CBK gathering 2008
5-6 September 2008 It's been 6 weeks since my last update.. normally i will at least update once per week. ... , William Tong and myself.. Being a CBK.. we must have our own special shoes to be wore when we are riding a motorcycle in Pangkor Island.. Let's present you with the lastest inovative reflective pair [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 18:17:17
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Fashion and Functionality in One Good Looking Package
Recently I've been interested to see a cool trend developing - clothing and shoes designed for riding your bike or motorcycle that actually looks nice enough to want to buy and wear anytime [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 20:22:16
Vroom Vrooom!
Photobucket ^I rode on a motorcycle for the first time today. It was really fun. The closest I've been to riding a motorcycle in the past was riding on a vespa in San Francisco ... different-sized feet, which makes buying shoes a bitch. 2. I'm a grammar freak and I find it both [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 00:50:52
pissed off
photo posted from my iPhone Sorry if this is a compare and contrast exercise but I’m really not used to ashtrays everywhere ... . But I prefer getting kicked out of bars for actions not words. Like riding a motorcycle inside. Biting ... dressed in a roman toga asks you about your shoes while other drunks are inside playing video poker [more...]
Date: 2008-11-01 06:52:07
Guest: Tawny Weber
Which Hero Pushes your Hot Button?I love romances for so many reasons, but the most obvious is the hero ... that those sexy, motorcycle riding, rough and ready heroes just know all kinds of naughty little ... that we female readers get to imagine ourselves romancing as we step into the heroine’s shoes [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 02:00:00
What I Learned About Life from My Friends
Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D ... , dancing, motorcycle riding zest for life have taught me to seize the day and to not be limited ... for our very first field travel I knew we would be friends. Her shoes tapped out a happy energy that matched [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 22:39:41
Talakudong Mountaineer's budget traveller's guide to zipline fun at Camp Sabros!
(Disclaimer: I am not in any way connected nor I have a business interest with the owners of Camp Sabros ... in the crossing I would not advise anyone to ride a motorcycle up the hill in this muddy and slippery road ... elevation. We were catching our breathe as often as we take off mud from our shoes! Board [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 15:56:00
There are signs everywhere, I should prophesize??
I got up this morning and hit the scales, naked (don't visualize, please! it isn't polite), and I was 186.5 pounds ( ... the garbage to the curb and put on jogging shoes, pick up the hand weights and go jog. Constuction on the short route, I back up and take the longer one. I think about riding my motorcycle last night - dark [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 16:57:43
McCain knocks Obama off the headlines, again
It’s starting to become a habit. Prior to McCain selecting Palin as his running mate, ... , motorcycle riding FEMALE governor of Alaska. While apprasing his followers from the heights ... , but not the right kind. The attention shifted from Obama’s halo to Palin’s shoes [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 17:30:55
“He liked to shoot guns and ride motorcycles. You know, typical guy stuff.” - Susan Jackson
I need to be talked down from the shoe ledge...now...before I jump into the all-engulfing darkness and end up buying a pair of these motorcycle boots from Miu Miu...not purely because they manage to combine luxe and bad-ass in an incredibly alluring [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 12:07:00
Jeremy Clarkson on scooters
British journalist, Top Gear host, and well-known motorcycle-hater Jeremy Clarkson got a lot of stick last week when he was sighted riding a Vespa ... they imagine that having a small motorcycle will be cheap. It isn’t. Sure, the 125cc Vespa I tried ... trousers (£100), shoes (£130), a pair of Kevlar gloves (£90), a coffin (£1,000), a headstone (£750 [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 16:13:06
One Year Review -Tour Master Transition Motorcycle Jacket
I've evolved in some ways over the years and have slowly but surely replaced my riding gear from no helmet, to 3/4 helmet, to full face helmet. From shorts to jeans, from tennis shoes to boots, from tank top to leather jacket to the textile "Tourmaster Transition" motorcycle jacket I'm going to discuss today.Have I become paranoid [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 00:28:00
Countdown begins for Pushkar Camel Fair - 2008
With less than 77 hours to go before I head to the Pushkar Camel Fair, preparations are in full swing. Good thing is, my motorcycle is almost ready ... to get a hair cut and buy a pair of comfortable woodland shoes, without which my past few trips ... up the saddle bags and my gear and do packing. While I most likely would be riding alone, I’ll [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 19:31:20
It's Heeeere!
