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Discussion in 'Rideouts, Trackdays, Touring & Spotted' started by Eldon, Sep 11, 2024.

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  1. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    Thanks Joe.
    She was rubbing her left palm but there was nothing to see, probably slapped the floor when she landed.
    I don't understand the mentality of the rider and I always do the buddy - buddy bit and give others the once over.

    No gloves is just stupid.
     
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  2. Wessa

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    Well @Eldon I have just spent the last 40 minutes reading your fantastic ride report. I have enjoyed every post which has also invoked loads of memories of places I have visited in Scotland.
    The museum in Kirkwall was a real find which my wife and I enjoyed on our trip to the island.
    Thanks for taking the time to stop and take the photos and then scrib the supporting story. :)
     
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  3. Wessa

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    Well @Eldon I have just spent the last 40 minutes reading your fantastic ride report. I have enjoyed every post which has also invoked loads of memories of places I have visited in Scotland.
    The museum in Kirkwall was a real find which my wife and I enjoyed on our trip to the island.
    Thanks for taking the time to stop and take the photos and then scrib the supporting story. :)
     
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  4. Eldon

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    Muckle Skerry lighthouse in the distance.

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  5. Eldon

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    Miles of roads, just about to yourself, to explore if you get off the beaten track.

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  6. Eldon

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    A cracking little shop and bakery at Finstoon (Finstown).
    A healthy lunch break stop :blush:.
    Latte coffee with Chilli Mackerel and Strawberry yoghurt for pudding... yum :yum

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  7. Eldon

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    #167 Eldon, Sep 22, 2024
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    The view from the Italian Chapel looking NW.
    Imagine living here in winter, pretty exposed isn't it?

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  8. Eldon

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    A view across one of the many lovely beaches, you just need the weather on your side.

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  9. Eldon

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    A few more from Yesnaby cliffs.

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    #170 Eldon, Sep 22, 2024
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    To the north of the mainland, what we call Orkney they call mainland, as opposed to one of it's islands like say Eday or Sanday, I passed an art gallery.

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    The wife is a birdwatcher, and with the shops name it twigged my curiosity.
    Now some art gets me, and some definitely doesn't, so I was pleasantly pleased with my initial viewing once inside, bearing in mind this was scouting for a gift for her and not to myself.
    This one really caught my eye in it's simplicity although bizarrely they called it " solar geese" whereas I'd say it was Gannets.
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    Initially I was looking at the original full- size version but as I was on the bike, that wasn't going to happen. These stencils were scaled down and offered as cards with envelopes, so I purchased a few options which would hopefully tick her box :heart:

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    What do you think?
     
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  11. Eldon

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    How many towns could you pull up on a hot sunny day and think, I need to get this helmet and jacket off but I aren't carrying them around?

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    You could, as I did, in Stromness!
    Gloves under the bungies, helmet on the mirror and jacket draped over the bag and panniers.

    And off I went for a can of pop and a look around the shops :)
     
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  12. Eldon

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    A-Hoy, I see a man!

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    The run down from Bettyhill to Altnaharra, the B873 and trying to beat the loss of daylight.

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    #174 Eldon, Sep 22, 2024
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    Where do "we all live?"

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    Ok, own up, who started singing?
    :joy:
     
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  15. Eldon

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    Is this a "Monster Truck"?

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  16. Eldon

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    A few more from Steall Gorge

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    And is this car unreliable?

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    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    @Eldon, what a fantastic solo trip! I'm late to your thread but caught up to page 3 and your day at the Kirkwall museum. Bedtime for me to I'll continue enjoying your delightful thread maƱana! And yes, the museum hat suits you. :) And the weather so it would seem. ;)
     
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  19. Eldon

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    #179 Eldon, Sep 25, 2024
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    Last night, I was attending to remedial work ready for the next time :blush:

    A wash and scrub up, then re-lube.
    Usb port resolved.
    New front tyre fited.
    Prompt efficient service from Demon Tweeks and Parcel Farce for me to receive parts yesterday.

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  20. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    That photo is outstanding and absolutely absolutely beautiful,@Eldon! Definitely worthwhile making a poster out of it and hanging air in a prominent place. :heart_eyes:
     
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