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I'm Back!! Been away for a while.
« on: March 26, 2009, 09:25:16 AM »
Hello All,

I've been missing in action a while it seems.

Every once and a while I feel compelled to take a break.

Been a combination of factors with this one.

As some of you may know...Work took me to Louisville in November and January.

Did a bunch of Flying there. Averaged 100 hrs a month.

Had a visitor in December for Christmas.

But I've managed to have some fun here and there and do a bit of Riding.

So lets see:

Went to Louisville


Went to Barber. What a great Museum!





Went to New Orleans for a bit.



Then Went to Australia for a Month.

Hung out in Brisbane:



Did some flying and took some tests for an Australian ATP conversion






Hung out a bit at the Gold coast



And Bought a Motorcycle over there and cruised a bit.
After I learned to drive on the wrong side of the Road.




Just hanging in the shop now cleaning it up.

Actually getting organized and stacking all the parts I've neglected the last 3 months.

Just wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone.

Might get back to the projects after a bit.

Cheers

Tim



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Re: I'm Back!! Been away for a while.
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 09:27:28 AM »
Welcome back!

So, did you do anything interesting during your absence? :D ;)
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 09:28:10 AM »
Welcome back!

Don't supposed you hooked up with any of our Aussie friends while you were over there did you?

What was the ZR like? (They're called "Zephyr" over here)
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Re: I'm Back!! Been away for a while.
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2009, 10:13:24 AM »
Hey!! welcome back Tim  8)

..I did a little flying myself lately, and finally got my MIFR. Much colder where I was though  ::)



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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2009, 10:23:47 AM »
Hey Matt,

Trust me KSDF-CYYC-CYEG was plenty cold. (thats Louisville-Calgary-Edmonton).

TravelAire ain't that?

SteveD...didn't look anyone up sorry to say...thought about Terry but he's way the hell down south.

Almost bought one of the new CB400 Fours they have over there...was tempted..they sure are sweet and would make a great match for the old 400.

The ZR was exavtly like the one I had here....same year same color same milage...even paid what I sold the last one for a couple years back....Deja Vu all over again. Its sitting in the Girlfriends Garage...I need to get back over before the battery goes flat  :D

All the bikes even started when I got back....well cept the 350F but it didn't start without kicking it before I left.(and theres a battery sitting on the bench needing acid for it).

Only one carb leaking out of the bunch  ::)

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« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2009, 10:33:30 AM »
Quote from: kghost on March 26, 2009, 10:23:47 AM
Hey Matt,

Trust me KSDF-CYYC-CYEG was plenty cold. (thats Louisville-Calgary-Edmonton).

TravelAire ain't that?


Plenty cold alright...I was in Winnipeg in February.

And yeah, the mighty Travelair  ;D good eye.

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« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2009, 10:46:38 AM »
nice to see you again... and you didn't even leave because you got bent!   ;D

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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2009, 12:33:53 PM »
Quote from: heffay on March 26, 2009, 10:46:38 AM
nice to see you again... and you didn't even leave because you got bent!   ;D



rofl Heff always the instigator.

Glad you're back man!!! Aussieland must've been cool. I've been wanting to go but never had any time.
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« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2009, 12:39:56 PM »
Heffey is always an instigator....thats why I've spelt his name wrong for years now  ;D :o

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« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2009, 01:23:17 PM »
you've been one busy guy
welcome back
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« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2009, 01:58:26 PM »
sorry you didn't make it to Sydney - could have organised a few rides for you with some local mates - taken you out for a drink and got you #$%* faced into the bargain......maybe next time   lol

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« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2009, 02:36:21 PM »
Welcome back Tim!!

Great photos and looks like you have been having wayyyyyy to good a time without us  ;)

cheers
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« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2009, 02:44:33 PM »
Thanks guys,

750goes....I was in sydney about 2 hrs between planes.....

Had I known there was an offer of a pint I would have looked you up....

Perhaps next time as I'm thinking of Hopping a jumpseat on an ATLAS 747 next time into sydney rather then buying a ticket.
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« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2009, 04:08:52 PM »
Welcome home Timmy, nice pics you lucky bugger ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2009, 08:12:15 PM »


      Hey Tim. That time off was well deserved, I'm sure. I can only imagine how you must have enjoyed your escapades. 8) Good to see you back, if even for a bit. Myself, I'm kinda aching to see the "Frankenbike" get some work.

                                      Later on, Billl ;)
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« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2009, 08:26:24 PM »
Welcome back,
good to see you around.

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« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2009, 09:26:42 AM »
Quote from: bill440cars on March 26, 2009, 08:12:15 PM


      Hey Tim. That time off was well deserved, I'm sure. I can only imagine how you must have enjoyed your escapades. 8) Good to see you back, if even for a bit. Myself, I'm kinda aching to see the "Frankenbike" get some work.

                                      Later on, Billl ;)

Yeah thats a fact Bill.

Paul thanks for the welcome back.

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« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2009, 09:28:39 AM »
Quote from: kghost on March 27, 2009, 09:26:42 AM


Number 1 at the moment is a serious Declutter of the shop.

i've always thought there was such a thing as clutter bugs... they come in while your away and destroy your workspace!
so, its true then?
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« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2009, 09:29:41 AM »
Quote from: heffay on March 27, 2009, 09:28:39 AM
Quote from: kghost on March 27, 2009, 09:26:42 AM


Number 1 at the moment is a serious Declutter of the shop.

i've always thought there was such a thing as clutter bugs... they come in while your away and destroy your workspace!
so, its true then?

Dunno maybe...I believe thier hiding under the dirt that blew in under the doors.
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« Reply #19 on: March 27, 2009, 10:00:47 AM »
Welcome back. Nice pics. When down in OZ how did it feel flying upside down? ;D
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