Rob took the kids out with him today to go pick up his new motorcycle. He let me sleep, and sleep I did ... noises outside. I knew what it was, so I grabbed some clothes and shoes, and my camera, and headed ... of his small stature. It's a good thing they threw in those $300 riding boots he's now sporting [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 20:57:58
Mum's Eulogy
Was debating whether or not to post this. But since I delivered it to an unexpectedly large crowd at the church today, it's pretty much public anyway ... scolded her with “No wonder you can’t study. Smoke Got In Your Eyes.”From riding her Father’s Triumph Motorcycle to work in her samfu to standing in the middle of a Cambridge street quaffing a pint [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 01:17:58
Quiz Show: Part 2
Last week, I embarked on a spiritual journey to bring sense and meaning into my life. I wandered through the mountain plains, waded through the quickest of sands, and rode through rivers of steaming, volcanic lava on a paper boat of hopes and dreams. While some people choose to give up on the arduous trek towards enlightenment, I am not " [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 08:19:00
Winter Biking
It’s been too long, my friends! With the drop in temperature and the change back to standard time, winter cycling has snuck up on us again, ... . If the ear band isn’t enough, I use an inexpensive balaclava (hood) that I got at a motorcycle shop ... your sunglasses in the morning, but when you get out of work and realize that it’s dark, you don’ [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 04:32:02
THE BLUE BIKE
Marty Dickerson's 1948 Vincent Rapide Series B racer is coming up for auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA by Bonhams this weekend, and I'm very curious to see how it does, given that so many historic Vincents have been 'released' recently. This machine has a unique history, which should attract plenty of interest come Saturday [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 02:08:44
Timothy J. Steiner
He welcomes romance and wit; mediocrity be damned. My friend Timothy J. Steiner is a man not be be reckoned with, be it head, heart or gut.He's an interesting fellow, one who reminds you of the great historians of our past. Lofty, you say? Not really. Commonalities shared are scholarly pursuits, community leadership, [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 22:04:00
I Lost Craigslist
Alright, since I don't have anywhere near the amount of free time as the person who keeps flagging my listings down on Craigslist, ... is still valid, but I will only take PayPal payments. Shoes: New in box and never worn, size 9 Rampage ... ), size 9 Next black patent strappy, very sexy shoes with 3 1/2" heel: $30.00 ($25.00 after Girl Friday [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 02:44:33
Vintages and non vintage boots
Spring is on its way but it's not quite that warm yet so I have plenty of excuses to savor winter goodies such as boots ... sure some will dig them.GOLO Brown Leather Vintage boots 7 1/2 M BAKERS Black Riding/Motorcycle Boots ... out from my previous boots post that second hand shoes are not everyone's cup of tea. How about these tattered boots [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 23:30:00
Brrrrr-ing It! *EDIT*
I dunno 'bout th' rest y'all, but it's winter time out here in Virginia. What does that mean to Y.T. as a year-round cyclist? ... . That kind of baffles my mind. I can think of nothing more irritating than not riding a bike ... you find yourself one day happily remarking that as long as you're riding with the arm of the hurricane [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 21:49:03
Faces at the Gate
We had such an exciting day today at the sendoff. I first walked up and noticed our Chaplain Donnie looked a little different ... are, swimming, scuba diving, and motorcycle riding, and yes he wears leather pants when he rides ... going win that contest. I also got to see our friend Brittnay who used to be on our sendoff team [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 04:22:13
Observable Readings observed as series begins new season
It’s commonly known that in St. Louis there’s a scant 2 degrees of separation between people ( ... a bit nervous trying to fill Aaron Belz’s shoes. (Belz has also written for the Post-Dispatch, and we’ ... here in St. Louis. In California, Belz is doing glamorous stuff like riding around [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 17:49:16
My Ideal Life
Greg lent me a marketing seminar the other day, and highly recommended I watch the DVD. After a two hour discussion, the main question was brought up, “If there were no limitations or consequences, what would your perfect average day look like?” The question is like the offer Cypher was given in the Matrix movie: [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 21:58:14
Jeremey Clarkson Explains This Picture
Jeremy Clarkson has historically hated motorcycles. After being photographed riding a scooter, he felt he needed to explain himself. And he did. Recently, various newspapers ran a photograph of me on a small motorcycle. They all pointed out that I hate motorbikes and that by riding one I had exposed myself as a hypocrite who should [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 22:29:54
