tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post1513127580311123994..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Confession time (and other stuff)!Geoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54664044374769022062012-06-11T07:36:20.904+12:002012-06-11T07:36:20.904+12:00Lori!
Like your police, the Highway Patrol or town...Lori!<br />Like your police, the Highway Patrol or town police in NZ will pull you over and write you a ticket on the spot AND you get demerit points on your licence. Accumulate enough demerit points (as a rough guide, say 3 in a 2 year period)and you could be walking everywhere for up to 6 months. Get caught doing 140 km/hr and not only will you be walking for a few months, you'll be finding your way home on foot from where you got caught!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-25284090153260085372012-06-11T07:25:38.782+12:002012-06-11T07:25:38.782+12:00Flyboy
Choke!!! We've recently had 3 glorious...Flyboy<br />Choke!!! We've recently had 3 glorious weeks touring WA and absolutely loved it - somewhat further away than you! I think you have your tongue buried firmly in your cheek anyway the way you get around with your job ;-).<br /><br />Just send me your email addy via mine on the blog page and you shall have it pronto.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-70582565494527877962012-06-11T04:15:27.227+12:002012-06-11T04:15:27.227+12:00I hope the US never implements mobile radar spots ...I hope the US never implements mobile radar spots like that van. Oilburner will be screwed... Like Trobairitz, we have the red light cameras, but even most of those are being removed.<br /><br />When we first moved to Georgia we did encounter a mobile speed trap, but they pulled you over and wrote a ticket on the spot. No waiting around and chewing fingernails.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-30147158299067895312012-06-10T23:29:27.700+12:002012-06-10T23:29:27.700+12:00Geoff, most of us don't consider West Australi...Geoff, most of us don't consider West Australia part of Oz. It is too far away ;-) but they do enjoy a loophole in the law that us easterners don't have. I would be interested in seeing that paper, please.<br />Glad to hear that you partake of the self propelled cycles as well. Doesn't matter how much you get out, just as long as you do.Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-42292149780080554512012-06-10T22:13:23.838+12:002012-06-10T22:13:23.838+12:00Clear proof that the CEO holds all the aces ;-)Clear proof that the CEO holds all the aces ;-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-6946309155206332492012-06-10T22:12:14.217+12:002012-06-10T22:12:14.217+12:00Yep, we never stop learning and as Flyboy said, dr...Yep, we never stop learning and as Flyboy said, drop your guard for a moment and trouble is right round the corner.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-82354471990261355502012-06-10T19:28:30.460+12:002012-06-10T19:28:30.460+12:00Jules, it is a gift that Geoff has worked at ove...Jules, it is a gift that Geoff has worked at over the years......just ask Jenni.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-67975317219840956402012-06-10T19:25:34.564+12:002012-06-10T19:25:34.564+12:00Just my previous blog Geoff, I was disappointed in...Just my previous blog Geoff, I was disappointed in myself that I did not read the road conditions and underestimated the grip. We never stop learning mate.....never.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-10452760321284080452012-06-10T07:03:05.317+12:002012-06-10T07:03:05.317+12:00It's a fair cop, guv!
I don't think that ...It's a fair cop, guv!<br /><br />I don't think that Her Majesty's Constabulary are going to trawl through 1000's of photos to establish where and when for the sake of an $80 fine. If any such member reads this humble blog, it's most likely to be one of my close mates/riding partner who is a Highway Patrol member himself :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-51764452302718892272012-06-10T05:04:39.146+12:002012-06-10T05:04:39.146+12:00Geoff
Hello, hello, hello: Should you not have wa...Geoff<br /><br />Hello, hello, hello: Should you not have waited 6 years before posting this admission of guilt - you never know who is reading this blog (i.e. the local constabulary)?Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-12758526286080931532012-06-09T21:53:31.553+12:002012-06-09T21:53:31.553+12:00Age and treachery beats youthful naivety every tim...Age and treachery beats youthful naivety every time. You'll be old, wise and treacherous one day :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-11863804490211908412012-06-09T21:52:13.271+12:002012-06-09T21:52:13.271+12:00Jules,
There's only so much sackcloth and ashe...Jules,<br />There's only so much sackcloth and ashes one can put on in a given period. We bikers are a delicate lot :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-19062084612256917292012-06-09T20:14:39.496+12:002012-06-09T20:14:39.496+12:00Geoff, really, changing the topic to the garden mi...Geoff, really, changing the topic to the garden mid post! As if that was going to mitigate your 'crime'!! Tongue firmly in cheek.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-4581845045529352092012-06-09T20:06:44.963+12:002012-06-09T20:06:44.963+12:00Well the codgers scarpered and left holding the b...Well the codgers scarpered and left holding the bag so to speak...oh, and one of the codgers is an ex MOT officer and van driving camera man...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-37795747700797051192012-06-09T18:56:47.661+12:002012-06-09T18:56:47.661+12:00Hi Brandy,
I think our nearest traffic light is ne...Hi Brandy,<br />I think our nearest traffic light is nearly 160 km away!!! Good for you regarding tickets - you're the one who is showing great judgement, too much testosterone elsewhere!<br /><br />Thank you, I'm pretty sure they'll be well pleased.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-41232043858941996562012-06-09T18:52:57.873+12:002012-06-09T18:52:57.873+12:00Bob,
I'd imagine that on the 'strom, 5k rp...Bob,<br />I'd imagine that on the 'strom, 5k rpm in top is about 140km/hr :-).<br /><br />Glad you haven't got my address then ;-). Only mentioned it as there was some good learning, especially for me!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-29437197611660503182012-06-09T17:55:53.499+12:002012-06-09T17:55:53.499+12:00Enthusiastic/spirited riding has it's place Ge...Enthusiastic/spirited riding has it's place Geoff and that just happened to be the place for you that day. Hopefully no brown envelope though. We rarely see any traffic cameras in Oregon. They have red light cameras in some cities, but I don't think the ones to catch speeders on our roads are allowed. I could tell you that in my 23 years of driving I've never been pulled over let alone got a ticket, but then I'd be tempting fate as well as sounding like a goodie two shoes.<br /><br />Those tree leaves are beautiful and the pot really gorgeous. I am sure your son and his family will love it.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-85648345220330294732012-06-09T17:46:58.964+12:002012-06-09T17:46:58.964+12:00Geoff:
I don't need any radar detectors as I ...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />I don't need any radar detectors as I seldom exceed 5,000. rpms.<br /><br />I got the bright idea to start sending you brown envelopes in the mail but I need your address first. We all do stupid things but few of us actually blab about it<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-12117227720653571182012-06-09T17:24:14.983+12:002012-06-09T17:24:14.983+12:00Hi Sweetheart!
