tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post1000924999397357136..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: My Sudden and Brief Return To The Adirondacks...Jack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-18792400316560728092011-12-03T18:24:15.922-05:002011-12-03T18:24:15.922-05:00Very Nice Jack !
Seems we must have gone to differ...Very Nice Jack !<br />Seems we must have gone to different schools together. My Glory Days were on the other side of the river in Pa. We had a cabin in Potter County, Pa. where we hunted and fished and found exhilarating place to spend the day. Great times with Great friends.<br />Great memories.<br />Always charges my batteries ! Hope it did yours.<br /><br />Thanks, NickNick phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16137220168969512579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-46331330871475519082011-11-28T07:42:55.134-05:002011-11-28T07:42:55.134-05:00This was a very entertaining story. I like the way...This was a very entertaining story. I like the way the scene materializes in my mind as I read.<br />Adirondack is situated at New York and its camping site are best for enjoying fishing, boating, hiking etc and get rejuvenate after experiencing all wildest thing. Adirondack camping is the best place to have loads of fun. For more information about fun filled experience visit http://www.adirondackexperience.com/Adirondack campinghttp://www.adirondackexperience.com/camping.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-46692543676225204952011-11-27T08:23:24.726-05:002011-11-27T08:23:24.726-05:00"...and has the most even tempered personalit..."...and has the most even tempered personality of any individual I have ever met."<br /><br />It's the Prozac.<br /><br />It truly was one of the best weekends that I've had in a very long time. I think we can do better next time.<br /><br />MichaelCantwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512417293017303810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-7413491836191089102011-11-25T12:23:46.439-05:002011-11-25T12:23:46.439-05:00Dear Lady R:
LOL... You will find this hard to be...Dear Lady R:<br /><br />LOL... You will find this hard to believe, but I had to work at getting laid in the days during which that picture was taken. It wasn't until I was well into my late 30's, when I understood the importance of feigning sincerity, that it became a predictable occurrence. <br /><br />Your outfit sounds nicer than mine. Can you post a picture on your blog?<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-1274394817835736632011-11-25T08:03:49.102-05:002011-11-25T08:03:49.102-05:00Dear Jack,
What a stroll... I loved the story. I ...Dear Jack,<br /><br />What a stroll... I loved the story. I can relate to the Adirondacks as that "special" place because I'm that way about the Smokey mountains. Being a mere 3 hours from the foothills makes for a very large playground to putt around in. Returning there for playtime has become a tradition of sorts. <br /><br />However, I have to confess that nothing was as fun to read (or should I say see), as the pic of your young self... standing like the proud stud you were, in your brown two-tone patch pocket pants. <br /><br />LOL! I'm sorry, but I promise I'm laughing WITH you, not AT you.<br /><br />You see... I too had a favorite outfit that I donned for those "party down" weekends that put the cool in my cool factor. A two piece polyester blue denim patch suit. Buwahahaha!<br /><br />The material looked like it was patches of denim of various shades of blue stitched together (but it really wasn't) with a long pointed collar and cuffed sleeves. You could wear your extra long sleeved red shirt under the jacket and your sleeve cuffs would be able to fold out over your jacket cuffs. Pretty cool huh??<br /><br />One of my favorite outfits, I might add. Wish I could find one today... I'd wear that bitch!!<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me... now I need an aspirin.<br /><br />Wallowing in the memories of 70's hell,<br />your personal fashionista...<br />Lady RLady R (Di)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08253802136989789026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-78278388648816820292011-11-24T11:15:18.033-05:002011-11-24T11:15:18.033-05:00Dear Nikos:
I used to ride alone, but never in sp...Dear Nikos:<br /><br />I used to ride alone, but never in spirit. And I tend to be a gregarious sort... Spreading joy and cheer at every bar and whorehouse I visit. And you would be surprised at how many nice people you meet, largely BMW riders, at 110 mph. <br /><br />I am looking forward to a more adventurous riding season in 2012. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and for writing in.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-55597807190744201952011-11-23T20:51:54.123-05:002011-11-23T20:51:54.123-05:00I hesitate to add even more positive comments lest...I hesitate to add even more positive comments lest it all go to your head and, well, who knows.<br /><br />I'll just say it's nice to have friends and motorcycles.<br /><br />And when I first read the post Kim was looking over my shoulder at the patch-pocketed kid and half squealed, "He's so cute!".<br /><br />I made an appointment for her this morning with the optometrist.<br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-88663175999751674072011-11-23T17:22:49.358-05:002011-11-23T17:22:49.358-05:00Jack
Tell Bobskoot that you never ride alone.
