tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post2659722411172977831..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: A Motorcycle Oriented Weekend...Jack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-13013029523248852122009-04-06T18:39:00.000-04:002009-04-06T18:39:00.000-04:00I enjoyed reading this, I like the way you tell yo...I enjoyed reading this, I like the way you tell you story. Great adventure you had.Business Cards Onlinehttp://www.digitalroom.com/busines-cards-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-62182020355487285182009-04-03T23:01:00.000-04:002009-04-03T23:01:00.000-04:00I enjoyed reading your post. Nice adventure you ha...I enjoyed reading your post. Nice adventure you had there!Business Cardshttp://www.digitalroom.com/Business-Cards.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-77456606134627422132009-03-07T22:49:00.000-05:002009-03-07T22:49:00.000-05:00Hey Matt:I'll be working in the garage for a bit o...Hey Matt:<BR/><BR/>I'll be working in the garage for a bit on Sunday. You are one of 10,000 people who have the house number. Give me a ring and drop by tomorrow (Sunday, Mar. 8th). <BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-12683952275379754952009-03-07T22:46:00.000-05:002009-03-07T22:46:00.000-05:00Dear ADK (Chris):I just mailed your flashlight, bu...Dear ADK (Chris):<BR/><BR/>I just mailed your flashlight, bulk rate. You should get it in July. I ordered the Tee Shirts last week. Kindly forward $25. The weather was 67º degrees here today, but I understand you're freezing your ass off up there. <BR/><BR/>My bike is still in pieces in the garage, but I expect eveything to be up and running in three weeks. Start looking at your weekend schedule for June, as I will be a guest in your house, money having become scarce. Actually, I will have access to a house in the ADKs. We will be doing our drinking on the porch. <BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-39008841761518602732009-03-06T17:17:00.000-05:002009-03-06T17:17:00.000-05:00Hey Jack, if I stop by the house, can I save mysel...Hey Jack, if I stop by the house, can I save myself the $3 shipping? :)<BR/><BR/>I'm dying today, since other than the salt everywhere it would be a great day to ride. Luckily, Jet-hot called today and I have my headers in the truck.MattPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478095197681336275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-58768972313360085232009-03-06T15:15:00.000-05:002009-03-06T15:15:00.000-05:00Dear Jack, Where's my flashlight? You've b...Dear Jack,<BR/> Where's my flashlight?<BR/><BR/> You've been my acquaitance for over 20yrs and have prooved to be at least the equivalent of a good hair shirt, so a nice tee shirt seems like a good idea for a change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-68486162872216525212009-03-05T09:23:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:23:00.000-05:00Dear CPA3485:Hopefully, this will be the last snow...Dear CPA3485:<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, this will be the last snowfall of the season. Even if I had the machine all back together and ready to ride, I'd still be waiting for the towns and state to get the salt off the road. It would destroy the nice blsck facings on my engine. <BR/><BR/>There is nothing like getting a nice box of motorcycle-related stuff from UPS or FedEx. It turns an ordinary day into Christmas. Have fun with your new gear. I hope you never have to test it out. <BR/><BR/>My bike is the kind of machine that is an acquired taste. Somebody once said to me, do you think anyone is going to look at a slightly modified exhasut system and say, 'Wow." <BR/><BR/>My response was, "I will. And so will every other K75 rider..." That's enough for me.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-2849020092326792442009-03-05T09:10:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:10:00.000-05:00Dear Tena C(up):I am sick of looking at snow and t...Dear Tena C(up):<BR/><BR/>I am sick of looking at snow and the crap they put on the road to reduce its impact on traffic. The Annual Amish Horse-Pile Swerve Rides are generally organized by now, and I haven't got one planned. This is because I haven't been riding and don't know what shape I'll be in when the new saddle comes back.<BR/><BR/>But I'll keep you posted about the tee shirts.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-41684533003697191982009-03-05T09:07:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:07:00.000-05:00Dear Bobscoot:Thanks for the longer message and th...Dear Bobscoot:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the longer message and the complient. My editorial style either delights the soul or engenders deep hatred. I'm glad its the former where your concerned. <BR/><BR/>My arthritis is marginally better and there is a hope this will last throughout the riding season. If this is the case, and I can get on and off the bike more easily, I intend to take more pictures. But what I will make up in quantity will not match the quality of yours.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to your next ride report.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for writing in.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-241359384892477112009-03-05T09:03:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:03:00.000-05:00Dear Mr. Fasthair:I had to laugh when I first read...Dear Mr. Fasthair:<BR/><BR/>I had to laugh when I first read your comment. Triple "X Cow" would be about right. But if you can find a tee shirt I can't live withoutr, I'll happily trade you. <BR/><BR/>Riding days are coming soon. I like a tee shirt that shows neither bugs nor grease. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for writing in, and for listing this blog among your favorites.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-85780446934579385712009-03-05T09:00:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:00:00.000-05:00Dear John (C):My bike understands nothing, least o...Dear John (C):<BR/><BR/>My bike understands nothing, least of all why my ass is so fat. She did like going to Cutter's though, which she likened to a BMW spa. The first day we get 60 degrees, and the exhaust is back on this rig, I am going to wash and wax it.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-71712974729519853252009-03-05T08:58:00.000-05:002009-03-05T08:58:00.000-05:00Dear Dickie Boy (Bregstein):There are two young ca...Dear Dickie Boy (Bregstein):<BR/><BR/>There are two young cardinals sitting on the tree branch outside of my office window at the moment. That has to be a sign of spring, or something. <BR/><BR/>The earliest day I can ride is March 20th. I can assure you it will probably rain on that day.<BR/><BR/>Fonndest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-3197344025120658272009-03-05T07:11:00.000-05:002009-03-05T07:11:00.000-05:00Dear JWesterman:I like nothing better than to scan...Dear JWesterman:<BR/><BR/>I like nothing better than to scan the maps for unique destinations. I found "Crapo" under the magnifying glass in southern Matyland (Eastern Shore Side) last year. It seems like a bump on the map, but that's good enough for me. <BR/><BR/>Somehow, I see a "Proudly Stepping In Crapo" tee shirt coming out of this ride. Maybe I'll see you there!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading my blog and writing in!<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-82566508443437911452009-03-05T07:06:00.000-05:002009-03-05T07:06:00.000-05:00Dear Charlie6 (Dom):There are some things a man ha...Dear Charlie6 (Dom):<BR/><BR/>There are some things a man has to do without hesitation, and making a bold romantic statement when the time calls for it is just one of them. <BR/><BR/>My choice of presents on days like Valentine's Day supports this philosophy.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading my stuff and writing in, Dom.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-87976909997877172822009-03-05T07:02:00.000-05:002009-03-05T07:02:00.000-05:00Dear Bobscoot:"Wet Tee Shirt" is my middle name. I...Dear Bobscoot:<BR/><BR/>"Wet Tee Shirt" is my middle name. It is on my drivers license. I support wet tee shit as a valid use of three natural resources, two of which are water and cotton.<BR/><BR/>Always a pleaaure to see you, Bob!<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-85253658221954274262009-03-05T07:00:00.000-05:002009-03-05T07:00:00.000-05:00Dear Woody (Wayne):Twisted has just celebrated its...Dear Woody (Wayne):<BR/><BR/>Twisted has just celebrated its one-year anniversary. I will think about sponsoring a wet tee shirt contest if we have a second year anniversary. <BR/><BR/>I think the tee shirts make a powerful statement, with or without dog shit.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing in!<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-28783889998145847792009-03-05T06:57:00.000-05:002009-03-05T06:57:00.000-05:00Dear Stacy:There is nothing to quite get you throu...Dear Stacy:<BR/><BR/>There is nothing to quite get you through the blah days of snow on the ground like seeing the unbroken blacktop of the driveway. The new guys we hired to plow showed up once, got the driveway clear, and fxed it so there were no icy patches.<BR/><BR/>This doesn't do much for the salt and gravel on the ground, but it makesmy heart lighter!<BR/><BR/>BMW Kool-Aid tastes just like German beer!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading my blog, and writing in.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-56786093449858072672009-03-03T23:28:00.000-05:002009-03-03T23:28:00.000-05:00I like snow. At least I used to like it, before I...I like snow. At least I used to like it, before I got a scooter. Actually I have only missed about 10 days of riding all winter because of snow or ice. We haven't had much snow this year. But there have been some really cold days. Last Saturday it was 15 degrees when I left for work. Monday was just a few degrees better. Tomorrow they are predicting 65 and the next two days we are supposed to get into the 70's. So even If Bobscoot won't rub it in, I might rub it in just to kid around a bit.<BR/><BR/>Right now I am listening to a greatest hits collection of The Who. Ahhh, Pete Townsend.<BR/><BR/>Actually I am excited about the weather later this week because my new armored jacket and pants should get here and I am dying to try them out. I bought some mesh hear that I can use in multiple seasons and wear over my work clothes when I commute. <BR/><BR/>I am excited about my new gear because:<BR/>1) I will look really good wearing it and <BR/>2) I will be much safer in it.<BR/><BR/>My scooter dealer is kind of a one man show. He's a great mechanic, but I know he struggles financially sometimes. I hope he stays in business because If he doesn't I will have trouble finding someone to work on my scooter. <BR/><BR/>Also, Jack, If I purchase one of your T-shirts, in order to set you up as a vendor in my accounting software, I will require the following information from you: <BR/>1) your federal tax identification number,<BR/>2) your complete address,<BR/>3) your Pennsylvania sales tax number,<BR/>4) the I-9 form to prove you are not an illegal immigrant,<BR/><BR/>All of this is needed in order to be able to send you a form 1099 at the end of the year. <BR/><BR/>I take that back. I think I must be getting taxes on the brain.