Some perspective . A note from the mods .

[Huzo]

  Those Aussies haven't even learned how to flush their toilets so that they swirl in the right direction.

Sorry Sas, but what do you mean by flush ? Are they supposed to change colour or something... I've heard in some countries there's a beaut thing where you can press a button or pull a chain and some water comes out to wash away the do do, but I'd gave to see it to believe it, haven't come across one here.

[Penderic]

[Huzo]

I'm reminded of a great quote. "I've spent 90% of my money on slow motorbikes and fast women ......and completely squandered the rest".

[Tom]

  Think ?

 Dusty

It's a quote, "Clem".    audio only.          https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-mozilla-003&hsimp=yhs-003&hspart=mozilla&p=we're+all+bozos+on+this+bus+origin#id=3&

[Penderic]

 



Still waiting for the electrician.

[webmost]

  I'm in the midst of a battle with stage 2b testicular cancer.

That's nuts.

[Randown]

Good to think about.

I haven't said much here, but I guess I will now.  I'm in the midst of a battle with stage 2b testicular cancer.  I have one more cycle of chemo starting next week and then dr will evaluate what if anything more is to be done in the short term.   There is no certainty, my prognosis is good,  and odds are good for full recovery.  But right now it's a dam hard to road to stay on the pegs.  This board helps me get through each day.  I thank my lucky stars for my family, and for my chance to interact with all you SOBs!
For me this place and the folks who populate it mean more than I can say.

That's nuts.

That rocks! [encouraging]

[LowRyter]

"I think we're all Bozo's on this bus."   

"Don't Crush that Dwarf, Hand me the Pliers.."   

[wrbix]

Share and Enjoy.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dM-t3I5uFro

[rocker59]

Sorry I was out of contact yesterday.

Funeral to attend.

The US Army honor guard with M1 Garands, a bugle, and bagpipes was an awesome touch to an otherwise sad day in a small town in The Ozarks.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Hang in Chad , we are all with you .

 Dusty

Well, the term hang might be in bad taste..
I would say I'm pulling for you, Chad my man.. but that doesn't work, either. 
I know how you feel? No, no, that's just not right..
Seriously, Chad.. the big C is nothing to kid about. Fortunately, it sounds like you caught it in time. Best of luck.. and skill from your body mechanics.

[kidsmoke]

Well, the term hang might be in bad taste..
I would say I'm pulling for you, Chad my man.. but that doesn't work, either. 
I know how you feel? No, no, that's just not right..
Seriously, Chad.. the big C is nothing to kid about. Fortunately, it sounds like you caught it in time. Best of luck.. and skill from your body mechanics.

I have to say, Chuck, you know how to rise to the occasion.

[Muzz]

I was waiting for a Penderic picture.

And a big  for the moderators.

[RANDM]

Yeah , but being upside down all of your blood is always rushing to your heads 

 Dusty

Ahh bless your gentle Heart Dusty - that was more the
Trickle of a JustInCaseWee than a proper PissTake 

Fixed it for you

Huzo might consider me to be the ancestor of one of the Pommey Bastards that exported his great great great granddad for stealing a loaf of bread because he was starving.

We just can't get over the way you "Punished" us by sending
us to the best place on Earth  - don't know if anyone said it
yet, Thanks for that.

Maurie.

[johnr]

Sorry Sas, but what do you mean by flush ? Are they supposed to change colour or something... I've heard in some countries there's a beaut thing where you can press a button or pull a chain and some water comes out to wash away the do do, but I'd gave to see it to believe it, haven't come across one here.

  Deeply embedded in 'Long Drop Central' are we Huzo?

I missed what ever the fuss was about but I suspect a minor cultural clash. It's bound to happen from time to time and the Mods are more than capable of sorting it.

We just can't get over the way you "Punished" us by sending
us to the best place on Earth  - don't know if anyone said it
yet, Thanks for that.

Maurie.

The best place on Earth? Some of us on this side of the ditch might argue that claim Mauri.

[Muzz]

The best place on Earth? Some of us on this side of the ditch might argue that claim Mauri.

 :1: With you on that one John. Too many things in Oz that want to either eat you, kill you, or make you feel very sick.

edit.  Still enjoy going for the odd holiday there though.

[Huzo]

Deeply embedded in 'Long Drop Central' are we Huzo?

Yeah mate that's about it. I wondered the other day about this gravity thing and it's influence on beaut things like long drops. If everything is attracted to the centre of the Earth then anything that was released would head off toward the Earth's core and congregate at that point, even stuff that left from the other side !!! Not a good place to be for sure, and pretty hot I'm told old bean...

[kingoffleece]

"That's Arnie's, whole beef half's, we deliver!"

[Sasquatch Jim]

 Quote: Huzo might consider me to be the ancestor of one of the Pommey Bastards that exported his great great great granddad for stealing a loaf of bread because he was starving.

I would be inclined to think you meant descendant of one of the Pommy bastards, but then I don't know how old you might be.

[twowings]

'I was right about the comet!'

[shaka]

"That's Arnie's, whole beef half's, we deliver!"

Offer not good in sectors R or N.

[twowings]

'Shadow Valley Condoms...if you lived here, you'd be home by now!'

[shaka]

"Antelope Hills. Selected living. Comfortable. Easy. OK."

[oldbike54]

 I can normally keep up with extreme thread drift , but how we got here is beyond me . Where is Magellan when ya need him  Oh , wait , maybe Cristobal Colon was leading this expedition , that would explain things 

 Dusty

[Penderic]

OH OH. Now youse done it!

Do you know what a Mild Manner Moderator says when the fickel forum members go astray?












Stage Right chorus: Run! Run!


 

As Pierre Vernier declared: "Tolerance has its Limits!" 

[Muzz]

I feel a need for Steel Cut Oats at this stage........

[jcctx]

I feel a need for Steel Cut Oats at this stage........

NOW YOU'VE DONE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gian4]

 :1: Perspective is a wonderful thing.  We work so hard to gain it.  Why do we so easily lose it.  Thanks for the reminder Dusty.
Gian4

[britman]

New guy here, both to the Guzzi brand and fourm, so I was wondering if this is the right time to bring up what is the best brand of oil to use in my Bassa?  Thought that might help lighten the mood a bit, nothing like a good oil thread to form Hatfield and McCoy feuds within the first five posts. 

Seriously I would just like to comment on what I have found so far in Goose ownership and the members of this forum.  I have never seen such a group willing to help, give advice, or at least point you in right direction with such kindness and character.  When I was searching for a bike in the Moto Guzzi lineup I met a number of owners on line who went out of their way to help me find the right machine. I am nothing but pleased, both with the bike and the friends I have met along the way.  As a large number of you here I am getting a little long in the tooth. Hopefully those added years have made me a wee bit wiser when you post on one of these forums.  It could also be having spent 32 years in law enforcement and observing what horrendous things humans can do to each other that make me consider forum fights nothing but trivial, regardless of the topic. ( I did receive a suspension on another unnamed British bike forum for my comment about a fellow member setting out bowls of anti-freeze for neighborhood cats, we all slip now and then.)

Finally to all those injured, suffering from dreaded big C and the host of other debilitating miladies out there, my prayers go out each and everyone and their families.  We just spent out final Thanksgiving with my favorite Brother-in-law, he is in stage four and there are no other treatments available. 

Again from a newbie, thanks to the moderators of this outstanding forum for their time and contributions, and I truly hope everyone has a joyful Christmas Holiday.......   

[Muzz]

Nice sentiments there britman. Could not have said it better.

You will find many of us here started off/still have Brit bikes. What one(s) do you have/have had?