Saul

Couldn't agree more, I miss the old fucker. Am only starting to realise how much.

Mental weekend for me. Got my singing groups monthly meet tonight. Working Friday overnight, big funeral Saturday Morning, singing at a wedding Saturday afternoon. Singing at a beer festival Sunday afternoon and working Sunday Night. I want to work Monday Night for the extra bank holiday money but probably not the best idea given the rest of the weekend. i should be arranging sets lists and stuff now rather than wasting time here.

I remember my Mother going through that most weeks, I know not the same church as you but the sermons `i had to listen for her as a test dummy still stick in my head. I didn't enjoy it.

Entirely possible, perhaps this latest incident will temper her.

I know that problem

I dare say, but I think part of my idea for a RE twin is using it like a large Meccano set and playing around with it. I don't know if it is everywhere but round here most sports bikers have loud end cans pull away like lunatics all revs and noise then wobble around the corners. Then get off and prance around in their power ranger suits, humps and scuffed knee pads when they got their knee down on a slow roundabout. Bit sad really. My scruffy mate with his Triumph Scrambler likes to show them up no problem. Entertaining to watch.

I agree I would't do it, I think she is just to focused of a character and hard to be around for to long. Probably why she does it all solo.

Okay , wouldn't surprise me given the time she has spent in Africa,

Cool Bike. I have looked longing at them as well, more spendy than a RE though, I would be less inclined to play around and tinker with it just because of it's value. But that may just be a problem in my head.

WTF is that about, who shits their pants?

There is some truth in that, my boys immaturity really gets to me but I do have to bite my tongue as I know I was probably worse at his age. I just wish he would get out there an live rather than behave like a 20 year old incel most of the time. He does work though so perhaps I shouldn't moan. Just want the best for him really as I suppose most people do for their kids.

Stunning

Yes I can servicing and looking after one of them at home would be a blast.

I do hanker after one of those twins, not for everyday but something to play with. Allsorts of aftermarket tat to bolt one to them and play with. I would love that, plus they do sound cool as hell.

I know that feeling, times I have told her to just breath and accept that sometimes the answer is no or it can't be done right now. I get on better with her than my Mrs who finds her extremely frustrating at times, whereas it is the opposite with my son who I could happily slap around, although I never would. I do think in life when she finds her focus on something career wise there will be no holding her back. Or its the hope I cling to . Probably just normal Dad soft on daughters hard on sons and the other way with Mums.

I dunno mate, I do see what you mean but back in the 1970's where nothing really came with a fairing that is what bikes looked like that had after market fairings. I love that sort of not really mean't to be look. It has all but died out as classic bikes are being restored back to original and all the old fairings binned. I suppose it is a bit like music tastes what you start with always sticks with you.

I would love one of these. I know POS but just look at it https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/49367?cont_page=Royal-Enfield-Interceptor-650-Accessories#

Maybe, I can see elements of my youngest daughter in her. I just hope she uses her focus for good.

Just got back from walking the Dear Boy, I have gotten lazy recently which isn’t good for my health so making an effort to get back on the treadmill. Plus the dog is getting fat to. Also the shock of Pete’s passing has frightened some sense into me. Moody skies Good taste in cars.

Yeah I have a lot of respect for her, driven person.

Not many of the latest BMW's float my boat to be honest, maybe a F800/900 or R12nineT but the rest Meh! for me. Go and ride a cruiser see what you think, they do look cool but not for me.

Never ridden a new twin but I had 3 of the old air cooled bikes and never had a problem with getting hot legs. Yes they give off heat and I am sure you could find evidence to moan but I never noticed it as a problem.

Back to front ship in the river this morning.