tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post4354186870673967460..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: The Last Of Anything...Jack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-69515797840712178482014-01-29T07:31:34.291-05:002014-01-29T07:31:34.291-05:00Jack, where are you man. The baby humming birds di...Jack, where are you man. The baby humming birds died from bad coffee and shitty cheese burgers, Dan and I continue riding barely there SV650s, and I keep checking this blog like a heroin junkie begging for change.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851490083221273600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-38467518262481246412012-09-30T18:15:27.099-04:002012-09-30T18:15:27.099-04:00Dear Conchscooter (Michael B.):
Thank you for rea...Dear Conchscooter (Michael B.):<br /><br />Thank you for reading my tripe and for leaving a comment, such as it is. I think of the weekend of your visit fondly, when you showed up here and pretended to have tasted Irish whiskey for the first time, and drank all mine. <br /><br />I wish you were here now.<br /><br />But I am heading in your direction next spring when I get my K1200GT. Could you please do a blog post on the best places in which to find a little action on Duval Street?<br /><br />I do read "Key West Diary" on a regular basis.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-79409621481818875292012-09-30T04:17:25.520-04:002012-09-30T04:17:25.520-04:00Sweetie,
you left your undies from last time. I tr...Sweetie,<br />you left your undies from last time. I tried to stop a Saudi junk crew from using them as a mainsail but I failed. They are on their way to the Gulf, a proud symbol of American enterprise on the high seas imprinted with your ass and my lips.<br />love and kisses<br />Gloria<br />(3rd from the end on the right at the Mission).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-61390971816792240962012-09-30T04:15:00.308-04:002012-09-30T04:15:00.308-04:00Sir,
We are relieved to hear you will no longer be...Sir,<br />We are relieved to hear you will no longer be returning to the Cape may of your youth. We are trying to restore our community to pristine old world values of our youth (Volstead Act era). Your last visit left a bad smell in the town, and it wasn't just the cheese you brought.<br />Sincerely<br />Nigel Molesworth,<br />Cape May Chamber of CommerceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-46919077727491218252012-09-30T04:12:11.510-04:002012-09-30T04:12:11.510-04:00Fucking Hell. Please don't thank me for readin...Fucking Hell. Please don't thank me for reading your tripe, you sentmental old trollop. Saving the last dance for me was bad enough. I remember the last time you rode Fireballs, I was there, and I still get a woody thinking about it. All three of your assess looked fabulous, darling.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-28324197509217515192012-09-29T22:54:21.839-04:002012-09-29T22:54:21.839-04:00Wonderful post and photos Jack.
Love the ending, a...Wonderful post and photos Jack.<br />Love the ending, and looking forward to hearing about that K bike that you'll be riding into the west! <br />All my best<br />Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-61085121214498309712012-09-28T21:20:05.661-04:002012-09-28T21:20:05.661-04:00I come here to get away from reality, not read dri...I come here to get away from reality, not read drivel in a mirror image of my life.<br /><br />Oh wait, that was my brothers life. Phew, glad that's cleared up. Have you tried WoolyBooger beer? As you can see it does things with your mind. <br /><br />P.S. The Tavern picture is awesome. I'm sitting here thinking about all the folks who have passed through those doors. To damned cool. WooleyBuggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731631725262074662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-81684983540925821272012-09-27T21:31:46.396-04:002012-09-27T21:31:46.396-04:00Dear Rick:
You'll be the first guy I call. I ...Dear Rick:<br /><br />You'll be the first guy I call. I am riding to the west coast next May. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-67609870065031428322012-09-27T21:30:53.459-04:002012-09-27T21:30:53.459-04:00Dear Richard M.
Thanks for reading twisted roads ...Dear Richard M.<br /><br />Thanks for reading twisted roads and for writing in. An acquaintance once discussed a literary project with someone and told them of a serious writing job they intended to send my way. The other party was absolutely aghast! He said,. "Riepe can't write seriously." <br /><br />I can. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment. <br /><br />Fondest Regards,<br />Jack/reep<br /><br />Jack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-25372091033272021082012-09-26T17:08:50.402-04:002012-09-26T17:08:50.402-04:00There was a certain sadness to the title and this ...There was a certain sadness to the title and this post until you reach the last paragraph. Excellent writing.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-35980115750725243432012-09-26T09:56:36.155-04:002012-09-26T09:56:36.155-04:00wow! that was different! but, good. sorry about...wow! that was different! but, good. sorry about your temporary hiatus. get back on that beast and twist the throttle! let me know when you come thru socal, there are some nice curvy roads around here, too.<br /><br />RickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-2911635744237869842012-09-26T07:01:23.612-04:002012-09-26T07:01:23.612-04:00WTF is with this, Mr.Metrosexual-Sensatiity Riepe?...WTF is with this, Mr.Metrosexual-Sensatiity Riepe? Were you wearing a house coat or a bra and panties when you wrote this? The boys and I want to read about boffin' broads in the bushes on The Palisades Parkway. And, what's with this Shakespearean shit of Bregstein being a voice of reason materializing as your conscience? The last reasonable thing to drip from his lips were the crumbs from a prune danish.Vinnie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753983570057041371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-60565380714463182832012-09-26T03:11:45.052-04:002012-09-26T03:11:45.052-04:00Dear Curt:
Life is what occurs after you've m...Dear Curt:<br /><br />Life is what occurs after you've made all kinds of interesting plans. In the long run, it the extent of contingency planning or the speed with which one hits the brakes that makes a difference. <br /><br />I really want to ride again, and stay in little motels again, and careen through the mountains again... And get laid on a beach for the for first time. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and for writing in. And thank you for buying one of my books. It was good chatting with you on the phone this week too. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-57197778883827399742012-09-26T03:06:01.943-04:002012-09-26T03:06:01.943-04:00Dear Charlie6 (Dom):
You can bet you and I will r...Dear Charlie6 (Dom):<br /><br />You can bet you and I will ride through the mountains next year, as I carefully follow along, on perfectly paved roads, free from gravel, and deer droppings. Start planning the route now.<br /><br />Glad you liked the piece. It's my new style. Thanks for reading and writing in. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-76689227606947962782012-09-26T03:03:53.733-04:002012-09-26T03:03:53.733-04:00Dear Bobskoot:
It's only the last of anything...Dear Bobskoot:<br /><br />It's only the last of anything when you start thinking in terms of what's behind you. I am focused on the road ahead. I want to ride to Dodge City, Abilene, and Deadwood next summer too. I intend to call it my cattle run.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and for writing in. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reep<br />Jack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-17312395985969284072012-09-26T02:59:37.826-04:002012-09-26T02:59:37.826-04:00Dear TrophyDan:
I love Galaxy Quest. I could watc...Dear TrophyDan:<br /><br />I love Galaxy Quest. I could watch that movie 50 times. The problem with my legs threw me a curve this summer. Not only did it sandbag my riding, but it stopped me from writing for three months too. <br /><br />I am going to get a lowered Beemer and ride to the Pacific as part of my comeback for next year. And I want to do the coast road too. <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-25119712269518864812012-09-26T02:49:37.031-04:002012-09-26T02:49:37.031-04:00Dear Canajun:
I am in a bad frame of mind at the ...Dear Canajun:<br /><br />I am in a bad frame of mind at the moment. I beat one leg condition only to exacerbate another. But this past year has kindled a fire in me. One doctor claims I should come to grips with the reality that I may not ride again. I changed doctors. Fuck him. <br /><br />I need experts to tell me how I can do the things I want to. <br /><br />Nothing makes me feel like I do when I am on a motorcycle... And I do have a thing for "K" bikes and pole dancers. I expect to have a fast one of each in 2013. <br /><br />Thank you for reading Twisted Roads and writing in.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reep Jack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-35614686159688615892012-09-26T02:14:16.606-04:002012-09-26T02:14:16.606-04:00Dear Gary:
I have probably tried 50 IPAs in the l...Dear Gary:<br /><br />I have probably tried 50 IPAs in the last 15 years. Some were very good. Yet none had the soul-snapping sensation of Ballantine's India Pale.<br /><br />I started drinking illegally in McSorely's when I was 17. My mom never knew I got out of school at 1pm on Wednesday's. The beer on tap then was two or three mugs for a dollar. To my fledgling palate, the famous McSorely's brew tasted like shit. They offered Ballantine's IPA for $2 a bottle. My preference started there. <br /><br />I hoped you liked the piece. As I stated above, the book has me thinking in a different vein. It's different for me to write with a real mood, huh? Let me know if it appeals to you.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-47733786118292673252012-09-26T02:04:47.626-04:002012-09-26T02:04:47.626-04:00Dear Ken:
Working on the moto-book this summer ha...Dear Ken:<br /><br />Working on the moto-book this summer has left me drained. But it has also left me thinking on a bit of a higher plane. Not from a less hedonistic nor less primal standpoint, but from the position that riding a motorcycle does stimulate all kinds of thinking. I wanted to incorporate that thinking in a blog storyline that made a point, through a slightly more subdued humor. <br /><br />I met both of these women. I was too distracted to act appropriately with the first one, and too much of an asshole to accurately surmise what had happened with the second. And while this was the action in the foreground, it never occurred to me that the real story was the finality of this ride. <br /><br />I hope you really liked the piece. I had fun writing it. <br /><br />Thanks for reading Twisted Roads and for writing in. I do plan on riding through your neck of the woods next year. And if I don't, it's because I'm dead. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-57908909575745544702012-09-26T00:41:31.670-04:002012-09-26T00:41:31.670-04:00The trouble with the last of anything, be it kisse...The trouble with the last of anything, be it kisses from a naked woman or great motorcycle rides, is that you don’t know if it will be the “last for a while,” or “the last forever.”<br /><br />Damn Dude... I want that on my tombstone. My wife will probably object though and my remains will be flushed down the toilet if she ever reads this.<br /><br />Also... the S40 is a 650cc (652). My daughter rides one and it is the most simple bike on the planet... it's only shows our greatly independent children (she insisted on paying for it down to the last penny) that we get to share our limited wisdom on m/c maintenance where they wouldn't listen to many other pearls of wisdom that would leave them regretting our feedback the next morning.<br /><br />I've read your stuff for years... this grabs you where you wish it didn't. Very nice.<br /><br />Oh, and from one K rider to another: 1) No kidding on the skipping part and 2) Never give up on the K bike for that lightweight R moment unless it tags a GS on it's ass and can take you to outer Mongolia.<br /><br />Cool read... loved the last damn paragraph, truly epic.Dave aka. RedTigrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993989954137722435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-89896570600009451822012-09-25T17:48:23.540-04:002012-09-25T17:48:23.540-04:00Dear Jack,
Another very nice piece of writing. As...Dear Jack, <br />Another very nice piece of writing. As I was following your descriptiion of your beloved New Jersey shore, I could have sworn that I was reading another chapter in Hemingway's "Green Hills of Africa" that I somehow missed in the first 5 reads.<br />Then, you went Jack on me, I was was reminded of when I rode my ultra-comfy new RT about 17 months ago, knowing that a complicated foot surgery that same afternoon would take me away from riding for a predicted 6 months of convalescence beforevI could ride again. I remember telling my bike "man. I love riding you snd will miss our frequent adventures together".<br />Well, not 6, bit 9 mmonths later, after only being able to look at or scoot sround on my butt shinig on it, I was finally able to ride again. <br />I told my bike " dammn it's good to finally be back on you. It replied "Service Engine Soon". Just nothing quite like the BMW lifestyle, heh?Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703733444136218003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-3721435272835501962012-09-25T15:53:02.904-04:002012-09-25T15:53:02.904-04:00Jack, I too look forward to your ride out west in ...Jack, I too look forward to your ride out west in the future. The appropriate warnings have been issued to the local female population and nearby sheep farmers as well.<br /><br />dom<br /><br />ps: glorious writing by the way, I hope you someday do find the powers of "squid man".<br /><br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-79802816817679238072012-09-25T14:40:38.843-04:002012-09-25T14:40:38.843-04:00Jack:
can't wait until next year for your &qu...<b>Jack:</b><br /><br />can't wait until next year for your "LAST" cross the country ride to Crescent City, on your "LAST" bike. You're too young to be talking about all these "LAST" things, you have many good years ahead to look forward to.<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-82481077767862394922012-09-25T14:24:41.734-04:002012-09-25T14:24:41.734-04:00Great writing as always Jack - you hang in there, ...Great writing as always Jack - you hang in there, good times will come again. I live on the same promise! To quote from Galaxy Quest, one of the best pisstake movies of all time "never give up, never surrender"trophydanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05437024753817674882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-91326986790817484142012-09-25T13:31:47.675-04:002012-09-25T13:31:47.675-04:00Good post Jack. It doesn't seem like it now bu...Good post Jack. It doesn't seem like it now but before you know it you'll be riding that road into Cape May and visiting all those great eateries again - and telling more stories about your adventures there. Cheers.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.com