tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post2301403559341395124..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Lynn Canyon Suspension BridgeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-13655723175041298032009-12-30T19:30:06.640-08:002009-12-30T19:30:06.640-08:00Dear Bobskoot:
I wrote a nice long response to th...Dear Bobskoot:<br /><br />I wrote a nice long response to this blog episode a few days back, and then did something to erase it. I was not happy. In fact, I was tired and aggravated.<br /><br />First of all, I'd like to thank you for presenting this bridge in all its unique glory. I'd passed the park the few times I was up that way, but never had the opportunity to see it. <br /><br />Second of all, if I had walked across that bridge, it would have stretched all the way to the bottom of the gorge. <br /><br />I thought your video of the crossing was quite good. You claimed there was some vibration or swaying, but it looked quite stable from my perspective. <br /><br />I am amazed at how compact the anchors are. I would have anticipated little towers at least 15 feet high at the ends. <br /><br />But then there is the point raised by IronDad (Dan). You should have ridden across. The link supplied by Dan depicted one of the most frightening river crossings I have seen by motorcycle. In some spots, the few joists (which constitued the roadway) seemed inadequate for the weight of the bike. <br /><br />Just when I feel like I am one of the big kids, I get put in my place. <br /><br />Happy New Year...<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-61655106953345757362009-12-30T08:05:43.630-08:002009-12-30T08:05:43.630-08:00Mr Conchscooter:
I'm flattered. I've nev...<b>Mr Conchscooter:</b><br /><br />I'm flattered. I've never been called a BOLO before, BOZO maybe.<br /><br />luv<br />bobAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-28565485677349361612009-12-29T17:25:43.728-08:002009-12-29T17:25:43.728-08:00I look forward to seeing you in Key West next year...I look forward to seeing you in Key West next year. Please remember by Florida law you must wear eye protection when motorcycling. I will instruct officer Betz to be on the look out (BOLO) for you. You deserve no less.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-61389927626104915032009-12-29T13:14:35.095-08:002009-12-29T13:14:35.095-08:00Richard:
Nope, too cold this time of year. I gat...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />Nope, too cold this time of year. I gather you have been here before. Let us know next time<br /><br /><b>Chris:</b><br /><br />thank you very much. Now you've got me blushing<br /><br /><b>GAW:</b><br /><br />I hope peacefully feeling doesn't really mean "falling asleep", but thank you, I try to show you enough to make you feel that you were there with me<br /><br /><b>Chuck:</b><br /><br />If you look carefully, you will notice stabilizer wires on both sides which stop the swaying, but there are vibrations from people walking on it<br /><br /><b>Charlie6:</b><br /><br />You know Conch and his ability to always mention temperatures, shorts etc . so a couple of us are "fighting" back<br /><br /><b>Mike:</b><br /><br />When I saw the light streaming through the trees and the bench, I had to take a shot. It reminds me of the flare you get using old cameras with their bad lenses.<br /><br />It took me a while to figure out the actual pixel dimensions for blogger for title images. My early ones were 100 pixels wide which sometimes made you have to drag the slider bar. I have now reduced this to 95 pixels and it seems to work better. I checked the stats and most visitors have 1280 x 768 resolution, I only have two IP's that use 800 x 600 when they visit so they have to use the slider bar<br /><br /><b>Mr Conchscooter:</b><br /><br />Thank you for your kind words. You are more decent than words can describe. Now it's you turn to post a family portrait for us to admire<br /><br /><b>Dave:</b><br /><br />Take a look at that video link 4 posts below yours. It freeks me out just thinking of having to cross that bridge<br /><br />Not because it is Christmas, but because prices were right, I purchased 2 new cameras this year, plus a new Toshiba laptop to handle the AVCHD codec. Since the Granville street post I have been using my new hybrid camera and shooting 720p AVCHD. I've almost perfected my system . . . <em>(famous last words)</em><br /><br /><b>cpa3485:</b><br /><br />I have never been to England so don't know. We drive on the right, with steering wheels on the left. Those tourists on the bridge were from Japan so probably don't drive so they don't know to keep left. I presume in Kansas they just hop into their Hummer H2 and blast down the middle<br /><br /><b>IronDan:</b><br /><br />My blog is all inclusive of photography, scenery, riding and driving but I try to put more m/c content but it is more difficult this time of year, except of course, you live in a certain place with a curmudgeony person from Italy, via the UK who dispatches for the KWPD who often takes walks with his new found dog companion with a camera in his pocket and wears PINK CROCS, not mentioning any names, of course<br /><br /><b>Linda:</b><br /><br />If Dave's not looking, I'll hold onto your hand very tightly and lead you across.<br /> I also liked that light streaming through the trees<br /><br /><b>Irondan:</b><br /><br />Wow, I'm not sure I would have the nerve to ride over thatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-90042931637187266262009-12-29T12:04:56.144-08:002009-12-29T12:04:56.144-08:00By the way, have you seen this?
