Recent content by Peter_Suciu

Looking at the Canadian Universal Pattern helmet (the white sun helmet) I'd need to see the inside. I'm thinking that one is an early badge on a reproduction helmet sadly aged up. I've seen such helmets at nearly every Toronto Show. Someone has rare badges and dresses up a latter helmet. The...

Brian, you're killing me with these photos. We had seriously considered making the trip from Michigan, but decided that we'd wait until the next one. We weren't sure if the show would have been any good and didn't want to deal with crossing the border. Now from the photos it would have been...

I doubt we'll see hyperinflation, but instead will likely see a prolonged period of high inflation, which will likely lead to a recession. The people who have the most wealth have the means to ensure we don't reach a level of hyperinflation, as it would impact them whereas the high inflation and...

FYI: ATF Called For Americans To Report Former Partners On Valentine's Day https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/02/14/atf-called-for-americans-to-report-former-partners-on-valentines-day/

I had brought one of my road bikes to Show Of Shows last summer (boy I'd love to see the show in the summer just to be able to do that every year). I rode each morning before the show. You can cross the Ohio River over a former railroad bridge near downtown and there is a lovely path on the...

Gus, maybe 6 to 8 hours on a stationary bike is what you need.

8 hours? Gus, something is wrong... riders in the Tour de France are on their bikes for eight hours only in the longest stages. As a serious cyclist I can't imagine riding eight hours daily - stationary bike or not. Brian-- make sure you don't have a PT like the one Gus had!

Rival droogs?

Amy, I do hope you can make it in 2023.

... Show of Shows will be over.

I will be there. I plan to arrive early Wednesday.

Use Of The Word ‘Wounded’ Debated After Footage Of Armor With Cannonball Hole Went Viral https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/01/04/use-of-the-word-wounded-debated-after-footage-of-armor-with-cannonball-hole-went-viral/?sh=4e68eb02168f

It may have been refurbished for use in the Spanish Civil War. I've certainly seen some French M15 "Adrian" helmets that were repainted mustard brown for use by the Republican forces.

4 Ways the Military Celebrates the Holidays and how NORAD began to track Santa https://news.clearancejobs.com/2021/12/24/4-ways-the-military-celebrates-the-holidays/

Well, I think Peter Jackson has all beat: