Another wet week but we were determined to get the Nortons out on Saturday despite the rain and flooding. The great news is that I seem to have Fiona's Yellow Commando running smooth, so much so she couldn't believe it and kept commenting on how brilliant the bike was all day, MVD is also in good form and was running well, complete with new oilpump (Second attempt at Andover Norton supplying one that fitted) So last weeks stress dealing with shit Norton spares was worth it. The bad news was we got wet, very wet, but we didn't care, we were both happy to get out on the bikes anyway.
Sunday and all our gear was wet so we went to St Andrews in 4 wheels, probably just as well as the roads were flooded everywhere, there wasn't much chance of Sunbathing or even a round of Golf (A hobby I gave up when I was 17 due to the lure of Motorcycles) but some crazy windsurfers were out enjoying the weather, another Hobby I won't be taking up any time soon.
The clocks Changed and this morning I was confused, not at the time change but because it was dry and there was a hint of blue sky, after I got up and manually deleted all my whatsapp messages (in case somebody needed them for a public enquiry) I decided not to stay in and rant about why a lengthy jail time would be appropriate for all these politicians who made us commoners suffer during Covid, but decided to take the T3 out to see some of Perthshires finest potholes which was excellent, the Autumnal colours and quiet roads put my mind at rest. So there we have it, another weekend but not all about storms, bikes can be quite waterproof and can be enjoyed even when the rider isn't. Take it easy out there and don't let the weather depress you too much.
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| A wet MVD ready to get wetter |
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| Fi always smiling |
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| Photo stop |
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| Dunning glen |
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| Nice cafe at Muckart (worth a visit) |
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| Posing with the wet Hay wall |
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| The Earn Valley |
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| Look the sun was coming out (when we were almost home) |
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| St Andrews, stormy sea |
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| Crazy guys |
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| It did look like fun, almost |
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| T3 posing |
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| Sma Glen |
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| The Almond not as wild as I would have thought |
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| Stop for a talk to myself |
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| I like this photo (note the glove drier) |
Aye Gino, out today Monday 30th for a wee canter, after doing chores. Thought it was Budge out on the Morini going west past the house, but not sure now as a Guzzi with Swan neck bars came from Lochearn direction, then towards Perth, whilst enjoying a traybake in Comrie. Just more confused! Watch out for longitudinal ridges appearing out on the Cultybraggan to Braco road, Bishopfauld Farm entrance up to Tighnablair Farm entrance. Weight of timber lorries and large farm trailers creating 3" to 4" ridges up the middle of the corners, right where you might want to put the bike! :¬( Pleased to read the oil pump appears OK. Good health, Myreside
ReplyDeleteHmm, I was out Tuesday as well, passed your house en route to Lochearn but took the back road on the way home, now i'm confused. Who is the mysterious Guzzi rider, swan necks were used on the 750's, true Guzzi exotica......
ReplyDeleteHardy sowells !! E from Aberbrothock
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