tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post7594154391319833361..comments2023-11-29T09:02:41.478+00:00Comments on Flies in your Teeth: Maine at its Best (and broken sunglasses, and scraped cameras....)Gary Francehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-40913130092490704662010-09-18T15:41:47.083+01:002010-09-18T15:41:47.083+01:00recyclesculptor - You are very welcome!recyclesculptor - You are very welcome!Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-38876238066229019592010-09-18T03:48:33.419+01:002010-09-18T03:48:33.419+01:00Thanks for the mention. Visitors are always welcom...Thanks for the mention. Visitors are always welcome.recyclesculptorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281041920016377261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-49060467204967995042010-07-07T12:45:49.323+01:002010-07-07T12:45:49.323+01:00IHG – I am glad that you loved the video and I lau...IHG – I am glad that you loved the video and I laughed too when we scraped the camera, especially when I realised there was no serious damage done. Maine is a terrific place and well worth a trip.<br /><br />mq01 – The keys and glasses incidents were not too serious, just a little inconvenient, I now have new keys and I bought a pair of riding glasses for $16 in case I do it again!<br /><br />Eve – The planning and research I did before setting out seems to be paying off – we have see some amazing stuff already. OK, no more use of the word crash....<br /><br />Axel – Once in this trip I did leave a road junction and for about 5 seconds forgot about needing to ride on the right side of the road. Luckily nothing was coming the other way, but it was scary all the same!<br /><br />Eve- I am glad you liked the video. They are very time consuming to edit on the road, but worth it every now and then. It seems I have been a little clumsy at the begin of this tour – let’s hope that doesn’t continue! We didn’t get to see the Old Port area as we just ran out of time. I too love the smell of the sea.<br /><br />Bob – So that would be you, right? I think I did actually take a rear shot as well, but if I do miss one, I would gladly go back, or even better, would you do it for me? Good idea about taking one every 100 miles but I guess the trick is remembering to do it, and then not getting hit when taking the picture as it could be anywhere!<br /><br />Oz – Thanks, I hope that you get to them soon.<br /><br />Sonja – No problem at all about using the 1000 mile / km idea. It will be interesting to see the contrast between the different places. I think I will get to my next 1000 miles mark today<br /><br />Radar – A grand time indeed. Sorry about taking your vacation for you! Doing the tour the way I am, with few miles and many places to see along the way is the only way I would chose to do it. I really didn’t just want to blast long distances all day. The Mr Bean comment made me laugh, for it did feel that way with one thing happening after another....<br /><br />Geoff – I couldn’t resist bringing that helmet. Last week I would have given Garmin about 5 out of 10. This week it has performed better, so today it is a 7. It is a real shame that they have nearly got as very good product, but let down by some really stupid stuff that they should have fixed by now.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-410869166913782802010-07-04T02:24:52.112+01:002010-07-04T02:24:52.112+01:00Great reporting Gary - especially loved the photo ...Great reporting Gary - especially loved the photo of the helmet. Hope that you've sorted out your Garmin woes too.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-73777042406438294142010-07-03T11:28:25.995+01:002010-07-03T11:28:25.995+01:00Gary,
Looks like you are have a grand time here i...Gary,<br /><br />Looks like you are have a grand time here in the States. I love the eclectic nature of the venues that you are choosing -- the glamour of NYC, the back roads artist shop, friend's homes, the automotive museum, and, of course, all the sea food. I would have likely stopped at every place myself. Wait a minute, you're taking my vacation!<br /><br />I am a bit worried though that with your mis-adventures (lost keys, jammed keys, crushed glasses, etc.) that you may actually be filming a Mr. Bean sequel.Radarhttp://www.thunderroadlodge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-50889038445421123642010-07-03T04:34:33.075+01:002010-07-03T04:34:33.075+01:00Thanks for the ride. Sorry for the glasses and the...Thanks for the ride. Sorry for the glasses and the camera scraping. I cringed when I heard the noise. Ouch!