tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post7451235851801114703..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: The Sounds Of Angry Motorcycles...Jack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-69691021872272566492009-03-16T10:04:00.000-04:002009-03-16T10:04:00.000-04:00Dear Rick:Nevertheless, I'm delighted I was able t...Dear Rick:<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, I'm delighted I was able to offer something that appealed to you.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by and writing in. <BR/><BR/>Gondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-42404391929768737352009-03-14T18:27:00.000-04:002009-03-14T18:27:00.000-04:00I am sure your words were elegant, but I must admi...I am sure your words were elegant, but I must admit on this post I only looked at the pictures!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14292888400812999160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-27551997266529916252009-03-11T21:17:00.000-04:002009-03-11T21:17:00.000-04:00Dear Mike Cantwell:I missed your call tonight. I'm...Dear Mike Cantwell:<BR/><BR/>I missed your call tonight. I'm up working on bike stuff.<BR/><BR/>Call the house again.<BR/><BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-63380017217102313282009-03-11T18:59:00.000-04:002009-03-11T18:59:00.000-04:00Dear Jack,As always it is a pleasure to read your ...Dear Jack,<BR/>As always it is a pleasure to read your blog. There are many days lately that I sit at work and dream about riding. Your stories help me to fill the emptiness where my innocence, ignorance and inexperience once dwelt. <BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Michael.Cantwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512417293017303810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-53266093411124277172009-03-11T16:10:00.000-04:002009-03-11T16:10:00.000-04:00Dear Todd:What a fascinating teaser! I'd love to s...Dear Todd:<BR/><BR/>What a fascinating teaser! I'd love to spesk with you some more on this point and feature your story here.I bet you have pictures to go with it too! <BR/><BR/>What do you say?<BR/><BR/>Also, I may be in a lot better shape for the antique ride this year. Althogh my bike is vintae, I'll show up with Bregstein as my antique. <BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-46989030052020679332009-03-11T16:06:00.000-04:002009-03-11T16:06:00.000-04:00Dear Ihor:Twisted Roads -- the premier motorcycle ...Dear Ihor:<BR/><BR/>Twisted Roads -- the premier motorcycle blog for seruious riders who don't take themselves too seriously -- will begin running more stories and reports taken from dedicated readers on the cusp of adventure.<BR/><BR/>Your reading pleasure is our delight. Your comments are important to us... Send us a quotable statement about this blog and win a highly collectable Twisted Roads patch.<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-36993072203386083892009-03-11T15:54:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:54:00.000-04:00Dear Bobscoot:You are too kind. I want you to know...Dear Bobscoot:<BR/><BR/>You are too kind. I want you to know that I will be using your pictures as a guide for shots I will be taking this season. Hopefully, my arthritis will allow me to get off the machine more often and be able to take better pictures than I typically get from the edge of the road.<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-85128346814429492252009-03-11T15:44:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:44:00.000-04:00Dear Torch:What a nice thing to say! I liked your ...Dear Torch:<BR/><BR/>What a nice thing to say! I liked your note so much that I read it onto Dick Bregstein's (my riding partner) voice mail 116 times today. He can't hear good news often enough. <BR/><BR/>Torch -- tell us: what do you ride, what's your favorite country to ride through, if you could choose a riding partner, who would it be: Denise Richards or Nancy Pelosi (Assume the ride entails taking a shower together.)<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-55223379889153199762009-03-11T15:29:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:29:00.000-04:00Dear Woody:I was thinking, "What will Wayne have t...Dear Woody:<BR/><BR/>I was thinking, "What will Wayne have to say about the Geico gecko," as I placed that photograph in the text. <BR/><BR/>That photo you mentioned adds another dimension to the phrase, "Letting the ladies stroke the lizard..." I;m thinking of adding "Lizard Gratification Day" to my calendar. <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-19576976114042044672009-03-11T15:25:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:25:00.000-04:00Dear John:Your point of view is not necessarily co...Dear John:<BR/><BR/>Your point of view is not necessarily contrary to the opinions of others. And it should be noted that economic considerations have changed the competitive field as well as impacting attendance. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing in. Thursday's Twisted Roads will have a reference to a point developed in your blog regarding product development for the biker crowd.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>Jack RiepeJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-55878896468425437022009-03-11T15:21:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:21:00.000-04:00Dear Tena:Please congratulate "Bugser" on his 68th...Dear Tena:<BR/><BR/>Please congratulate "Bugser" on his 68th birthday. Then get him a nice laxative. Actually, I think the first line of this note will have the same effect. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully, I'll be able to join Mr. Ellenberg on his racing adventures next year. Then the pictures will be of me, and not that stupid lizard. <BR/><BR/>Always great to hear from you, Tena.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-47769764414455360462009-03-11T15:15:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:15:00.000-04:00Dear Vulcan Al (Tony):I'm always thriled to run in...Dear Vulcan Al (Tony):<BR/><BR/>I'm always thriled to run into an old friend in my blog patch. I haven heard from you in a while and have been wondering what you are up to. I sincerely hope we get out for a ride this season. I'm experiencing less pain in my hips and knees at the moment and have plans for rides through New Jersey. It would be cool to meet you and Mack Harrell, who is now wearing the ball and chain of matrimony. <BR/><BR/>Keep in touch. It's always a pleasure.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards, <BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-86208430663716148682009-03-11T15:12:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:12:00.000-04:00Dear Charlie6 (Domingo)"That was really kind of yo...Dear Charlie6 (Domingo)"<BR/><BR/>That was really kind of you to post the link to that story. To this day, that ride (faithfully reported) was one of the best adventures I have ever had with a group of riders. <BR/><BR/>Your confidence in my editorial abilities is much appreciated, though probably misplaced, as pals of mine like Dick Bregstein will assure you. Let me tell you, I write plenty of crap. <BR/><BR/>But it is still great to think you can't see that yet.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for the plug.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-56939538030295572012009-03-11T15:08:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:08:00.000-04:00Dear Rob H:You can never get too much of a good th...Dear Rob H:<BR/><BR/>You can never get too much of a good thing. By the way, I couldn't help but notice how the outfits of these ladies would sizzle on a "green" bike.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for writing in. <BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-56942933431040981502009-03-11T15:06:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:06:00.000-04:00Dear Dick:It's odd that you mentioned bumps. Has y...Dear Dick:<BR/><BR/>It's odd that you mentioned bumps. Has your head recovered from hitting that house this past summer? <BR/><BR/>My opinion on trading engineers from the Mac-Pac for women from Harley groups is well known. <BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-58075820354409107072009-03-11T15:04:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:04:00.000-04:00Dear Irondad:It is the policy of Twisted Roads to ...Dear Irondad:<BR/><BR/>It is the policy of Twisted Roads to explore every aspect of motorcycling, and to present photographic proof whenever possible. As they say, one picture is worth a thousand words. <BR/><BR/>I am forced to compete with Key West Diary, Wet Coast Scooting, Scooter in the Sticks, and REDLEGS Rides for meaningful pictures. Most of the shots in this episode of Twisted Roads frame my thoughts exactly.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for writing in. It's great to find you here. By the way, the story you're unfolding with "Kevin" is genuinely interesting. Are you planning to ride with him sometime?<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-49876602394452775802009-03-11T14:54:00.000-04:002009-03-11T14:54:00.000-04:00Ah yes Bike Week in Daytona. Thanks for the colorf...Ah yes Bike Week in Daytona. Thanks for the colorful update Jack. <BR/><BR/>My good friend and riding partner Karl Duffner gives me daily briefings as well. There was a time some years ago that I would join him on his annual pimgrimage. I don't think Herr Duffner has missed Bike Week in Daytona in almost 40 plus years. Those were good times, but short lived for us, you see Karl would never ever think of missing the Daytona event, but didn't want to burn too many personal or vacation days. So we would take one day off from work.