Almost that time again !

[Huzo]

Have not seen a Griso since I got off the plane in Heathrow...
Don't know where they all are ??? Bugger it....I'm Going to the Eiffel Tower...

[Huzo]

Now, about this GPS thing..
Yesterday I took a call 400 k from Paris from a guy I'd met in Gothenburg on another Nordkapp trip on the Guzzi. We'd arranged that I would get on and just smash it out, but the ETA said it would be finishing in near dark. Leaving the last peage the traffic was doing 130 and (way) above. I set the GPS and must have taken 15 changes of direction at non descript and otherwise unremarkable intersections.
With impending lane changes being forecast 500 metres in advance it was a tense but relatively painless exercise, the Tom Tom took me 10 metres from the door.
Now, to sing the praises of a map is probably justifiable if you already have half an ounce of a clue where you're going, but in the situation I described??? Forget abaarrt it ! The roads sweep around and change direction subtly such that I defy ANYONE to find 146 Rue de la Saussiere in the inner city district  of Billancourt in Paris at 1 hr after dark within 10 minutes of the ETA.
Here's some stuff. I know I've seen this thing but can't quite place it's name...

[Ozrider58]

Crossing through France toward Toulouse, maybe tour Airbus factory, wanted to stay in Como.
Here's something...

Been in Italy Bormio, Mandello and surrounds been off the internet. Currently in Nauders heading back to Germany. But it looks like you are well gone. Cheers mate

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[Huzo]

Been in Italy Bormio, Mandello and surrounds been off the internet. Currently in Nauders heading back to Germany. But it looks like you are well gone. Cheers mate

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I won't stalk you (much), but where in Germany?

[Ozrider58]

I won't stalk you (much), but where in Germany?

I'll be in Augsburg for 2days till the weather clears then to the dordogne region of southern france

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[Huzo]

I'll be in Augsburg for 2days till the weather clears then to the dordogne region of southern france

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Enjoy!

[Guzzi Gal]

FANTASTIC!  Thank you for sharing.

[Huzo]

FANTASTIC!  Thank you for sharing.

No worries GG.
Aways happy to talk about myself !!

[Huzo]

Going to Mohne Dam this morning. Google "bouncing bomb" WW2 history.
Nice street in Bastogne, Belgium. I've never been to New Orleans but it reminds me of stuff I've seen on telly. French influence perhaps ?




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[KiwiKev]

Going to Mohne Dam this morning. Google "bouncing bomb" WW2 history.
Nice street in Bastogne, Belgium. I've never been to New Orleans but it reminds me of stuff I've seen on telly. French influence perhaps ?




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Dambusters ahoy, great movie that was - I guess they fixed the dam up by now.

Ingenious and simple method of judging the aircraft's height over water on the night bombing run.


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[Huzo]

Yeah, was good Kev.
They had the bugger fixed in no time.. Clever sods.

[Huzo]

Went for a squiz at the Mohne Dam today. The repair isn't VISIBLE but isn't INVISIBLE either !
I'd reckon that if you had a photo of today's wall and drew a line where you reckon the repair was, then superimposed a shot from '42, you'd go damn close !
Some images if you like..

[tris]

When I lived in Germany (Bielefeld) back in the 80s you could still see where the breech had been repaired.

30 plus years on I guess nature takes its course.

Nip over to Detmold if you get a moment and take a look at Hermannsdenkmal quite impressive but suffers from a bit of strafing IIRC

The railway viaduct at Bielefeld is also worth a look at as it was targeted at one point courtesy of a grand slam/tall boy bomb (can't remember which)

Cheerio and have fun

[Ozrider58]

Went for a squiz at the Mohne Dam today. The repair isn't VISIBLE but isn't INVISIBLE either !
I'd reckon that if you had a photo of today's wall and drew a line where you reckon the repair was, then superimposed a shot from '42, you'd go damn close !
Some images if you like..

Hey Huzo, I'm about to leave Germany, back to Switzerland for a couple of days, a taste of southern France for future reference. Plan to be at Calais 12 September and cross back to England. If any of that fits with you plans our paths may cross yet. In France I'll be camping near Montignac at St Leon on the Vezere with some other bikers from 8-10 sept. Cheers

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[Huzo]

Think I'll be back in the Dart by 6th or so, but will be thrashing around England and Scotland 'till 23rd.
We'll see what's up..

[Ozrider58]

Think I'll be back in the Dart by 6th or so, but will be thrashing around England and Scotland 'till 23rd.
We'll see what's up..

OK I'll be in Stoke from about the 13th. Have to set up the bike for storage. Clean oil etc before I fly home on the 20th

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[Huzo]

OK I'll be in Stoke from about the 13th. Have to set up the bike for storage. Clean oil etc before I fly home on the 20th

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Ooooo! Stoke eh? Hmmmmmm....
That's probably the best idea yet Oz. I'll texta that one in!
Ya' got an address on that one mate. I'll put if in the Tom Tom...( PM if you're more comfortable)

[Ozrider58]

All good Huzo. Couple of passes round Andermatt to do tomorrow to round out the set of high altitude passes. A little bit of food and wine in France before England. Pack the bike into storage then fly home.

Pics at the factory and atop Stelvio Pass

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[Huzo]

Yep, gotta be done..

[Huzo]

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Left a friends place in Tilburg (Netherlands), I had every intention of moving down the coast towards Calais and onto a couple of other things.
However, a combination of atrocious weather ahead and a desire to cross channel and (maybe) get to Glasgow, saw me on the P&O ferry for Dover.
As if on cue, the clouds fell down around me and sat 40' above my head as I rolled off the ferry, so I knew I was back in the UK. I've got 13,000 up so far on this trip and the bike's been faultless. (Yeah I don't get it either)....
Anyway, there'll be something better ahead, but for now..

[Huzo]

Yeah well...
I know it's not Mandello or Norway or Transfagarasan et al. but what do you look at in London.
Tomorrow off to Wales with Paul Harris and Serena Powis (Cosa Italiana). Been invited to a Guzzi do up there, so "whatd'ya gunna do? Forget abaarrt it!" I said yes.
Maybe something good up there, but it is decidedly not Italy...
Got you pencilled in Oz for 13th or so in Stoke.

[Huzo]

Currently buggerising around in Wales heading to Guzzi Club GB rally.
Here's some stuff along the way.

[lorazepam]

Great pictures! Thanks for taking us along on this adventure. I have enjoyed it very much.

[Huzo]

 

Great pictures! Thanks for taking us along on this adventure. I have enjoyed it very much.

Very welcome.
Hope you guys are not getting tired of it.
Just ignore the post if so.

[Moz]

great trip - keep 'em coming 

[Ozrider58]

Great to finally catch up in Stoke huza

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[Ozrider58]

Great to finally catch up in Stoke huza

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The mighty breva in front of a bottle chimney in Stoke

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[Huzo]

Yeah. Was a good evening, we'll try our luck in the Southern Hemisphere next time !
BTW, I rang that bloke you went to school with who flies planes. R.I. He was well pleased to hear of the circumstances of our meeting.
I'm currently in Felixstowe.

[KiwiKev]

Yeah. Was a good evening, we'll try our luck in the Southern Hemisphere next time !
BTW, I rang that bloke you went to school with who flies planes. R.I. He was well pleased to hear of the circumstances of our meeting.
I'm currently in Felixstowe.

Geez you guys finally managed to hook up - the suspense was killing me !!


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[Ozrider58]

Geez you guys finally managed to hook up - the suspense was killing me !!


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It's a big continent Europe. GB is more contained lol

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