Fatman I really enjoyed seeing the Lutz-Hielschler tricycle today. Like many of the things on this post, I have never seen such a thing before and live steam ! You know your comment about how collecting might be an analogy of life. I sometimes feel that on that rare occasion when I encounter an early train or toy that somehow I can transport myself back to being that young boy in the 1920's or 30's at Christmas fascinated by what Santa left and absolutely thrilled that it is something I can make "go around".
Oh well, maybe too serious for a beautiful summer Sunday
Best to all
Don