tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post797506896500501893..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: The Bay and Banjos Tour, day 1Geoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-53515376062471939062011-11-15T22:36:18.422+13:002011-11-15T22:36:18.422+13:00G'day Chillertek!
Andy and I are doing the IAM...G'day Chillertek!<br />Andy and I are doing the IAM advanced training so we see each other quite a bit, but you clearly know what a mission it is with bigger numbers!<br /><br />I used to live just north of Taupo before retiring, but the Gentle Annie roas was completely new to me and I'd only travelled the Forgotten Highway once before in the 4x4.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-29952225420278964352011-11-15T21:12:58.553+13:002011-11-15T21:12:58.553+13:00I loved your opening statement about getting the g...I loved your opening statement about getting the guys together is a challenge only done once a year. Thats something that we normally do here to, which is a ride into the snowy mountains, but this year we went on a much closer ride to sofala. <br />Taupo is a beautiful little town and the roads and scenery around there is motorcycling paradise.<br /><br />Cheers mate great ride report.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-30695085169624487212011-11-15T20:08:14.617+13:002011-11-15T20:08:14.617+13:00Eek indeed - now corrected. **Hangs head in shame...Eek indeed - now corrected. **Hangs head in shame**Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-47006788907193036582011-11-15T19:26:29.926+13:002011-11-15T19:26:29.926+13:00Napier - Bay of Plenty? Eek!Napier - Bay of Plenty? Eek!Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-4763609963163089242011-11-15T19:10:42.792+13:002011-11-15T19:10:42.792+13:00Cheers Trobairitz!
Do you know, I hadn't notic...Cheers Trobairitz!<br />Do you know, I hadn't noticed the sign over the cafe!!! It was a great place and my blue cheese and mushroom filo parcels served with green salad were superb. I'll be trying to replicate them at home this week!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-31656601727167298672011-11-15T19:07:14.733+13:002011-11-15T19:07:14.733+13:00Thanks Roger,
Sedate is the only way to travel for...Thanks Roger,<br />Sedate is the only way to travel for an old guy :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-45394395344240114222011-11-15T18:35:50.435+13:002011-11-15T18:35:50.435+13:00What a great weekend riding with your mates. How ...What a great weekend riding with your mates. How fitting it is that the sign hanging above the pavement cafe says 'friends'.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-9411504415129000332011-11-15T18:21:09.245+13:002011-11-15T18:21:09.245+13:00Awesome Geoff, was thinking about you"sedatly...Awesome Geoff, was thinking about you"sedatly" meandering around the central north Isalnd. Nothing like a weekend away withmates.<br /><br />Looks like a great time had by all.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-34639237788933560522011-11-15T17:34:25.218+13:002011-11-15T17:34:25.218+13:00Sonja:
Napier is Jennie's favourite NZ city. ...Sonja:<br />Napier is Jennie's favourite NZ city. It was levelled by an earthquake in 1931 and totally rebuilt in Art Deco style. You're going to be busy on your next business trip :-). Err.. Taupo might blow again. From memory, it's erupted on average every 20,000 years and 18,000 years have elapsed...<br /><br />Richard,<br /><br />Hahaha and sorry! The standard of cabins in the Top 10 chain are very high and affordable. We stay in them whenever we can. My wife likes trikes too but I'm not keen.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-8079581796455733832011-11-15T17:21:42.229+13:002011-11-15T17:21:42.229+13:00I agree with Anthony. Your blog is NSFW especially...I agree with Anthony. Your blog is NSFW especially if you want to remain employed. That doesn't look like the campground cabins around here, pretty plush. My wife almost always comments every time she sees a trike (she likes them).<br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-14388476254330997922011-11-15T17:10:37.526+13:002011-11-15T17:10:37.526+13:00Napier looks so beautiful, too bad my little journ...Napier looks so beautiful, too bad my little journey didn't take me there. As for Lake Taupo, are you sure the caldera won't blow up one day? There is so much geothermal activity around the lake... just saying...<br />Looks like a fabulous trip. Please post part two soon. I am curious.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-27287386814596182382011-11-15T14:43:07.578+13:002011-11-15T14:43:07.578+13:00Keith:
Agree with your sentiments. McD's was t...Keith:<br />Agree with your sentiments. McD's was the rendezvous point but we had no intention of eating there!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-13534109064858073592011-11-15T14:26:37.357+13:002011-11-15T14:26:37.357+13:00That is one McDonald's I would seriously consi...That is one McDonald's I would seriously consider entering.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-9639579561066911862011-11-15T12:43:08.654+13:002011-11-15T12:43:08.654+13:00G'day Anthony!
You're far too kind mate an...G'day Anthony!<br />You're far too kind mate and I do apologise for the distraction of making you wanting to jump on your bike RIGHT NOW! Hope it's a lovely day over there. John who features in the blog photos is a Sydneysider although he's lived over here since about 2004.<br /><br />Enjoy your day even if you're not out riding!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-24477464302004615172011-11-15T12:09:30.245+13:002011-11-15T12:09:30.245+13:00A very good morning to you sir,
I have to say tha...A very good morning to you sir,<br /><br />I have to say that reading your blog at work would have to be one of the dumbest things I could do :) ......your words and photos are so inspiring, witty and just so bloody fantastic and ALWAYS make me want to get up from my desk, walk outta here and swing my leg over my bike, and just GO!!!! I remember someone saying recently that motorcyclists are awesome, and this just proves that once again.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the journey Geoff...<br /><br />Looking forward to Day 2.<br /><br />Cheers mate,Anthonyhttp://anthonyparker1.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com