Since I've started Amish Stories i now have a new found respect for those who have blogs, and who spend hours researching and writing for their readers. Even though some who blog say it does not matter if anyone reads what they have done, i think deep down inside it really does matter to a point because its about sharing what you have done with other people. I say this because I'm reading some very well done and entertaining blogs with very little comments from its readers, so I'm learning to have a thick skin after I've written something. This blogs readership is growing more and more each month, and so far I'm still enjoying doing it because with me it must be fun otherwise i wont do it. And I'm very thankful to those folks who stop by Amish Stories in their very busy schedule, and who enjoy spending some time on it. Patches dairy is a very busy business, and to be honest i have not come to know the family very well. My limited contact has been pleasant but quick, and i think i may try to learn more about a family business like Patches a little more than the average person because i really have to in writing a post. Patches dairy lets its products do all the talking, and in that respect it not only talks it "shouts". The ice cream is great along with its milk products, and the inside eating area puts a lot of restaurants to shame when it comes to its cleanliness. I'm not getting any compensation personally for this glowing review in any way, and i never have recieved any money's for any post that I've done. The original family run schwinn bicycle company no longer exists, its still around in name only. The family run schwinn bicycle company had run into some labor issues and management changes by late 1979 and early 1980. Combined with some bad business decisions and not keeping up with Asian bicycle makers, The family run Schwinn bicycle company went into bankruptcy in 1992 and no longer existed as a family run company after that. So i have a soft spot for family operated businesses like Patches, and as long as they continue making excellent products and stay focused on the customer they should be around for a very long time to come. For me when a company like schwinn looses its heart and soul (the family) , it sometimes loses its passion. So when in the Lebanon/Lancaster area check out one of its many family run companies, and grab yourself a cold homemade ice cream cone at Patches dairy in Lebanon county. Here is their web site www.patchesfamilycreamery.com. Richard from Amish Stories.
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| Im not sure this Schwinn Varsity ever looked so go |
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Now on my way to Patches dairy for a well deserved drink |
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| Patches dairy seen in the back ground |
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| the bike semed to be pointing in the right direction |
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| im getting there folks |
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| Im here at last...... |
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Patches retail store from the farm |
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the dairy in the back ground |
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| Family farm house |
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| goats to feed |
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| one of the daughters of Mark and Steph Patches |
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a very clean place to be in while eating the families ice cream |
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sitting area and a view (when operating) of the milk production area. |
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refrigerated case of butter and eggs, and of course regular milk and also chocolate as well |
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| home made ice cream, and trust me its very good |
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The coconut is out of this world |
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a great place to eat ice cream while taking in the farm view |
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this is a working farm, and this picture of Mark Patches cutting the grass helps to bring home that fact |
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beautiful Lebanon county farms in the back ground |
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a family cow enjoying the day with a friend |
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one of my more favorite images of the 2 post |
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a little more hamming it up from the Varsity |
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and now the end of what has become one of my favorite post to date....... |
Enjoy more of these classic Schwinn ads from the 1950s,1960s and 1970s
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| from 1972 |
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| Schwinn CONTINENTAL for 1972. Designed with the adult cyclist in mind-the rider who wants outstanding performance and a better bike with precision engineered components. Test ride the Schwinn Super Sport with hand brazed chrome molybdenum alloy steel lightweight frame. Choice of 10-speeds in a wide range derailleur gear, 33 to 100 ration; wide range 5-cog cluster, Schwinn-Approved 27” x 1 1/4” high performance sports touring tires, Schwinn Twin-Stick gear controls located at the handle-bar stem, Dual position handbrake levers and quick release hubs. |