Be...Jack<br /><br />Tell Bobskoot that you never ride alone.<br /><br />Best wishes from a long way from the Adirirondacks, NNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-85755739092238856172011-11-23T13:05:31.725-05:002011-11-23T13:05:31.725-05:00Dear Gary (Ark):
There are times when whole chapt...Dear Gary (Ark):<br /><br />There are times when whole chapters of my life roll by, to the strains of Rhapsody In Blue. It is amazing, how on a biker blog like this one, Gershwin comes up in conversation. <br /><br />Have a great thanksgiving. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-34774166890597064142011-11-23T12:57:08.429-05:002011-11-23T12:57:08.429-05:00Jack,
"...and it was through here that I dro...Jack,<br /><br />"...and it was through here that I drove like hell to beat the dawn to spend some of the best days of my life with a woman who no longer feels that way."<br /><br />That sure shook loose a few warm old memories of life on the great road between Hopewell and Princeton, and of the one that got away. Sometimes life is in black & white, a Gershwin score in the background. Isn't it ?<br /><br />Great tale, as always.<br /><br />Cheers from Gary in Arkansas................<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-81784383643471264262011-11-23T12:55:36.144-05:002011-11-23T12:55:36.144-05:00Dear Charlie6 (Dom):
I would have loved to have b...Dear Charlie6 (Dom):<br /><br />I would have loved to have been able to write a few lines like, "The dirt bike's rear wheel dug into the curve, as my balance hung in the balance over a bog of near frigid much and mire..." That way I'd be able to compete with you on some level. But in truth, I had no difficulty leaning the pick-up int a turn.<br /><br />Have a great Thanksagiving.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-37057954570131279232011-11-23T12:51:56.441-05:002011-11-23T12:51:56.441-05:00Dear MattPie:
This is the secomd time you were ki...Dear MattPie:<br /><br />This is the secomd time you were kind enough to pay me a really great compliment. I still haven't forgoptten the first. This last Adirondack trip was an absolute pisser, and it was an easy story to report. <br /><br />Thanks for reading my blog, and thanks for writing in.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-58823541656897591032011-11-23T11:52:15.890-05:002011-11-23T11:52:15.890-05:00Dear Bobskoot:
Ihor, the guy with the cabin, is t...Dear Bobskoot:<br /><br />Ihor, the guy with the cabin, is the only one of the three wh never rode. And when I lived in the mountans with Chris and Mike, I never knew they rode. <br /><br />Living in Jersey City, I only had two buddies that I could ever say I really rode with. Living in Pennsylvania after the year 2000 was when I made the most of my riding friends by joining the Mac-Pac and he BMW MOA. Although, I should say that I met many though About.com's motorcycle forum. <br /><br />Getting into trouble is easy... Ride fast. Look for women in short shirts. Drink stuff with odd labels. Smoke huge cigars. And say,. "Fuck this," when everyone else is complying with something stupid. <br /><br />It's always great to hear from you. Thanks for reading Twisted Roads, and for writing in. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-66494676395141525242011-11-23T11:45:39.382-05:002011-11-23T11:45:39.382-05:00Dear Mr. Carter:
Thank you for taking the time to...Dear Mr. Carter:<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to read Twisted Roads, and for leaving a comment. I live to please and delight my readers... And to ride, and carouse, and start trouble. It all serves a plan.<br /><br />Have a great Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/ReepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-71897945272354212542011-11-23T10:54:50.375-05:002011-11-23T10:54:50.375-05:00Jack:
You do have a way with words!
