Invasion Europa!
I will be taking my first trip to Europe on Labor Day, flying to London England to meet Dan Harvey and Tony Delgado. I’ve put together our own version of a Military Tour of Western Europe, as we work our way to join a 15 day organized tour of Germany. No plans [...]
Well there has been at least two bits of good news this year. One, Honda may finally introduce the Varadero to the U.S., the other is one of my favorite movies “The Day The Earth Stood Still” (TDTESS) is finally being remade.
Original lobby card, Circa 1951
For its time it was the cutting edge of [...]
Check out Buell’s latest contribution to Law Enforcement riding. Although is doesn’t seem well suited for catching speeders, it has its niche. It would be a great way to patrol built up urban areas or for rural applications. I just hope the electrical systems can handle all the bells and whistles.
The Buell [...]
I heard a Rumor from the Sales Rep for “First Gear” that Honda will introduce the venerable Varadero into the U.S. Market. If you can confirm this, shoot me an e mail so I can get in line.
The Honda Varadero
Ever since I moved to Hill Country, folks have been recommending I go to the German Restaurant in Walburg, Texas. Reports of entertainment, good food and an outdoor Beer Garden were enticing but no one could give me the name, except for the German restaurant in Walburg. Of course, I put it on [...]
This is a great event held in Las Lunas N.M. every Oct. It was the first Rally I entered, a great way to get a Saddle Sore 1000 certification, have fun, meet some great folks and fellow riders. Due to a cancellation of my Military Service Reunion, I will be entering again this [...]
Here is another RTE (Ride To Eat) idea for the Hill Country.
Saturday, 9 August 2008
I gotta eat, I gotta ride, so I decided to head off to Lampassas to try Storms Hamburgers. Open since 1950, I figured they were still open for a reason so off I went in search of the Ultimate Burger, [...]
Here is a link to a cool story, involving some serious LD Riders. Brain Roberts & Dale Wilson By Reno John
Dale Wilson Hits the Dirt. Click on the photo to link to the story with pics.
Yesterday was exciting as I battled a huge grass fire which threatened my home. Around 1500 hrs CMT, my neighbor (Brandon) notified me a fire was moving towards our ranches. We climbed my 30 ft tower and saw the fire about 300 yards to the S/E and coming fast. The wind was [...]
If they would only spend the same amount of effort into actual Combat Training.
To watch the Italians do what they do best, click on the photo to see the video.
It’s been over a year in the remaking and is now ready for you. This book is an 8.5 x 11 inch hardcover with 298 pages and over 260 black and white photos and illustrations. Below is a PDF flyer with a description of the book and order form. Just click here: [...]
Last Thursday I attended the special one day showing of “The Long Way Down”, “Directors Cut”. This was a 2 hour scaled down version of the original documentary, which is six parts long and due to be released on DVD in the States.
I went to the Cinemark Theaters in Pflugerville, Texas with my friends [...]