tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post2121068881422533854..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: The elephant in the roomGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-70053976529949446022020-09-09T07:05:36.925+12:002020-09-09T07:05:36.925+12:00Hiya Nikos!
Thanks and all good. Almost don't ...Hiya Nikos!<br />Thanks and all good. Almost don't need glasses at all and reading instrumentation no problem at all. So you've abandoned Cheshire for good? Reading UK newspapers depresses me about the handling of C-19 and Brexit. All the very best for the future!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-24513977348101993902020-09-09T05:42:35.087+12:002020-09-09T05:42:35.087+12:00Glad it all worked out Geoff, I did not look at th...Glad it all worked out Geoff, I did not look at the video on YouTube and can you read the Speedometer now?<br />All the best from Wiesbaden, yes I've abandoned England....Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-68648117533831144862020-09-08T06:55:14.104+12:002020-09-08T06:55:14.104+12:00Hi Kofla and thanks. Yes, anything to do with a lo...Hi Kofla and thanks. Yes, anything to do with a loss of vision is a big deal. Fortunately, it worked out ok for which I'm totally thankful.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-8316985584326288022020-09-08T04:55:17.462+12:002020-09-08T04:55:17.462+12:00The retina issue sounds kind of scary. Good to hea...The retina issue sounds kind of scary. Good to hear all went well. Kofla Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020407690818662882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-59549401928885753092020-09-04T09:41:47.949+12:002020-09-04T09:41:47.949+12:00Many thanks! I know that the procedure is suppose...Many thanks! I know that the procedure is supposed to be pretty routine these days but it's a relief to know that it worked perfectly :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-82134033542594274122020-09-04T09:22:05.825+12:002020-09-04T09:22:05.825+12:00So glad the procedure was successful! So glad the procedure was successful! Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-40342509497775584992020-09-03T09:37:48.887+12:002020-09-03T09:37:48.887+12:00Cheers Dave, a much happier camper with the job do...Cheers Dave, a much happier camper with the job done. I gather that there's a reasonably high chance of petergium regrowth even as an adult if you have it removed so it looks like you're taking the best option. All that UV exposure eh?<br /><br />Hope you're keeping safe up in QLD. Our daughter lives in Melbourne city centre! Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-24225924281914660022020-09-02T23:12:01.083+12:002020-09-02T23:12:01.083+12:00Glad you got they eye sorted mate. I've had so...Glad you got they eye sorted mate. I've had some ptergiums cut off when I was young and I have had one persistant bastard keep growing back over my left eye. It doesn't cause me any issue, just makes my eye look bloodshot all the time. I have been a bit reticent to get it cut off in case something goes wrong and I lose some sight and my medical - and hence my job.<br />Great to see some motorbicycling going on over there. The weather should be on the improve for you soon.Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-59662296117292133172020-09-02T09:36:08.481+12:002020-09-02T09:36:08.481+12:00Thanks Sonja, even though I think you're sidin...Thanks Sonja, even though I think you're siding with Jennie :-) . It certainly is nice to have 20/20 vision again!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-40541290876297266032020-09-02T08:25:42.152+12:002020-09-02T08:25:42.152+12:00I am sure you suffered big time but in the end you...I am sure you suffered big time but in the end you survived. Good for you, Geoff. Great to hear that all's back to normal. Enjoy a fresh view on things.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-53182284550306608372020-09-02T06:57:58.738+12:002020-09-02T06:57:58.738+12:00Thanks Warren. With everything being out of focus,...Thanks Warren. With everything being out of focus, it wasn't too bad but I could have done without the weird sounds!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-58725465845097546962020-09-01T23:45:35.432+12:002020-09-01T23:45:35.432+12:00I would struggle with seeing what was going on Geo...I would struggle with seeing what was going on Geoff, glad to hear it was painless.Motorcycle Paradise https://www.blogger.com/profile/13402800735593646123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-20828710954103356192020-09-01T20:29:29.609+12:002020-09-01T20:29:29.609+12:00Thanks Lee - really chuffed to be back to "no...Thanks Lee - really chuffed to be back to "normal", whatever that may be! Looking forward to catching up.