As part of my epic attic clear out, a folder of holiday memories was uncovered. In the folder were two photos and two certificates from my first two ski holidays in Andorra. Continue reading “Skiing History”
Micro Machines
Over Christmas and New Year I’ve taken the opportunity to sort out or clear out some of my old childhood toys in the attic. One of my favorites as a kid was Micro Machines. These tiny replicas of vehicles (both from real life, science fiction TV/Movie, and from the made-up world of the people behind Micro Machines) provided me hours and hours of fun in imaginary worlds and scenarios.
From what I’ve been able to gather from research, Micro Machines were going up until recently, or may indeed even still be going today Certainly Star Wars Episode I / II / III all have Micro Machine models of them. There is still a reasonable number available on eBay too, with some unopened sets selling for many times their original amount.
I had five main sets of Micro Machines.
- Star Trek
- Star Wars
- Babylon 5
- Military
- Science Fiction
I took some time to photograph the three TV/Movie sets as they were the dearest to me, and probably the most iconic of this amazing series of toys. Continue reading “Micro Machines”
Happy New Year – Welcome to 2019
Happy New Year and a massive welcome to 2019, and probably a welcome to this journal as this is the first ‘real’ post I’ve made on here thus far. I thought I’d take a moment to explain some of what this journal already has on it, and what it will look like going forward.
Continue reading “Happy New Year – Welcome to 2019”
Puncture
Riding down the A303 for an afternoon ride on the Kawasaki Z1000SX (just for the fun of it -why not?) and I ended up with my first puncture. It was an interesting experience to say the least. Continue reading “Puncture”
The Bike Shed
My first visit to The Bike Shed Club, London with a ride from Destination Triumph in Bramley. Having breakfast and watching bikes roll on past.
The parking here is really interesting – it’s located under one of the bridge arches. Continue reading “The Bike Shed”
Afternoon at the Ace
Quiet afternoon at the Ace Cafe London. Looks like their getting ready for the Ace Cafe Reunion event Continue reading “Afternoon at the Ace”
BMW Motorrad Rideout weekend at Rykas
Finally got to ride the amazing BMW 1200GS today at @rykascafe (the non adventure version ~ I’m a short~arse so I can’t ride the full adventure one)
A really incredible bike. Such a smooth easy ride. Really responsive. Easy to handle. Loads and loads of torque in all the right places for a bike of this category. The new computer display is super easy to read. The front screen on this bike allows you to ride along at around 60mph with your visor open.
Honda NM4
Something of a rarity I spotted today at Newlands Corner. The Honda NM4 Vultus. A fully automatic Judge Dredd looking bad ass bike. The owner said there were only 50 in the UK. Would love to ride one of these beasts!
#newlandscorner #honda #hondavultus #hondavultusnm4 #hondanm4 #hondanm4vultus
The Howling Dog Saloon
The world best #bikerbar – The Howling Dog Saloon.
Fresh cold beer on tap, the best Philly Cheese Steaks around. Walls covered in number plates from all over the US and the world. Hats. Photos, memorabilia, stories. Even a Bra Tree hanging from the ceiling.
Camp Fire
