tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post2100076184900402604..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Challenge: Your rideGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-3665551600105427772012-07-03T16:57:55.838+12:002012-07-03T16:57:55.838+12:00Jon,
I like Aussies a lot anyway so no worries eit...Jon,<br />I like Aussies a lot anyway so no worries either way! <br /><br />I think that the commonly-held beliefs about Volvo drivers is based on fact. Same goes for white vans. I had to point one back onto his side of the road last Thursday when riding back from Thames. Can't be sure but I think he also had a mobile phone clamped to his ear too, sigh.....Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-31460902650855205702012-07-03T16:48:31.659+12:002012-07-03T16:48:31.659+12:00You'd be right there. I had the traditional &q...You'd be right there. I had the traditional "Volvo on the wrong side of the road" occurrence on the road from Kawakawa bay to the Firth of Thames, once. The Coromandel roads do need to be treated with more respect, by bike riders. The numbers of wayward four wheel drives can get quite alarming, espec on public holidays.<br /><br />Native Aussie - no, I've only been here 6 years...JonLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101897631145411071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-7814465354927553522012-06-28T14:59:16.559+12:002012-06-28T14:59:16.559+12:00Gidday Jon!
Thought you were a native Aussie :-). ...Gidday Jon!<br />Thought you were a native Aussie :-). Well, I guess that WA is at least 50% Kiwis! Just to make it worse for you, I've just been down there today (sorry). There's not much of a margin on the Coro Loop either with the way that a lot of cagers cut blind corners, especially in the tourist season.<br /><br />Safe riding!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-33028035128906646802012-06-28T13:49:27.935+12:002012-06-28T13:49:27.935+12:00Damn you Geoff - all those photos are making me ho...Damn you Geoff - all those photos are making me homesick, and desirous of a road with some real switchbacks....aahh, the Coro loop.......<br />Our local loop (about 110km around the block from home, with a coffee and bakery about half way around) isn't too bad, with lot's of swoopy bends, of the sort preferred by the G.L.W.(good lady wife,she's not one for tight corners on the FZ1), but, as most of it is through bush, narrow seal with wide pea gravel margins, there is little margin for error and any speed above a dawdle demands strict attention and concentration.....JonLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101897631145411071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-17586125902010748762012-06-17T19:31:15.146+12:002012-06-17T19:31:15.146+12:00Hi Loui!
I sincerely apologise!! The biggest part...Hi Loui!<br />I sincerely apologise!! The biggest part of my work within IAM has been delayed for a while whilst we continue to work on a training database so I'm making the most of it while I can. Thank you for the very kind words!<br /><br />Cheers and hope you're treating the Striple how it deserves to be treated :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-12965663357141222532012-06-17T19:28:27.933+12:002012-06-17T19:28:27.933+12:00Hi Deb and thanks for dropping by!
I think a lot ...Hi Deb and thanks for dropping by!<br /><br />I think a lot of us suffer from the "age and means" problem! With the kisd off our hands though, we're trying to make up for lost time! I worked in the USA in 1996, but not near the Appalachians regrettably. It's definitely on our Bucket List, along with Canada.<br /><br />Safe riding!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-82275804969410629252012-06-17T19:24:57.309+12:002012-06-17T19:24:57.309+12:00Thanks Jules!
Down at sea level where we are, summ...Thanks Jules!<br />Down at sea level where we are, summer temperatures max out in the low-mid 30's C and in winter, we can get a slight frost on the lawns on maybe half a dozen days. Annual rainfall is between 1100-1600 mm although I'd swear that more than that falls in July, our wettest month! All in all, a pretty reasonable climeate for riding in. Similar to your patch I'd imagine, although your summer temps are likely a bit higher.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-46865526195756462332012-06-17T19:20:54.125+12:002012-06-17T19:20:54.125+12:00Brandy,
Thank you but I thing all of us regard ea...Brandy,<br /><br />Thank you but I thing all of us regard each other's patch special, simply because they are different to what we're used to!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-18410528554383979512012-06-17T18:18:26.383+12:002012-06-17T18:18:26.383+12:00Geoff - having gone 'cold turkey' and slow...Geoff - having gone 'cold turkey' and slowly accepted that you would only blog occasionally you're now playing with our minds by blogging a bit more regularly with the usual high quality... thanks.Louinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-13220426972491868542012-06-17T16:46:30.706+12:002012-06-17T16:46:30.706+12:00At my age (and means) I've come to accept that...At my age (and means) I've come to accept that there are beautiful places on earth that I will never see in person. NZ is one of them! But if heaven is "paradise", then maybe I'll be riding those roads someday!<br /><br />Always breath taking to see your country and YES I am envious....Awesome ride! :=)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-8976029324245363202012-06-17T16:31:12.225+12:002012-06-17T16:31:12.225+12:00Sensational pics and a truly beautiful environment...Sensational pics and a truly beautiful environment. What is the climate like overall?Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-88132142727911485372012-06-17T16:30:45.437+12:002012-06-17T16:30:45.437+12:00If there was a prize to be awarded, I think Martha...If there was a prize to be awarded, I think Martha would definitely have to award it to you - and we're all a little bit jealous.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-63537030146872394752012-06-17T14:21:24.749+12:002012-06-17T14:21:24.749+12:00Hi Steve