<br />I very much like the idea with the 1,000 mile shots, I hope you don't mind if certain other parties adopt the habit (since I am metric, I might go for 1,000 km pics, tho). Keep on riding and blogging from the road. Safe journey!SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-25556659614369411092010-07-03T03:54:25.433+01:002010-07-03T03:54:25.433+01:00Great pics. You are visiting some places that I l...Great pics. You are visiting some places that I look forward to seeing some day. Thanks for the posts.Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-55880630424642033622010-07-02T21:02:21.122+01:002010-07-02T21:02:21.122+01:00Gary:
in the interests of safety and peace of min...<b>Gary:</b><br /><br />in the interests of safety and peace of mind, I think you should just stay put for the next 3 months and hire someone else to go and take pictures for you.<br /><br />I also liked the 1,000. mile photo, but what if I wanted a rear view ? would you go back and reshoot it for us ?<br /><br />for us on a much smaller scale, we will adopt your method but take photos every 100 miles.<br /><br />you are passing through very nice scenery. enjoy yourselves and ride safely<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-34841005389759574252010-07-02T11:51:35.214+01:002010-07-02T11:51:35.214+01:00OH and I love the change in color on your list of ...OH and I love the change in color on your list of places. You will probably hit Portland today. I hope you check out Old Port with the cobblestone roads. This is my mom's home town and I have been here many times. Casco Bay ferrys take my Aunt and Uncle back and forth from Long Island to Portland when they decide to get off the island for shopping. I love the smell of salt air and fish!!!! Well, not so much the fish but sometimes you just have to smell it. Ride safe and have FUN!!!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-64826054250229399992010-07-02T11:44:58.825+01:002010-07-02T11:44:58.825+01:00Ok Gary I just watched the video.....it takes a wh...Ok Gary I just watched the video.....it takes a while for me to load it on my slow DSL but WOW was it well worth the wait!!! Well, except that very last part at the end OUCH!!!!!!! I'm thinking, helmet mount????? hahahahaha so sorry to hear about your glasses too....Bummer!!!! What ever you do DON'T RUN OVER THE CAMERA!!!!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-22715168763122426932010-07-02T08:30:37.229+01:002010-07-02T08:30:37.229+01:00Great long report, even better pictures. At some s...Great long report, even better pictures. At some stage in your video I hoped you were driving on a one way road, you seemed so comfortable and at home on the left lane :)<br />If you continue to loose or break your keys at this rate, better order 15 replacements in one go and let them be send to specific strategic locations along your planed route :)<br />Have a safe rideAxelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417449196759841872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-74584168311696004182010-07-02T03:31:54.328+01:002010-07-02T03:31:54.328+01:00Wow Gary and Paul! You are really doing some sight...Wow Gary and Paul! You are really doing some sightseeing now! The bridges are awesome, the museum is just the kind we like and all that metalwork is just a riot! This is like watching a movie...OH the video...I have to go back and watch that!!! <br />Just so you know, we don't call them "crash helmets" here...just helmets...you don't want to invoke and negative incidents!!!! <br />;-)Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-1147327996621825422010-07-02T02:49:35.561+01:002010-07-02T02:49:35.561+01:00STELLAR DAY!! well other than the glasses and key,...STELLAR DAY!! well other than the glasses and key, sorry about that gary.mq01https://www.blogger.com/profile/11742343758057005313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-27800077308387821062010-07-01T23:58:08.603+01:002010-07-01T23:58:08.603+01:00You are really seeing some amazing places and thin...You are really seeing some amazing places and things. I've never been to Maine but from what I see I have to take a trip there. Once again I loved the video. I did laugh at the end with the camera drag...not really good for the camera but added an extra story and laugh to the tale. I love the 1000 mile pix idea. Can't wait to see all the photos. Wishes for ocntinued amazing adventures!IHGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032462747827070629noreply@blogger.com