tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post3785712420832255501..comments2023-11-29T09:02:41.478+00:00Comments on Flies in your Teeth: Bubble Bath Makes the Leading Ladies Smile Once More....Gary Francehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-22167823631122016282010-09-24T07:09:13.627+01:002010-09-24T07:09:13.627+01:00Bob – The incident was something really small. Pro...Bob – The incident was something really small. Probably just like the size of his wedding tackle! I agree with you about letting someone go ahead of you or letting them out of a side street in front of you. I get a good feeling doing this and if they don’t respond, then that seems to take something away from your gesture. LOL about the roads only going uphill – that took me a little while to understand what you meant – very good!<br /><br />Charlie6 – We should organise a bike ride to Telluride, in the middle of summer on a Sunday afternoon, and park our bikes in all of their precious car parking spaces, then go for a walk and don’t buy anything. It will never happen, but just the thought of it has put a smile on my face!<br /><br />Dave – I did get my own back in a sort of way. When he arrived, Arse number 1 reverse the big trailer behind his 4x4 into a smaller car, just clipping the rear fender, causing a few scratch lines. Nothing major. I don’t think he even realised he did it. As I was leaving, I walked past the owner of the small car and told him that it was Arse number 1 that caused the damage. Revenge was sweet, even in this small way.... Just sleeping outside isn’t easy with no tent, no sleeping bag, the chance of a snake or two. I used to really enjoy camping, but now I am a wimp and I like my creature comforts too much.....<br /><br />Roger – No way is this representative! See my response to Canajun above. I love that motto and as my wife would testify, I use it too much already!Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-29259438700539077912010-09-24T06:49:29.997+01:002010-09-24T06:49:29.997+01:00Jimmy – I am sure there are many really nice peopl...Jimmy – I am sure there are many really nice people there too, it was just unfortunate I happened to be standing next to this guy.<br /><br />Sonja – Honestly, it didn’t bring me down. The weather did more to dampen my spirits because I couldn’t take lots of photos for my blog readers.<br /><br />Canajun – I have met hundreds of lovely people. Today is day 93, so if I have met say 10 people a day (sometimes more) that is nearly a thousand people I have met or talked to, even quickly. Almost every single one has been really nice, pleasant, interested in hearing about the tour, said something nice about the bike, or just generally smiling and happy people. That is much more representative of the American people as a nation that the one or two not-so-nice people. That is a real testament to the way most Americans are. I tried it with the engine idling, but with the steepness of the slope, even that small amount of power was making me travel uncomfortably fast, so the engine off was the best way for me.<br /><br />James – I am pleased that my blog has inspired your group to do a long ride next year. My only advice is to do as much planning beforehand as possible. It is easy to choose which roads to go on, but try to find at least a couple of interesting things to see each day. Don’t just ride hundreds of miles each day for the sake of simply clocking up the miles! I agree about the gear heads would want to talk about cars, for that has been my experience on this trip at a couple of car shows I have been to. Lets just assume this guy was having a bad day!Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-28500515279937990952010-09-24T04:43:27.667+01:002010-09-24T04:43:27.667+01:00A friend once told me, "If you die and go to ...A friend once told me, "If you die and go to Heaven, you'll find an SOB got in somehow and is trying to turn Heaven into Hell". Sorry you found the SOB in Colorado. Hope you have been in the States long enough to see that he is not representative of all of us. My advice, NON CARBORUNDUM ILLEGITIMUS. Don't let the b*st*rds grind you down. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />NON CARBORUNDUM ILLEGITIMUSRogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243326228177919695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-37967706294070807242010-09-23T20:50:41.653+01:002010-09-23T20:50:41.653+01:00Uhh...what's the problem here! As far as the ...Uhh...what's the problem here! As far as the "Arse", Uhmmmm, I would have put a palm print on the fender or hood then left him screaming. I can be a passive arse myself.<br /><br />Nice picts. Sorry about the room. Just sleep outside! It's fun! lol...FLHX_Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453169653430889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-9958193289919457182010-09-23T17:41:56.112+01:002010-09-23T17:41:56.112+01:00I'd heard Telluride was full of snotty wankers...I'd heard Telluride was full of snotty wankers, thanks for the confirm. Still, if you can ride near there, the scenery is fantastic....I'll just plan on not dropping any coin in the town itself.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-70610329165672310472010-09-23T16:17:55.278+01:002010-09-23T16:17:55.278+01:00Gary:
too bad about your incident. I equate it s...<b>Gary:</b><br /><br />too bad about your incident. I equate it similar to letting someone go ahead of you, or let them turn left and they don't give you a quick wave of appreciation. It's like some people like to push their way through life without regard for others, like they are more superior than you, but little did he know who you were.<br /><br />luckily here in British Columbia, all of our gravel roads only go uphill, but I agree with Canajun, leave your engine idling, you just never know . . .<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wet Coast Scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-7946589971439430912010-09-23T15:56:35.749+01:002010-09-23T15:56:35.749+01:00James, from Utah again. Gary, your trip is amazin...James, from Utah again. Gary, your trip is amazing, after reading your blog I have convinced my brother, and a few friends to do a cross country trip in the summer of 2012. <br />To answer your question from a previous post, the Hotel is called the "Majestic View Lodge" on the south end of Springdale on State Road 9. The website is www.majesticviewlodge.com.<br /><br />You are also correct, about the arrogant attitude held by the majority of people from the US. I mean even to say Americans are arrogant is arrogant, the USA is not all of America. <br />Any true "petrol head" (gear head - USA) would have loved to speak with you about that wonderful car, I hope a few misguided people do not spoil anymore of your trip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-36366974778386848662010-09-23T14:57:18.903+01:002010-09-23T14:57:18.903+01:00Amazing how 1 arse can ruin a whole day. Good news...Amazing how 1 arse can ruin a whole day. Good news is you have met so few of them (which has been my experience motorcycle tripping as well).<br /><br />Smart move on downhill gravel runs. That front wheel will lock up just looking at the brake lever. So I use a similar technique, rear brake, clutch in, but idling (don't shut the ignition off) just in case I need power for anything in a hurry.<br /><br />And those Japanese koi in the pond at Ouray are a long way from home!Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-56468641992141754502010-09-23T06:37:42.197+01:002010-09-23T06:37:42.197+01:00Don't let that bring you down. It has only bee...Don't let that bring you down. It has only been one arse (make that too, coming to think of the lighthouse incident...) during this whole trip, eh? After all, tomorrow is another day...SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-56638812868953805242010-09-23T05:57:55.656+01:002010-09-23T05:57:55.656+01:00Telluride has become the mountain playground for H...Telluride has become the mountain playground for Hollywood's elite, so it's no surprise you ran into an arse out there.Farmer Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750258572847351140noreply@blogger.com