09-30-2020, 10:43 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-30-2020, 11:07 PM by Terry Bentley.)
Chapter 63
Frank had mentioned checking out the second hand store for helmets. I used that as leverage when trying to make a deal with him. It did get me thinking about something else I could really use when we finally get some track time. So I made a trip on my bike to the little second hand store in a shopping center on the other side of the neighborhood.
It is actually a fairly long ride. Something I wouldnt normally make the distance by myself. But it is early and I was bored. Or more focused on pursuing for curiosity sake. I was hoping to maybe, possibly, or just wishing there might be a stop watch there for sale.
I really didnt know what all they did sell. Guess it would be about anything they get their hands on. I hyped myself up and now not even sure if there is a chance they have one. For the distance I rode on my bike, it sure would be awesome if they did have something useful as a stopwatch.
I hesitate before pulling the door open and entering. This might have been a total waste of time. I am here, so just go in and find out. The store is sort of divided into several sections. Clothing, outdoor, kitchen, more clothes, baby stuff, and jewelry. OK that might be where I need to check out.
There is one very tired looking display cabinet. As I walk down the isle, it is mostly that junky looking fake g0ld stuff. Some of it is so gaudy, I dont see how any girl could or would want to wear it. Towards the end is a whole shelf of watches. I look thru them and one spot has several pocket watches. Some look really antique. Some just look cheap. Others look more post mortium.
There are some watches that look more like...YES there are a few stop watches here. Cool. In a small group off to one side is several different stop watches sitting side by side. I see one is an old Soviet military type. There is a nice looking Heuer, but much more expensive than the military one. An old Jules Racine that is hard to read clearly. Another Heuer that has two hands and a minute counter.
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Jules Racine
The Jules Racine didnt have a price on it. But also showed a lot more wear than the others. Also too much going on looking at first glance. The lens is scratched more than I would care for, making it too difficult to get a good accurate reading.
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Soviet stopwatch
This older military stop watch is only $2. It is tempting to buy this one for the price. But it is Russian. Might not be such a good idea. Maybe I will pass on this one. Either of the Heuer watches is $10 and $12. That other one doesnt really interest me. The Heuer watches each have a 30 second dial. They are good for 1/10th of a second. I know my driving skills wont need that close of a distinction per lap anytime soon. But If I spring for a watch that is well made and accurate now, it should be a one time purchase.
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Heuer stopwatch
I close my eyes and run circles around the counter top where the two final contestants sit below with a finger. When finger stopped, I opened my eyes. It is on the $10 Heuer watch. Ok I will buy this one. It has two hands like a regular clock.
At first glance it might be hard to tell the time. After looking at it for a few moments, I could see how easy it was to read after all. Not really much different than reading a kitchen clock on the wall. The other Heuer looks brand new. Only a single hand but just as accurate to 1/10 of a second. Studying it just now looks to be more difficult to read from a quick glance.
I didnt know if they were negotiable on items here. The watch is clean and well worth the price, so I am just going to buy it now for the $10. The sales lady has been very patient with me and nice. So I am good with the purchase.
My new to me stop watch comes in the original box with instructions and care information. Great, hopefully it covers how to correctly read this thing. Wonder if it is possible to do split times? I dont know if I would be able to do it accurately enough to rely on if it does. Oh well, one lap one time. Good enough for me for now.
It seemed to take about twice as long to get back home. I didnt even remember passing down some of the side streets on my way there. Guess just too focused on the stop watch and how it could be so useful when starting out with making adjustments on the kart and engine.
This stopwatch is not really going to be very useful yet, when we start driving. Not until me and Steve have logged enough laps on any given track. Consistency first, then maybe start making adjustments to improve lap times. I do need to focus on making chassis adjustments at first just to get the kart driving as close to right as I know how to. Then start making changes and see how they affect the lap times.
Frank had mentioned checking out the second hand store for helmets. I used that as leverage when trying to make a deal with him. It did get me thinking about something else I could really use when we finally get some track time. So I made a trip on my bike to the little second hand store in a shopping center on the other side of the neighborhood.
It is actually a fairly long ride. Something I wouldnt normally make the distance by myself. But it is early and I was bored. Or more focused on pursuing for curiosity sake. I was hoping to maybe, possibly, or just wishing there might be a stop watch there for sale.
I really didnt know what all they did sell. Guess it would be about anything they get their hands on. I hyped myself up and now not even sure if there is a chance they have one. For the distance I rode on my bike, it sure would be awesome if they did have something useful as a stopwatch.
I hesitate before pulling the door open and entering. This might have been a total waste of time. I am here, so just go in and find out. The store is sort of divided into several sections. Clothing, outdoor, kitchen, more clothes, baby stuff, and jewelry. OK that might be where I need to check out.
There is one very tired looking display cabinet. As I walk down the isle, it is mostly that junky looking fake g0ld stuff. Some of it is so gaudy, I dont see how any girl could or would want to wear it. Towards the end is a whole shelf of watches. I look thru them and one spot has several pocket watches. Some look really antique. Some just look cheap. Others look more post mortium.
There are some watches that look more like...YES there are a few stop watches here. Cool. In a small group off to one side is several different stop watches sitting side by side. I see one is an old Soviet military type. There is a nice looking Heuer, but much more expensive than the military one. An old Jules Racine that is hard to read clearly. Another Heuer that has two hands and a minute counter.
Jules Racine
The Jules Racine didnt have a price on it. But also showed a lot more wear than the others. Also too much going on looking at first glance. The lens is scratched more than I would care for, making it too difficult to get a good accurate reading.
Soviet stopwatch
This older military stop watch is only $2. It is tempting to buy this one for the price. But it is Russian. Might not be such a good idea. Maybe I will pass on this one. Either of the Heuer watches is $10 and $12. That other one doesnt really interest me. The Heuer watches each have a 30 second dial. They are good for 1/10th of a second. I know my driving skills wont need that close of a distinction per lap anytime soon. But If I spring for a watch that is well made and accurate now, it should be a one time purchase.
Heuer stopwatch
I close my eyes and run circles around the counter top where the two final contestants sit below with a finger. When finger stopped, I opened my eyes. It is on the $10 Heuer watch. Ok I will buy this one. It has two hands like a regular clock.
At first glance it might be hard to tell the time. After looking at it for a few moments, I could see how easy it was to read after all. Not really much different than reading a kitchen clock on the wall. The other Heuer looks brand new. Only a single hand but just as accurate to 1/10 of a second. Studying it just now looks to be more difficult to read from a quick glance.
I didnt know if they were negotiable on items here. The watch is clean and well worth the price, so I am just going to buy it now for the $10. The sales lady has been very patient with me and nice. So I am good with the purchase.
My new to me stop watch comes in the original box with instructions and care information. Great, hopefully it covers how to correctly read this thing. Wonder if it is possible to do split times? I dont know if I would be able to do it accurately enough to rely on if it does. Oh well, one lap one time. Good enough for me for now.
It seemed to take about twice as long to get back home. I didnt even remember passing down some of the side streets on my way there. Guess just too focused on the stop watch and how it could be so useful when starting out with making adjustments on the kart and engine.
This stopwatch is not really going to be very useful yet, when we start driving. Not until me and Steve have logged enough laps on any given track. Consistency first, then maybe start making adjustments to improve lap times. I do need to focus on making chassis adjustments at first just to get the kart driving as close to right as I know how to. Then start making changes and see how they affect the lap times.