ebrke Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Over $100 each Not the best way... Meaning stealing one ... I remember stories some years ago about grocery stores taking steps to keep carts from leaving the property, something on the order of the invisible fence you put around your yard to keep your dog confined with a special collar. Haven't heard anything about that in a long time though. Quote
amenditman Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I remember stories some years ago about grocery stores taking steps to keep carts from leaving the property, something on the order of the invisible fence you put around your yard to keep your dog confined with a special collar. Haven't heard anything about that in a long time though. Some of them (Walmart?) have an RFID type system that creates a perimeter that locks one wheel if it crosses outside it. Quote
Guest LilBambi Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 So that's what's wrong with a bunch of them ... those RFIDs are not working very well...these are inside their own stores. Quote
ross549 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 Some stores do a simpler method. You put a quarter in a slot on the car to release it from the group of carts. When you put you cart back, you get your quarter back. Strangely enough, cart theft drps dramatically in this scenario. Quote
amenditman Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Some stores do a simpler method. You put a quarter in a slot on the car to release it from the group of carts. When you put you cart back, you get your quarter back. Strangely enough, cart theft drps dramatically in this scenario. Folks who really need a cart can "buy" one for a quarter. Folks who are lazy can still just leave them around the parking lot.Most folks will get their quarter back, and save the store from having to fetch so many carts around the lot. 1 Quote
ebrke Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Folks who really need a cart can "buy" one for a quarter. Folks who are lazy can still just leave them around the parking lot. Most folks will get their quarter back, and save the store from having to fetch so many carts around the lot. They could certainly use a system like that at the store where I shop most of the time. You frequently have to round up a cart from the parking lot yourself, the store apparently has other work for the person who's supposed to be collecting them. Quote
Capt.Crow Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Tom Hanks lived on the quarters that he collected from the unreturned carts at JFK. The name of the movie escapes me ,it was a good one though . 1 Quote
Guest LilBambi Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 The Terminal (2004) - IMDb Click on the image for the Wikipedia link, Quote
amenditman Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 They could certainly use a system like that at the store where I shop most of the time. You frequently have to round up a cart from the parking lot yourself, the store apparently has other work for the person who's supposed to be collecting them. Have to figure, that employee (or employees) generate zero dollars of income for the company. Quote
securitybreach Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 The Terminal (2004) - IMDb Thanks guys, I will have to check it out. Quote
Capt.Crow Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Nice one Lil bambi . I just couldn't remember the name.. Must be Al Zeimer distracting me again Quote
Guest LilBambi Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Saw it a long time ago now. But remembered it. Love anything with Tom Hanks! Quote
Capt.Crow Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 That position will give you a lot more power in your legs . I would love a bike like that . Big Time. Quote
Guest LilBambi Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 A recumbent touring quadracycle built for 4 with a cover to protect from the weather to a point! Quote
abarbarian Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 I recon he is supporting the Tour De France.These blooming yellow bikes have been turning up all over the place back home in Yorkshire. Quote
V.T. Eric Layton Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 So, that's what those yellow bikes signify. I saw one somewhere in Tampa the other day and was wondering. We have white bikes here (called Ghost Bikes). They're permanently posted at places where bike riders have been killed while riding. http://ghostbikes.org/ 1 Quote
abarbarian Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 They even took to defacing the roads. I like the idea of white bikes, neat. Quote
Guest LilBambi Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Men in Black - lighted bicycle built for two: Some old bicycles ads?: Quote
V.T. Eric Layton Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Hey! That amphibian bike looks like it would be fun! 1 Quote
V.T. Eric Layton Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 ha! you could not wear nice shoes and a suit and do that! You might manage to smoke the pipe, though. Quote
Capt.Crow Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Aussie bike :hysterical: No brakes ...No mudguards....Upside down handlebars ..And the nipper does all the work..I love it.. :hysterical: Quote
ross549 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Posted July 8, 2014 You might say he is.... exhausted...... Adam Quote
Capt.Crow Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 The grimace on the kids face .says it all . Phew! Quote
V.T. Eric Layton Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 o! wait! i just noticed something awful! notice the poor kids intake is next to dad's exhaust port! It's an intake/exhaust recycling set up, Temmu. Kinda' like Positive Crankcase Ventilation. Quote
abarbarian Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 ha! you could not wear nice shoes and a suit and do that! You youngsters need to pay attention to detail, he is wearing galloshers. (Welly's or wellington boots) Quote
abarbarian Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Spotted these badly parked bikes whilst cruising the Ouse last weekend. Blooming Tour de France organisers should have taken their litter home. Quote
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