tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post6007111760231028959..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: Through the Woods RideTrobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-3804035118498970582012-12-09T21:27:11.406-08:002012-12-09T21:27:11.406-08:00I agree that would feel like torture for me :-)I agree that would feel like torture for me :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04629929793333308761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-42784983631122353062012-12-09T11:14:36.907-08:002012-12-09T11:14:36.907-08:00Thank you. We too like riding through the mountai...Thank you. We too like riding through the mountains, just wish we had to do more of it.<br /><br />It didn't seem to chilly that day, but maybe because I had a heated jacket liner and heated grips. It sounds like you have fairly consistent weather in South Africa. When we have a heat wave in the summer we can get up to 38-40˚C, luckily that isn't very often. In the winter we've been known to get down to -9˚C and hubby has been known to ride in that chilly weather as long as it is dry and not icy. Too darn cold for me.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-39061885833794419332012-12-09T09:36:32.087-08:002012-12-09T09:36:32.087-08:00I love your photo's and the place looks so inv...I love your photo's and the place looks so inviting! I absolutely love riding in the mountains! I also love the river pictures and the one in the mirror! I had a giggle when you said it wasn't too chilly riding at 9,44 degrees C. The reason being those temperatures would be very cold for us in sunny South Africa. Our winter temperatures are on average 0/2 degrees C in the mornings and maximum 12 in the day. On very hot summer days we can reach a maximum of 32 degrees C!<br />We are also fortunate to have long summer months and short winter months!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04629929793333308761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-21549186336198083682012-12-03T09:43:55.091-08:002012-12-03T09:43:55.091-08:00Thanks Kathy. I am remembering it fondly as it wo...Thanks Kathy. I am remembering it fondly as it won't stop raining right now. If it would hold off a bit we could sneak in another ride.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-21756374003728897302012-12-02T19:51:22.723-08:002012-12-02T19:51:22.723-08:00Nice way to spend the day. More great pics. I love...Nice way to spend the day. More great pics. I love the river and mirror shot, too.ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-7499074508882866852012-11-29T08:04:46.024-08:002012-11-29T08:04:46.024-08:00I am glad I could take you along for the ride. Th...I am glad I could take you along for the ride. The bridges are a good destination. Since we went vegan over a year ago doing 'ride to eat' rides are more difficult as there aren't many vegan options when puttering through the countryside.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-62904374096132004942012-11-27T07:09:32.657-08:002012-11-27T07:09:32.657-08:00Nothing sweeter in my estimation than to explore t...Nothing sweeter in my estimation than to explore the wooded backroads and find a few old bridges along the way.<br /><br />Ahhhh, thanks for giving me a "little ride out in the country" here from the indoor recesses of my now-suburban home!<br /><br />Glad you both had a fantastic day out on the machines!<br /><br />Lovely photos...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-47261504581639045352012-11-25T16:37:12.387-08:002012-11-25T16:37:12.387-08:00It was a great day. I think hubby had his heated ...It was a great day. I think hubby had his heated jacket liner for 2 seasons before he finally convinced me it was worth the money. Well it took me that long to be convinced it was worth the money - he knew it was worth it right away. <br /><br />It definitely extends the riding season. We were out for 5 hours and I was toasty except for my toes. And only had the jacket liner on low. We both have FirstGear Heated Jacket Liners - even the collar is heated. Nothing like the feeling of wearing a warm electric blanket while riding. <br /><br />I did have yoga pants on under my Rev'it pants and even with no faring on the bike my legs weren't cold. Knee socks might have helped a bit with that too.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-60299859427977441392012-11-24T13:09:49.103-08:002012-11-24T13:09:49.103-08:00Looks like a great ride and a great day overall. T...Looks like a great ride and a great day overall. The more I read about people waxing eloquent about their heated gear the more I think I may just have to get some to extend my riding season by a few weeks. With my regular gear I can stay comfy down to about 10C (about 50F) for an extended ride, but much below that and I'm pretty cold after an hour or so. Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-73343334355784990112012-11-24T08:22:45.244-08:002012-11-24T08:22:45.244-08:00Oooh 60 degrees. That sounds like lovely riding w...Oooh 60 degrees. That sounds like lovely riding weather. I bet you were happy to have family over though. The 20 degrees and snow however, does not sound like fun. Hopefully it has melted for you by now.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-61516813873522522102012-11-24T08:22:00.242-08:002012-11-24T08:22:00.242-08:00I love that song, and now I have it stuck in my he...I love that song, and now I have it stuck in my head. Thanks for the ear worm. And there were a few slippery bits.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-65860535078805651022012-11-24T08:21:35.227-08:002012-11-24T08:21:35.227-08:00They weren't as slippery as you'd expect. ...They weren't as slippery as you'd expect. Maybe because the tires are fairly new. Not bad as long as you were steady on the throttle and no sudden moves or front brake.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-18574467813415038622012-11-24T08:20:37.760-08:002012-11-24T08:20:37.760-08:00Greetings Nikos. Thanks for stopping by.