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-67926899310011157562020-09-01T20:11:40.623+12:002020-09-01T20:11:40.623+12:00Hi Geoff. Good to hear that the surgery seems to ...Hi Geoff. Good to hear that the surgery seems to have been a success. Hopefully see you before the end of the year.Lee Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082631561885571713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-65607659565053829342020-09-01T19:57:55.089+12:002020-09-01T19:57:55.089+12:00The start of a cunning plan whilst Jennie goes sho...The start of a cunning plan whilst Jennie goes shopping, ya reckon?Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-57356836223636392922020-09-01T19:28:02.370+12:002020-09-01T19:28:02.370+12:002 Birds one stone....2 Birds one stone....Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-88510095531442982202020-09-01T08:48:24.386+12:002020-09-01T08:48:24.386+12:00Thanks Richard. I'm not ready to give up ridin...Thanks Richard. I'm not ready to give up riding yet and Jennie certainly won't want me under her feet 😄.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525927027265195312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-26073466162950345762020-09-01T08:46:04.667+12:002020-09-01T08:46:04.667+12:00Cheers Steve, it's quite a relief. I was quit...Cheers Steve, it's quite a relief. I was quite qpprehensive beforehand but it wasn't too bad at all. <br /><br />We were looking at South America this year but don't think that it will ever happen. With our daughter in Melbourne, going to the GP would be a good addition 😄Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525927027265195312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-58659294716962993622020-09-01T04:33:47.565+12:002020-09-01T04:33:47.565+12:00Wonderful to hear that the surgery went well and i...Wonderful to hear that the surgery went well and it didn’t impact your riding. <br /><br />I enjoy reading your posts!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-88088377182094893662020-08-31T22:08:07.235+12:002020-08-31T22:08:07.235+12:00Good to hear you got your eye issues sorted out fi...Good to hear you got your eye issues sorted out finally. From your description of them putting instruments into your eyeball whilst awake seems quite horrifying. <br />Did you get to take the rubber duckie home?<br /><br />You boys wanna get your asses over to PI next year and Andrew bring your dad before its too late.<br />Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-6962144176065398062020-08-31T19:21:35.201+12:002020-08-31T19:21:35.201+12:00Thanks for the kind offer - one of our members has...Thanks for the kind offer - one of our members has one too. That's the sort of bike I'd go for.<br /><br />One of our members has just bought an off-road Multistrada and a Desert Sled from the south island. He and a mate are flying down tomorrow to collect them. Envious as heck!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-18538487342298200812020-08-31T19:06:40.546+12:002020-08-31T19:06:40.546+12:00Come take the Mouse for a ride when you're nex...Come take the Mouse for a ride when you're next down here...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-28291122830492866442020-08-31T18:59:02.203+12:002020-08-31T18:59:02.203+12:00Thanks Andrew, it was quite a relief to be perfect...Thanks Andrew, it was quite a relief to be perfectly honest. I suppose it's natural to imagine the worst case scenario.<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your Dad. I would definitely stop riding based on what I experienced when I suffered the retinal bleed.<br /><br />I'm not discounting an adventure bike when I retire from IAM. Having too much fun on the KTM at present 😎Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-66283627525026261182020-08-31T17:49:20.855+12:002020-08-31T17:49:20.855+12:00Great to see (tee hee) that your surgery was a suc...Great to see (tee hee) that your surgery was a success and that you're back onto the bike.<br /><br />Unfortunately my Dad lost an eye a few years ago (melanoma) and he's pretty much given up bikes (although I have managed to persuade him to have a couple of little scoots up the road on the WR). He's fine driving (although he had some adjusting to do) but doesn't want to push his luck on bikes. Anyway, we're just lucky the optometrist spotted the issue early.<br /><br />I definitely think it's time you got an Adv bike...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.com