Sunday 29 December 2013

Last run of the year?

I hope you all had a great Christmas, I did although as usual more alcohol consumed than is good for me! After the last few weeks of stormy weather we took advantage of a break in the weather today to get out on the Norton. We would have used our BMW's on such a mucky day but due to general incompetence by the shippers they are still enjoying the heat in a Miami warehouse! Hopefully leaving the USA on the 4th of January so with a bit of luck we'll get them back before February.
Fiona mapped out a great route using some very small back roads around West Lothian and the Borders, due to the Norton being over 40 years old its electrics can't cope with our heated gear so bloody cold was the order of the day! Because of the Stormy weather over the last few weeks many of the roads were flooded and had water running across them so it really was a mini adventure albeit a cold one! Next week weather permitting we have the Lothians and Borders Classic club "Frostbite" run so today was a good practise! I hope 2014 brings you all happiness and good health!  Lang may yer lum reek!
Yes damned cold but at least a glimmer of sun at this bit! Happy New Year!
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  1. Anonymous30 December 2013 at 15:20

    And a very merry Xmas to you two intrepid adventurers from a typically Scottish weather day here in Brooklyn. Can't believe that after your huge adventure you're complainin' aboot a wee drappy cald. Actually I haven't been out on a powered two wheeler for weeks now, I'm beginning to enjoy the armchair discomforts of other folks too much!
    As always lots of bikes around here even in the cold weather and lots of places with bikes in them. As you will know the bike scene is very cool in this part of NYC with lots of old stuff on show in shops cafes etc. The younger guys are always interested to know about my bikes etc. Possibly maybe eyeing me up as a permanent exhibit in some of their shops! (after stuffing and mounting of course)
    Keep up the good work and a Guid new Year fan it coms.
    Eric

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    1. Gino's Travels 21 January 2014 at 12:24

      Guid tae hear fae ye Eric, hope NYC is being guid tae ye a' . One thing a year on the road taught us was how tae moan. Missing life on the road ! Hopefully catch up soon. All the best for 2014
      Gino & fiona

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  2. Anonymous31 December 2013 at 01:18

    All the best to you both for 2014, think you should just become saddle bums and just keep on ridding, sounds like a good life to me. PS Had a beer or two so don't listen to my ramblings. Budge

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    1. Gino's Travels 21 January 2014 at 12:25

      I'd do that in a minute Budge believe me. Have a great 2014 mate
      Gino & Fiona

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  3. Don OReilly31 December 2013 at 21:19

    as the Irish might say, "May those who love us, love us. and for those who cannot love us, let God turn their hearts. And for those who's hearts He cannot turn, may He turn their ankles, so we may know them by their limping"

    Cheers and Happy New Year Gino and Fiona!

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  4. Gino's Travels 21 January 2014 at 12:27

    Nice one Don, never heard that one before, Ireland in May for a trip so will try that one out. All the best for 2014
    Gino & Fiona

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  5. Brian Rutherford2 January 2014 at 23:35

    Happy New Year to you and Fiona .
    My diesel loves this weather , slowly

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  6. Gino's Travels 23 January 2014 at 12:38

    Hi Brian, happy new year to you, see you Sunday? Hopefully the wind will die down a bit

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