I guess...Greetings Nikos. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />I guess I should have said: "he was taking a whiz" or "watering the trees" I was trying to be polite without actually saying he was peeing. So yes, he was "having a tinkle".Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-87557536029374938252012-11-24T08:19:30.433-08:002012-11-24T08:19:30.433-08:00Yes, but did you notice we didn't do any kissi...Yes, but did you notice we didn't do any kissing pictures? How's that for self control, lol.<br /><br />Yep, Max got dirty alright, not the first time though. He likes a nice covering of mud puddle after riding in the rain too. And yes Troubadour usually washes him when he washes his bike. Yes, I'm spoiled.<br /><br />And thank you. I like the way the bike looks too. You sure don't see many of them around. Speaking of which we didn't see one other motorcycle that whole day.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-92213319082227199412012-11-24T08:17:21.513-08:002012-11-24T08:17:21.513-08:00It was a little dreary, but with yellow lenses in ...It was a little dreary, but with yellow lenses in our glasses it looked quite bright, until we took them off that is.<br /><br />We were thinking of you as we were going over the forestry road. Definitely not flatlandia. I was thinking there was no way you'd want to follow us through there. Oh, you could have done it, but I don't think you would have wanted to.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-7669743227414668542012-11-24T08:15:51.606-08:002012-11-24T08:15:51.606-08:00I think I only had two instances where I felt the ...I think I only had two instances where I felt the tires slide. One was over a wet branch and the other was in the leaves. Uphill wasn't bad but downhill around the corners I was in 2nd gear. Steady as she goes.<br /><br />We will be at coffee on the 8th and would love to see you. You know to stop by anytime you are in town.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-82181443321992906102012-11-24T08:13:59.421-08:002012-11-24T08:13:59.421-08:00Thank you. I laughed at Brad taking the picture, ...Thank you. I laughed at Brad taking the picture, but it sure was nice to get some feeling in my feet again. My Sidi boots keep my feet dry but they were a little chilly.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-50942961078596177062012-11-24T08:13:20.916-08:002012-11-24T08:13:20.916-08:00That was a little tree farm compared to the ones s...That was a little tree farm compared to the ones south of us. One day I'll get a picture of them. They load them out of the farm by helicopter. I was going to try and get a better picture of the trees for you but the lighting wasn't right and they were dark.<br /><br />Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-71793207423985390392012-11-24T08:12:07.942-08:002012-11-24T08:12:07.942-08:00Ha, funny. I laughed out loud. I think the Gladi...Ha, funny. I laughed out loud. I think the Gladius is a Wee at heart since it is a Suzuki 650 motor. In fact the new 2012 Wee had it's engine based off the Gladius. I think mine is lighter, no windscreen and has less plastic. <br /><br />They now make TKC-80s for the Gladius but I don't think they'd be a god idea.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-64565417869107889502012-11-24T08:10:08.643-08:002012-11-24T08:10:08.643-08:00Rumor has it tomorrow may be dry too but it was ra...Rumor has it tomorrow may be dry too but it was rainy yesterday and it is also supposed to rain today.<br /><br />Max got put away dirty. It was after dark when we got home. MAybe one day he'll get washed. I think I've washed him once in the almost 2 years I've had it. Usually it is the same WE that turns my bike around to back it into the garage.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-25450815066235486162012-11-24T08:08:34.669-08:002012-11-24T08:08:34.669-08:00We took advantage of the dry day since we knew the...We took advantage of the dry day since we knew the rains would be back friday and they were. While we were out on a 6 mile walk.<br /><br />I never thought about the bridges being near some good roads but they are all on back country roads so that is nice.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-53569484957309212842012-11-24T08:07:32.793-08:002012-11-24T08:07:32.793-08:00It was a pretty darn good day.It was a pretty darn good day.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-47663791116590353892012-11-24T06:34:02.771-08:002012-11-24T06:34:02.771-08:00Nice ride! Thanksgiving would have been a great da...Nice ride! Thanksgiving would have been a great day to ride - it reached 60 degrees ... but we were have company for dinner. By late afternoon/early evening it plummeted to 20 something and snowed. Glad you were able to get out there and ride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-5921195977895565102012-11-24T06:11:00.105-08:002012-11-24T06:11:00.105-08:00It might have been Paul Simon that sang the song S...It might have been Paul Simon that sang the song Slip Slidin’ Away. For some reason, that song came into my head when looking at those leaves covering the road ....Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-20893155082587283802012-11-24T04:01:06.477-08:002012-11-24T04:01:06.477-08:00Those roads look slippery with all those leaves .....Those roads look slippery with all those leaves .. well done on a great report on what looks like it was a fun ride. <br /><br />Great to see that the weather didnt keep you off the roads and that you still got out to explore.<br /><br />I bet Max loved getting his feet dirty :DBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.com