tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post7133950321723440172..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: The Crossroads...Jack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-70485375580925034582008-10-20T10:42:00.000-04:002008-10-20T10:42:00.000-04:00I'm glad you had such a good time and applied your...I'm glad you had such a good time and applied your mechanical skills to get to Hermy's. That other light ever get fixed? Your knee rival's Lourdes, nearly 7 ounces of fluid extracted is like dispensing an old style vended Coke. I caught 3 typos this blog, certainly not a record. It was a productive week in the ADK's while you were joy riding, hope you'll make the next trip the 2nd weekend in November. IhorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-31658696965725263692008-10-19T20:00:00.000-04:002008-10-19T20:00:00.000-04:00Dear DC (Dave Case):It was great seeing you this m...Dear DC (Dave Case):<BR/><BR/>It was great seeing you this morning in Pottstown. And I didn't mind eating breakfast in an atmosphere of gas fumes, considering the floats stuck on your museum piece's carbs.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-54952769113499187292008-10-19T19:58:00.000-04:002008-10-19T19:58:00.000-04:00Dear Grandad(43) -- Dave:I'm glad you got a rise o...Dear Grandad(43) -- Dave:<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you got a rise out of this piece, Dave. It was the honest truth that my bike's tail section was apart on the floor for over 6 weeks. <BR/><BR/>I had breakfast with Dave Case today, the gentleman quoted in the story. He does not believe I have much of a future as a mehanic.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-20229609703819321862008-10-18T10:18:00.000-04:002008-10-18T10:18:00.000-04:00Dear Jack,I KNEW you hadn't changed that bulb when...Dear Jack,<BR/><BR/>I KNEW you hadn't changed that bulb when I asked. Glad you finished the job and got out on a ride with Clyde. DO ride to breakfast tomorrow. It will be your kind of temperature. Glacial.<BR/><BR/>Eating sticky buns this morning while reading your blog, I envisioned Dick on the Hobbit with bolt-upright windscreen and shot a raisin out my nose.<BR/><BR/>Let me know if, (strike that) when you want help with that neoprene liner this winter.<BR/><BR/>Dave CaseDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498134535687220175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-66362670885723358882008-10-17T14:29:00.000-04:002008-10-17T14:29:00.000-04:00Jack, you have done it once again as to causing yo...Jack, you have done it once again as to causing your faithful readers to read and comment on your adventures.<BR/> Sorry that physical achilles heel continues to cause you suffering.<BR/> Appreciated your offer to dine with the "elite crowd" on Sunday am. I will be in the mountains over the weekend in pursuit of one of the ingredients for those game dishes that you eluded to in your writings.<BR/> Enjoy the great weekend weather on your ride.<BR/> Regards,<BR/> DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-39304368011591530282008-10-16T18:01:00.000-04:002008-10-16T18:01:00.000-04:00Dear BikerMom1:I believe this episode will be the ...Dear BikerMom1:<BR/><BR/>I believe this episode will be the last in which I write about my arthritis. It depresses me and adds nothing to the story. But I am gong to fight this like bloody hell. <BR/><BR/>We had a mild winter last year, and Dick Bregstein and I rode right through February. Wouldn't it be great if that were the case this year?<BR/><BR/>Thank you for commenting on my column this month. As ever, your name will go into the Reader's Meal Contest for October.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-56524350301040338612008-10-16T15:37:00.000-04:002008-10-16T15:37:00.000-04:00Jack,As usual, I loved reading about your antics! ...Jack,<BR/><BR/>As usual, I loved reading about your antics! Sorry your arthritis is so bad, hopefully those Supartz shots will work their magic and you will be able to ride a little more frequently. <BR/><BR/>Sad that it's almost time to make sure the tank is full and the trickle charger is on before you close the garage door at the end of the day because you don't know what the weather will bring.