It is well known that Chicago, in the USA, is known as the Windy City. Well, Wollongong, just south of Sydney, has a similar reputation and, thusly, a similar name, Windy Wollongong. Every winter, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
White vans
Today's entry is something of a Public Service Announcement and it is this. BEWARE OF WHITE VANS. Let me explain. If you travel anywhere on your bike these days you are going to be sharing the road … [Read more...]
Mind over matter
To say that I have been dissatisfied with my riding since I started riding again would be the understatement of the year. My lines are woeful, my anticipation all over the place, my renowned … [Read more...]
Animals Pt2
A while ago I published an article about all the different types of hairy beasts that motorcyclists were likely to encounter while riding in Australia. While the list was not definitive it was … [Read more...]
The amazing story of George Disteel
Long time readers will know that I pride myself on publishing only original content on this blog site. If you want to know what other writers feel about the shape of things, then they have their own … [Read more...]
In the lap of the gods
As the time of my wife's return from a well-deserved break in Finland, visiting her multitude of relatives and having more cooking lessons in the process draws to an end, my enforced isolation draws … [Read more...]
Good friends
It has been truthfully said that a true friend is one who knows all your faults but loves you anyway. I have also said, on numerous occasions, that nobody looks after their friends like motorcyclists … [Read more...]
Miscellany
No particular reason for this picture, I just like it. As Mark Twain is reported to have said, "The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated." although, given how long it has been since I … [Read more...]
Forums
The above picture has no connection whatsoever with today's entry; I just thought that it was funny. Neither does this one, but, again, it's funny. So, back to the subject in hand. Over the … [Read more...]
Family matters
My apologies for neglecting the blog of late but I do have an excuse. You see, our quiet and well-ordered home has been somewhat disrupted. My son, who lives in Sydney, is deeply involved in an online … [Read more...]
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