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With that Indian even you could drag s...Dear Jack,<br /><br />With that Indian even you could drag stuff in the corners !Classic Velocityhttp://www.classicvelocity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-62279242065301801952013-06-25T00:12:02.530-04:002013-06-25T00:12:02.530-04:00Indian giver...didn't see that one coming, bri...Indian giver...didn't see that one coming, brilliant! (screw pc)<br />Keep writing!Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224016448511521446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-17075296586584410822013-06-23T22:06:13.024-04:002013-06-23T22:06:13.024-04:00Go Jack, Go!Go Jack, Go!Fossil Apostles Motorcycle Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308736895383504513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-37079656538684706352013-06-21T00:00:09.821-04:002013-06-21T00:00:09.821-04:00So many smart ass remarks that I could make...and ...So many smart ass remarks that I could make...and it would only improve the scene. I'm just not seeing the smart ones on this blog. As Dan remarked about gel seats...it isn't a pretty sight seeing monkey butt up close and personal. <br /><br />I also was surprised to not see a cigar, and maybe a cut out of your face plastered someplace, since they were obviously thinking of you.<br /><br />As far as the rest of the story, goes to show that you shouldn't mess with the love of your life. She'll take you down faster than you can think "pow, to the moon"!<br /><br />So....did they gang come and rustle their newpapers over your prostrate form congealed into the sofa??BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-4838816281535008192013-06-20T21:36:27.466-04:002013-06-20T21:36:27.466-04:00Please excuse me while I gouge my eyes out, the mo...Please excuse me while I gouge my eyes out, the moon shot will haunt me for months. <br /><br />Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926668778703125631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-19741931157811961452013-06-20T11:11:59.992-04:002013-06-20T11:11:59.992-04:00Dear Nikos:
Getting touched by anything I write i...Dear Nikos:<br /><br />Getting touched by anything I write is generally a mistake. I'm sorry you're not back in Britain. I was hoping you could send me a newspaper so I could find out what the hell is going on in the US. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reep Jack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-255429691008375572013-06-20T02:36:28.592-04:002013-06-20T02:36:28.592-04:00Jack
This piece touches me in many aspects, from ...Jack<br /><br />This piece touches me in many aspects, from planters punch to cat litter in the eyes-bravo!<br /><br />Kind regards from Northern Albania,NNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-86827350338839887602013-06-19T21:40:18.892-04:002013-06-19T21:40:18.892-04:00I half expected to see a large "cigar" s...I half expected to see a large "cigar" sticking out of at least one of those big wide smiles...<br /><br />See what happens when you ride without a gel seat?<br />Dan Mckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753099533481777012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-79461492813514581222013-06-19T21:15:41.891-04:002013-06-19T21:15:41.891-04:00The guys have never looked better. At least Bregst...The guys have never looked better. At least Bregstein brushed his teeth before posing for the picture.<br /><br />CantwellCantwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512417293017303810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-25928487299092494302013-06-19T20:55:18.726-04:002013-06-19T20:55:18.726-04:00Well, you are not the only one who has bikes "...Well, you are not the only one who has bikes "speak" to them. The Indian ( AKA Dirk Diggler) saw your picture from the BURP rally a few years back. He threatened to run me over like Christine used to do in the King novel if you went near him. We came to an agreement and he is now just slowly decaying on the lawn. And yes, I am from NJ, hence the "name". Have you read the news lately? Michigan farmhouse and all? Great stories, looking forward to your next book....Henrietta Van Drattennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-48845436173575889382013-06-19T20:42:54.992-04:002013-06-19T20:42:54.992-04:00Dear Tena:
I exist solely to bring a little adven...Dear Tena:<br /><br />I exist solely to bring a little adventure into the lives of women. What s life without the occasional ride on the roller coaster? <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-74525629401790512562013-06-19T20:41:07.710-04:002013-06-19T20:41:07.710-04:00Dear Daniel:
You are so spot on with this one. I ...Dear Daniel:<br /><br />You are so spot on with this one. I never realized how sweet trombone music could be. Bear in mind that March 14th is the official holiday of Twisted Roads.<br /><br />http://www.breakfastmeat.com/steakandbjday.html<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-40186707543119378772013-06-19T20:38:35.301-04:002013-06-19T20:38:35.301-04:00Dear Charlie6:
The status of my arthritis has me ...Dear Charlie6:<br /><br />The status of my arthritis has me crazy. All I want to do is ride, and it is not going to happen for another year. I got s depressed that I didn't post a blog for almost 6 weeks. <br /><br />I stated this one, which is grounded in pure but dated fact, three weeks ago. I determined to finish it and stop looking at it. I corrected ten typos after I read your comment. Undoubtedly, others remain. <br /><br />I have a surprise for you in two more blogs. <br /><br />Thanks for your kind comments... And for stalking me. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reep<br />Jack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-21417526207603347512013-06-19T19:39:52.845-04:002013-06-19T19:39:52.845-04:00Always an adventure reading your posts! Always an adventure reading your posts! Tenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848449412928826942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-84525130167832409512013-06-19T18:30:54.105-04:002013-06-19T18:30:54.105-04:00"Specifically, I was to avoid any reference t..."Specifically, I was to avoid any reference to getting laid (or expecting a trombone solo) as an incentive in the direction-taking process."<br /><br />Hi Jack. I'm not sure this is even possible...in describing any motivation of man...as long as he's breathing anyway. Good read!Daniel Meyerhttp://lifeisaroad.comnoreply@blogger.com