Motorbikes, trips & travels. Words & pictures from the road.

17,000 and counting

Yesterday took the number of page views past the 17,000 mark. Thank you to all visitors and followers.

when you meet your hero’s

Top quality this morning at the Jo Jingles session with my grandchildren – apparently it was Jo’s 5th birthday. If you’re not sure which one Jo is – he’s the fella’ dressed in red and yella’

Alpinestars SMX Boots

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| General, On the road, Product/service reviews

Decent wear and tear from these It’s getting to that time when I need to think about replacing my boots. Inevitably you get to thinking about the impact on your wallet – they are not cheap are they. Although I can’t quite recall exactly how much I paid for my Alpinestars SMX boots I think […]

a little imagination and effort

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| Family, General

I just had to post these pictures of some ‘messy play’ that my daughter has posted – when the weather isn’t great and you have two under two’s to occupy then what better than some messy play and sensory development – none of which costs much other than a bit of imagination and a bit […]

16,000 and counting

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Yesterday the Blog passed the 16,000 page view mark – thanks for taking the time to look

Red Route – Cargo Trousers review

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| On the road, Product/service reviews

Red Route Kevlar Motorcycle Pants If you get 10 bikers together and ask for their opinions on whats best: leather, textile, denim or cargo style then you’re probably guaranteed at least 11 different opinions. There is more than enough information on the web for you to take a view on the relative and comparative levels […]

decent day out

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| Family, Football, General

Decent day out at Wembley although the performance and result fell short – but no complaints the best team on the day won (with some ease)

saturday breakfast

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| Family, General

Nick, Becky and the children had breakfast with us on Saturday

just a nice pic’

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| Family, General

and worthy of sharing

the whispering doesnt stop

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| Family, Whispering & Hats

Sarah continues to develop the family ‘talent’ and its good to see Emma being developed this way – interestingly there seems to be no trace of fear despite the critters being ‘dealt’ with