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-59627324795356684332008-10-15T23:03:00.000-04:002008-10-15T23:03:00.000-04:00Dear Dick:Take your time. I'm starting to think th...Dear Dick:<BR/><BR/>Take your time. I'm starting to think that the rest of this season may be a wash. I could barely get off the bike when I got home last Saturday. But we are going to knock them dead next season. <BR/><BR/>By the way, I am planning to ride to breakfast on Sunday. Even if it kills me. Then I'm thinking of that museum deal. <BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-78724289126804713712008-10-15T19:33:00.000-04:002008-10-15T19:33:00.000-04:00Dear Jack:Another piece of fine prose; please don'...Dear Jack:<BR/>Another piece of fine prose; please don't switch to poetry. Your bardisms just aren't up the standard set by Doug Raymond and Rogers George.<BR/>I don't know which was worse -- the pain in your knees or the pain I felt driving to Hermy's in my car. I was sooooo jealous when I saw you arrive at Hermy's on your beloved K75, Red Nuts. In fact, I was so envious that I almost bought that powder blue F650GS they had in the showroom. But Macho Pride got the best of me. I'm trying to chase down a Vermacht Silver F650GS mit schlag. I hope I can connect in time to do some riding with you before the snow comes. Being bikeless with such exquisite riding weather reminds me of something that might have happened during the Spanish Inquisition.BMW-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17923099195434220681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-463184974862233632008-10-15T19:24:00.000-04:002008-10-15T19:24:00.000-04:00Dear Scottski:If if the bike farts for the third t...Dear Scottski:<BR/><BR/>If if the bike farts for the third time on a low battery, it smells like $75.00 for another starter relay. I have this unit on the tender again tonight, but I think it may be due for another battery.<BR/><BR/>I am looking forward to a quiet night of sitting in garage, looking gear over, and having a nice smoke and a drink. <BR/><BR/>It's always a pleasure to hear from you.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-88827760554059393952008-10-15T17:48:00.000-04:002008-10-15T17:48:00.000-04:00Ya gotta hate it when yer bike farts... do BMW far...Ya gotta hate it when yer bike farts... do BMW farts smell like oil, or sauerkraut?<BR/>I really hope you & your physician can find some relief for that arthritis - living with that kind of pain has to suck. <BR/>Glad to see you were able to get in a ride, Jack... 5 weeks with no ride would drive me insane!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-57557547557255389742008-10-15T12:25:00.000-04:002008-10-15T12:25:00.000-04:00Dear John:The ride up to Hermy's was glorious last...Dear John:<BR/><BR/>The ride up to Hermy's was glorious last week. But I have made up my mind that a dramatic lifestyle change must take place if I am going t be able to ride at all. I have to lose about 700 pounds immediately. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing in.<BR/><BR/>Your name has been added to the readers' montly free meal contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-55761251928246390212008-10-15T12:23:00.000-04:002008-10-15T12:23:00.000-04:00Dear Dave:Nothing gave me greater pleasure than to...Dear Dave:<BR/><BR/>Nothing gave me greater pleasure than to find replies from you and "Steel" Steve in my comments yesterday. You'll hear from me more directly soon. Actualy, both of you will.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-26332790100189513382008-10-15T09:42:00.000-04:002008-10-15T09:42:00.000-04:00Dear Anonymous:The primary difference between Scot...Dear Anonymous:<BR/><BR/>The primary difference between Scotch Whisky and Irish Whiskey is in the malting process. Barley used for Scotch is dried using smoke, which gives it a distinctive "tastes like shit" quality. Malt used for Irish Whiskey is touched by the hand of God.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-58253648332139322152008-10-15T09:02:00.000-04:002008-10-15T09:02:00.000-04:00Jack,I lamented having to miss the Open House at H...Jack,<BR/><BR/>I lamented having to miss the Open House at Hermy's. But my Mother was celebrating her birthday, and so that had to take priority. Hope the arthritis eases up for a while so you can do some more fall riding.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464143046998262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-7645375373800619062008-10-15T04:17:00.000-04:002008-10-15T04:17:00.000-04:00Not sure why I'm showing up as "Anonymous," perhap...Not sure why I'm showing up as "Anonymous," perhaps it's due to a temporary condition wherein the Mother's Milk of the Highlands has caused minor and temporary disruptions in the fabric of the space/time continuum.<BR/><BR/>Nothing against John Powers and Sons, but Talisker.....ah, now laddie.