as good as I could, but it's not perfect like it would be. Oh well. It's a rider.
That was a great idea for selling the girl scout cookies. Did you get any pics of the setup/display?

What year is the bike?

Nah, I didn't get any pics. Should have. I never think to do that.

Art 1 · 4 March 2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

So what's a cold day in Orlando? 70s?

It was 64 today - very pleasant for hanging around outside.

Selling cookies is actually quite fun... people love 'em.

Not sure we hit 60F today as a cold front passed through. 79F on Tues thankfully. I enjoyed my time doing things like that with my daughter when she was young. I took her to almost every dance class she had from age 3 through HS when she could drive. I wish she was that age again.

Lisa · 4 March 2013, 10:42 AM

You'll have those good memories forever, Art. I'm reminded over and over to treasure every minute, and while at times it's not entirely practical to do so, it's something to strive for.

Art 1 · 4 March 2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

You'll have those good memories forever, Art. I'm reminded over and over to treasure every minute, and while at times it's not entirely practical to do so, it's something to strive for.

I have a feeling that you too will have many good memories.

Even now I'm the one who gets the texts to listen to her drama.

East Bay Rider · 4 March 2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

What year is the bike?

Nah, I didn't get any pics. Should have. I never think to do that.

It's a 1998 Honda Valkyrie (F6C in Europe)
http://www.motorsports-network.com/h...r/valktest.htm

I found it barely running with only 11,497 miles on it, fixed it, and last year put around 4K on it.

dbelle7 · 4 March 2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

The chrome looks excellent, Bill. Looks like you spent some time spiffing up the rest of the bike, too - very clean and shiny. I have a feeling you keep it always looking like that.

We took the Falcon downtown, got permission from the local pizza place to park outside their building, and sold Girl Scout cookies from the car. Phoebe and June arranged them across the hood, Dave brought folding chairs, and we had a great time people-watching along Broadway Avenue. Lots of people took pics of the car. Sold most of our cookies, too.

Art, I'd like a bowl of that soup about now - looks really good.

That was a great marketing plan and fun afternoon to boot

dbelle7 · 4 March 2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

mmmmm

dbelle7 · 4 March 2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Yes, those earrings are silver. My collection, and this is typical of people into Native Am jewelry, is not just turquoise but also a lot of silver, and some coral. The Navajos are primarily known as masters of silver work, while the Zunis are great lapidarists. They have very different styles. Hopi work is also totally different.

For American turquoise, unlike the turq from Persia/Iran, veining in turquoise is a very positive attribute. It's called matrix. But not all high-quality USA turq is veined dramatically. Some is, some isn't; it's all according to what's characteristic of a given mine. Morenci is a clear blue only rarely, and generally has matrix. What makes that cluster so spectacular is that matched set of stones, which is not easy to come by. And for American turquoise, most of the best material is exhausted, no longer being mined. A lot of great jewelry made now is using stashes of good old stones rather than currently available stones.

Okay just a couple more for now. One of my very best bracelets, by the mother of the woman who did the turquoise cluster. Lorraine Waatsa did the turq one. This is by her mother, Alice Quam, acclaimed Zuni artist who died in the early 2000s. My coral cluster from Alice.

And I say good night for now. :)

I really can't get over this coral cluster piece.

dbelle7 · 4 March 2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I have a feeling that you too will have many good memories.

Even now I'm the one who gets the texts to listen to her drama.

Still Daddy's girl!

dbelle7 · 4 March 2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

It is utterly spectacular, Dawna. It's very hard to identify mines (origins) of turquoise, even for the professionals, even holding it in hand in person: it's always great when a seller guarantees what it is, but of course that is not how things work all the time. I think we're looking at King's Manassa, Royston, or Fox turquoise. I like the greenish cast to the stone, and the areas of rust color (indicating high iron content, which is what makes turquoise tend to green), and the very watery fine webbing (veining). Does the webbing seem almost navy blue in parts? That can happen if it's subjected to dyeing in order to color over naturally lighter areas. In any case, you might check online to see other pieces in these 3 turquoises, and see if one seems likely. Not guaranteed though, lol.

Really special stone there. You got a score!

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Thanks, glad you liked my pics. I have some others I may add just for fun.

YES, DO !

You have certainly inspired me to do some more research and find out which mine this is from. It looks almost like a combo of the Royston and King Manassa...probably more like the latter, tho. More digging! btw, this came from an antique shop in Clovis, NM and the owner really couldn't tell me much about it at all. Just from the weight and style of it, I felt like it was at the very least a quality piece that I knew I would have fun wearing if nothing else.:-)
Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it. :)

chicfarmer1 · 4 March 2013, 12:21 PM

Clovis NM...well that would be a great place for searching out goodies.

