CB1100 Monthly Photo Challenge

[Gone in 60]

I don't think I asked that it be some sort of official Christmas tree, just that it had to have ornaments (if it didn't, it would just be a tree).   As long as that first pic was taken after the challenge was offered, then it counts as the first response and, as of now, the only response.

Oh I’m not worried about my submission. Weird that what in my last reply I put the emoji with the sunglasses but it shows as a question mark. 

My plan was to go back some night coming up and take a picture of my bike under the lit up big pine tree. Oh well. I’ll have to go back and get a pic with the tree in the plaza lit up. A bit precarious as the only way to do so is to stop in traffic in the roundabout. 

Good thing the CB has hazard lights!

Who else can get a tree pic?

 

[pdedse]

Solid rain...rain...and more rain.  Hard to get the motivation to get out there.  I could wheel my bike out and place in front of our neighbor's display and call it good.

I don't think I asked that it be some sort of official Christmas tree, just that it had to have ornaments (if it didn't, it would just be a tree).   As long as that first pic was taken after the challenge was offered, then it counts as the first response and, as of now, the only response.

 

[emptysea]

Solid rain...rain...and more rain.  Hard to get the motivation to get out there.  I could wheel my bike out and place in front of our neighbor's display and call it good.

I don't think I asked that it be some sort of official Christmas tree, just that it had to have ornaments (if it didn't, it would just be a tree).   As long as that first pic was taken after the challenge was offered, then it counts as the first response and, as of now, the only response.

It takes motivation to ride in the rain.   It takes mental deficiency to ride in the snow.  I'm hoping that the streets here are clear enough to ride before the end of the month.

 

[the Ferret]

motivated

and officially mentally deficient, but we knew that lol

 

[pdedse]

Ferret, you sure you weren't a postman at some point? I'm thinking of the ol' addage:

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night..."

 

[Gone in 60]

Yeah, Ferret, I admire the determination, but as for me, no thanks.
I'm currently in Indy for a trade show. Thinking of whether or not I'd be riding in this cold if I had the opportunity...

 

[the Ferret]

LOL it's a matter of having the right gear and not worrying if the bike gets dirty

 

[emptysea]

To clarify my previous comment. Ferret you were not riding "in the snow" in the pics you provided, though I have no doubt, at some point in your illustrious riding history, you were caught someplace where there was accumulated snow on the road and managed to get your bike and yourself safely home. I did the first part, the getting caught out with snow on the ground, but I did not manage the navigation for the second part. That I was out there at all definitely showed a mental deficiency of which my wife reminds me every time we get snow.

Yes, I know people with specially modified bikes ride in snow and on ice, but it takes a special hardiness, combined with a special bravery, mixed in with a fair amount of stupid to set out in the serious snow on a stock CB1100

 

[the Ferret]

LOL just messin' with ya Sea. I try real hard not to ride in the snow. It's slippery

 

[SportsterDoc]

In snow, I would rather be on a dual sport with trial or scrambler tires!

 

[Cormanus]

In snow, I'd rather be settled in front of a blazing fire with a brandy or two to hand.

 

[SportsterDoc]

I remember being in snow on a mountain single track, snow about 12" deep, riding/pushing a Yamaha 175cc enduro, with scrambler tires, trying to get up hill. I was sweating so much I was down to shirtless. That was circa 76-79. I may be smarter now!

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Snow is not as scary as ice. But ice is not an issue, if there is no need to accelerate, turn or stop.

 

[rdprdp01]

The first Saturday in December, the City of Pleasanton holds a Hometown Holiday Celebration. Main Street is closed for a few hours for a parade. Festive floats, antique cars, and pretty much anything that can make someone smile is allowed to roll through downtown. The kids enjoy the floats and treats, and parents can relax for a while and return to a simpler time common to small towns across America. The evening culminates with the lighting of the City Christmas Tree. The weather was crisp and clear tonight and I captured the moment. I hope this picture meets the requirements EmptySea specified for December. Have a great weekend. David

 

[Nachodaddy]

Beautiful picture, David.

 

[Gone in 60]

Very nice picture!

 

[Cormanus]

Which is brighter: the CB1100 or the tree?

 

[pdedse]

Which is brighter: the CB1100 or the tree?

What tree?

 

[Wisedrum]

Wish all of you happy Christmas with this picture.

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[emptysea]

It looks to me like GoneIn60 had the first qualifying photo for December's challenge and so has the solemn duty (ok, that's a bit of a stretch, but I did get to say "doody") of selecting the first challenge of 2026. Happy New Year everyone!

 

[Gone in 60]

Howdy Doody! Let me put my thinking cap on. Bout to start my New Years drinkin’ so if it’s your bike on the roof of your neighbor’s house don’t be surprised.