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Favorite things , could be GC
« on: November 14, 2015, 10:50:24 AM »
 I love elephants , there , I said it  :laugh: Sorry , had to get that out , anyone else have a favorite thing ?

  Dusty

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2015, 11:02:59 AM »
Any kind of marsupial floats my boat.
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2015, 11:07:11 AM »
Imagining a new motorcycle and what I would do to it to make it more "mine."

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2015, 11:34:56 AM »
My favorite thing? I like my Dogs, they're always happy to see me, loyal to the end. Schnauzers are special that way :grin:
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2015, 11:47:33 AM »
I love elephants , there , I said it  :laugh: Sorry , had to get that out , anyone else have a favorite thing ?

  Dusty

I like elephants too, it saddens me to see them exploited in circus arenas. I'm glad those traditions are changing.
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2015, 11:58:27 AM »
Just the usual stuff.
Guzzis (mine), girls (mine of course!), grappa (ah, those three G's!), champagne, trappist beers, Islay single malts.
Elaboration superfluous.
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2015, 12:09:54 PM »
Besides my family, K class flat bottoms.  The race starts around 2:12.  I have a flat bottom, but not a K, I just like to watch them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-McwN4jklo
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2015, 12:14:52 PM »
Besides my family, K class flat bottoms.  The race starts around 2:12.  I have a flat bottom, but not a K, I just like to watch them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-McwN4jklo

What's not to like about that?   Pretty cool JimJimJim!
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2015, 12:33:07 PM »
I like elephants too, it saddens me to see them exploited in circus arenas. I'm glad those traditions are changing.

I used to work for the circus circumcising the baby elephants. The pay wasn't that great but the  tips were huge.  :grin:

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2015, 02:05:41 PM »
I like Winter motorcycle

and airplane projects.

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I also like seeing critters enjoying our pond.

I like making stuff


Taking trips with the Kid

Roarin around in SoCal on the Mighty Scura


Playing airplane

Hanging out with friends at Guzzi rallies

and camping with my sweetie

life is good..  :smiley:
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2015, 02:19:23 PM »
This:



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The whole wife, family and dog thing goes without saying.

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2015, 03:21:12 PM »
Adidas Sambas
Don't know why. Go down the sports shop look what's on offer, invariably leave with another pair of black and white Sambas. I must love them, never really given it much thought.

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2015, 04:59:53 PM »
I used to work for the circus circumcising the baby elephants. The pay wasn't that great but the  tips were huge.  :grin:

 That's because they have the biggest drawback in nature.
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2015, 05:11:25 PM »
My backyard!




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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2015, 05:22:26 PM »
Arabian horses, birds and custard tarts :grin:
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2015, 05:26:51 PM »
Arabian horses, birds and custard tarts :grin:

 Or birds on Arabian horses bringing custard tarts  :evil:

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2015, 05:55:28 PM »
Sonoran Desert.

Pastry.

The manifestation of torque - in all things.

The languages, Arabic and English though Arabic is a frustratingly fleeting thing with me.

Single malts - highland only. No peat please.

Well crafted knives.

Marksmanship - every single component of it.

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Campfires or bonfires - hey, point of fact, excluding torque, everything above can be combined in one fine activity.



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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2015, 06:38:12 PM »
I like elephants too, it saddens me to see them exploited in circus arenas. I'm glad those traditions are changing.

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Favorite things?
Old mechanical devices of any sort with their sounds, sights and smells.
Boston cream doughnuts.
Sunshine on my face on a cold day riding my motorcycle.
The smell of my wife's hair after she gets out of the shower.

Note: The above things are not in order.
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2015, 06:39:00 PM »
 The love of a good woman, a loyal dog , a reliable motorcycle and German chocolate cake. ;-)
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2015, 06:57:41 PM »
Why do I suddenly hear Julie Andrews singing every time I read the subject line?
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2015, 07:04:33 PM »
Why do I suddenly hear Julie Andrews singing every time I read the subject line?

 She has a couple of my favorite things ...

  Dusty
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« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2015, 07:07:41 PM »
Sound of a P&W 2800 radial at full throttle when you hit the water/meth switch.  Such a fine strong thing to hear.

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #22 on: November 14, 2015, 08:14:56 PM »
Anything by Pink Floyd, the Beatles, Lucinda Williams or Willis Allen Ramsay
The way my T3 accelerates in 5th gear, quiet and easy but things start to go by much faster
My daughter's smile
The way my dog goes completely bananas when I get home from work
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #23 on: November 14, 2015, 09:12:58 PM »
Or birds on Arabian horses bringing custard tarts  :evil:

  Dusty

I'll settle for that :wink: :grin:
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2015, 09:44:28 PM »
wow, Dusty.  You are full of surprises.   I love elephants too. 

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #25 on: November 14, 2015, 09:52:39 PM »
 Prescott , I have all kinds of interests , including vertebrate paleontology , psychics , philosophy , it just SEEMS at times that the only thing that matters are motorbikes  :grin: It's the reason I seek out smart guys like you to explain things  :laugh:

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #26 on: November 15, 2015, 12:49:03 AM »
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I love elephants , there , I said it

Dusty, you need to read this:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R69XMU8?keywords=beyond%20words&qid=1447570097&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1
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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #27 on: November 15, 2015, 01:01:14 AM »
Dusty, you need to read this:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R69XMU8?keywords=beyond%20words&qid=1447570097&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1

 Thanks Seth . An old GF and I were at the Tulsa zoo in 1970 . One of the baby elephants escaped from the habitat and walked right up to us . Momma wasn't far behind , not much the handlers could do to stop her . We remained calm , and Mom didn't seem to get overly excited when her baby gave us a hug with its trunk . Amazing creatures , and that taught me a great lesson .

  Dusty

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #28 on: November 15, 2015, 03:02:50 AM »
Classic sailing dinghies, especially anything made by Fairey Marine.

Here is my 1954 18ft Fairey Jollyboat sailing at local club:



Oh and 10sqM International Canoes.....I like them lots...

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Next world-championships back in UK.....Would like to build a new boat.

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Re: Favorite things , could be GC
« Reply #29 on: November 15, 2015, 03:25:14 PM »
 The old Motorcycle Days event in Steamboat Springs CO . A wonderful AHRMA National in a great place . I will admit the horrible short track that was used for the flat track event was awful .

  Dusty
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