FJRGuy
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hmmmm... Sounds like an opportunity too good to pass up... wonder if I can keep up with all you 'old' guys? 
FJR Forum European M/C Tour: June 25-July 10, 2011!
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huron52
Well-known member
I am very interested in option #1 Put me on the possible yes list.
cota95
RI Beach Pop
#1 has me very interested.....
Like the thousands of Irishmen of 160-odd years ago, you've abandoned Ireland for a better opportunity, PapaChuy.
At least they had an excuse - the famine.
But all seriousness aside, I'm sure that for the majority of adventurous Feejerites, the Alps and all of those beautiful
mountain passes are much more appealing than the Auld Sod. (And even I'll admit that those parts of Europe
would make for much more scenic and exhilarating rides than would that dreary little green island just west of
the great colonial Satan.)
BTW, Ms. Tyler Risk enjoyed a motorcycle vacation there (including, I believe, Stelvio Pass?) a few years ago, and could likely be convinced to share with your group some of her amazing photographs.
As you well know, she has "an eye" and got some great shots.
Additionally, mi amigo, I know that you and Seth have only just recently visited Erin,
so your hunger for a taste of the old country has been satisfied for now.
BUT, I'll have to pass on this trip. I'll be saving my nickels and perhaps in a few more years we'll have the chance to
"ride Ireland".
And rest easy, Don. I'll not be having Sinn Fein send the "other boys" to your house in the middle of the night.
Your kneecaps are safe.
In the meantime, don't choke on...
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white clean and bright
You look happy to meet me
Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss,Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever.
Is that Austrian or Swiss?
(Same stuff. Funny socks and leather short shorts.)
At least they had an excuse - the famine.
But all seriousness aside, I'm sure that for the majority of adventurous Feejerites, the Alps and all of those beautiful
mountain passes are much more appealing than the Auld Sod. (And even I'll admit that those parts of Europe
would make for much more scenic and exhilarating rides than would that dreary little green island just west of
the great colonial Satan.)
BTW, Ms. Tyler Risk enjoyed a motorcycle vacation there (including, I believe, Stelvio Pass?) a few years ago, and could likely be convinced to share with your group some of her amazing photographs.
As you well know, she has "an eye" and got some great shots.
Additionally, mi amigo, I know that you and Seth have only just recently visited Erin,
so your hunger for a taste of the old country has been satisfied for now.
BUT, I'll have to pass on this trip. I'll be saving my nickels and perhaps in a few more years we'll have the chance to
"ride Ireland".
And rest easy, Don. I'll not be having Sinn Fein send the "other boys" to your house in the middle of the night.
Your kneecaps are safe.
In the meantime, don't choke on...
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white clean and bright
You look happy to meet me
Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss,Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever.
Is that Austrian or Swiss?
(Same stuff. Funny socks and leather short shorts.)
bikesniffer
Well-known member
Only Austrians can come up with that much "Schmalz" that why the best thing about Austrians is...Like the thousands of Irishmen of 160-odd years ago, you've abandoned Ireland for a better opportunity, PapaChuy.At least they had an excuse - the famine.
But all seriousness aside, I'm sure that for the majority of adventurous Feejerites, the Alps and all of those beautiful
mountain passes are much more appealing than the Auld Sod. (And even I'll admit that those parts of Europe
would make for much more scenic and exhilarating rides than would that dreary little green island just west of
the great colonial Satan.)
BTW, Ms. Tyler Risk enjoyed a motorcycle vacation there (including, I believe, Stelvio Pass?) a few years ago, and could likely be convinced to share with your group some of her amazing photographs.
As you well know, she has "an eye" and got some great shots.
Additionally, mi amigo, I know that you and Seth have only just recently visited Erin,
so your hunger for a taste of the old country has been satisfied for now.
BUT, I'll have to pass on this trip. I'll be saving my nickels and perhaps in a few more years we'll have the chance to
"ride Ireland".
And rest easy, Don. I'll not be having Sinn Fein send the "other boys" to your house in the middle of the night.
Your kneecaps are safe.
In the meantime, don't choke on...
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white clean and bright
You look happy to meet me
Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss,Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever.
