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Ironwork: scrolling beauties for strolling neighborhoods.
The daily dog walk has presented oohs and ahs, the likes of which never cease to fascinate and stimulate, especially seeing the outcome of the artist’s creativity. One such creation is the amazing iron scroll work done here in Spain. It covers many windows, doors, garage entrances, and patio entries. It is used for security,…
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At Home in Cordoba, España
Well, it has been two weeks since we moved from our AirBnB in Brilliante, Córdoba into our new apartment in Casco Histórico. We found a place we absolutely love. And after meeting our landlords, who both speak English (a rare find in Cordoba btw), we secured a lease for a year. Our landlords met in…
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Have I gone round the bend?
Ok or “vale” as is said here with the v sounding like our b sound. I have remained extremely quiet during this madness of relocation, but I have had enough time now to absorb exactly what this means to me overall and I will shout it all out here! 😉 First off, Gary has done…
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Yvonne Stagg and Dreamland revisited by Lois Pryce
Photo from The Independent 17 June 2015 My fellow rider and friend Lois Pryce has written a wonderful article on Yvonne Stagg, who owned and rode Dreamland’s Wall of Death. She was, incidentally the first and only female owner of the attraction although she had a team of other riders who entertained the crowds at…
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Flat Track Racing is alive and well in Sacramento!
The Sacramento Mile 2015 Dynamite article!!! My friend Walt Fulton brought this to my attention. It’s quite the well written article and Johnny, the author, holds a warm place in my heart with his pure and simple ethics. I too like a good whisky on the rocks and a finely tuned sports car. 😉 I…
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A Miata Walkabout…CA, NV, ID, OR, WA…nope no motorcycles involved!
As I was loading the boot of the Miata, I quickly realized there really isn’t much more room than on my BMW R1200R, but weight distribution to the lowest point was now for convenience rather than solely performance. I had all the essentials for a “walkabout” including a newly found Zin that had a great…
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And along came a Spyder…Tyler Risk’s Adventures!
My riding buddy Tyler Risk was a major influence on me when I first started riding 11 years ago. She had met my husband via the internet and he suggested I try to get ahold of her so I might ride with her. I did and was thrilled to meet another female rider with as…
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Another BMR (Big Money Rally) comes to a close
Well, I simply didn’t have the time this year to make the most of the Big Money Rally, the only motorcycle rally I have ever ridden, but still I was able to finish the rally and even get into the “BRONZE” point values! Yippie for me! 😉 I gained NO points for this shot. Shame…
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BMW Recalls Nearly 49K Motorcycles; Rear Wheel Can Loosen!! CHECK YOURS!!
Google Image 49K BMW Bikes Recalled
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Shelter from the Storm…
I recently watched the amazing film, “St Vincent” starring Bill Murray. Without any spoilers, I feel the need to share this wonderful closing with Bill accompanying the great Bob Dylan on the song Shelter from the Storm, which has always been one of my favorite Dylan songs. Songs once filled my helmet as I rode but…