Quick ride in the country to clear the carbon out.

[dazzler24]

The wife gave me a day pass today so I pointed the bike West with no particular destination in mind.

First stop was at the normally busy touristy Montville for a quick coffee lift.  Very quiet today so relaxed for a few extra minutes under the fig trees, went for a walk and took in the great views to the coast before heading off again.

 

Next stop was at a little place called Woodford where I came across this piece of steam driven machinery from the past that was under repair.  Loved how the steering mechanism worked!

 

Time to head back home but I made a final stop at an old Aboriginal site (Little Rocky Creek) where evidence of sharpening axes, spears and cutting stones can be seen in the sandstone rock.

On the way back out I disturbed this big fella next to the path.  He wasn't impressed that I'd startled him but I don't know who got the bigger fright!  Only a Carpet Python but another pair of 'Y' fronts were required. 😏

 

All in all a good day with mild temps.  While out, I took the opportunity to practice some of what was mentioned in another post - i.e. I paid for the whole tacho so I used the whole tacho - Whoooo Hoooo!

[2and3cylinders]

I hate snakes!

Me and Indy...

[2and3cylinders]

Daz

Why aren't you out again?

I thought you were retired, or does she who must be obeyed Have you on a short leach or a honeydew list for you today?

[dazzler24]

43 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said:

Daz

Why aren't you out again?

I thought you were retired, or does she who must be obeyed Have you on a short leach or a honeydew list for you today?

Ha!  I have been and just got back actually before the forecast risk of rain arrives.  This time the wife came for a spin for coffee at a little place called Witta up in the hills.  It's about an hour and a half's scenic ride through the hinterland from home. i.e. around 3 hours easy round trip.

'B' mode unfortunately but that's much easier to keep the passenger happy and relaxed.  She says she enjoyed the outing so I'm going to have to go 'A' mode next time with some red lining to ensure I get some 'me time' going forward 😉.  Can't encourage her too much!

 

[2and3cylinders]

Haha

Good for both of you! 

I recognize your restraint as a.sign of your maturity LOL

Remember what you're urges might have been 40 Years Ago(for me 50) with a fresh hot chick on the pillion to impress and or get a "rise" out of her!

Maybe not so sadly my yet to be Hot Moma last rode with me in 1980; also the last time we went to Los Vegas. 🤣

[dazzler24]

48 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said:

Haha

Good for both of you! 

I recognize your restraint as a.sign of your maturity LOL

Remember what you're urges might have been 40 Years Ago(for me 50) with a fresh hot chick on the pillion to impress and or get a "rise" out of her!

Maybe not so sadly my yet to be Hot Moma last rode with me in 1980; also the last time we went to Los Vegas. 🤣

Now there's a good looking couple.

Hang on a minute.... are you sure that's not a photo of Jeff Lynne?

[2and3cylinders]

Nah, my hair, mustache and beard were usually longer than his, and he didn't wear real original Rayban Aviators.