<BR/><BR/>I had to be a Karl's house at 0500 Friday morning of bike week. We would ride down to Daytona from PA and arrive there Friday night. Then we would have ALL DAY on Saturday to enjoy the festivities. Sunday morning at 0400 am we would be back on the road for the 1000 mile return trip.<BR/><BR/>This went on for quite a few years. Then one year I let my maintenance go until the last minute and payed the price. I remember going to work and then working on my bike for three nights straight without ANY sleep. <BR/>I had not sleep in 3 days, just finished up my wrenching in time on the fourth morning (Friday) and was barely able to show up on time at Karl's house at 5 am. I didn't dare tell Karl about my lack of sleep, he would not have let me ride with him had he known.<BR/><BR/>We rode the entire day down to Florida when Karl noticed I had trouble staying awake and in my lane of traffic. The only thing that keep me going was the adreniline. So I think we stopped to look for lodging a little earlier that year. I don't know how I made it that far.<BR/><BR/>I miss Daytona, but I don't miss the ride down that year. <BR/><BR/>ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-19968454805033402772009-03-11T11:13:00.000-04:002009-03-11T11:13:00.000-04:00Dear John, you may well be the Gunthar Les of our ...Dear John, you may well be the Gunthar Les of our age! The depicted beauties are more likely products of 10,000 generations of evolution, 10,000 years only produces a Zazu Pitts. And not leather, spandex. The click don't lie. A very enjoyable 2nd hand report, hope for more and how tall is Jim, 9 ft., 4 in.??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-52821603926023611572009-03-11T11:02:00.000-04:002009-03-11T11:02:00.000-04:00Jack:another classic for sure. and excellent pict...<B>Jack:</B><BR/><BR/>another classic for sure. and excellent pictures <EM>"in the style of Jack Riepe"</EM> , thanks to <B>Jim Ellenberg</B><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-56878402091273431602009-03-11T08:19:00.000-04:002009-03-11T08:19:00.000-04:00Jack,I haven't read much of your stuff, yet. What ...Jack,<BR/>I haven't read much of your stuff, yet. What I have read, I have really enjoyed. You seem to have a way to put emotions and feelings into words that people can relate to and make a lasting impression. Please don't stop.<BR/><BR/>Ride on,<BR/>TorchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-81876534345256361192009-03-11T07:48:00.000-04:002009-03-11T07:48:00.000-04:00Jack,While the Daytona 200 had many new innovation...Jack,<BR/><BR/>While the Daytona 200 had many new innovations, the race was a debacle on the largest scale. The DMG group which took over AMA pro racing has ruined what used to be the premier event, besides the Isle of Man. all of this was no fault of Jim's however.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464143046998262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-12574517598327370822009-03-11T06:29:00.000-04:002009-03-11T06:29:00.000-04:00Jack,Thank you for lending your literary genius to...Jack,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for lending your literary genius to Jim's superb photographic skills.<BR/><BR/>Note to self. Apply for the position of Geico lizard.Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602270653912355966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-48623427852696339602009-03-11T01:15:00.000-04:002009-03-11T01:15:00.000-04:00Charlie6: Thanks for posting the link to the story...Charlie6: Thanks for posting the link to the story. Our boy Jack sure is a talented writer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-19626992427082907582009-03-11T00:57:00.000-04:002009-03-11T00:57:00.000-04:00Jack, I can honestly tell you that if I had inhale...Jack, I can honestly tell you that if I had inhaled a snootful of Irish Whiskey, no matter how old it was, it would certainly have taken MY breath away!<BR/><BR/>You made me wish that I was either 1)there with Jim at the races, or 2)smacking Jim around for taunting! It is clear that he is a good and concerned friend, with your interests at heart.<BR/><BR/>Poor Bugser went out at lunch on the very same day as the races, to celebrate his birthday. Unfortunatly, even tho Corona was on the menu, it hadn't been delivered yet, so he was forced to make do with rum & coke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-58297708538455988652009-03-10T23:04:00.000-04:002009-03-10T23:04:00.000-04:00Jack, as the norm, your writing is always a pleasu...Jack, as the norm, your writing is always a pleasure to read. BTW, just finished reading about your "DIE_et tu" on Febs. BMW ON mag. Soon you'll be slimmer than I am. Write safe...err. ride, I mean.<BR/><BR/>Vulcan ALAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com