tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post8248544950275188875..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: A light-hearted book review....Geoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-36605717329819161012011-09-27T09:37:37.043+13:002011-09-27T09:37:37.043+13:00Hi Irene!
I think you'll enjoy it! (Also, the ...Hi Irene!<br />I think you'll enjoy it! (Also, the book mentioned in the post above is fantastic too). I spent some happy times in Louisiana and other parts of the Southern States when I was working there in 1996.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-37071033402794473092011-09-27T03:48:11.162+13:002011-09-27T03:48:11.162+13:00Ok, you got me super curious about this book. I...Ok, you got me super curious about this book. I'm gonna ride over (of course) and see if I can find a hard copy. If not, then I'll settle for the electronic version. By the way, very nice garden. I just returned from a long moto-camping trip (primoworks-on2wheels.com) and my whole yard is, um, interesting? Yeah, that works. We're just hitting fall/autumn here (Louisiana, USA) so I'll let it wait till spring. (Yes, I'm procrastinating =D)CajunRicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835274882715673017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-90007744607900853842011-09-26T12:41:26.169+13:002011-09-26T12:41:26.169+13:00Canajun:
Great stuff - glad you enjoyed it. I ca...Canajun:<br /><br />Great stuff - glad you enjoyed it. I can recommend another book about riding round Australia on a "normal" bike by a Kiwi which is even funnier: http://www.twistingthrottle.com/#!__australia. He's also done one about riding in the USA but I haven't read that yet.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-90350621875888640342011-09-26T12:23:45.235+13:002011-09-26T12:23:45.235+13:00Okay, just finished it. Great story! Not many of u...Okay, just finished it. Great story! Not many of us can rely on "mates" in so many far-flung corners to come to our assistance when doing something as certifiably outrageous as riding around Australia on an 8 hp diesel motorcycle. Now I have to look for his other book.<br />Thanks for the recommendation.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-61478305150938608262011-09-25T12:07:40.645+13:002011-09-25T12:07:40.645+13:00Peter:
Thanks for the very kind words. I guess th...Peter:<br />Thanks for the very kind words. I guess there's a very fine line between passion and obsession! Hopefully, I fall(just) on the passion side of the line as I do have a few fall-back options if I ever have to give up riding bikes.<br /><br />Thank you for dropping by!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54469614916675963462011-09-24T19:16:11.527+12:002011-09-24T19:16:11.527+12:00keep doing a great job.
You can definitely see you...keep doing a great job.<br />You can definitely see your enthusiasm in the work you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who arenot afraid to say how they believe. Always go after your heart.PeterTorrreshttp://www.thebikebuyers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-23591291471735120822011-09-21T19:39:24.450+12:002011-09-21T19:39:24.450+12:00Geoff,
I hope you shoot out some progress on this...Geoff,<br /><br />I hope you shoot out some progress on this one as it comes. I would love to try something like it. I can live vicariously this way, at least.<br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and LifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-74931308806537061722011-09-21T19:10:26.557+12:002011-09-21T19:10:26.557+12:00Brady:
Have done it 5 times on bigger bikes so it ...Brady:<br />Have done it 5 times on bigger bikes so it would be a cool new challenge. I'd pick up an old one, rebuild the motor and fit a long range tank to help offset the lower top speed.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-38075722659549691372011-09-21T19:06:26.313+12:002011-09-21T19:06:26.313+12:00Andrew:
Next year maybe :-). Too busy with IAM th...Andrew:<br />Next year maybe :-). Too busy with IAM this year!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-14116009002635677562011-09-21T18:05:23.550+12:002011-09-21T18:05:23.550+12:00Geoff,
Really? A C90? I owned a c70 for a while. ...Geoff,<br /><br />Really? A C90? I owned a c70 for a while. I assume you'll use a newer one that what I had, because I don't think you can kill 1,000 miles on a 24 house on a '71 passport.<br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and LifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-43274741691011425702011-09-21T17:49:04.869+12:002011-09-21T17:49:04.869+12:00I'll keep an eye on ya Geoff...I'll keep an eye on ya Geoff...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-12069046052844356182011-09-21T14:24:33.222+12:002011-09-21T14:24:33.222+12:00Richard:
Thanks for the endorsement! Oh, I don&#...Richard:<br /><br />Thanks for the endorsement! Oh, I don't know about horsepower! I'm seriously thinking about tackling the annual 1000 miles in 24 hours ride on a Honda C90 Cub!!!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-78551382230910302502011-09-21T13:48:33.459+12:002011-09-21T13:48:33.459+12:00Finished the audiobook and ended up doing a Google...Finished the audiobook and ended up doing a Google search for the DVD. No longer for sale (but there are several sites listing downloads.)<br /><br />I'll second the recommendation. It was a great story and I wish I had a diesel motorcycle though maybe a little more than 8 hp.<br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-16893115664043095252011-09-20T08:57:02.994+12:002011-09-20T08:57:02.994+12:00Richard:
Than you for that, I'll have to inves...Richard:<br />Than you for that, I'll have to investigate it as I used to love listening to good radio plays, particularly science fiction. Reminds me that we used to play a War of the Worlds tape narration on the car tape player about 25 years ago and terrify the kids!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-60091202200884779522011-09-20T08:31:54.266+12:002011-09-20T08:31:54.266+12:00Yes, the audible.com site has a variety of downloa...Yes, the audible.com site has a variety of downloads in different formats and bit rates to match just about any device you have. I listen to books on my iPhone and before that on my iPod. I have been listening to books for about 4 years mostly because I can do something else at the same time. Plus, some books are done like plays with multiple voices doing the different parts. For me, I occasionally get headaches from reading.<br /><br />Richard - <a href="http://blog.machida.us/" rel="nofollow">My blog</a>RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-67294492482915658752011-09-20T07:12:42.535+12:002011-09-20T07:12:42.535+12:00Brady:
I like it because he's an everyday guy ...Brady:<br />I like it because he's an everyday guy who just happen to have superb writing skills. Makes it very easy to identify with and like him.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-21869670330527252262011-09-20T01:23:53.933+12:002011-09-20T01:23:53.933+12:00Geoff,
I'm in the market for a few new books...Geoff, <br /><br />I'm in the market for a few new books. I'll see if I can find this one without too much trouble. The last book that was recommended on the internet "One Man Caravan" I thought was a pretty good read. So, I'll add this one to my bookshelf, too. You really seem to like it. <br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life<br />http://www.behindbarsmotorcycle.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-13255841571071222982011-09-19T15:42:57.567+12:002011-09-19T15:42:57.567+12:00Thanks Richard, that's great to hear. Tell me...Thanks Richard, that's great to hear. Tell me, with an audio download, is it in iPod compatible format, e.g MP3? I'm currently looking at options to bring me into the 21st Century!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-42451578150797208882011-09-19T15:36:38.365+12:002011-09-19T15:36:38.365+12:00So far I'm up to chapter 10 and it has been an...So far I'm up to chapter 10 and it has been an enjoyable and engaging book. I think I will also download the other book as well. I had no problem with the accent though he was at times rather monotone. <br /><br />Thank you for the recommendation. <br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-21375242628947829502011-09-19T11:25:50.443+12:002011-09-19T11:25:50.443+12:00Thanks Canajun!
On balance, I think his books abou...Thanks Canajun!<br />On balance, I think his books about his oil rig days are even funnier, but this one is about bikes after all!<br />I really must investigate these e-readers and shed the Old Fart status (well, partially anyway)!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-9167019926781630742011-09-19T11:08:25.738+12:002011-09-19T11:08:25.738+12:00Geoff - One for the book list indeed! Will have to...Geoff - One for the book list indeed! Will have to look for an electronic version (I'm hooked on my Kobo e-reader!)Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-75074878961284836052011-09-19T10:04:48.117+12:002011-09-19T10:04:48.117+12:00Gidday Jules!
Interesting comment mate and one wh...Gidday Jules!<br /><br />Interesting comment mate and one which I haven't thought about! I'm like you with regard to short pieces and emails etc, but I just love reading books. I'm pretty selective about the amount of TV watching and if I'm not doing something else in the evenings, a good book with a glass of single malt is really enjoyable and I'm a big user of our local public library.<br /><br />I know both Raftnn (Roger) and our daughter in law enjoy electronic book downloads and their experience is making us seriously consider it too, particularly for trips. Have been humming and hawing about the relative merits of a Kindle or iPad!<br /><br />Enjoy the working week :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-39058683465270175622011-09-19T09:56:01.398+12:002011-09-19T09:56:01.398+12:00Geoff, a more general comment about reading books....Geoff, a more general comment about reading books. I've noticed that as I'm reading more and more stuff online, reading tons of short pieces and emails for work - my ability to sit and read a more sustained piece of writing such as a book is diminishing. Kind of a self inflicted dumbing down process is taking place. I'm not sure if others have found this or if it's just me!Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-72597157186414730512011-09-18T16:47:01.753+12:002011-09-18T16:47:01.753+12:00I've seen it in the book shops and ummed and r...I've seen it in the book shops and ummed and rrred about getting it. Looks like I may have to!Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-57560462394876660232011-09-18T16:20:54.615+12:002011-09-18T16:20:54.615+12:00Hi Richard - wow, that was fast!
Hey, thank you f...Hi Richard - wow, that was fast!<br /><br />Hey, thank you for the thought as it's something I've never considered. Let us know how you get on with the Aussie accent and whether you enjoy it!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com