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-69970153309107341072008-10-15T04:12:00.000-04:002008-10-15T04:12:00.000-04:00Dear Mr. Vindak8r, I'm so happy to read that every...Dear Mr. Vindak8r, I'm so happy to read that everything worked out for you. A fall ride is wonderful--particulary to those of us where we must ride 1,000 miles to find fall.<BR/><BR/>I do have one question for you though, and it's not rhetorical:<BR/><BR/>Do you know the difference between Scotch Whiskey and Irish Whiskey?<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>It's technically possible to drink cheap Irish Whiskey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-90886405857690437772008-10-14T21:55:00.000-04:002008-10-14T21:55:00.000-04:00Jack Riepe... I seem to remember someone of that n...Jack Riepe... I seem to remember someone of that name from my past, but nothing really comes to mind. I wonder how this guy made up my name to include in his blog? As if I would be friends with someone who rides a BMW!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-44444195888251859372008-10-14T20:18:00.000-04:002008-10-14T20:18:00.000-04:00Dear Rob:Thanks for your kind comment. If I had be...Dear Rob:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind comment. If I had been feeling better, I could have ridden 400 more miles, and spent the night out on the road someplace. <BR/><BR/>God, do I love riding somewhere on a fall weekend.<BR/>Hey Rob, you're entered into the October meals contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-24678625783278101472008-10-14T20:13:00.000-04:002008-10-14T20:13:00.000-04:00Dear Steel (Steve):You wrote:"We've come to expect...Dear Steel (Steve):<BR/><BR/>You wrote:<BR/><BR/>"We've come to expect a certain degree of polish in your blog entries and forum posts, but I for one would rather get an unsophisticated note via email than the most beautifully crafted expose that is never written."<BR/><BR/>What a nice thing to say! I wish you lived next door. Expect a call from me soon. When it comes to "unsophisticated," that calls for direct conversation on my part. <BR/><BR/>By the way, you are entered in the free meal contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards, <BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-80203230217426935142008-10-14T20:10:00.000-04:002008-10-14T20:10:00.000-04:00Dear Charlie6 (Dom)I have made up my mind to explo...Dear Charlie6 (Dom)<BR/><BR/>I have made up my mind to explore every avenue in defeating this arthritis. Nothing makes my feel so alive as riding this motorcycle. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with your procedure. I had one done by the second former Mrs. Riepe. She used a broken beer bottle. <BR/><BR/>Arthritis is God's way of saying, "How about a little hell today."<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-14311077135495610962008-10-14T19:33:00.000-04:002008-10-14T19:33:00.000-04:00Jack,Great description of fall riding; I wish I co...Jack,<BR/>Great description of fall riding; I wish I could be as articulate. The smell of fall is a joy that can only be felt riding a motorcycle. It's my favorite time to ride.<BR/><BR/>Rob HautRob Hauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455175493718463078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-87657777890888956022008-10-14T17:53:00.000-04:002008-10-14T17:53:00.000-04:00Jack,I don't think your phone has been ringing off...Jack,<BR/><BR/>I don't think your phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from Oregon. I'm as negligent as you are in that regard.<BR/><BR/>Life imposes. I don't suffer from any physical maladies but I haven't ridden in weeks, and summer is now over. <BR/><BR/>We've come to expect a certain degree of polish in your blog entries and forum posts, but I for one would rather get an unsophisticated note via email than the most beautifully crafted expose that is never written.<BR/><BR/>Still your friend,<BR/><BR/>Steve AssonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-67634869122306254782008-10-14T14:44:00.000-04:002008-10-14T14:44:00.000-04:00Jackfive weeks without riding? wow, either myself...Jack<BR/><BR/>five weeks without riding? wow, either myself or my wife would have shot me by then....she calls my motorcycling "prozac on wheels" as I get a bit cranky when I can't ride due to snow or whatever.<BR/><BR/>I won't be riding next 2-3 days, having a "procedure" done to prevent more rugrats from further delaying what is nowadays a far off retirement date. I hope be up and riding by the weekend though.<BR/><BR/>Hope your arthritis gets less painful, the doc told me I'd have it on my right shoulder due to the damage it incurred during the June accident...oh well.<BR/><BR/>v/r<BR/><BR/>domredlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com