tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post643091246634530769..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: The First Roar Of A Bike In My Driveway For 2009...Jack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-67934722947110016562009-02-09T22:06:00.000-05:002009-02-09T22:06:00.000-05:00Jack:The most unusual thing I ever encountered in ...Jack:<BR/><BR/>The most unusual thing I ever encountered in the road while riding my motorcycle was a full-grown African lioness sunning herself! This occured in the late 1970's on Roemerville road about half way between Newfoundland, PA and Promised Land, PA in the poconos. I honestly thought I was halucinating! I hit the brakes and swerved to miss her. I parked the bike and started walking back to investigate. As I neared the lion, a little kid about 10 years old walked up and said,"Want me to show you the lion?" I nodded and he pulled on an old swing set chain which was attached to the lion's collar. As she got closer I got agitated - the cat was as big as me! The kid said, "Don't worry she can't bite or scratch." As it turned out, the lion was defanged and declawed. She used to be in a travelling circus and was 'fixed' when the circus went broke. She was very friendly and got up on her hind legs put her paws on my shoulders. She was slightly taller than my 6'-4" frame! She proceeded to lick my face with her tongue which felt exactly like 60 grit sandpaper. I had to pull away as she was removing skin from my cheek. I rolled around with her on the grass for a while, she was like a playful kitten. I then thanked the kid and suggested he shorten the chain so the lion could not reach the road and risk injury. He agreed and I went on my way. I'll never forget the experience as long as I live.<BR/><BR/>Rick Cavaliere<BR/>Telford, PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-75945810334933300762009-02-09T22:03:00.000-05:002009-02-09T22:03:00.000-05:00The oddest item I hit was a queen mattress .. squa...The oddest item I hit was a queen mattress .. square on.. rode over it before I understood or knew what was where or going on .. I was in heavy traffic on the interstate in Kentucky, I was riding a Honda 550 doing about 75… the mattress just showed up from under the car that I was following .. needed to change my shortsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-3214643572689776292009-02-08T15:17:00.001-05:002009-02-08T15:17:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-19927792891160449782009-02-08T15:17:00.000-05:002009-02-08T15:17:00.000-05:00Dear Sir:'Hrumphhhh." And I meant it to sting.Fond...Dear Sir:<BR/><BR/>'Hrumphhhh." And I meant it to sting.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-42594022919696194982009-02-06T13:29:00.000-05:002009-02-06T13:29:00.000-05:00Give me a time and date and I'll do my best to be ...Give me a time and date and I'll do my best to be there, if only to confirm my long held and cherished belief, that there is NO redemption for Mr Riepe.<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/motorcycle-training-wheels-166972.phpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-75100492093932075222009-02-05T19:39:00.000-05:002009-02-05T19:39:00.000-05:00Jack, wait and see before you take the bike apart!...Jack, wait and see before you take the bike apart! It'll be good for your soul.....redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-66426402639716414412009-02-05T18:54:00.000-05:002009-02-05T18:54:00.000-05:00Dear Mr. Fasthair:It's hard to plan anything aroun...Dear Mr. Fasthair:<BR/><BR/>It's hard to plan anything around here. I've been moving around a lot better than anyone can figure with this arthritis, and the clowns at the weather station are predicting a week of very mild weather, starting on Sunday. <BR/><BR/>I had intended to take the exhaust system off my rig and get it jet-coated over the next two weeks. But I am reluctant to lay up the bike if I can get even one good day's ride out of it. It is scheduled to have the seat removed from it -- and custom rebuilt -- the first three weeks in March. <BR/><BR/>It'll probably be 80º those days.<BR/><BR/>It is always great to hear from you. That's for writing in.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-83590899499847656712009-02-05T17:06:00.000-05:002009-02-05T17:06:00.000-05:00Mr. Jack: 20 munites hell! I would have gladly gav...Mr. Jack: 20 munites hell! I would have gladly gave you 30 if it would have helped get you out on the bike! Sorry to hear about the 8" of new stuff though. Not to rub it in by any means but we are going through a heat wave here agian this weekend. I'll be sure to honk and wave as I ride by :)<BR/><BR/>fasthairfasthairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578895011107651084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-70647490509781977062009-02-05T16:12:00.000-05:002009-02-05T16:12:00.000-05:00Dear Bobskoot:Against all odds, Leslie read my blo...Dear Bobskoot:<BR/><BR/>Against all odds, Leslie read my blog last night and had plenty to say about the garage situation, and whose stuff was the real garbage, and whose ass was too fat and lazy to get up and do something about it. <BR/><BR/>You can't believe how often my name came up.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-28114718162339085662009-02-05T15:48:00.000-05:002009-02-05T15:48:00.000-05:00jack:I like the idea of a Riepe Ride. (ie: only p...jack:<BR/><BR/>I like the idea of a <B>Riepe Ride.</B> <EM>(ie: only put your foot down 8 times)</EM> now you're going to have to hire spotters.<BR/><BR/><EM>oh, please post pix of Leslie in the Godzilla suit, or was that a Gorilla suit ? </EM><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-14770181829872686402009-02-04T20:09:00.000-05:002009-02-04T20:09:00.000-05:00Dear Charlie6:If nothing else, we are creative in ...Dear Charlie6:<BR/><BR/>If nothing else, we are creative in our passion. <BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-66881423973702851472009-02-04T15:36:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:36:00.000-05:00Dear Dave:I figured I was buying.Fondest regards,J...Dear Dave:<BR/><BR/>I figured I was buying.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-68090366823886122432009-02-04T15:22:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:22:00.000-05:00Dear Jack,Yes, I was one of the first dinner winne...Dear Jack,<BR/><BR/>Yes, I was one of the first dinner winners. (And, to Jack's credit, I DID receive said gift and ate like a king on his dime.) <BR/><BR/>Now I'm hungry again, hence my comments.<BR/><BR/>Seriously though, I am planning a Reipe Ride. One where you'll have to put your foot down only a dozen times; 8 at each of the 8 go-go bars, 3 at traffic lights or stop signs, and I'm allowing one extra for the invariable moment Bregstein squeezes the brake instead of the clutch. <BR/><BR/>Oh sure, it's a logistical nightmare, but to see your ass moving effortlessly thru space will be my pleasure, sir. <BR/><BR/>and you're buying.<BR/><BR/>DaveDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498134535687220175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-57312821611427028792009-02-04T15:11:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:11:00.000-05:00Dear Mr. Case:I am going to hold you to the "Rolli...Dear Mr. Case:<BR/><BR/>I am going to hold you to the "Rolling Hills, Streams and Strip Clubs -- Riepe's Redemption Ride. Mr. Eilenberger from New Jersey knows a strip club that adds a new dimension to sleeze. I only hope the authoirities don't close it before I can incorporate it into this ride. Please do not think I'm kidding. We are going to do this ride. <BR/><BR/>And I'd love it if my friends Chris Wolfe, Michael Cantwell, and Lee Kozanas could kake it down that weekend too.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-35344491967473754072009-02-04T15:08:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:08:00.000-05:00she put on a Godzilla suit and ran through your tr...she put on a Godzilla suit and ran through your train layout....<BR/><BR/>I can feel the love from all the way out here.....redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-48935751832542415532009-02-04T15:05:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:05:00.000-05:00Dear Tena:To show how much I loved her, I started ...Dear Tena:<BR/><BR/>To show how much I loved her, I started putting Leslie's crap from the garage out into the driveway. To show how much she loved me, Leslie put on a Godzilla suit and ran through my model train layout. <BR/><BR/>This is the house that Cupid built.<BR/><BR/>Always a pleasure,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-33790985474851005752009-02-04T15:03:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:03:00.000-05:00Dear John:The snow measured eight inches here on t...Dear John:<BR/><BR/>The snow measured eight inches here on the snow gauge, the four feet in diameter coffee table on the back patio. There was no wind to speak of last night, and nothing significan in the way of a drift.<BR/><BR/>I doubt the warm weather will be enoigh to dissolve all this. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading and writing in.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-4044558291356492962009-02-04T15:01:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:01:00.000-05:00Dear ADK (Chris Wolfe):Do you remember the last 40...Dear ADK (Chris Wolfe):<BR/><BR/>Do you remember the last 40 drinks I bought you at the Spruce Hill Tavern on my most recent vist? That's how you should remember them, as the "last." I do, however, have something you can eat right here.<BR/><BR/>Mike Cantwell says he was digging the snow out of his drive way and found a mastadon wedged against the garage door. With eight fresh inches on the ground here, rthere will be no riding for two more weeks. <BR/><BR/>Thinking of you, occasionally.<BR/><BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-5176537463420946142009-02-04T14:54:00.000-05:002009-02-04T14:54:00.000-05:00Dear Mr. Case:Considering you were ione of the fir...Dear Mr. Case:<BR/><BR/>Considering you were ione of the first winners of this contest, I would not have anticipated this low and dirty shot. You should be deeply gratified that we have not ridden together, otherwise the next story would carry the gruesome details.<BR/><BR/>Still, I'd recommend vigilance on your part. I'll be asking other mutual acquaintances of ours for things they may know. Ask Bregstein how this works.<BR/><BR/>I noticed you started writing in again as you are now eligible for the monthly prize once more.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-1651658574711632972009-02-04T14:35:00.000-05:002009-02-04T14:35:00.000-05:00We had close to 4 inches here last night. I am tir...We had close to 4 inches here last night. I am tired of the snow and ice, but cheer up I just insured that we not get anymore. That's right I bought new wheels and snow tires for my car. So temps will go up and we will be clear for the next 10 months.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464143046998262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-31436995803646349272009-02-04T14:22:00.000-05:002009-02-04T14:22:00.000-05:00Is this why Jack's dimensions are that of a small ...Is this why Jack's dimensions are that of a small board room? No one else gets to eat?DChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498134535687220175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-77437893053272220302009-02-04T14:03:00.000-05:002009-02-04T14:03:00.000-05:00The food, not the web site.The food, not the web site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-36630870890141124262009-02-04T14:02:00.000-05:002009-02-04T14:02:00.000-05:00I don't know what'bone fide' means but I'm bone we...I don't know what'bone fide' means but I'm bone weary of your spelling errors.<BR/><BR/>This is a free link. I know how much you hate paying for anything worthwhile. <BR/><BR/> http://dictionary.reference.com/<BR/><BR/><BR/>You said that I would win some food if I would only run up your web site hit count a few times a day.... Where is it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-53630706243438547362009-02-04T11:45:00.000-05:002009-02-04T11:45:00.000-05:00I haven't ridden a motorcycle for 7 weeks. If it h...I haven't ridden a motorcycle for 7 weeks. If it hasn't been ice cold, it's been wet, ...lately, both. I've been an absolute bear to the wife and kids. The day you "cleaned the garage", when Jim showed up on his GS, was the best day to take advantage. However, for me, it was the first chance the ground thawed enough to bury the bodies.<BR/><BR/>Jack, I'm glad to hear that you may be having some arthritis relief. Keep up the effort to be pain free. Your rides might also be much better if you could shed a little weight, like somethng on the order of Breg Dickstein.<BR/><BR/>You and I need to grab a couple bar stools soon. I want to find out how many "foot down" stops you can handle on a 100 mile ride so I can plan one thru Southeastern PA this year, in your honor, of course. We'll call it "Rolling Hills, Streams and Strip Clubs - Riepe's Ride of Redemption - Not for the Squeamish".<BR/><BR/>Keep writing. The sanity you save may be mine.<BR/><BR/>Dave<BR/>p.s. - just kidding about the bodies, folks. Ground's still way too hard. ;-)DChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498134535687220175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-69977923715034111952009-02-04T11:10:00.000-05:002009-02-04T11:10:00.000-05:00I swear, Leslie and I must be related! In our 1 1/...I swear, Leslie and I must be related! In our 1 1/2 car garage, there is only room for Bugser's motorcycle and the BBQ grill. At LEAST half the crap out there is mine, and Bugser is warned never to touch under fear of death, or worse. Once we actually got the car into the garage, but that was eons ago.<BR/><BR/>Too bad about the new snow. Always a disappointment for mother nature to tease like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com