https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgsFCyD4nEw I know that, in his more recent days, Bill Cosby has forever blotted his character and I'm really sorry about that because he was a truly funny comedian. … [Read more...]
Breakfast….
....as my dad used to say, is the most important meal of the day, because, if you're not home by then, your wife starts to get suspicious. On the last weekend of each month our riding group has a … [Read more...]
Arthur Blizzard
Arthur Blizzard - an appreciation. Please note, this is a LONG article. In the circles that I frequent, the name of Arthur Blizzard comes up pretty frequently. Those of us who remember the glory … [Read more...]
Bush mechanics II
It occurred to me while writing the first article by this name that I have had much less mechanical drama with my various bikes over the years than I have with the multitude of cars that I have owned. … [Read more...]
Bush mechanics
Before I go too far, a disclaimer. This posting is about CARS. NO motorcycles were harmed in the preparation of this article. As an impecunious college student in the early 1970's I became very … [Read more...]
What’s your Plan B?
As a confirmed teetotaller the attraction of alcohol has never been evident. I have no problem with people drinking the stuff (in moderation) but I just don't get spending copious amounts of money on … [Read more...]
Photographs and memories II
As a postscript to my article yesterday, here is the peerless Kenny Blake at Bathurst 1977, heading up the hill on Rusty Cragill's TZ350. Its inclusion also leads me nicely into another article of … [Read more...]
Photographs and memories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48o5rCFFxh8 Apropos my article today I thought that this wonderful Jim Croce song was highly appropriate. Today I'd like to share some photographs and some … [Read more...]
Do it now
A good friend posted this on Facebook this morning. Worth sharing, I think. … [Read more...]
A port and a storm
I've just got back from attending Round 2 of the MotoStars junior road race series. Unlike Rd 1 where I was practically able to walk to the track, this one involved a bit more travelling, around … [Read more...]