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| 1972 Schwinn KRATES The famous Schwinn Sting-Ray design customized with an array of special high-performance features! Full floating ride with shock absorbing saddle and front fork, choice of gears, bucket seat, front drum brake. Rear disc brake on 5-speed models. Choice of colors: Orange Krate, Lemon Peeler, Apple Krate (red) , Pea Picker (green) C30-6 Coaster brake Krate ……….. $ 82.95 C30-9 5-Speed Stik-shift Krate …. $113.95 |
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| Schwinn Suburban. Tourist styling for those who prefer a more upright riding position . . . The Schwinn Suburban features the sturdy diamond style frame; 27” x 1 1/4” nylon cord, Puff tires; Tubular front fork; deluxe mattress style saddle; and attractive coach trim. Choice of frame sizes, three gear options, and colors. Sierra Brown, Campus Green, or Burgundy |
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| Schwinn MANTA-RAY Feature packed from the front to rear, the 24” Manta-Ray has never been equalled for excitement. Now, on 5-speed models, genuine automobile type disc brakes! Camelback frame, Sting-Ray style saddle, 52 tooth MAG Sprocket. Choice of colors: Kool Orange, Kool Lemon, or Campus Green Model H26-6 Coaster brake Manta-Ray … $69.95 Model H26-9 5-speed Manta Ray ……….. $101.95 |
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| Schwinn SUPER SPORT Designed with the adult cyclist in mind-the rider who wants outstanding performance and a better bike with precision engineered components. Test ride the Schwinn Super Sport with hand brazed chrome molybdenum alloy steel lightweight frame. Choice of 10-speeds in a wide range derailleur gear, 33 to 100 ration; wide range 5-cog cluster, Schwinn-Approved 27” x 1 1/4” high performance sports touring tires, Schwinn Twin-Stick gear controls located at the handle-bar stem, Dual position handbrake levers and quick release hubs. Choice of colors: Kool Lemon, Opaque Green, and Opaque Blue. Model 822 22” frame Super Sport …. $136.95 Model 824 24” frame Super Sport …. $136.95 Model 826 26” frame Super Sport …. $136.95 |
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| 1972 Schwinn 24-inch wheel VARSITY SPORT In response to public demand Schwinn has designed a new 24” lightweight with the same Schwinn Quality features as the full size models . . . now the thrills and excitement of 10-speed cycling are ready for the growing boy. Take a look at the special diamond style lightweight frame, drop handlebars, Schwinn-Approved derailleur gears, dual position caliper brakes, Schwinn Twin-Stik gear shift controls-up front where they belong. Schwinn-Approved racing saddle. No other bike in the 24-inch size offers so much . . .no other bike is so exciting. Choice of colors: Kool Lemon, Sierra Brown, or Campus Green |
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Schwinn SUBURBAN An elegant Schwinn bicycle offering a choice of gear options and frame sizes to fit the petite as well as the taller girl. Tubular front fork, deluxe mattress saddle, enameled fenders richly trimmed with gold color stripe, 27” X 1 1/4” nylon cord Puff tires. Choice of colors: Sierra Brown, Campus Green, Burgundy. |
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| 1972 Schwinn VARSITY SPORT At home, on the campus, in town, or on a country lane . . . Selected features and equipment usually found on bikes costing much more. Diamond style lightweight frame, Twin-Stick gear shift controls, 10-speed derailleur, 38 to 100 gear, 27” x 1 1/4” sports touring tires, drop handlebars, and dual position brake levers. Four frame sizes. Colors; Kool Lemon, Sierra Brown and Campus green |
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| Schwinn Ladies’ Traveler left) Beautiful fully equipped bike with stainless steel fenders, generator set, light, saddlebag, cushioned saddle, and nylon whitewall tires. Colors: Flamboyant Red, Radiant Blue, Coppertone or Black. W61 – 26″ Schwinn Traveler, American made Coaster …. $58.95 W61 – 26″Schwinn Traveler, 2 or 3 speed … $66.95 Schwinn Men’s Traveler right) Lightweight styling with a galaxy of special features. Stainless steel fenders, generator, light and saddlebag. Choice of coaster, 2 or 3 speed with 26″ wheels. Colors: Flamboyant Red, Radiant Blue, Coppertone or Black. W11 – Schwinn Traveler, 19″ frame ………….Coaster – $58.95 / 2 or 3 speed – $66.95 W12 – Schwinn Traveler, 21″ frame …………. Coaster – $58.95 / 2 or 3 speed – $66.95 W13 – Schwinn Traveler, 23″ frame …………. Coaster – $58.95 / 2 or 3 speed – $66.95 |
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| Schwinn Ladies Varsity Tourist |
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| Schwinn 10 Speed Varsity For 1964 left) Schwinn does it again. An outstanding value in a 10 speed derailleur bicycle. 38 to 96 gear (33 to 85 gear on a model 224), 27″ x 1 1/4″ sports touring tires, and Schwinn tubular rims (24″ on model 224). Racing style handlebars and saddle, and large flange Sprint hubs. Mudguards available at extra cost. Colors: Flamboyant Lime, Radiant Coppertone, Sky Blue or Terra Cotta. 119 – Schwinn Varsity, 19″ frame …………. $66.95 121 – Schwinn Varsity, 21″ frame …………. $66.95 123 – Schwinn Varsity, 23″ frame …………. $66.95 224 – Schwinn Varsity, with 24″ wheels …. $66.95 Schwinn 10 Speed Continental Sport right) Good quality road bike with high speed racing wheels, Schwinn diamond type frame, Sprint derailleur, 38 to 96 gear, quick release hubs, quick release center pull brakes, chrome tubular front fork, Schwinn tubular rims 27″ x 1 1/4″ high pressure road tires. Mudguards available at extra cost. Colors: Flamboyant Lime, Radiant Coppertone, Sky Blue or Terra Cotta. 319 – Schwinn Continental Sports, 19″ frame …………. $79.95 321 – Schwinn Continental Sports, 21″ frame …………. $79.95 323 – Schwinn Continental Sports, 23″ frame …………. $79.95             Classic Schwinn images provided by www.schwinncruisers.com And from the 1950s |