I can only conclude that the locati...Hi Sweetheart!<br />I can only conclude that the location was straight out revenue-gathering from dozy plonkers like me who weren't paying attention. I like riding in the dark and once you're used to it, it (normally, but clearly not in this case)affords good situational awareness.<br /><br />Thank you! There has to be some compensations for the indifferent weather. Yeah, I'm seriously thinking of buying a set of his mugs in due course - they really are excellent.<br /><br />Radar detectors... see this past post. http://geoffjames.blogspot.co.nz/2010/05/radar-detectors-worth-having.html. It very much depends on Canadian state or federal laws.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-80671675805646760102012-06-09T17:12:16.073+12:002012-06-09T17:12:16.073+12:00Oh, Geoff. Your unbroken enthusiasm for two wheels...Oh, Geoff. Your unbroken enthusiasm for two wheels must have had the better of you. Running in a radar trap in the middle of night... wow. Having been on those roads in the dark I find that a rather daring experience.<br /><br />I will forever miss your view from your front porch. The fall colours are not bad at all, even if the weather doesn't look that promising.<br /><br />The pot looks lovely. I wish I had something picked up at Mike's (The mug he served tea in was so comfy on the lips.). Well maybe one day...<br /><br />PS: What is a radar detector and is that the thing to have on a Striple?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-8340795676021394172012-06-09T17:10:12.325+12:002012-06-09T17:10:12.325+12:00Hi Brenda!
I probably need a bigger kicking than m...Hi Brenda!<br />I probably need a bigger kicking than most!<br /><br />Thanks very much - it's been hard work getting the garden how we want it but it never really stops, does it? Planted orchids under some of the tree ferns this afternoon. We're lucky in our area as it's a haven for artists and artisans of all kinds.<br /><br />'lo Andrew!<br />Ha! Typical irresponsible yoof blaming your Dad! I sincerely hope you got the ticket and he escaped scot-free. If I'd been your dad (heaven forbid), I'd have dined out on the story for years :-). I've had a similar interval without paying money over.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-68987933609384576692012-06-09T16:47:20.129+12:002012-06-09T16:47:20.129+12:00Tut, tut, tut...you old fellas are nothing but tro...Tut, tut, tut...you old fellas are nothing but trouble. I got led astray by my old man and one of his mates a couple of years ago and got my first ticket in about twenty years. It was a dosey too...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-55188245150200935042012-06-09T16:46:51.354+12:002012-06-09T16:46:51.354+12:00I guess it just goes to show that we are all human...I guess it just goes to show that we are all human, sometimes you need a kick to get you to remember the stuff that should be second nature eh?<br /><br />The thing I loved most about your post tho Geoff was your garden and that pot!! Beautiful!!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-56841495176118782802012-06-09T15:52:30.060+12:002012-06-09T15:52:30.060+12:00Hi Rog!
You can be so cutting mate, I'm deeply...Hi Rog!<br />You can be so cutting mate, I'm deeply wounded ;-).<br /><br />Ummm.... are we talking about your recent post, or have you something else to confess???? :-)<br /><br />Hi Flyboy!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by - nice mountain biking posts by the way. I just restrict myself to local easy gradients in case I have a heart attack. I don't bounce too well these days either :-(.<br /><br />Fingers crossed that the brown envelope doesn't arrive as lessons have been learned but I'm more worried about my CEO finding out. At least she doesn't read my blog but with friends like I have....<br /><br />I have a research paper "The Study of the use of radar detectors in Western Australia" which is very much pro-detectors if you'd ever like a copy. My detector is very much a left-over from my ummm.. "irresponsible" Honda Blackbird days but guess what, it actually slowed me down because I was always paranoid about it going off! That's partly dealt with in the WA study.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-26129056915446534712012-06-09T15:12:19.301+12:002012-06-09T15:12:19.301+12:00I know exactly what you mean Geoff. Letting your d...I know exactly what you mean Geoff. Letting your discipline slip for a moment and pow! At least you should get away with just a heightened level of situational awareness and not a lighter hip pocket.<br />On the radar detector front, how lucky are you guys?! They have been banned here in Oz for about 20-25 years and it a massive (read thousands of $) fine if you are caught with one.Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.com