tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post1810553304600448390..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Trippin' to the Top of the South - pt 1Geoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-14303365018414416162017-04-04T06:45:07.880+12:002017-04-04T06:45:07.880+12:00Hi Andrew - great to hear from you!
Yep, the West...Hi Andrew - great to hear from you!<br />Yep, the Westminster was the Austin version with a higher spec interior if I remember correctly. Happy, carefree days eh?<br /><br />Yes, that Boss 302 was a stunner. So many brilliant cars to choose from!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-14326811673381138852017-04-04T01:32:06.684+12:002017-04-04T01:32:06.684+12:00Nice pictures Geoff, I particularly liked the Wols...Nice pictures Geoff, I particularly liked the Wolseley which is closely related to the Austin Westminster both of which I drove as a young man in the then Rhodesia, lovely cars. My eye was really drawn to the black Mustang behind you though!the riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681668130209585709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-37735229029841798742017-03-29T07:18:05.048+13:002017-03-29T07:18:05.048+13:00Hi Steve,
Yeah, the wearable art was weird all rig...Hi Steve,<br />Yeah, the wearable art was weird all right but the workmanship was breathtaking. Haha, a bit public for trying it on :-) .<br /><br />I remember An Auckland dealer trying to desperately sell one of those Bimotas by heavily discounting when rumours about reliability started to surface. I've ridden the Yamaha RZ500 equivalent which a mate owned. Surprisingly flexible to ride but the riding position was a killer. Your R1 would be sheer luxury by comparison!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-17074882244397494112017-03-29T00:44:19.985+13:002017-03-29T00:44:19.985+13:00Just caught up on this post Geoff. What an interes...Just caught up on this post Geoff. What an interesting place, not sure about the weird art works but what would I know right?<br />Did you and Jennie hop in the back seat? Lol<br /><br />Nice to see one of those Bimota 500cc strokers what a find. Nice photos too Geoff.<br />Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-72001522920205501172017-03-23T08:41:18.209+13:002017-03-23T08:41:18.209+13:00Hi Sonja,
Hadn't thought of that but you'...Hi Sonja, <br />Hadn't thought of that but you're right!<br />You and Brandy are bad people, hehe! When you're young, there's always a way. When you're older, it's either impossible or requires large amounts of money spent on physiotherapy!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-48437371985388125992017-03-23T07:52:12.826+13:002017-03-23T07:52:12.826+13:00Great pictures! The WOW is probably where Lady Gag...Great pictures! The WOW is probably where Lady Gaga got her inspiration from. <br /><br />I am curious, Geoff, how "the courting" would have worked out for you if it had been in that Isetta ;-)SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-18428841024167466402017-03-22T17:15:50.322+13:002017-03-22T17:15:50.322+13:00Hi Brandy,
We were blown away with the quality of ...Hi Brandy,<br />We were blown away with the quality of the exhibits, both fashion and automotive. I took Jennie and our daughter to the live wearable arts fashion show in Wellington a few years ago and that was outstanding too.<br /><br />Hahaha - happy memories! The Mk 2 Wolseley had reclining front seats but unfortunately, ours was a Mk 1. When you're young, it doesn't matter :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-21437469366625428002017-03-22T07:54:09.252+13:002017-03-22T07:54:09.252+13:00Wow, does that look like a fun place to spend a fe...Wow, does that look like a fun place to spend a few hours. Too bad you and Jennie couldn't see if you'd still fit in the backseat of that Wolseley, wink wink. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-72595624909595758852017-03-21T19:32:52.750+13:002017-03-21T19:32:52.750+13:00Yeah, I know **hangs head**. You'll be please...Yeah, I know **hangs head**. You'll be pleased to know that I always moved over for bikes as soon as they appeared in the mirror though, and I still took Roadcraft lines and positioning! We came back through Nelson on the bikes in 2007 but didn't have time to visit the museum before heading for the ferry. The Golden Bay leg was the one I hadn't done since 2001.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-21563531501635951732017-03-21T19:29:20.542+13:002017-03-21T19:29:20.542+13:00I was surprised Jules! Even between Nelson and Ta...I was surprised Jules! Even between Nelson and Takaka, vines have sprung up everywhere although orchards are still big land users in that area.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54637897526070866892017-03-21T19:12:03.705+13:002017-03-21T19:12:03.705+13:00You went over the Takaka Hill in an SUV? (shakes ...You went over the Takaka Hill in an SUV? (shakes head).<br /><br />Must check out the car museum one day...another excuse to go South (along with sister there and their batch in Pakawau).Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-26235798716012958762017-03-21T18:47:16.799+13:002017-03-21T18:47:16.799+13:00I think that you will be surprised how much of the...I think that you will be surprised how much of the northern part of the South Island is under vine compared with your last visit - especially down Blenheim way.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.com