tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post7682404202274679871..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: SOCNA: Suzuki Owner's Club of NAAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-44091798965379143932010-04-30T20:58:56.186-07:002010-04-30T20:58:56.186-07:00Mr Conchscooter:
I agree that those proportions a...<b>Mr Conchscooter:</b><br /><br />I agree that those proportions are overkill for Canadians who eat healthier. We are slowly turning into Americans<br /><br /><b>Richard:</b><br /><br />As you know, Vancouver is surrounded by water. We have lots of bridges but none with grating. All are smooth paved asphalt. I remember in the Gorge I had to go over the Bridge of the Gods, plus carry the .50c toll. My wheels couldn't track straight and I had to go really slow.<br /> I have more bridge video coming up soonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-76619388205467451542010-04-30T18:23:37.793-07:002010-04-30T18:23:37.793-07:00Nice header.
I also really enjoyed the bridge vi...Nice header. <br /><br />I also really enjoyed the bridge video as I like most bridges. There are some around here that have an open steel grate serving as decking that I can do without.<br /><br />Thanks for the tour!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-22938945285507075572010-04-30T06:54:00.775-07:002010-04-30T06:54:00.775-07:00A meal of Brobdingnagian proportions, worthy of an...A meal of Brobdingnagian proportions, worthy of anyone who wants to become American (south of the 49th).<br />Thanks for reminding me I have no tach. But I do wear pink crocs.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-58071104325021701612010-04-29T08:42:15.008-07:002010-04-29T08:42:15.008-07:00LumpyCam/Dan:
I feel guilty if I don't go cau...<b>LumpyCam/Dan:</b><br /><br />I feel guilty if I don't go cause it's my camera club who has been hosting this event for decades. I only look for unusual stuff as I really don't need anything<br /><br /><b>BlueKari/Kat:</b><br /><br />I used to always be in swap meet mode. It's a disease and took many years to be able to NOT stop. A deal is not a deal if you don't need it.<br /><br />I am very envious of your long weekends. Wished I had more time to myself<br /><br />Oh, as for the slower drivers . . . NO comment<br /><br /><b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />Keep writing NZ style and I will eventually pick the differences. If I ever land on your beautiful, scenic, deserted island, I want to be able to speak like a local. Driving on the wrong side will take some practice.<br /><br /><b>Jack rIEPE:</b><br /><br />The bridge is a beautifully designed cable structure, but traffic goes so fast. Most new bridges in our area are now cable type, presumably to make them more earthquake proof.<br /><br />Hope you raise a lot of dough with your event<br /><br /><b>jimbo:</b><br /><br />group rides usually go to a food or beverage destination, and Richmond is known for their variety of good restaurants. Having a patch is a good idea. Gives riders a sense of community<br /><br /><b>GAW/Gordon:</b><br /><br />If you ever make it to Vancouver, I'll bring you to Richmond and we can feast until we drop. There are lots of AYCE <em>(ALl You Can Eat)</em> Places down there.<br /><br /><b>Iron-grand-Daddie:</b><br /><br />Some weekends there are so many things on the calendar, I just don't go to any of them. I am getting to the point where it may be more relaxing to just ride somewhere scenic, stop and just sit in the sun and do nothing for an hour or two.<br /><br /><b>Mike:</b><br /><br />A long time ago, perhaps in the early 80's, I used to do my own thing. Go for a ride in the valley and do my 100 miles in the morning, I thought it selfish. I had a brand new Suzuki GS1100L which I really didn't ride very much. with a young family everyone was telling me to get rid of the bike for safety reasons. Eventually I sold the bike and went to convertibles and sports cars. With a family, and a car with only 2 seats I could never use the car on the weekends as I needed more seats with seat belts. When I got back into riding I decided that I would not ride on Sundays unless there was something important going on, like a rally, or some huge bike event. It just didn't seem right to have to go in two vehicles, Mrs skoot in the car and me on the bike. so now we just go together in the car.<br /><br /><b>Gary:</b><br /><br />I got to the point that I had to drop the 3 camera clubs I belonged to, and sold my muscle car and dropped another car club. I even resigned as VP of the Canadian Route 66 Association to free up more weekends, plus I seldom go to show and shines, except for the one club I still belong to. (BCCorvetteclub.ca) where I am very active.<br /> Most of my focus now is my blogger friends and video editing, photography has always been my first hobby<br /><br /><b>Lance:</b><br /><br />we have to get together soon. Are you coming to Redmond ? I still owe you a large plate of food, your choice . . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-92216922601542007132010-04-29T04:37:21.350-07:002010-04-29T04:37:21.350-07:00Hello Bob! Great post. Wherever Bob goes, there&...Hello Bob! Great post. Wherever Bob goes, there's great food!Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458096347718242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-61091087777483811422010-04-28T22:44:30.261-07:002010-04-28T22:44:30.261-07:00I like the club colours – very creative.