Manuscript - Chapter Thirteen
Butterflies in the Belfry, Dragons in the Dungeon One Man’s Perilous Search for Authentic Christianity Chapter ThirteenMystery of CarsThere are great differences between Lamborghini and a Volvo. I happen to own a Volvo, an old one that I bought on E Bay for thirty-five hundred dollars for my teenagers to drive [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 18:50:00
Hardware Trend Part 1: Zippers
This look is being referred to loosely in fashion magazines as the ‘Hardware Trend’; ... is not at all unusual on Motorcycle Boots, as well as at retailers such as Hot Topic who specialize ... as trim on the following very exuberant shoes: The Marc by Marc Jacobs Zipped and Studded Pump [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 14:48:13
Don't Just Buy Any Motorcycle Boots by Dona Rosa
In fast track sports such as motorcycle riding, it is important that one should consider using protective accessories ... If you want some characteristic features in your boot, then you may opt for custom motorcycle ... . Motorcycle riding is the most dangerous as well as adventurous sports in the world that attracts [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 01:48:00
The Top U.S. Celebrities as seen in Japanese Commercials
It's a poorly kept secret that American celebrities occasionally head over to Japan to hawk products in return for big bucks. And who can blame them? Easy money for not a lot of work? I'm guessing most, if not all of us would jump at the chance to do something like this. I know I would ( [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 02:15:00
Thursday morning
G'morning!I heard from my doctor yesterday that I am able now to put 50-75% of my weight on my hurt leg ... , but I am walking better. I am not riding but I am thinking about riding. I am acquiring a stationary trainer ... only worn one pair of shoes this last seven weeks - my loosest pair.I also put the battery back [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 14:36:00
it's all over but the...
washing of the dishes and the guy is doing that now and cooking dinner! my birthday is a national holiday...at least i think it must be because i am never at work that day and i have no evidence that anyone else is either. the guy always tries to fill up the entire weekend with things to do and places to go and the only thing i insist on is that [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 02:12:55
More Lists About Me
I’m not sure what it was about this list that fascinated me and I can’t believe I’m actually going to publish it but when I saw it on Dolores’ blog, Chronicles in Culinary Curiosity I knew I had to share. By now, you know the rules, bold what you have done and cross off what you wouldn’t do. If you make it all the way through the list ( [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 15:29:52
I Hate: The Re-formatted Chicago Tribune
It’s all bloggy now. I can’t even wrap fish with the new Chicago Tribune because of all the gross colored ink ... we are the stupidest rubes in the whole world. He can continue riding his motorcycle to work everyday and park it in his rear for all I care. Zell is a complete anus, so I’m sure he can easily fit a Harley [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 08:08:00
Easy Riders
Well, I did it last year. Now, it looks like others are joining me.Long associated with counterculture, risk and rebellion, the motorcycle is being embraced ... , an information technology worker from Alexandria who commutes by motorcycle to his job at a D.C. [more...]
Date: 2008-07-01 19:27:58
I Talk Smack, But I’m Really Just a Secret Microsoft Sex Slave
Look, I’ve got to come clean on something. It’s a big something ... her that I’m cool enough to deserve to bask in her glory, I look the part of a long-haired, motorcycle riding rebel. I eat right and I work out. I fret about my weight because if she can’t see that line [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 20:16:45
Top 9 Ways To Make That Old Bike Feel New Again
Originally Posted on MTBTrailReview.com by Robb Sutton (aka 198) Are you getting the new bike “I wants?” Everyone gets these from time to time and some of us get it more than others! It is a natural occurrence with cyclists as new products come to the market with the promise of being the next great design that will make you that great rider you [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 08:30:32
Basic Rider Course
Last Tuesday and Wednesday was spent attending the Basic Riding Course at the Honda Rider Education Center in Colton. Passing the course meant that I did not have to take the motorcycle skill test at the Department ... on a motorcycle after completing this course.There were seven of us in the class. Most interesting was Dave, a 70 [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 01:58:00
DAILY PIECES OF ASS
DAILY PIECES OF ASS posted on October 12th, 2008 in Babe Dumps No Comments BONUS POA WWE Diva Trish Stratus Looks Good In Lingerie ... Strips Naked And Wears Stripper Shoes Brazilian Playmate Sasckya Porto Shows Her Round Tits ... s Tasha Nicole Naked And In Stripper Shoes Stacy Keibler & Audrina Partridge Do Maxim Mag. 11/08 [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 04:00:48
You're on the other side of the world to me...
