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Great photos Steve - can I be greedy and ask for more please!

Great shot Bozo - unusual to catch a cruise ship in it - no bikini clad girls in the foreground or did you edit them out? And what camera do you use - or your phone?

Yep it will happen eventually and probably quicker than we want -so yes go ride it ( after the grader its quicker !)

Hmm .....wonder if they make those wheels big enough for my bike - ability to turn 90 degree instantly would be handy on the freeway most mornings

Soaking for a while in a barrel of water with lemons will rip rust off. Molasses does work and I don't know the amounts though - the vintage car boys use it all the time. I haven't tried it yet but I have '22 Minerva Tourer that is also about to get the rusty fuel tank treatment - will keep you post...

Just got back from seeing the wreath flowers They are are still stunning as are the carpets of white everlastings. Huge variety of flowers out at the moment. Worth the run!
Rob

Well done Cookie

Glad you are ok - close call !!! Yes it seems bike riders are invisible to some cage drivers or should we call them bubble drivers as they often seem to be immersed in their own bubble oblivious to all around them - including the flashing lights and sirens of ambulance, police and fire trucks. I rid...

Hey Cookie, Take it easy and keep the foot elevated for as long as you can.

Thats for the report- great to follow along - must be fascinating seeing things from a slower pace ( especially going up hill with gear shift problems) I think on a push bike I'd have gear shift problems even on flat roads.
Cheers Rob

Pre -1980 bikes only John?

The lonely BMW bike in this years Dakar - number 132 - is being ridden by by Jose Garcia Dominguez who some of us met when he and his girlfriend rode overland to Oz a couple of years ago, They spent few days in Perth and an informative evening describing their trip and his previous Dakar to a bunch ...

Great shot Digger - although I suspect they don't lie down to rest too often

Unlike Nev, Paul and myself who ordered more coffees and stayed at Cat's until there was a real break in the weather at about 10am

Those Italians make 'em look good