Monday, February 18, 2013

February Rains ...and a long breakfast

Well the weather forecasts were bleak..... predicting rain and lots of it but we had planned a short ,local ride starting with breakfast down at Springwood Suzuki. Peaking through the blinds early suggested that we might get away with a dry ride..... looks are deceiving aren't they ,what a difference a few km's make
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Well we had 5 hardy souls turn up at Gateway for our short ride to Springwood Suzuki for breakfast then on to Jacobs Well and Calypso Bay. We waited until the rain eased up then headed off , navifating the dreaded u-turn bck down Mt Gravatt-capalaba rd.
Kathy on Guzzi with Aura

So on arriving at Suzuki we were surprised to be met by a few more motorcyclists and the about six who ditched their bikes ( and the wet weather ) and drove down for a litle mototcycling community.
Chris taking a pic of me taking a pic og her
Dave happy with his new addition,
a valid rego and number plate


Debbie brings some bling
how good is this good food,good mates and bikes








...and yes , they did have some bikes as well
..in fact a lovey Moto Guzzi Tourer

Brenton checking out a A kitted out Vstrom
Brenton carrying Kevin Swanz

Leigh assured me there was
no shrinkage when wet
So us hardy souls kitted up for our ride down the road to Jacobs Well and Calyspso Bay ,hoping the weather would behave
Des and Cathie on the mighty red Guzzi
a magpie centre stage
an Irish pub at Calypso Bay...nice
Kathy's purse has the right stuff
Des enjoying a pillion riders company















praying the weather holds for run home









Saturday, February 2, 2013

Different strokes for different folks - bike around the world

a classy lady on a classic bike
During June & July 2012 my wife and I enjoyed a fantastic 46 day romp around the world, firstly to the UK to see our daughter marry a POM ( a good one) , then to France,Paris,New York, Chicago, training across USA, San Francisco and the famous highway 101 down the west coast to LA.
It was an amazing trip and along the way I snapped a few motorbike of various persuasions....and yes it is a case of different strokes for different folks....and obvious Paris is all about Scooter and BMW's (its Europe of course) and the New York....has to be the Harley and Orange County Choppers...but San Francisco ,well there were all sorts...that's San Francisco.
Loves a couple of the following Pics

Donald Trump & OCC
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