Rain and Rainbows in Cupertino - Tornados in El Dorado

After 4 years of extremely dry weather, we're starting to see more consistent rain (and snow) in Northern California. We couldn't be happier. I haven't done the calculation to see how many continuous days of rain we require to refill our stressed reservoirs, but I'll bet it is something like 1-2 years of continuous rain. Let it Rain!

Driving up Highway 50 towards Tahoe over the holidays, I saw something that I'd never seen before -- Tornadoes...

Raleigh Sunbeam Winkie Tricycle Project

It is time to revitalize "Betsy" the family trike that generations of my family have grown up riding.

The first task is to learn how to remove the 14 x 1 3/8 tyres from the English Trike, which the Duke of Edinburgh once apparently rode. This trike has a delightful rear trunk which is great for storing all kinds of kids stuff -- it also has a handle which can help parents guide their little tyke if necessary.

Steel Tube Frame with Sheet Metal Fenders.

Bar at bottom is retractable guide to help push children along or maintain control of their riding.

12/12/2016 Update -- All 3 tyres (tires) changed with new inner tubes. Components cleaned and now ready for re-assembly over Christmas!

8/27/2017 Update

See this link for the latest on Betsy. We met our Christmas 2017 deadline when the next generation is slated to ride her for the first time!