I'm so glad you like my coral cluster. I should post wrist shots at some point to show the impact. I will always love this piece.

I'll add a few little things: a Zuni cluster pin, vintage Navajo squash necklace in the Zuni style, and a 1940s Zuni child's squash blossom necklace. The last one, with the small leaf shapes, is much tinier than the adult size, wears almost like a choker.

chicfarmer1 · 4 March 2013, 12:40 PM

And...the deadly fact behind the appeal of Thin Mints.
Admit it, you already suspected.

Art 1 · 4 March 2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

And...the deadly fact behind the appeal of Thin Mints.
Admit it, you already suspected.

East Bay Rider · 4 March 2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

And...the deadly fact behind the appeal of Thin Mints.
Admit it, you already suspected.

That explains why one box is never enough.

jatco · 4 March 2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

That explains why one box is never enough.

... got that right..

dbelle7 · 4 March 2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

and...the deadly fact behind the appeal of thin mints.
Admit it, you already suspected.

bahaha

dbelle7 · 4 March 2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Clovis NM...well that would be a great place for searching out goodies.

I'm so glad you like my coral cluster. I should post wrist shots at some point to show the impact. I will always love this piece.

I'll add a few little things: a Zuni cluster pin, vintage Navajo squash necklace in the Zuni style, and a 1940s Zuni child's squash blossom necklace. The last one, with the small leaf shapes, is much tinier than the adult size, wears almost like a choker.

These are beautiful!!!!! There is so much work in those cluster pieces. wow

Lisa · 4 March 2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

And...the deadly fact behind the appeal of Thin Mints.
Admit it, you already suspected.

Maybe, but we're sworn to secrecy. I think that's what "Scout's Honor" really refers to.

Art 1 · 4 March 2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Maybe, but we're sworn to secrecy. I think that's what "Scout's Honor" really refers to.

Art 1 · 4 March 2013, 10:40 PM

Have a good day. Guys too.

Lisa · 4 March 2013, 11:01 PM

Pretty flowers.

Hope your day is good too, Art. I've got to run some mundane errands after the kids head for school. Hmm. I have no idea what to make them for breakfast.

Dawna and J, I'm impressed with your knowledge of Indian/Mexican jewelry. You guys own some lovely pieces. Makes me wish I'd paid more attention to it during a trip to Santa Fe years ago.

4 March 2013, 08:53 AM	#16501
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	Is chrome considered a precious metal? Finally a nice enough day outside (41F) to install the chrome pieces I got for Christmas. There is a chrome cover for the radiator cap, chrome radiator grill and chrome radiator cover. It looks much nicer than the plain old black painted metal doncha think? I even got to throw a quick 10 miles on it before I got too cold. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On* J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

4 March 2013, 09:00 AM	#16503
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	Thanks Art! __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

4 March 2013, 09:33 AM	#16505
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	Thanks Lisa. Truth is the chrome isn't perfect. When I got the bike she had some pitting from being ignored for years in a garage on a beach in Florida. Salt air and all that. I spent a lot of time cleaning and polishing and got it as good as I could, but it's not perfect like it would be. Oh well. It's a rider. That was a great idea for selling the girl scout cookies. Did you get any pics of the setup/display? __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

4 March 2013, 10:40 PM	#16529
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Flowers for the lovely ladies of the CS. Have a good day. Guys too.

4 March 2013, 08:58 AM	#16502
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That chrome looks wonderful.

4 March 2013, 09:26 AM	#16504
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	The chrome looks excellent, Bill. Looks like you spent some time spiffing up the rest of the bike, too - very clean and shiny. I have a feeling you keep it always looking like that. We took the Falcon downtown, got permission from the local pizza place to park outside their building, and sold Girl Scout cookies from the car. Phoebe and June arranged them across the hood, Dave brought folding chairs, and we had a great time people-watching along Broadway Avenue. Lots of people took pics of the car. Sold most of our cookies, too. Art, I'd like a bowl of that soup about now - looks really good.

4 March 2013, 10:02 AM	#16507
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Bill that is one sexayy ride. Lisa, who could possibly have resisted that setup for the cookies...very stealthy there. I personally cannot be within 10 feet of Thin Mints. I don't have any idea how to not eat them all.

4 March 2013, 10:42 AM	#16512
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	You'll have those good memories forever, Art. I'm reminded over and over to treasure every minute, and while at times it's not entirely practical to do so, it's something to strive for.

4 March 2013, 11:01 PM	#16530
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Pretty flowers. Hope your day is good too, Art. I've got to run some mundane errands after the kids head for school. Hmm. I have no idea what to make them for breakfast. Dawna and J, I'm impressed with your knowledge of Indian/Mexican jewelry. You guys own some lovely pieces. Makes me wish I'd paid more attention to it during a trip to Santa Fe years ago.

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