Is that Austrian or Swiss?
(Same stuff. Funny socks and leather short shorts.)
their neighbors the Swiss :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
Old Michael, rest assured, no need to send the IRA Prov's after me: I'll be happy to ride Ireland with you, just identify a date!
I have to admit, no one here wanted to ride Ireland with us; every single vote was for the Alps, not one hint for riding Ireland.
Even received PM's from Forumites, one in particular from Vancouver Island, BC: "Hell no, I won't ride with that Mick Bastard!"
I have to admit, no one here wanted to ride Ireland with us; every single vote was for the Alps, not one hint for riding Ireland.
Even received PM's from Forumites, one in particular from Vancouver Island, BC: "Hell no, I won't ride with that Mick Bastard!"
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bikesniffer
Well-known member
I sure do...the Shetland Islanders? :glare: just kidding :yahoo:
...plus I know what the response must be cause my brother in law is Irish
beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
Just thought of something, Old Michael. If you wanted to ride Ireland for the week before or the week after this Alps ride takes place, I would rent a BMW K75 RT from my friend Stefan Knopf in Heidelberg for a month. I used to ride to London from my US Army base in Augsburg, Bavaria, Deutschland in two days time, I could easily ride to Dublin in three; meet you there!Like the thousands of Irishmen of 160-odd years ago, you've abandoned Ireland for a better opportunity, PapaChuy.At least they had an excuse - the famine.
But all seriousness aside, I'm sure that for the majority of adventurous Feejerites, the Alps and all of those beautiful
mountain passes are much more appealing than the Auld Sod. (And even I'll admit that those parts of Europe
would make for much more scenic and exhilarating rides than would that dreary little green island just west of
the great colonial Satan.)
BTW, Ms. Tyler Risk enjoyed a motorcycle vacation there (including, I believe, Stelvio Pass?) a few years ago, and could likely be convinced to share with your group some of her amazing photographs.
As you well know, she has "an eye" and got some great shots.
Additionally, mi amigo, I know that you and Seth have only just recently visited Erin,
so your hunger for a taste of the old country has been satisfied for now.
BUT, I'll have to pass on this trip. I'll be saving my nickels and perhaps in a few more years we'll have the chance to
"ride Ireland".
And rest easy, Don. I'll not be having Sinn Fein send the "other boys" to your house in the middle of the night.
Your kneecaps are safe.
In the meantime, don't choke on...
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white clean and bright
You look happy to meet me
Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss,Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever.
Is that Austrian or Swiss?
(Same stuff. Funny socks and leather short shorts.)
Fairlaner
The Bartender Whisperer
You guys are crazy, thats all i gotta say. I will talk to you about this fiasco in a couple of weeks.
R
R
"Well, that would keep us from having to stop every few miles so she could powder her nose".
Or, " good, 'cause I prefer to ride without a pillion."
Or, "first, she'd have to grow a set".
Or, "does she ride motorcycles?"
Or, "they've lifted the Campbell River quarantine?"
Or.....
(MadMike fed me all those lines. What a bastard, huh?
Don't hurt him, barb.)Man, stir crazy here. Gotta get out for a ride.
beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
Oh just great, Old Michael: Representative from The Great Colonial Satan has shown his face, the same one who said NO to Eire!
Fairlaner
The Bartender Whisperer
I will save my thoughts for when i see you in DV as they are not for sensitive ears.......
R
R
Dr. Rich
Arrested Development
beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
Oh brother, Old Michael! Now we not only get chin music from a Londoner, but from the Copenhagen Kid also. Rich, you are retired and worthless just like me; let's spend a month in Europe on motorbikes chasing chicks, drinking beer and eating!
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Dr. Rich
Arrested Development
I could do this...I would want to head for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, what used to be northern Yugoslavia and some of the less explored countries. My favorite town in all of Europe is a small spa village in Bohemia. Croatia has some amazing country and roads. There is an interesting article in this months Rider magazine about a guy that did a loop around Austria... There is some amazing beer in the Czech Republic!
On my ride agendas are the following in priority order are:
New Zealand
Chile/ Argentina
Scotland and Ireland
Eastern Europe
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