Most of the entire Coromandel Peninsula i...Hi Steve<br />Most of the entire Coromandel Peninsula is like that - over 200 km of twisties! Always plenty of room and good food at our place!<br /><br />BTW, I'm assuming that Flyboy is your brother. He wanted an academic paper I have on radar detectors conducted in WA but I don't have his email addy. Could you get him to send it to me via the link on my blog please? Cheers...Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-73365733666766973062012-06-17T14:13:31.358+12:002012-06-17T14:13:31.358+12:00Now that is one hell of a commute. Stunning area y...Now that is one hell of a commute. Stunning area you live in Geoff, if we are back in NZ we'll definetly be visiting there for sure.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-28803530836673565722012-06-17T12:08:31.572+12:002012-06-17T12:08:31.572+12:00Bob:
Haha - they don't get much fresher that, ...Bob:<br />Haha - they don't get much fresher that, unless it's off our boat!<br /><br />The only time eating gets in the way of travelling is when I'm with Jennie in the car. When I'm on the bike, a flying visit to Subway or a gas station meat pie does me just fine :-). I do like good breakfasts though when I'm on tour with the lads.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-40312397156815391682012-06-17T12:04:11.903+12:002012-06-17T12:04:11.903+12:00Geoff:
Nothwithstanding your outstanding photos, ...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />Nothwithstanding your outstanding photos, I can't get the fish & chips out of my mind. I'm craving some right now . . . You know that riding comes second to eating.<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-60142804457621924552012-06-17T09:50:58.459+12:002012-06-17T09:50:58.459+12:00Hi Brenda!
Well, where we used to live pre-retire...Hi Brenda!<br /><br />Well, where we used to live pre-retirement in the central north island, it was at 400 metres altitude and the winter frosts used to go down to about -7C. It's much warmer on the coast at this time of year but we've got used to it and moan if it gets to zero overnight!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-78894195480014568022012-06-17T09:47:48.969+12:002012-06-17T09:47:48.969+12:00Martha,
Thank YOU for the challenge - it was fun! ...Martha,<br />Thank YOU for the challenge - it was fun! Yeah, we're about as far away as it's possible to get. You'll see some great narrative and photos of the south island in the American Touring New Zealand blog on my Great Links sidebar.<br /><br />Thanks again!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-29763204385714653192012-06-17T09:44:27.607+12:002012-06-17T09:44:27.607+12:00Sorry to hear that! If it's any consolation, ...Sorry to hear that! If it's any consolation, we had a slight frost on our lawn this morning :-).Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-1327190910988934542012-06-17T02:59:56.390+12:002012-06-17T02:59:56.390+12:00We have the coldest and wettest June since weather...We have the coldest and wettest June since weather statistics began... need I say more?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-3073228837746392582012-06-17T01:01:30.344+12:002012-06-17T01:01:30.344+12:00You really do live in paradise dont you Geoff?
I&...You really do live in paradise dont you Geoff?<br /><br />I'd grizzle too .. that's what it looks like in winter, the other seasons must be perfect enough to break your heart!! I'm just as envious as Sonja.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-51097679122082763472012-06-17T00:19:17.402+12:002012-06-17T00:19:17.402+12:00Thanks, Geoff, for taking the challenge! I didn...Thanks, Geoff, for taking the challenge! I didn't think anyone this far away would take notice! What a completely wonderful surprise to find your message this morning. I'm with Sonja here....wow. Trade all the cows and cheese in Wisconsin- and even the Packers- for your views- heck, your entire country. I've wanted to visit for years and years...Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-63361712576534456322012-06-16T19:08:40.467+12:002012-06-16T19:08:40.467+12:00Sonja hon, would I do that to you?
Well, the answ...Sonja hon, would I do that to you?<br /><br />Well, the answer is of course I would, but it wasn't deliberate, honestly :-). Stop grizzling, you have summer!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-13951377619949626122012-06-16T19:06:10.031+12:002012-06-16T19:06:10.031+12:00Similar, but with less traffic :-)Similar, but with less traffic :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-81986641231718851992012-06-16T17:50:55.265+12:002012-06-16T17:50:55.265+12:00Definitely a hard to beat 'commute'.
Jus...Definitely a hard to beat 'commute'. <br /><br />Just when I thought I had my desires under control you had to post those pictures. You do that on purpose, right?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com