No wonde...I like the club colours – very creative.<br /><br />No wonder you said it was another action packed weekend filled activities. You seem to never stop, or even slow down. I am not sure I know a more active person!<br /><br />The camera get together looks interesting – it is a real shame we don’t have swap meets over here. I think I would enjoy those.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-23794900150797643842010-04-28T21:53:16.522-07:002010-04-28T21:53:16.522-07:00I really like your header photo - very eye catchin...I really like your header photo - very eye catching!<br /><br />Yeah, that camera swap meet looked good.<br /><br />I like your Sunday policy of devoting it to family. And I like that last shot with the camera tilted. It's nicely framed!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946652999166458805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-51499634291773057302010-04-28T14:16:20.494-07:002010-04-28T14:16:20.494-07:00Thanks for the tour. I identify with busy weekend...Thanks for the tour. I identify with busy weekends as that's when most of the teaching I do happens.<br /><br />Good advice, too. I never flash in a group of strangers; cameras or otherwise.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-25802294004441966052010-04-28T12:19:28.587-07:002010-04-28T12:19:28.587-07:00Your making me hungry, a big pile of meat with an ...Your making me hungry, a big pile of meat with an egg on top, every <b>caveman's dream</b>.<br /><br />I really like the last photo.<br /><br />GAW682202https://www.blogger.com/profile/12028633407610201571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-13056268673284892792010-04-28T12:13:29.489-07:002010-04-28T12:13:29.489-07:00You bike looks great and I really like that patch ...You bike looks great and I really like that patch for the club. Perhaps we need to create a patch for our local scooter club. That video is fun, too. Do you travel faster going north than south? Seems like you were passing everybody on the north route.<br />And, darn that is a lot of food. <br />Jimbocpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-5653400304045847262010-04-28T07:47:52.169-07:002010-04-28T07:47:52.169-07:00Dear Mr. Scoot:
I think it's very cool that s...Dear Mr. Scoot:<br /><br />I think it's very cool that someone is orgnizing the Suzuki riders on a national level. I have made hundreds of friends and acquaintances through the BMW group... You might find the same with a national Suziki riders' club.<br /><br />Several advantages are usually a directory of riders who are always willing to help a guy out wth a breakdown or a problem. <br /><br />Your video was pretty cool too. <br /><br />Group rides can be fun if you know a bunch of people who are attending. We are expecting some 300 plus bikes at our event this weekend. The opfficial ride will be two miles long (to qualify for the record) and the local cops are closing a major highway for us. <br /><br />I have friends who were riding doen from Lake Placid this weekend, who are now dealing with a foot of fresh snow.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-21133233243743444942010-04-28T01:43:49.013-07:002010-04-28T01:43:49.013-07:00Great photos and what a heroic meal!!!
I was inte...Great photos and what a heroic meal!!!<br /><br />I was interested in your phrase about the Reverend Bob "batching" it! That phrase is used in NZ too and in fact, the small coastal holiday homes in the north island are called "bachs", pronounced batches - a contraction for bachelor pad. Small world!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-52115126571268601232010-04-27T21:53:23.682-07:002010-04-27T21:53:23.682-07:00Hi Bobskoot
Who was that zooming past all the cars...Hi Bobskoot<br />Who was that zooming past all the cars on the bridge! Loved the bridge video. The cables looked very cool in motion, especially on approach. I love bridges anyway, so I was won over from the start. <br /><br />Ron and I are fortunate in that we have a 3-day weekend. I don't work full time, he does, but they recently went to a 4 day/10 hour schedule. I'm not sure what he thinks of it yet, but I love having 3 days together. <br /><br />I bet there was some great stuff to be found at that swap meet. :)Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-20215143993957625132010-04-27T21:47:05.092-07:002010-04-27T21:47:05.092-07:00Doh - I missed the camera swap meet! I meant to ch...Doh - I missed the camera swap meet! I meant to check it out and then never looked at my calendar all weekend.LumpyCamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com