tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post4387646975689775636..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Mumblings: OneAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-50201595232721522972009-03-23T18:49:00.000-07:002009-03-23T18:49:00.000-07:00The truck confrontation--scary stuff. BTW, I picke...The truck confrontation--scary stuff. <BR/><BR/>BTW, I picked up a Canon G10 a couple of weeks ago--loving it so far. Hoping it will allow me to confidently leave my Nikon D80 at home on moto trips.Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-14963886362618233782009-03-22T15:12:00.000-07:002009-03-22T15:12:00.000-07:00I was hoping it was safe to come back and say how...I was hoping it was safe to come back and say how much I enjoyed it.The swimsuit I mean. This is a tough crowd.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-56715682236743889882009-03-21T21:31:00.000-07:002009-03-21T21:31:00.000-07:00Bob, it was good to hear that nothing further came...Bob, it was good to hear that nothing further came about from the confrontation. You never know how some people will react out there in the wilds. Ride safe, particularly with the continuing snow that we both are getting.Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458096347718242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-11850484093290038392009-03-17T20:18:00.000-07:002009-03-17T20:18:00.000-07:00Dear Mr. Bob Skoot:My father, one of the world’s s...Dear Mr. Bob Skoot:<BR/><BR/>My father, one of the world’s smartest men, one said, “It is easier to stay out of trouble than to get out of trouble.” He knew what he was talking about. The world is full of testosterone and steroid-laden muscle bags who thrive on conflict, confrontation, and intimidation. The only language these Morlocks understand is a beating that will cripple them for life, or bullet between the eyes. Many of them get one or the other from their own droogs, or from the next upcoming troglodyte. <BR/><BR/>But it’s best for the likes of you and me to give them the wide pass, as there is little chance for our ilk to get the upper hand in a one-on-one slugfest on their terms. And our society is so ill-equipped to deal with tribal gang violence, until the time comes when we are forced to address in a state of nature, and the dark ages will reign again. The edge of society’s sword is blunted by the misconception that kindness and understanding always begets reason and appreciation. There is a reason why mad dogs are gassed. <BR/><BR/>A hot, cashless summer of recession should get the urban pressure cookers going this year. We are reaching a point where the Mad Max movies might be regarded as documentaries. Yet my shapeless Wonder Bread physique marks me as a hostage or target in the first round of confrontation. At least that’s what I’m telling people. <BR/><BR/>Bob, I am genuinely flattered by the notoriety you’ve showered on me in this episode. Nearly all of it is undeserved. (Just ask Conch... He’ll tell you.) The envelope you mentioned is the prize you won in the monthly “Twisted Roads” meals contest. Every month, the names of two contributers (folks who leave comments) are selected at random to receive a gift card to a chain restaurant. In 2008, these were $50 cards. This year, they will be $25 cards. We at “Twisted Roads” like to think of our blog as the most rewarding biker reading on the internet. “Twisted Roads” will have one or two contests a month in which respondents will receive valuable merchandise or gift cards. You lucked out!<BR/><BR/>The more often people leave comments, the more likely they are to win something.<BR/><BR/>If I had a suggestion for your blog, it would be to organize more group scooter rides... To the kind of places where pole dancers and bar-top performance artists will pose on your scooter. Pictures of these events go a long way toward sharing local customs and color. By the way, I have purchased several variations of the spider-web work-out suit (second from the left in your pictures) in the store window for the current and for past women in my life. They revel in my selflessness. <BR/><BR/>I am not surprised that you know which stores carry high heels in mens sizes, as you are Canadian.<BR/><BR/>It was kind of you to mention the artistic talent of my squeeze as well. She blushed when I read your statement aloud to her. You were immediately dismissed when I revealed you were a pal of mine. <BR/><BR/>Cheer up. The snow is blowing itself out. The spring is coming, and we will all ride like Cossacks. <BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>Jack Riepe<BR/>Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-33722156378561283912009-03-17T17:57:00.000-07:002009-03-17T17:57:00.000-07:00When summer actually arrives, it's scheduled for J...When summer actually arrives, it's scheduled for July 29th, we should all pack snow balls in dry ice. Then we shall ride to Key West and pelt Conch with them!<BR/><BR/>Speaking movie people, Osama Bin Laden has released a new videotape. He says he just broke up with Jennifer Anniston.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-78537138161237135302009-03-17T11:28:00.000-07:002009-03-17T11:28:00.000-07:00Hey bob, sorry you didn't make it to the Pi Run. I...Hey bob, sorry you didn't make it to the Pi Run. It was wet, but then this is the <I>wet</I> coast, right?<BR/><BR/>__Orin<BR/><A HREF="http://www.scootinoldskool.com" REL="nofollow">Scootin' Old Skool</A>Orinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135309284838958912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-11803832827923665312009-03-17T08:01:00.000-07:002009-03-17T08:01:00.000-07:00Baron: Thank you, you are so kind. I can't wait ...<B>Baron:</B> Thank you, you are so kind. I can't wait for the good weather to show up, then I can get the bike out and get back to posting more current riding stuff.<BR/><BR/><B>John:</B> I believe Zeiss is alive and well <EM>(http://www.zeiss.com/photo)</EM> but their old East German products were very good back then. I have a few cameras with Zeiss Jena lens' .<BR/><BR/> I took a gander at that white swim suit and WOW ! That shot is in <B>THAT</B> section of town where it wouldn't be all that unusual for a male to go in to purchase it without having to say <EM>"it's for a friend of mine"</EM> and the salesman would probably say . . . <EM>"would you like some HIGH heels to go with it ? We have some over here which you could try on for size"</EM>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-9708202764654748312009-03-17T03:35:00.000-07:002009-03-17T03:35:00.000-07:00Carl Zeiss Jena... I wonder what's happened to the...Carl Zeiss Jena... I wonder what's happened to them since the Wall came down. They were one of the few hard currency earners the GDR had.<BR/><BR/>Sue-Lee is very interested in that white swimsuit on the left. I think it looks good, though not necessarily as beachwear. I don't, however, think it's appropriate for a Moslem country, but then I'm having great difficulty in persuading her to wear a headscarf, walk a few paces behind me and to never <I>ever</I> let a man into the house when I, or other male relative, am not there.John McClanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169978301785097717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-169012110196990132009-03-14T08:50:00.000-07:002009-03-14T08:50:00.000-07:00A Hemingway in the making you are...enjoyed your w...A Hemingway in the making you are...enjoyed your writing...very entertaining<BR/>ThanksBaron's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363887015251189502noreply@blogger.com