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2/11 – New Hampshire – 04-10 May 2024

As I left Jamin and Benton behind the weather was not too promising. I was facing a ride of some 310 kms to Mont Vernon in New Hampshire where I was going to stay with Stu Brown whom I had met through the SOHC4.net, a forum for those attached to vintage Honda motorcycles, like mineContinueContinue reading “2/11 – New Hampshire – 04-10 May 2024”

2/9 – Prince Edward Island to USA – 26–30 April 2024

Friday 26th April was another bright and sunny day. It was warmer than forecast, so I cancelled my extra night with the delightful Elaine and left after my familiar breakfast. Before doing so, however, I discovered a new use for a microwave; it works well in lieu of a tumble dryer. However as with anythingContinueContinue reading “2/9 – Prince Edward Island to USA – 26–30 April 2024”

2/7 – Prince Edward Island

Tuesday 23rd April From Harve-Boucher, I took the road towards Monastery. Five minutes out, I realised I had forgotten my specs again, so I surprised and amused Simon when I returned ; I really must come up with a system to avoid doing this every morning. Rather than try to make PEI in one cold day,ContinueContinue reading “2/7 – Prince Edward Island”

1/37 – FROM THE SEA TO THE MOUNTAINS – 05-12 Dec 2019

Next morning that generosity and kindness continued in the shape of Ahmed Barnawi. Ahmed is a leading light in the United Bikers Team in Jeddah, and elsewhere.  He came along with his trailer and took me and bike to the local Honda dealer to have a few repairs carried out.  The easy way to travelContinueContinue reading “1/37 – FROM THE SEA TO THE MOUNTAINS – 05-12 Dec 2019”

1/07 – ACROSS THE START LINE –28 April 2019

Darryl Boswell So this was it! On Sunday 19th April 2019 I had crossed the start line and the journey had really begun. Before leaving Dullstroom, however, I had a meeting with Darryl Boswell, who is a direct descendant of Richard Charles O’Neill. I had been pointed his way by the owners of Mrs Simpsons, and hadContinueContinue reading “1/07 – ACROSS THE START LINE –28 April 2019”