http://www.sherid...By the way, have you seen this?<br /><br />http://www.sheridesabeemer.com/2009/12/motorcycle-bridge-crossing.htmlirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-51326548756600266162009-12-29T11:36:10.211-08:002009-12-29T11:36:10.211-08:00The photo you took of the bench was beautiful with...The photo you took of the bench was beautiful with the rays in the background...as for the bridge NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NEVER Would you get me up there,yes yes ı know i'm a big girls blouse but nah!!<br />great filmimg well done your a braver person than me :)montieandmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305446082689674102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-32790046337663020652009-12-29T11:22:49.311-08:002009-12-29T11:22:49.311-08:00The green is why I put up with the Pacific Northwe...The green is why I put up with the Pacific Northwest rain. We have had nothing but fog for days. Except Christmas Day. Thank you for sharing the experience.<br /><br />P.S. Isn't there some unwritten rule that motorcycle blog header photos should have a motorcycle in them? Of course, if it's a pretty lady then it will be considered a fair substitute.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-45495745457048682072009-12-29T07:13:11.731-08:002009-12-29T07:13:11.731-08:00Ditto on the comments about the nice photos. Very ...Ditto on the comments about the nice photos. Very very nice, and the video was fun, too.<br />Is there an unwritten rule that people stay to the right when passing. Would it be different in England?cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-68610421643035951042009-12-28T14:19:30.534-08:002009-12-28T14:19:30.534-08:00Hi Bob,
Hhmm..'Boxing day exercise'....We...Hi Bob,<br /><br />Hhmm..'Boxing day exercise'....We just eat and eat for a third straight day following British tradition lol.<br /><br />Nice clear video again bob, I waited and waited, but you never rode your Wee across, or is that video saved for a New Years Day special??<br /><br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Dave...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-48392558831781379672009-12-28T10:57:33.904-08:002009-12-28T10:57:33.904-08:00Now I know I have to come to get rained on to get ...Now I know I have to come to get rained on to get that photo opportunity. Who was that street named after? An obscure Florida territorial governor? The mind boggles. <br />ps why does she like you so much? People are always wondering that about my wife and I, but in your case probably because you are a thoroughly decent man, which I am not.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-76841379585689456112009-12-28T08:37:35.725-08:002009-12-28T08:37:35.725-08:00I like the shot with the light coming through the ...I like the shot with the light coming through the trees too. Also, nice title picture of you and the Mrs...but no pink Crocs? <br /><br />Is it my imagination or is your blog stretched out a little? If so, how did you do that?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946652999166458805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-76724203589612200902009-12-28T08:10:20.895-08:002009-12-28T08:10:20.895-08:00Bobskoot
wow, nice park...you weren't kidding...Bobskoot<br /><br />wow, nice park...you weren't kidding that you guys live in the KW of Canada....so much green this time of year.<br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-62975783925875782962009-12-28T07:33:56.492-08:002009-12-28T07:33:56.492-08:00You commented that the bridge was causing vibratio...You commented that the bridge was causing vibrations as I was marveling at how smooth your journeying across seemed to me ... not nearly as much side to side sway as I would have expected. Lovely spot. Must visit there someday. Duval, on the other hand, perhaps not -:)))Chuck Pefleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886326288618029812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-16920392438477957872009-12-28T07:18:05.237-08:002009-12-28T07:18:05.237-08:00Great photos, thanks for sharing. I get a peacefu...Great photos, thanks for sharing. I get a peaceful feeling just viewing your photos. GAW682202https://www.blogger.com/profile/12028633407610201571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-23446768724778104982009-12-28T04:40:28.229-08:002009-12-28T04:40:28.229-08:00Nice pics as usual Bob!Nice pics as usual Bob!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-983421806930333002009-12-27T22:35:37.125-08:002009-12-27T22:35:37.125-08:00Wonderful photos. I like the light coming through ...Wonderful photos. I like the light coming through the trees.<br /><br />I take it you didn't try out any of the swimming holes?RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com