Author Topic: 5 Guzzi's in 31 years...and one wife! (Read 7105 times)

JJ · « **on:** June 16, 2016, 09:46:46 AM »

Photos of the five Guzzi's that I have owned over the years, (including my current '98 V10 Centauro GT), and only one wife!!

We celebrated 31 years June 14th!

I am very fortunate to have someone who has stood by me all these years, through thick and thin....and has put up with my BS...and motorcycle obsession!

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fotoguzzi · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:19:10 AM »

Nice and congratulations!

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:23:18 AM »

Congratulations, and may you have 31 more years together, and twice that many more bikes.

Sheepdog · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:31:28 AM »

So is it true love or is your wife just a Guzzi aficionado? Both, perhaps?

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:40:39 AM »

Congratulations on the beautiful occasion (nice bikes too, and a great photo of the two of you!)

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:46:43 AM »

Congratulations to both of you. Working on 39 years here.

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:50:40 AM »

You have such good taste, she appreciates that.

Testarossa · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2016, 11:12:47 AM »

Sounds like a great relationship. Gail will marry me (and my two Guzzis) on Sunday. Hope we have at least 31 years together!

JJ · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2016, 11:47:12 AM »

Quote from: Sheepdog on June 16, 2016, 10:31:28 AM

So is it true love or is your wife just a Guzzi aficionado? Both, perhaps?

My wife of course, is my true love,

but I have owned and ridden 30+ other brands of motorcycles in all my years of riding...and 18 years before I met her!

menzies · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2016, 11:49:12 AM »

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jcctx · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2016, 11:55:51 AM »

The real ? is why such a lovely lass would pick an old biker man??????????

JJ · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2016, 12:00:51 PM »

Quote from: jcctx on June 16, 2016, 11:55:51 AM

The real ? is why such a lovely lass would pick an old biker man??????????

1. Because old Italians get better with age....and 2. I know how to make her laugh...

...and often. She also says: "I am the entertainment director" of the household!!

Sheepdog · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2016, 02:15:48 PM »

Quote from: JJ on June 16, 2016, 11:47:12 AM

My wife of course, is my true love, but I have owned and ridden 30+ other brands of motorcycles in all my years of riding...and 18 years before I met her!

You're doing it right, JJ!

JJ · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2016, 02:39:34 PM »

Quote from: Sheepdog on June 16, 2016, 02:15:48 PM

You're doing it right, JJ!

One thing I learned from my Chinese colleagues a very long ago....

"Happy wife...Happy Life!"

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2016, 03:08:28 PM »

My ? is, why don't you hang on to your Guzzis like you do your wife?

My wife of 28 years bought me our 1st Guzzi and we still have it. We've had 5 Guzzis and still have 3 (`81 CX100, `77 Convert, `04 750 Breva.) Both of us got married for the 2nd time. Her 1st husband rode a Harley. So I married a biker momma.

canuck750 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2016, 03:26:20 PM »

Congratulations!

Working on 34 years now myself.

JJ · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2016, 03:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Arizona Wayne on June 16, 2016, 03:08:28 PM

My ? is, why don't you hang on to your Guzzis like you do your wife?

My wife of 28 years bought me our 1st Guzzi and we still have it. We've had 5 Guzzis and still have 3 (`81 CX100, `77 Convert, `04 750 Breva.) Both of us got married for the 2nd time. Her 1st husband rode a Harley. So I married a biker momma.

For me personally, motorcycles have always been inanimate, recreational vehicles...surely designed for fun and enjoyment, but nothing more.

I never get emotionally attached to any of them.

Besides, I like owning and trying new toys every once in a while.

(I have owned and ridden more than 34 bikes in over 49 years of riding)

With women, my intent was always and only to get married ONCE...and I did...at age 30...just like my grandfather.

pete mcgee · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2016, 04:15:41 PM »

JJ,
Well done, happy wife happy life.
Me? One Guzzi in 29 years, now on wife No3.
Life, an interesting journey despite your best intentions.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2016, 05:11:48 PM »

That's great JJ best wishes for many more happy years!

Me, LeMans 27 years, wife (Barbara) 14 happy years.

Oh I did have one practice run before but I try to forget that one

davedel44 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2016, 06:13:33 PM »

Congrats JJ. May you have many more anniversaries and bikes.

Dave
Galveston

krglorioso · « **Reply #20 on:** June 16, 2016, 09:04:59 PM »

Karen and I just completed 44 years a few days ago. On our first date I noticed a Bell "Shorty" helmet in her car. That did it!

Ralph

alanp · « **Reply #21 on:** June 16, 2016, 09:43:40 PM »

Congratulations JJ. Those are 6 beatiful companions, and you have kept the one that counts!
Patty and I will celebrate 27 years this September, and each year is better than the last.

We have never met, but I hope we get the chance someday. I always enjoy your posts!

charlie b · « **Reply #22 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:05:14 AM »

Congratulations to you both and hope you have many more years together. Also glad you got another Goose :)

kirkemon · « **Reply #23 on:** June 17, 2016, 04:46:38 PM »

slopokes · « **Reply #24 on:** June 17, 2016, 04:54:25 PM »

jj-congratulations again and thanks for selling me that sp3-

JJ · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2016, 05:08:38 PM »

Quote from: slopokes on June 17, 2016, 04:54:25 PM

jj-congratulations again and thanks for selling me that sp3-

Hi slopokes! Good to hear from you again! I believe you told me last time we emailed that you were T-boned on that SP-III, and it was totaled, yes?

Glad you are OK! What Guzzi are you riding now? Let me know, and RIDE SAFE!

Shorty · « **Reply #26 on:** June 18, 2016, 02:11:16 AM »

You done good, brah. Happy for the both of ya.

slopokes · « **Reply #27 on:** June 18, 2016, 05:56:31 AM »

yes jj-it was totaled-have a breva 1100 now and am looking to go smaller.

JJ · « **Reply #28 on:** June 18, 2016, 07:21:12 AM »

Quote from: slopokes on June 18, 2016, 05:56:31 AM

yes jj-it was totaled-have a breva 1100 now and am looking to go smaller.

How about a V7 classic / sport / racer or the new V9 Roamer?

groundhog105 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 18, 2016, 09:17:30 AM »

Congratulations JJ that's a great story.

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Author Topic: 5 Guzzi's in 31 years...and one wife! (Read 7105 times)

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