Like the title says "what a week" a week where large parts of the world seem to be intent on killing each other, the world seems like a very dangerous place at the moment and for everyone who is involved in the killing and being killed its terrible. No point in philosophising on what is just basic human stupidity and for the most part greed so I'll stop there. This week saw some of the UK and particularly this part of Scotland bearing the brunt of a particular storm, people were killed, peoples houses washed away and peoples livelihoods ruined. It would be easy to sit at home and wring your hands exclaiming ochone ochone woe is me but luckily I have a motorcycle and the weather god stopped the storm and gave us a nice but cold day for our Tattiehowkers meeting at Tullybannocher.
Fiona and I set off early on my Mk3 850 Commando with Fiona on Pillion (saves me cleaning two bikes) The sun was bright and peace seemed to be restored to the world as I plodded my way to Comrie, the roads a bit mucky, not from the rain but because the Council had decided to salt the roads to exacerbate the mess from storm whatever it was called. A great turnout and as always it was great to see everyone, a good blether was had by all but unfortunately we left after only three hours of talking to get home for another appointment. The ride home was a bit warmer and I had stopped shivering enough to enjoy the wonderful view, once again motorcycles and motorcyclists saved the day!
Like every storm it eventually has to stop and eventually the good weather returns, let hope the warring factions and very unhappy people in the world get this through their brains so I can start planning more trips to far away places which have so much to offer and who's people deserve a better life.
Pictures tell part of the story, there were many more bikes there but do you ken how much film is these days.........
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| My Bike |
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| Wilsons bike |
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| Phils |
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| A pair of Nortons |
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| Another pair of Nortons, all the way from Edinburgh |
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| Good to see George Gunn for the first time in a while |
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| Davids bike |
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| Strangely looks cleaner from this side |
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| My brothers Yamaha (terrible photo which he will slag me for) |
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| Peter brought his Morini instead of his Commando and I missed getting a picture of the other Peter's Morini (Sorry Budge, yours is nicer!) |
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| John Hyman would of been glad of the fairing |
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| Bills Ducati |
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| And finally Alan on His Rocket 3 with Marian on the pillion, also saving cleaning two bikes |
Sorry we couldna make it - again!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the day turned out successfully, thanks for the armchair viewing once again.
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Nae bother, it was cold and the roads were mucky, see you sometime soon
DeleteHahaha (Sorry Budge, yours is nicer!) but that one runs as it should, nice to see another one and speak with the owner.
ReplyDeleteBill had one and sold it a couple of years ago, I was tempted but I prefer the older style, I think it'll be running well once you put the new jets in. Keep on keeping on Budge
ReplyDeleteBut do you ken how much film is these days haha, good to see a photo of the Yam at last, and from the good side. Was a cracking day out.
ReplyDeleteIt was, fair enjoyed the ride and the banter
DeleteThank you for the picture of the Duke and comment on the K2. I had thought the K2 would be a great bit of kit, but it was wider than the Forth Bridge, the electric start was agricultural and tuning Dellorto carbs, with Eurocarb prices was painfull. At least with the Duke it only has a single AMAL, for which I have a range of jets and cheaper than Dellorto's. Now where did that Chinese Mikuni go? ;¬) Good health, Myreside
ReplyDeleteBudge has just had a taste of eurocarb prices, single carbs are great (but not for a Guzzi or Morini) :-)
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