Well, here we go again. I'm in Melbourne and I've just spent the day at PI catching up with all my American friends (well, those of them who were at the track) and generally being a nuisance on … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Canberra bushfires 14 years on
On the 18th January (just a couple of days ago) many people throughout the nations remembered the disastrous Canberra bushfires some 14 years ago. The bare facts are that over 500 houses were … [Read more...]
Something old, something new
Red is getting on a bit. 140000kms on the clock now (nothing for a VFR, but still a few). She's 23 years old this year and has had a pretty easy life. But there are bits and pieces that need doing and … [Read more...]
Summer riding
Yes, for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, the heat is on. Despite all the shock-horror headlines in the news about record temperatures (they're not - it's been nowhere near as hot as some … [Read more...]
The more things change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNSLfY0i5Ow Just lately we have been seeing quite a few mentions of the plight of farmers in the current climate. Whether it be the issue of foreign ownership, … [Read more...]
Paraphernalia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOFW04lckj4 It's been a busy time in the Hall household over the last week or so. Speedway duties on Saturday night and a VERY late night due to a crowded programme … [Read more...]
2017 MotoGp crystal ball
The MotoGp season just gone has been significant for a whole raftload of reasons but one particular aspect has been how early in the season the 2017 rider line-ups were decided. While some of the … [Read more...]
Riding in the new year
It's been a great Christmas. So much so that I have neglected my duties here and elsewhere. However, I'm back and I will hopefully get back to regular posting. Christmas, as I said, was great. … [Read more...]