The best laid schemes … gang aft agley

[Cormanus]

Thanks, Cormanus, I enjoyed reading all that.

Thank you.

I agree with you on "House of Cards". I haven't even bothered to watch the U.S. version as I'm sure it would disappoint.

Where are you from in Tasmania? I've been to Launceston, Strahan, Hobart, and Port Arthur.

I grew up in Hobart and lived there much of my adult life. Still have family there and enjoy getting back when I can. I'm hoping to ride there after the Philip Island MotoGP in October.

Some days can be trying that's for sure, but a ride usually sorts them for me....and the battery thing just drives you nuts doesn't it? At least with the old acid filled batts you got a little warning they were going down hill. My ST batt was installed Nov 2011. I'm thinking in November just go ahead and buy a new one, even though I am ..um..frugal as well, and hate to replace things if they don't need replacing.

Great pics and narration as always. That Blind Curve Prepare to Stop sign is a new one for me and I sold traffic signs for 25 years.

Thanks, Ferret. It's a great sign isn't it? Although I don't think I'd like to meet it on a road with heaps of traffic.

No 'roos in the road?

Mercifully not, physics-teacher. The 'roos are most active at dawn and dusk when sensible motorcyclists avoid riding. They're treacherous like deer.

Great pics and report as always, Cormanus. You're a lucky boy. Nice to have a hill nearby to bump the bike with, lots of modern techno to find the dealership, plus a sandwich at the end!

Thanks. This is still not the end, I fear. I needed more than a sandwich when I got there!

Great narrative. I really enjoyed that

Thanks Rocky.

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And why, oh why, oh why, did America find it necessary to remake Ricky Gervais’ The Office which for comic genius is comparable only with Cleese’s Fawlty Towers?

Is it because Americans think only they can do anything properly? I have no idea; but I wondered about it as I walked to the car park and the waiting CB, blissfully unaware of what awaited me during the afternoon.

The worst day of riding is better than time spent in front of a screen watching TV crap.
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That is certainly the truth.

everyone looks shifty to me mate , they might have those cheap $1 chinese keys and take off with a me bloody battery !
so you couldn't attach the charger Neg to the frame anywhere under the seat? and my gosh man your riding on the wrong side of the road ! that is how I got hit by a cab in hong kong in 72 they do the same thing!
BTW one of my favorite bands of all times was " men at work " what ever happened to them ? I would say more but it might be overkill. enjoyed the ride , somehow I think I was there !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7S6EgSlCI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfR9iY5y94s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SECVGN4Bsgg

I'm not saying she wasn't right, but it still hurt.

everyone looks shifty to me mate , they might have those cheap $1 chinese keys and take off with a me bloody battery !
so you couldn't attach the charger Neg to the frame anywhere under the seat? and my gosh man your riding on the wrong side of the road ! that is how I got hit by a cab in hong kong in 72 they do the same thing!
BTW one of my favorite bands of all times was " men at work " what ever happened to them ? I would say more but it might be overkill. enjoyed the ride , somehow I think I was there !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7S6EgSlCI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfR9iY5y94s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SECVGN4Bsgg

There's a few places around the world that insist on riding on a different side of the road to the US and Europe.

everyone looks shifty to me mate , they might have those cheap $1 chinese keys and take off with a me bloody battery !
so you couldn't attach the charger Neg to the frame anywhere under the seat? and my gosh man your riding on the wrong side of the road ! that is how I got hit by a cab in hong kong in 72 they do the same thing!
BTW one of my favorite bands of all times was " men at work " what ever happened to them ? I would say more but it might be overkill. enjoyed the ride , somehow I think I was there !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7S6EgSlCI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfR9iY5y94s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SECVGN4Bsgg

Nice pun. It reached all the way down under.

They went the way of all good bands. Colin Hay, the singer and songwriter got into copyright trouble over Down Under which, except by the plaintiffs, is universally thought to suck, at least on the facts. He's still around and performing a mix of old an new stuff. Try—

Wonderful read George and thanks for the parrot photos; seems Australia is blessed with many beautiful parrot species. A gorgeous little parrot, the Carolina Parakeet once graced SE North America but has been extinct for nearly 100 years.

Your take on American movies and TV are spot on. The garbage that passes for entertainment here is a disgrace. With a few exceptions like "The Best Years of Our Lives", there is little to recommend. American TV is a joke.

Wish I could have been on that ride with you.

Where's Tony?

Thank you. One day I hope you and Sparky will find a way to get down here and go for a ride, although the report on the rest of the day may re-inform your view of the wisdom of riding with me!

Wonderful read George and thanks for the parrot photos; seems Australia is blessed with many beautiful parrot species. A gorgeous little parrot, the Carolina Parakeet once graced SE North America but has been extinct for nearly 100 years.

Your take on American movies and TV are spot on. The garbage that passes for entertainment here is a disgrace. With a few exceptions like "The Best Years of Our Lives", there is little to recommend. American TV is a joke.

Wish I could have been on that ride with you.

Where's Tony?

Taking a bit of a holiday from the forum I think. I'm looking forward to a bit of a ride with him during October.