tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post4156666289125758837..comments2023-11-29T09:02:41.478+00:00Comments on Flies in your Teeth: My Tour Is Nearly Over....Gary Francehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-11900401459499629712010-11-15T14:11:16.535+00:002010-11-15T14:11:16.535+00:00Ian – That’s a deal!
Charlie6 / Dom – I am being ...Ian – That’s a deal!<br /><br />Charlie6 / Dom – I am being careful right up to the last mile. Today I delver my bike to the shipping agent and I am sure that will feel odd as I leave it there.<br /><br />Bob – It will be nice to get back home to Jackie. I am sure it will seem odd to me to drive on the wrong side of the road when I get back to the UK. It was nearly 80 degrees yesterday in California and I hear it is cold and raining back home. Oh no!<br /><br />Eve – The end is very nearly here. I leave the Leading Ladies today in LA and tomorrow I fly to NYC. On Wednesday I then fly back home. I had been looking for a hairpin turn to photograph.<br /><br />Axel – That is very good and funny! I cannot imagine what I will feel like sitting in that airplane seat.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-15438257421844613742010-11-15T14:02:42.666+00:002010-11-15T14:02:42.666+00:00Canajun – They have been through a lot! The poor ...Canajun – They have been through a lot! The poor things have nearly had enough now though!<br /><br />Patti – Thank you for your kind words, When I was planning the route, the hardest thing was not what to decide to see, but what I had to leave out! I am pleased that I was able to share so much with everyone that read my blog. I am lucky that I was able to see so much of your great country.<br /><br />George – My main camera is a Nikon D200 and I carry two lenses – my everyday lens is a Nikkor 17-55mm 1:2.8 which is incredibly versatile. The second lens and the one I used for the switchback picture is Nikkor 10.5mm Fisheye that I purchased especially for the trip.<br /><br />Geoff – Thank you. I am glad you have enjoyed the ride. Sharing it has been so much fun. What next? I am going to make an announcement about that on this coming Saturday!<br /><br />Oz – You are right about bitter / sweet. That is a great way of putting it.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-6841982992936823812010-11-13T09:02:55.121+00:002010-11-13T09:02:55.121+00:00Amazing, what a change after 5 month on a bike int...Amazing, what a change after 5 month on a bike into a airline seat and boredom. All the best for his difficult transition.<br />You planed 15.000 miles, it will be well above 22.000, that's 50% over budget. You must have been working in the construction industry in your previous life :)Axelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417449196759841872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-71343947137029177002010-11-13T01:45:07.066+00:002010-11-13T01:45:07.066+00:00Wow Gary...don't even mention the end!!! I lov...Wow Gary...don't even mention the end!!! I love the photos. That hairpin turn is my fav. You'll have to have those boots bronzed or something! <br />Stay warm and ride safe!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-74306628859971378742010-11-12T00:21:21.893+00:002010-11-12T00:21:21.893+00:00Gary: Even though you are getting the "end ...<b>Gary:</b> Even though you are getting the "end of trip" blues it's always nice to get back home, back to familiar surroundings <em>(and back to Jackie).</em><br /><br />. . . and go on a vacation to relax. you've been riding on the wrong side of the road for so long you may have to re-learn your bad UK habits. Isn't it amazing that just when you think you have ridden to a warm state such as California, you would find yourself in below freezing temperatures.<br /><br />bob <br /><a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-18509191713366770362010-11-11T23:16:00.068+00:002010-11-11T23:16:00.068+00:00Gary, make sure you keep those boots as a memento ...Gary, make sure you keep those boots as a memento of the grand tour you're so close to completing....also, maintain vigilance while riding....don't let down your guard until you hand The Leading Ladies over to the shipping guy!<br /><br />dom<br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14097-Colorado-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner" rel="nofollow">Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-219276558235342502010-11-11T23:11:33.777+00:002010-11-11T23:11:33.777+00:00Home in a week - amazing - when you are home and r...Home in a week - amazing - when you are home and recuperated we need a nice long lunch in a smart London restaurant for a full debrief. Take care these last few milesiansolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753717539910150421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-57375065569431091012010-11-11T21:51:41.309+00:002010-11-11T21:51:41.309+00:00As you near the end of the trip I know it is bitte...As you near the end of the trip I know it is bitter/sweet. It will be nice to go home, but the road is a great place to be when you are on a bike. Love the photo of Silverwood Lake. Bundle up for that morning ride.Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-25684261893737986952010-11-11T21:46:40.920+00:002010-11-11T21:46:40.920+00:00I have enjoyed every minute travelling with you Ga...I have enjoyed every minute travelling with you Gary, both for your narrative and equally superb photographs. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share in your marvellous journey. Probably too early to ask you "what next?" as I suspect you'll enjoy chilling out for a while. <br /><br />Stay alert for these last few days!!!!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-10834229844578749032010-11-11T15:50:13.722+00:002010-11-11T15:50:13.722+00:00Gary, love the pictures :-) what camera do you hav...Gary, love the pictures :-) what camera do you have and what lens was used for the switchback picture? I just love that picture :-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-35969887030509418302010-11-11T15:49:30.408+00:002010-11-11T15:49:30.408+00:00NOOOOOO, say it ain't so. I am so sorry you ar...NOOOOOO, say it ain't so. I am so sorry you are nearing the end--I mean you totally ignored Arkansas which has great bike roads.<br />Seriously, thank you for a lovely trip, you are an amazing guide. The only good thing for me is that I joined late so I now have the option of going back to the beginning. <br />You really made me see my country they way it should be seen. Thank you.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-22886699230324958062010-11-11T15:26:04.915+00:002010-11-11T15:26:04.915+00:00I think you should get those boots bronzed as a ke...I think you should get those boots bronzed as a keepsake of your trip. They've been through a lot!Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.com