Since ever the corona virus stupidity started it was always a given that the 2021 International Island Classic was not going to be run. The ban on international flights, stringent quarantine measures … [Read more...]
Archives for 2020
And now, as promised…
Remember this photo that I published a couple of weeks ago? I promised that there would be a story to go with it and here it is.Karl Praml, the man and his motorcycling impact.Late last month … [Read more...]
On top of the world
Yesterday's weather was predicted to be pretty close to perfect. Helena was attending an art course for the day so what should I do? I mean, it's simple, innit? It was Goldie's turn to get the cobwebs … [Read more...]
Using what’s on offer
I always try to publish original stuff here but this news item from a couple of days ago was just too goon not to share. Enjoy.Man uses old bunker as his own motorcycle museum.Speedway starts … [Read more...]
After dark
I hardly ever ride at night these days, which is a strange perversity because my bike has the best and brightest headlight of any bike I've ever owned. When I first started riding I used to ride at … [Read more...]
EGR
As you no doubt know, we bought a new car a while ago. Well, not a new car as in brand new but a much newer second hand car. We have had the Aurion for about 5 years and there was nothing wrong with … [Read more...]
[Not] Blinded by the light
We all know about SMIDSY (Sorry, Mate I Didn't See You), as motorcyclists we encounter it all the time. Now, of course, it isn't just us two-wheelers who experience it. If you also drive, you will … [Read more...]
Watch this space
How's this for an atmospheric photo? As the title suggests, watch this space because I hope to bring you a great story to accompany this photo in the next few days. … [Read more...]
Side roads
It's funny where ideas for a blog entry can start. Sometimes it's a real struggle to find a topic, (hence the sometimes long delays between posts) and other times I have a list on my desk blotter a … [Read more...]
Looking ahead
Having already passed the three score years and ten it has occurred to me several times of late that I have much more on which to look back than I have on which to look forward. I was reminded of this … [Read more...]
