Disqus - Latest Comments for Thomas Bailey

Re: Tragic Signs of iPod Addiction

Thomas Bailey — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:14:22 -0000

I have over a thousand cassettes, a couple dozen CDs, and a fair number of vinyl LPs. I did have a number of 45s and a few 78s at one time. I do not have an iPod.

Re: AIS - Check your GPS Offset For Errors | gCaptain.com

Thomas Bailey — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:06:59 -0000

Maybe the waypoints listed on the ship's log were in the wrong datum. Perhaps the coordinates listed are in NAD-27 and the ship's GPS uses WGS-84. There might be an error in the north reference, with the captain reporting magnetic and AIS reporting true bearings, a 17-degree difference. There was a report of the captain being unfamiliar with the ship's navigation equipmant, which should be standardized.

Re: Exercise To Conserve Energy

Thomas Bailey — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:22:55 -0000

We can save gasoline by riding bikes, as I have for the past 19 years. With several 70-km rides, I will never need a car. I have biked to San Francisco 20 times, to Gilroy twice, to Santa Cruz, Oakland, Half Moon Bay, and Sausalito once each. Bikes need to be advertised as a fun alternative to cars, video games, and TV.

Re: World's Most Energy Efficient Vehicle? A Bicycle

Thomas Bailey — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:05:06 -0000

I have enjoyed cycling for the past 17-18 years. My biking range extends from Gilroy to Sausalito (125 km), also Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay, San Leandro, and Sunol-essentially all of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Re: Bikes Faster than Subway or Car, Seven Years Running

Thomas Bailey — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:19:07 -0000

I have been a cyclist for 20 years, and have ridden considerable distances, 70 km to San Francisco and Oakland, 100 km to Hollister. I have also biked to Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay, Gilroy, Sunol, Sausalito, and San Leandro. The Hollister ride took 11 hours, to Oakland in 14 hours, including stops to eat.