Archive for September, 2021

September 30, 2021

Tequila Mockingbird

George says…

.. go to the desert and grow a field of agave.

September 29, 2021

Decent

Yup. Decent parking space today.

The corner of the parking garage is always clear…

September 28, 2021

Resurrection

Next Task

– as we head into cooler days I’m planning on getting the old Bonnie back on the road. Pulled out from a corner of the garage, there will be some workshop tasks to check over the engine, electrics, wheels, oil and various moving parts.

September 27, 2021

Goldfish Goggles

Fish-Eye

– an alternative perspective.

September 26, 2021

Sunday outing

Captain Daniel Wright Woods

– splendid outing this afternoon with perfect weather. What’s not to like about a quiet smooth road through trees with a blue sky above. Temperatures in the sixties. Champion!

September 25, 2021

Lucasfilm origins

Android Police

– George Lucas’ first major cinematic offering is this dystopian world where the protagonist needs to find escape from the controlling authorities. The ‘droid cops ride white faired Triumph Bonnevilles through the tunnels of this future world.

September 24, 2021

Under the Arches

Eating Out

– great biker venue in London. Bike Shed. Go eat some fine food, sip good ale, get your hipster beard trimmed and ink refined. Repurposed space and a jolly good time. Image used for ideation of project in Nashville…

September 23, 2021

Big Cat

Roar!

– a few photos have been released showing Moto enduro ace Ricky Carmichael taking a prototype of the new 1200 Tiger through its paces. “This thing is sweet!” Is champ Ricky’s first impressions.

September 22, 2021

Early Light

Fall Equinox

The golden rays of a morning light glows on the Tigers engine. Rarin’ to go…

September 20, 2021

Parked on a corner

Williams Bay WI

Like some desolate sun bleached scene from a Sam Peckinpah film.

September 19, 2021

Waters Edge

Lake Geneva

– splendid ride into Wisconsin for a lap around this resort ringed weekend destination. A delicious cup o’joe was enjoyed at Steamers in Williams Bay. Lots of boats on the water and hoards of ice cream licking visitors in Geneva town. A few leaves on the odd maple we’re turning.

September 18, 2021

Gentleman’s ride out

Vic Reeves

– Jim Moir with his wife aboard a white ‘n’ gold Bonneville. Very distinguished

September 17, 2021

Skyline

Adler viewpoint

A swing-by the planetarium to get the classic Chicago architectural backdrop. LSD was a mess but the view was worth it.

September 17, 2021

ZX81

1k of memory

RIP Sir Clive Sinclair (1940-2021) Introducing many of us to the future.

September 15, 2021

Three shall be the number counted to

Speed Triple 1200 RR

– hot off the presses is a gorgeous looking machine from Triumph. I bet it goes like the clappers.