Life under lockdown continues to be weird. Not for us, we’re getting on great and the rest of the world is passing on by without affecting us very much at all. However, the regulations regarding what we can and can’t do under lockdown are … [Read more]
The cold shoulder
It is now nearly six months since my “off” which resulted in a non-displaced fracture of the greater tuberosity bone at the top of the humerus of my left arm. This little piece of bone that extends out of the top of the humerus is a very important … [Read more]
Absent friends
It’s times like this, when there isn’t a lot to do and life isn’t quite so busy that you think of things that you normally wouldn’t have time to. Today my thoughts turned to absent friends. Like my dear friend, Ralph Hudson, who pushed the limits … [Read more]
Enforced saving..
With the announcement this morning that we are in for another two weeks (at least) of lockdown, there is much talking about counting the cost. It is certain that many businesses will go to the wall before this is over, as they did last time, … [Read more]
No end in sight
If you happen to live in the Police State that is NSW your opportunity for living a normal life is looking less and less likely with every passing day. Three weeks into lockdown and some are suggesting that the present state of non-emergency could be … [Read more]
How far is too far?
The VFR is soon to pass the 100000km mark (presently 92468). I took this photo in the back streets of Braidwood when I was on a South Cast tour. Without exception, all of my VFRs have been over 100000kms at some stage during my ownership. I bought … [Read more]
How do you solve a problem like Vinales?
Last Saturday, in the midst of practice for the Dutch TT a rumour started sweeping the paddock that caught nearly everyone by surprise. Monster Yamaha's Mavrrick Vinales was quitting the team at the end of the season and signing for Aprilia in 2022, … [Read more]
Here we go again…
The 2 week school holidays started on Friday. And, guess what? The NSW government, with an eye fixed firmly on letting the population know who is in control, announced on Saturday afternoon that the Greater Sydney area as well as the Wollongong and … [Read more]
Almost..
Last Sunday the weather forecast looked pretty good. There had been plenty of rain about and there was predicted to be plenty more but it was mainly restricted to the coast so a Putty Road ride seemed like a good idea. Certainly it would be a good … [Read more]
A blue day
Last Sunday was my first ride since my "off" at the end of February and my first ride on the Hornet (apart from taking it to the mechanic's place to get the Blue Slip done). One my friends organised a short day ride up to Penrith and back and I … [Read more]
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