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Forum: Rides/Trip Reports/Travel Information 01-05-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 661
Posted By shibumi
Wot next?

The last month has been spent bathing largely under the warmth of a sub tropical sun. When the weather turned cold, I headed south. The trip took me from Nashville, through Chattanooga and south...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-08-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By shibumi
Save a dollar in Nashville

Decided to pay a visit to the huge Opryland hotel in Nashville tonight. Went up the driveway, saw the sign 'Self Park' and turned in. The sign beside the boom gate announced the minimum cost to park...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-07-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,121
Posted By shibumi
I have no interest in either side of American...

I have no interest in either side of American politics and as you correctly pointed out, I am entitled to my opinion which I expressed pleasantly and without malice, and without making any personal...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-07-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,121
Posted By shibumi
The biggest down side to jackets & vests with gun...

The biggest down side to jackets & vests with gun pockets......Is that people put guns in them.
Forum: Off-Topic 12-05-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 694
Posted By shibumi
No. I bought the card, popped it into the phone,...

No. I bought the card, popped it into the phone, followed the instructions and have a service. I buy credit (pre-paid) for calls, texting and data. The whole thing will cost me $45 a month. The cost,...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-05-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,181
Posted By shibumi
I hadn't considered Barnes and Noble, thanks CJ. ...

I hadn't considered Barnes and Noble, thanks CJ.
Another 'disappeared' is my favourite all time drink. Double chocolate, double malt, double ice cream milkshake. I love malt powder which I buy in...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-05-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
Posted By shibumi
Nice dogs and well trained indeed. But I'll bet...

Nice dogs and well trained indeed. But I'll bet the house stinks!
Forum: Off-Topic 12-05-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,181
Posted By shibumi
Magazines and where to buy them

It seems to me citizens in the US are missing out on one of the genuine pleasures in life. In Australia, every suburb in every village, town or city has a Newsagent. That's where we buy the morning...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-05-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,648
Posted By shibumi
Thanks again for all the information. I have...

Thanks again for all the information. I have finally made a decision and have ordered a set of Venture 12v heated liners for $70. They have no battery. They plug directly into the motorcycle's 12v...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-05-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 694
Posted By shibumi
Smart phone. Not so smart retailers.

I carry a Samsung Y smart phone. It is small and perfect for putting in a pocket of my M/c jacket. I bought it overseas and have always bought a new sim card whenever I have travelled into a new...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-04-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,952
Posted By shibumi
Because everyone nose its 'kwestioned'.......

Because everyone nose its 'kwestioned'.......
Forum: Off-Topic 12-04-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,952
Posted By shibumi
The Japlanders (In Kyoto at least) have the whole...

The Japlanders (In Kyoto at least) have the whole rubbish thing sorted out. There are no garbage bins! At the end of each street there is a large wire cage. It is cleared by the municipality every...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-03-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,648
Posted By shibumi
Not just made there, but featuring the National...

Not just made there, but featuring the National Corvette Museum. Didn't get there today and couldn't stay overnight due to an appointment in Musicberg tomorrow. But I shall return!

Meanwhile,...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-03-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,648
Posted By shibumi
I got to get these gloves! Today I rode to a...

I got to get these gloves! Today I rode to a lovely small city called Bowling Green. I went through Cross Plains which has a wonderful old 1950s drug store, and came back through Franklin. I'll have...
Forum: Off-Topic 11-30-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,472
Posted By shibumi
I am knocking on the door of 64. The longest...

I am knocking on the door of 64. The longest period of time I have gone without a motorbike since 1967 is 3 months. I have always owned a car also. In SE Asia, I put 3.500 miles on my car at the same...
Forum: Australian Group 11-29-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,039
Posted By shibumi
You may think this is a little unkind, and it is...

You may think this is a little unkind, and it is not meant to be. We call Harleys 'Blue Heelers', because like the dog, they love to go out for a run, but they love to get in the back of the truck...
Forum: Australian Group 11-29-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,039
Posted By shibumi
Yes batsmen facing a pace attack will wear...

Yes batsmen facing a pace attack will wear helmets. This was a freak accident where a head shot actually hit in the one small unprotected space. Damnably bad luck.

We care about our safety in...
Forum: Off-Topic 11-29-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By shibumi
Bloody Rod Serling!

Bloody Rod Serling!
Forum: Australian Group 11-29-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,039
Posted By shibumi
Hey....where's the rest of the Aussies? It's...

Hey....where's the rest of the Aussies?
It's Dave from Darwin, now Nashville, via SE Asia and Mexico.
We need to have some form of cohesion by January 26th. For the uninitiated and those who...
Forum: Images & Video 11-29-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,346
Posted By shibumi
Condolences and congratulations.

Condolences and congratulations.
Forum: Off-Topic 11-29-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By shibumi
What the....

I am well aware of the offset axial rotation of the Earth and the consequent effects upon the amount of heat which arrives obliquely through the atmosphere.....blah, blah, blab, blabbity, blah, poop,...
Forum: Off-Topic 11-29-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,648
Posted By shibumi
Thank you all for your input. I'll consider your...

Thank you all for your input. I'll consider your very well worthwhile replies and make an order this week.

Dave.
Forum: Motorcycle Safety/Riding Techniques 11-26-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,564
Posted By shibumi
Yup. Street dogs in Thailand are a problem. They...

Yup. Street dogs in Thailand are a problem. They roam in packs. I saw the pack running and chasing a dog which was obviously in fear of losing its life. As I approached (This was not near any...
Forum: Off-Topic 11-25-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,648
Posted By shibumi
Heated gloves.

I just bought a new M/C magazine which contains an advert for Joe Rocket Burner Heated Gloves. They seem to be a good thing. Has anyone got first hand experience with heated gloves?

Do the...
Forum: Lighter Side/Jokes 11-25-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 612
Posted By shibumi
Cold?

Last night I put a beer or two in the fridge, to stop them from freezing in the carton they were in in the carport. Fridge 38°, carport 22°.

It's definitely not tropical!
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