So there I am thinking I am going to enjoy the Easter weekend off from work and get stuck in to some nice relaxing painting and decorating and maybe even clean the windows outside and wash the car BUT NO! Q says she wants to go out for a bike ride in the snow! … Read the rest
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Jan 19
Alternative Riding
One of my observations with a lot of GoldWingers has been how many of them struggle with slow riding and i put this down to a number of reasons. The first one is the sheer size and weight of the GoldWing which is obvious; the second was it is mainly a hobby bike for a … Read the rest
Dec 16
Ultimate GoldWing Light Display 2012
As promised, here is a video of the wonderful 2012 Christmas Lights Display by the Wingers at GWRRA Chapter FL1-M in Clearwater, Florida:
Dec 8
Mutterings due to Bad Weather!!!
Hi,
I am rather cheesed off with the cold and wet weather which has prevented me from getting out and about on the Wing recently.
It has even stopped me from getting out on my little bike and I am happy to take that out in most weather conditions.
The Wing is sitting all unloved … Read the rest
Nov 19
Ultimate GoldWing Light Display 2011
I wrote briefly a couple of years ago about the wonderful Christmas Lights Display by the guys at GWRRA Chapter FL1-M in Clearwater, Florida.
Paul Begin from that club has just sent in a link to their 2011 display and parade, so I am attaching the video below.
Paul notes that their 2012 event will … Read the rest
Aug 1
Week-end Away in Warwick
Elaine was recently searching the internet for something when she came across a good offer for a 2 night break at the Hilton Hotel, Warwick. The offer was limited and needed to be booked quickly so after a few calls Jan and I were up for it.
Accordingly, I took Friday 27th July off work … Read the rest
Mar 23
Smiths Honda Photo Shoot 23rd March 2012
In preparation for the Chester Lions Light Parade to be held on 21st April 2012 a photo shoot was arranged to take place at Smiths Honda new dealership at Christleton, Chester on Friday 23rd March. This is one of several photo shoots in the lead-up to the Goldwing Light Parade event arranged by the Chester … Read the rest
May 19
An extra luggage rack mount for my Goldwing
Jan and I are making a couple of trips abroad on the Wing this year, and as these are for 2 weeks duration, we have been looking for a bit more luggage space.
Having done some research, I found an American Company who make a rack mount which fits on the back of the Wing.… Read the rest
Mar 16
Blue Grass Music and the Crowleys
On Saturday12th March Goldwings North Wales members were invited to The Bridge Inn, at Pontblyddyn, where Lyn Crowley together with the members of the band she plays with, were going to provide an evening of music for customers of the pub.
The pub is reasonably easy to find being on the main road between Mold … Read the rest
Jan 30
Temporary New Name for This Website
As a trial in observation, our web-master recently decided to see if anyone was paying attention to the GNWales website.
Having thought long and hard about this, he decided that he must devise an obvious test to see if anyone spotted a variation to the web-site.
What can be more obvious than a change… Read the rest