jnrobert
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I've been posting a lot of non-bike related stuff and I thought it was time to balance the books and give the bollocks a rest. So, I got up this morning to beautiful weather and with rain forecast for tomorrow, thought I better get a quick ride in. I didn't want too go far and so stayed within about twenty five miles of the homestead.
First things first, fill her up with some liquified Dino's
Someone can do the math, I don't know how these prices compare to Blighty
I stopped at my local dealer to book the bike in for a service and see when the new Adventure will be arriving (April 1st in case you're planning on being in California). The lot was loaded with CHP's finest RT's. Apparantly they are swapping to Hardley's in the next round. Doing a runner looks like a viable option in the future then.
My destination: Mt Diablo. In Spanish its also pronounced Mt. Diablo except it actually means something. Diablo being an old Norse word for the mythic Viking warrior known as Fiskeboller, the Spanish adopted it as a synonym for the Devil. White, Middle Class Californian's, afraid of all references to Vikings have lobbied to have the name changed. So far without success.
The Peak, some few miles and a climb of four thousand feet away.
Its purdy on the way up. A little hazy today, so not the best photo's
Almost there
Once I crossed three thousand feet, the temp's were noticeably cooler. It was treacherous, but I pushed on - like George Bush bringing Democracy to the world, I wasn't about to be stopped by the evidence (oops, was that political?).
Apparantly, TV reception is excellent up here
The only reason my microwave works as efficiently as it does is because of this tower.
Summit to look at
At the top is this building which houses an observation deck and a very good Museum on the geological and cultural history of the Mountain. A sacred site to the Native American's, we get to wonder why they never opened a restaurant up here. No wonder they all live in Oklahoma.
A view from the observation deck
To the right if you follow the ridge line is my house. See it?
There are some working ranches on the lower slopes which include cattle. Couldn't tell if this one was mad or not. Does look wintry with the bare oaks though doesn't it?
For those of you that live in South East England, here is a photo of running water.
My next ride report will be to the big City. Watch this space
First things first, fill her up with some liquified Dino's
Someone can do the math, I don't know how these prices compare to Blighty
I stopped at my local dealer to book the bike in for a service and see when the new Adventure will be arriving (April 1st in case you're planning on being in California). The lot was loaded with CHP's finest RT's. Apparantly they are swapping to Hardley's in the next round. Doing a runner looks like a viable option in the future then.
My destination: Mt Diablo. In Spanish its also pronounced Mt. Diablo except it actually means something. Diablo being an old Norse word for the mythic Viking warrior known as Fiskeboller, the Spanish adopted it as a synonym for the Devil. White, Middle Class Californian's, afraid of all references to Vikings have lobbied to have the name changed. So far without success.
The Peak, some few miles and a climb of four thousand feet away.
Its purdy on the way up. A little hazy today, so not the best photo's
Almost there
Once I crossed three thousand feet, the temp's were noticeably cooler. It was treacherous, but I pushed on - like George Bush bringing Democracy to the world, I wasn't about to be stopped by the evidence (oops, was that political?).
Apparantly, TV reception is excellent up here
The only reason my microwave works as efficiently as it does is because of this tower.
Summit to look at
At the top is this building which houses an observation deck and a very good Museum on the geological and cultural history of the Mountain. A sacred site to the Native American's, we get to wonder why they never opened a restaurant up here. No wonder they all live in Oklahoma.
A view from the observation deck
To the right if you follow the ridge line is my house. See it?
There are some working ranches on the lower slopes which include cattle. Couldn't tell if this one was mad or not. Does look wintry with the bare oaks though doesn't it?
For those of you that live in South East England, here is a photo of running water.
My next ride report will be to the big City. Watch this space
Nice ride!!
and exchange rate of .57$ to a £, that's ....er.......
