Author Topic: I got published (Read 5435 times)

Skonnie Boy · « **on:** February 11, 2010, 09:31:52 PM »

I edited down a bunch of travel updates I posted here, and they got published in Motorcycle Classics magazine. God bless my 750K3, and god bless the downtrodden magazine industry, which was desperate enough to publish the rambling writings of a mediocre writer and a worse mechanic.

At this point I'd like to start entertaining offers of generous corporate sponsorship and/or yearly stipends with which to finance further sohc4 travel writing. Liquor sponsors or aftermarket part suppliers in particular are highly encouraged to engage this exciting new marketing opportunity.

Enjoy!

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/touring/destination/3754-miles-and-38-days-on-a-1973-honda-cb750.aspx

-Anders

PS- It goes without saying that you should immediately rush out and buy as many paper issues of this magazine issue, as your little arms and finances allow. Thanks!

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:39:33 PM »

Congrats! I look forward to reading it.

Achmed · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:41:02 PM »

Nice work, dude. You definitely have some writing skills.

mlinder · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:48:20 PM »

Good stuff, Skonnie. Just read the whole thing.

coldright · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:54:51 PM »

Nicely done, Anders. I was wondering just the other day what had become of you since your road trip last fall. Look forward to living vicariously through your next adventure.

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:13:34 PM »

Hey, that's great. I will go out and look for a copy.

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:31:23 PM »

Quote from: coldright on February 11, 2010, 09:54:51 PM

Nicely done, Anders. I was wondering just the other day what had become of you since your road trip last fall. Look forward to living vicariously through your next adventure.

You might want to find another donor of vicarious fun. My next adventure was spending the last two and a half months quitting smoking. Baby carrots or toothpicks, anyone?

Thanks, guys. I'm self deprecating, but the compliments are nice.

78 k550 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:39:58 PM »

nice write up. I cant wit for your next trip.

Paul

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:47:43 PM »

Quote from: srust58 on February 11, 2010, 10:13:34 PM

Hey, that's great. I will go out and look for a copy.

I had our MPLS meetup in the original draft, but it got edited out. The world will never hear the tale of your sage wisdom and my "mystery noise". Well, except those who read the old thread.

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2010, 09:28:28 AM »

Congrats Anders, that is really cool!

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2010, 09:42:52 AM »

Quote from: Skonnie Boy on February 11, 2010, 10:47:43 PM

Quote from: srust58 on February 11, 2010, 10:13:34 PM
Hey, that's great. I will go out and look for a copy.

I had our MPLS meetup in the original draft, but it got edited out. The world will never hear the tale of your sage wisdom and my "mystery noise". Well, except those who read the old thread.

Oh well, maybe fame and fortune will come to me from your next story.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2010, 12:27:20 PM »

Outstanding accomplishments, both the trip and the published article!

Damfino · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2010, 12:34:26 PM »

Great article Anders! Congrats on the publishing! As for the smoking, it gets easier over time. First year can be a #$%*

, but the rest can be a piece of cake

. 6 & 1/2 year quitter here!

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2010, 12:49:56 PM »

Quote from: Schmthaus on February 12, 2010, 12:34:26 PM

Great article Anders! Congrats on the publishing! As for the smoking, it gets easier over time. First year can be a #$%* , but the rest can be a piece of cake . 6 & 1/2 year quitter here!

Haha, its already paying dividends. Like when I ride my other two-wheeled contraption, my bicycle. But its weird, I tell you. Apparently the only thing standing between me and 20 lbs. of beergut was 20 cigarettes a day. Without those, I'm blowing up and out. I average about 4 dreams a week about smoking, always waking up in a cold sweat over fcuking up my quitting.

But its worth it. I just wish they hadn't published that pic of me smoking at the Stax museum. It always sticks in my craw a bit.

coldright · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:59:43 PM »

Hey, that's a good enough adventure for me. I only smoke 1-4 a day and can't seem to be able to give it up... picked it up after 4 years without and it's still a hard deal to break. So, good on you. Keep it up, you're still an inspiration.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #15 on:** March 02, 2010, 09:13:10 AM »

whatta great read ...... man , i can't wait for summer

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #16 on:** March 02, 2010, 09:18:51 AM »

awesome!!!

Nikkisixx · « **Reply #17 on:** March 02, 2010, 10:18:23 AM »

Hey that's awesome (both the article and the quitting)! I subscribe to MC, and while reading the article I was wondering if the writer is on the SOHC forum. Good stuff, best of luck with the cigs.

Don R · « **Reply #18 on:** March 02, 2010, 12:49:40 PM »

Way cool.

Lenny55 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 02, 2010, 05:36:21 PM »

Congratulations Man! Motorcycle Classics is by far my favouite magazine. Can't wait to read the piece.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:24:29 AM »

Touring is not my cup of tea. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't have wasted my time on this article. The reason I started to read it was because you are a fellow forum buddie.
Well you sure captivated me and I managed every sentence of the six pages.
You have a talent, good luck with your scribblings, sir scribe.

Sam.

bucky katt · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:44:14 AM »

as soon as my local books-a-million open i'm off to try and convince them to order me a couple of copies (i have to send one off for the author to autograph it of course)

what a fantastic road trip story! want company on this years trip?

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #22 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:13:07 AM »

Congrats man.... just got my copy in the mail yesterday.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #23 on:** March 04, 2010, 09:10:58 AM »

Quote

"Anybody who’s travelled I-90 will tell you that as you pass the “Thank you for using the Illinois State Toll Road” sign, things magically become more interesting and hilly, not coincidentally as soon as you cross the border into Wisconsin. It’s like a Jesus poster, where a single ray of sunshine pierces the clouds and shines on you, the person who just left Illinois."

my favorite line ... it's so true too. the roads get smoother, the speed limits go up to 65. ... and the best part, wisconsin drivers will actually get out of your way if your going faster then they are ........ without giving you the finger

(good luck tryin to pull that off on the Kennedy Expressway)

cb550fcafe · « **Reply #24 on:** March 04, 2010, 09:59:59 AM »

That was fantastic! Thank you for sharing. I felt like I was there.

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Author Topic: I got published (Read 5435 times)