Who Am I?

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Paulo Galindro, Aug 25, 2024.

  1. Paulo Galindro

    Paulo Galindro New Member

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    Hello to all Triumph lovers. My name is Paulo Galindro, I'm from Lisbon, and I'm an illustrator of children's books.

    I love Art, I love Beauty, and as a graphic storyteller, I love anything that has a beautiful story behind it. That's why I didn't think twice when I got my license at age 50 (I'm 54), and decided to buy the most beautiful motorcycle in the world: A Triumph Bonneville.

    The first was the beautiful 2017 T100 / New England White + Intense Orange. And this year, even though it was a very difficult decision, I decided to upgrade to the T120 (if I could, I would have kept both). Everyone thought it was a strange decision, as the bikes are visually very similar. But I don't care... I love the beauty of this machine, and maintaining the chrome is one of those tasks that allows me to vent all the fury of my midlife crisis on them.
    These photos were taken on the beautiful Carcavelos Beach. I have to say that In Portugal, it's very rare to ride this bike without someone starting a conversation with me.

    It is a great pleasure for me to be part of this group. Thank you for accepting me.

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  2. Boothman

    Boothman First Class Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  3. ajc400

    ajc400 Senior Member

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    Hello! :)
     
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  4. Markus

    Markus Crème de la Crème
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    Hi there! Welcome to the forum!;)
    Your bikes looks great! - You made a good decision!
     
  5. Glenn2926

    Glenn2926 First Class Member
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    Eyup.
     
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  6. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Olá Paulo :cool:
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    @Paulo Galindro What a lovely bike and welcome to the family. Great pictures and fab intro. People are strange and have not got a clue about Bikers and whims. I say you did the right thing and followed your heart.
     
  8. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    Nice intro, welcome.
    Any chance of a picture or two of your graphics or characters?
     
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  9. Bikerman

    Bikerman Life's not a dress rehearsal.
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    Greetings from Lincolnshire.
     
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  10. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome, great intro and a lovely looking bike:)
     
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