I've been asked about the continuation of the story I started to 'tell'...so, here's the next installment, so to speak...4th grade was started at John C. Freemont elementary school. It was well within walking distance and this instantly released my mother from having to remember me in Day Care [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 06:05:00
Motorcycles Provide Recreation for People of All Ages
The only conclusion that can be made about bigger vehicles is that they are more expensive to own and operate ... the high school and college students, older generations favor the motorcycle over the scooter. Many people were introduced to dirt bikes when they were kids, and they fell in love with the motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 05:31:53
Race Report: Tri 2 Remember Sprint Triathlon 9.20.08
I went into this race with zero expectations. I was coming off a rest week that included 2 missed workouts, so I just wanted to get the mileage in and get some transition practice. We went to a Braves game last night with some tri-club people, so I got home around 10:30 and tried to go straight to bed [more...]
Date: 2008-09-21 01:41:06
Court Orders Mongols To Give Up Clothing Bearing Government Seized Trademark
The trademark story du-jour was the decision by a California district court judge to issue an broad injunction order which essentially prevents members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club ("Mongols") from wearing any clothing bearing the Mongols’ ... the U.S. government indicted 79 members of the Latino motorcycle gang for racketeering. The government’ [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 21:47:00
How bad does it have to get before they stop?
Some recent auction reports...before I post them, let me remind those of you with poor reading comprehension that none of these are written by me. ( ... more and would be riding them and bringing them back next spring! There was a really cute 13 yr old app [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 20:11:00
Manhatten Video Tape--the first 20 pages.
This is the first 20 or so pages of my Novel called Manhattan Video Tape. Please read and give me some feedback. I am about half done with it but it is all in pieces and needs to be transcribed, edited and added to.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Manhattan Video Tapethe first 20 or so pages [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 20:14:00
BRINGING HOME THE BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY
BRINGING HOME THE BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY Team USA Reflects on Sand, Scorpions and Star Wars in the Tunisian Desert Woodcliff Lake, ... terrain on identically prepared BMW F 800 GS motorcycles. “This was by far the best motorcycle ride ... motorcycle competition at the BMW Performance Center, in Spartanburg, SC, on August 28. A total of [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 18:23:29
Fresh Produce Shopping Part 2B-The World’s Greatest Starbucks and Some Advice About How to Meet and Bang Normal Thai Girls by BigBabyKenny
(Note this is related to Fresh Produce Shopping Part 2A-Going to the Library to Check Out Some Books and Night Crawlers, Bottom Feeders, Break in Jobs and the Fresh Produce Market) Nowadays, it is oh so green, politically correct, and homo to be a Starbuck’s hater but I don’t’ give a shit about saving the world, [more...]
Date: 2008-09-20 09:45:36
2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer - Day 5 - Likes and Dislikes
This is the fifth in a series of posts dedicated to living with the 2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer. The previous article is here ... , and the riding position is extremely tolerable for long distance. On a motorcycle, you’re going ... , but also not a big, long-distance mega-cc Maxi Scooter as well. It doesn’t try to be a motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 19:33:11
Manuscrpt - Chapter Nine
Butterflies in the Belfry . . . Dragons in the DungeonOne Man’s Perilous Search for Authentic ChristianityChapter NineLinchpin The last foundational block was the most interesting and difficult to explain. It was also unspoken and not acknowledged, even on a sub-conscious level [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 05:51:00
Riding Boots
I love the look of equestrian boots, but that is not the type of riding I am referring to here ... motorcycle which, I am told, is anxious to come out and play for the current late-summer to fall season ... in the role of motorcycle boots. So, what is an appropriate boot for me as a motorcycle passenger? Here [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 23:08:16