That's w...Jack:<br /><br />You do have a way with words!<br /><br />That's why I read and enjoy your tales.<br /><br />Thanks!Bill Carternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-39712442509561764292011-11-23T10:49:11.345-05:002011-11-23T10:49:11.345-05:00Dear Dan:
Thanks for your note declaring me spiri...Dear Dan:<br /><br />Thanks for your note declaring me spiritual. Your assessment must have something to do with what I had t drink that night. <br /><br />Thanks for being a dedicated Twisted Roads reader.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-86264019397177542012011-11-23T10:42:06.549-05:002011-11-23T10:42:06.549-05:00Dear Richard M:
I'm not big on taking picture...Dear Richard M:<br /><br />I'm not big on taking pictures... Camera work is not my forte. So I have to work on the editorial image. Fortunately, I have some experience with this. I'm thrilled that you liked this piece and left me a comment. I'm sure it's the dead of winter where you are, but I hope the turkey this week has all the spice of fall in New England.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-72455475899048189842011-11-23T10:39:12.338-05:002011-11-23T10:39:12.338-05:00Dear Allen Madding:
The truth is that I don't...Dear Allen Madding:<br /><br />The truth is that I don't drink Scotch... I had to sit there making due with rum. It didn't change anything one bit. It was a great evening nevertheless... And I can hardly wait for the next one.<br /><br />Thanks for reading TW and for writing in. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-45429607748349827392011-11-23T10:35:49.973-05:002011-11-23T10:35:49.973-05:00Dear Flimsky:
Thank you for you reading TW and fo...Dear Flimsky:<br /><br />Thank you for you reading TW and for leaving a comment. A great holiday t you and your family too. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-38663210408736874202011-11-23T10:33:30.732-05:002011-11-23T10:33:30.732-05:00Dear Circle Blue (Keith):
I'm delighted you ...Dear Circle Blue (Keith): <br /><br />I'm delighted you liked this piece... The Adirondacks are an amazing place, especially if you are from New Jersey, like I am. The huge expanse of open and desolate space in this expanse of wilderness has away of putting life in perspective. Naturally, it helps to have friends like I do up there.<br /><br />Thanks for reading TW and for writing in.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-70994100548331255172011-11-22T19:50:10.446-05:002011-11-22T19:50:10.446-05:00I very much enjoyed this post. And, I appreciated ...I very much enjoyed this post. And, I appreciated even more a portion of your response to Brady about the Adirondacks being a place with the power to bring back vivid haunting memories and cleanse them as well. Places like that are so very precious. Sadly, many folk don't have such places. You are blessed to have such a place . . . or blessed to have noticed.<br /><br />Thanks for the share,<br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-21785120452942989962011-11-22T19:34:58.237-05:002011-11-22T19:34:58.237-05:00Nice one, Jack. Happy Turkey.Nice one, Jack. Happy Turkey.Flimskynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-82725164790517504592011-11-22T19:30:36.714-05:002011-11-22T19:30:36.714-05:00reep
Another enjoyable story. Anything that invol...reep<br /><br />Another enjoyable story. Anything that involves a cabin in the mountains and scotch always equates to an enjoyable experience in my book.<br /><br />-PeaceAllen Maddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975320122826127770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-57178971457453576262011-11-22T18:25:01.625-05:002011-11-22T18:25:01.625-05:00This was a very entertaining story. I like the way...This was a very entertaining story. I like the way the scene materializes in my mind as I read.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-39692920568980537472011-11-22T14:06:40.548-05:002011-11-22T14:06:40.548-05:00You're clearly a deeply spiritual man Jack; so...You're clearly a deeply spiritual man Jack; something I appreciate a lot. I always look forward to reading Twisted Roads!Dan Mckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753099533481777012noreply@blogger.com