Having been very busy with writing my book recently, I haven't done much in the way of putting much on my own blog, or commenting on others. I have been lurking though and reading many blogs, just not commenting.
That will remain the case for a while, while I press on with getting the book finished. I have now written 24 out of 33 of its chapters, so good progress has been made.
I am sorting and editing the photos that will be included in the book as I go, and my Cousins partner, Helen, has been editing my words on a chapter-by-chapter basis.
I hope to finish writing by the end of April, with the final editing and book layout completed by say June, printing done in say August, making the book available from about 1st October. That’s the target, anyway!
I haven't forgotten my promise for those that commented on my blog before or during my tour of America!
H-D Motorcycle Tours in Europe
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About Me
- Gary France
- Having devoted most of my adult life to being a ‘company man’, the transition to the next phase of my life away from the construction industry was always going to include some challenges. Planning and then making my dream trip to explore America on my Harley-Davidson proved to be the ideal vehicle for clearing my mind of old ways of thinking and being. I rode 21,475 miles, in 27 US states in four-and-a-half months. My motorcycling trips have continued, with journeys across much of Europe, New Zealand, North Africa and Cuba. A few years ago, I set up and now run Tour1, which takes riders on Harley-Davidson Authorised tours across Europe. See www.tour1.co.uk. I live just north of London in the UK.
My Website
Social Media
My YouTube Channel
My H-D Road King, 'The Leading Ladies'
A 2006 Road King called 'The Leading Ladies' due to the portraits of ten 1940's and 1950's actresses painted on the bike. This is the motorcycle I use to ride through America on.
My Custom Harley 'Tradewinds'
Called 'Tradewinds' this bike has a H-D engine but almost everything else is custom, made specifically for the bike.
My Custom Harley 'Amelia'
Built in 2012, this is a seventies style traditional chopper, with considerable engraving and a tremendous paint scheme
Blogs I read
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It Is A Good Day To Ride10 hours ago
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Hello world!8 months ago
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Talers Tales.3 years ago
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Fake News4 years ago
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Big Boy 40145 years ago
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Changes are a'coming...6 years ago
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Ride Your Own Ride8 years ago
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It's Nano Time!8 years ago
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2015 Harley-Davidson Models, Lean Angles9 years ago
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Bloody Hell Bob!10 years ago
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Hoo-Rag The Better Bandana10 years ago
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BrrrrrMobile11 years ago
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New Website11 years ago
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Z1 Rat's channel12 years ago
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Back to school12 years ago
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Hits Counter since 1st Jan 2010
USA Tour - States I rode in on the tour
2012 Route to Cascias in Portugal
Cuba Tour 2012
2011 Tour Through Spain with Paul
2011 Route to Croatia with Ian
2011 Route to St Tropez with Jackie
2010 USA Tour Route
24 comments:
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Keep up the good work. I am sure it is time consuming. Don't wear yourself out.
Good stuff Gary. I have just started reading Jupiters Travels, but I look forward to reading yours over the xmas break next year.
I am sure it is a most rewarding experince for you. AS you near the end you will have a great senses of accomplishment.
No Name - too right. Just get her done!
Oz - time consuming is right, and some! It has taking far more time than I expected.
Roger - You are right about the sense of accomplishment. I started by counting how many chapters I had tick off on my list, but now I can just look at how many chapters are left to write. That feels so much better.
yay what fun!... i cant wait to read it!
Wow, 24 down and 9 to go. Good for you for plugging away.
I'm really looking forward to this. I'll start saving up and promote the snot out of it.
Am impressed ... and looking forward to reading.
This is awesome news. Something to look forward come next winter.
The way you are used to planning projects I am sure that you will hit your set timeline on the spot.
Well, you have me on the hook so mark me a copy. Sure, your closer to getting yours done. Hopefully I'll have mine done and on your shelf one day.
mq01 – It is fun writing it, but it is a lot more challenging than I thought it would be.
Trobairitz – As soon as the number of chapters left to write was less than the number already written, plugging away seemed to get a lot easier!
Dave – You won’t need to save. When I decided to write the book I made a promise on my blog that I fully intend to keep. That was that everyone who had written a comment on my blog before my trip across the USA finished, would receive a free copy of my book. Those comments helped and encouraged me to keep writing my blog each day and without that, there would be no book, so I want to say thank you to those people that kept reading my blog and without knowing it, drove me to keep writing.
VStar Lady – Thanks, I hope that you enjoy reading it.
Sonja – As I sit here and think about people looking at book next winter, I hope they will be cheered by the amount of blue skies in so many of the pictures. I think I will hit my timeline, he said, full of hope......
Wooley – There will be a copy heading you way as soon as the ink is dry. Writing is much more time consuming that I ever imagined. I look forward to reading yours.
Gary, having written a couple of books myself I can relate. The last one (a family history) took 10 years on and off, but I think you'll be done faster than that! :)
Canajun - I hope mine is quicker than ten years!
Sounds very exciting Gary!
It was probably a good idea to wait a little while to do the writing. There would be a better chance to do some reflection. I'm wondering if you have had any trouble recalling specific events from Timbuktu America. At any rate, good luck with the rest of the writing. Looking forward to reading it someday.
Jim
That journey was such a big part of so many of our lives all those months Gary. I'm sure that it will be enjoyed by your family for ages as well!
I remember actually being disappointed your journey came to an end. It was fun looking at our country through your eyes. Can't wait to see it!
I totally agree with LR. Something happened to my blogging mentality after the journey was over Gary. Kind of went through some kind of "virtual loss". It really was a great connection for the "natives" brought to us courtesy of a Yankee Brit!!
looking forward to reading this!
Jimbo - Recalling everything isn't too much of a problem as I have my blog to provide so any reminders. I did wait a while, but I now wish I'd started earlier as it seems to be taking much longer than I would have preferred. I have learned I am not good at reflection!
Eve - it was very good of so many people to follow what this Englishman was doing in that great country of yours.
Lady R - That is kind of you to say, much of the book is photos, so you will be able to see much of it again.
Eve - it sounds odd to say sorry for your "virtual loss". The end of the tour took some getting used to for me, but I didn't expect it affect others as well.....
KT - Hopefully you will enjoy it.....
Gary I'll buy a copy, let me know when and how (david@masse.org). I look forward to it. Ride safely.
David - I will let you know when its ready. Thanks!
I am looking forward to the read!
I look forward to reading the book!
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