<BR/><BR/>In all seriousness, I hope your bike looks better than you hoped when you get it back, and I'll try and some of our weather up your way.cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-67666357377745544262009-03-03T22:10:00.000-05:002009-03-03T22:10:00.000-05:00Jack, I LOVE snow! Or, rather, I love OTHER people...Jack, I LOVE snow! Or, rather, I love OTHER people's snow, as where I live snow is a once a year event. While it makes a pretty picture, I hate shoveling. But I like watching other people shovel... Can't wait to hear what your next gift from Leslie might be after receiving a snow shovel for V-day.<BR/><BR/>Lovely shirts! If we can scrape up the money, we might have to get a couple. I'm holding out to see if you sell Annual Horse Swerve shirts, let us know, please?? I think those would make a statement out here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-24484033682084381292009-03-03T15:45:00.000-05:002009-03-03T15:45:00.000-05:00Jack: I also check your Blog/comments for new stuf...<B>Jack:</B> I also check your Blog/comments for new stuff. I just love your STYLE. Sorry for the short absence <EM>(makes for fonder hearts)</EM>. I noticed that Steve <EM>(scooter in the sticks)</EM> is still working on his 3 picture project and here I am with all this equipment and doing nothing except digital. I decided that I would resume developing again but all my stuff has expired. Both film and chemicals have dated lives. Plus I have a sizeable camera collection. During the past month I have been going to camera get-togethers and tonight is "our" camera meeting. I belong <EM>(or used to)</EM> the <B>Western Historic Photographic Camera Association,</B> just a group of OLD guys, shooting with OLD cameras and talking about the OLD days before digital (ie: just like us BLOGGERS) <BR/><BR/>Except for the ice and snow of December/January, I have been riding constantly but nothing exciting. Just normal stuff like meeting friends for Sat AM breakfast and doing errands. No joy rides yet but you have already seen lots of pictures of these Haunts so without something new to post -- I didn't. Plus the fact that there have been massive snow storms in the eastern US and I didn't want to rub in the fact that we were basking in Spring like weather. It even got up to 15c (~59F) on Sunday, but this weekend the cold front is returning with mixed snow and rain.<BR/><BR/>There is a Pi Rally in a couple of weeks down in Bellingham, WA<BR/><BR/>http://scoot4pi.angelfire.com/<BR/><BR/>Starting from Breakfast the ride starts and stops at PIE places along the way so we can eat and be merry. It I had one of your Sorry Harp Seal look T-shirts perhaps I could find Angie's or Gina's sister and just forget about those pies, I can catch up later . . .<BR/><BR/>bob<BR/><A HREF="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</A>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-51533248692917857142009-03-03T12:19:00.000-05:002009-03-03T12:19:00.000-05:00Mr. Jack: T-shirts huh? Well then on your visit I ...Mr. Jack: T-shirts huh? Well then on your visit I will try to come up with a tee I know you will wonder how you ever got along with out it. With it and your battered baby harp seal look you will forever have the gal of your dreams. <BR/><BR/>Judging from the remark from the BMW I will get the tee in X-Cow size. There are other things so wrong with this post but I don’t have time to go through them all.<BR/><BR/>fasthairfasthairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578895011107651084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-47286915467835526222009-03-03T10:24:00.000-05:002009-03-03T10:24:00.000-05:00Jack I too am lamenting the snow. I spent about 10...Jack I too am lamenting the snow. I spent about 10 minutes in the garage yesterday staring at my K. It started whining at me. I told her that we would go for a ride soon, but that today I needed to use the Deere to plow the driveway. She was sad, but understood.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464143046998262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-41790225078059710552009-03-03T07:51:00.000-05:002009-03-03T07:51:00.000-05:00Dear Jack:Please send Leslie over here with the sh...Dear Jack:<BR/><BR/>Please send Leslie over here with the shovel.<BR/><BR/>I worked out of the house yesterday, because I just couldn't face shoveling with 20 degree temps and 40 mph gusts. Got up this morning and it's warmed down to 15 degrees with a breeze. It's going to be a long day and a longer few weeks until we get to ride again.<BR/><BR/>I used to like winter before Global Warming; I wonder if Chicago weather is moving East to accommodate the new President.BMW-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17923099195434220681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-11767156642692073392009-03-02T22:20:00.000-05:002009-03-02T22:20:00.000-05:00Crapo, MD... huh. Of course, under 6 inches of sn...Crapo, MD... huh. Of course, under 6 inches of snow, it's all crapo for a ride. Thanks for diverting my attention from the snow for a bit. I enjoyed the read!jwestermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13286140065668045010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-90470779978429494692009-03-02T21:26:00.000-05:002009-03-02T21:26:00.000-05:00a snow shovel for valentine's day, you romantic de...a snow shovel for valentine's day, you romantic devil you.....redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com