Author Topic: Plugging away (What ARE chops?) (Read 1888 times)

Tretnine · « **on:** January 16, 2011, 05:41:57 PM »

This is my blog, and this is an excerpt from the latest post. New stuff, check it out!

My brother called the other day.

“Hey, I'm going to Europe. Is there anything I should know?” he asked.

Chad wants my opinion because I'm the family 'expert.' I flew to Europe on two separate occasions, which makes me Magellan. Chad has traveled, when he was as a toddler, our dad drove the family to visit our grandparents in Mesa, Arizona. I think the 'active' pace of retirement-town living left a lasting impression on the boy. He's meticulous and slow to action. It's gained him the name 'Chops,' short for 'pussy chops.'

http://www.behindbarsmotorcycle.com/

camelman · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:31:19 PM »

Good stuff. I had a good laugh out of that.

mick750F · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:52:32 PM »

Haven't read the entire link yet but understand this...wrenching is a close to nirvana experience in most cases. If it's not that way for you then you need to settle down. Convince your other half of this and you will achieve nirvana. Huh

I can't believe I just wrote that. Achieve nirvana on your own and you will find other like minded people. Oh crap!! I can't believe I just said that either. Okay, I gotta get outta here...sorry pal, you're on your own. Apparently the cocktails are starting to take control.

Mike

333 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:44:43 AM »

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There is a rather jackass notion that a brush with death somehow brings life into focus. Adrenaline junkies use this excuse to jump off of all manner of things. The whole idea is total bull#$%* – until you drop your bike in traffic because the clown in front of you decides to save a squirrel. A wink from 'The Reaper' really does come with a dose of clarity.

Apparently not enough clarity. It seems to me that if this scenario actually happened to this dude, he's in a bit of denial. What I would take from this situation is that I should not tailgate anyone ever again. If a squirrel, or a Grandma, or stopped traffic make the guy in front of you slam on the brakes, and you are in danger of hitting him, you are too close.

Tretnine · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2011, 02:45:30 PM »

Thanks for the comments. The squirrel is a device for the close calls we all have, whether they're our fault or not.

tramp · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2011, 04:41:32 AM »

i think some people read too much into life

Tretnine · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2011, 09:05:12 AM »

Still reading too much into life. Check it out, there are updates.

faux fiddy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2011, 12:14:40 PM »

Quote from: Tretnine on January 17, 2011, 02:45:30 PM

The squirrel is a device for the close calls we all have, whether they're our fault or not.

Yep. Squirrels are an excuse for being squirrely.

Tretnine · « **Reply #8 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:51:01 AM »

Quote from: tree fiddy of industry on March 06, 2011, 12:14:40 PM

Quote from: Tretnine on January 17, 2011, 02:45:30 PM
The squirrel is a device for the close calls we all have, whether they're our fault or not.

Yep. Squirrels are an excuse for being squirrely.

This isn't that exorbitantly overpriced scotch is it? I heard about this stuff... That is about the strangest picture I've seen.

Tretnine · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2011, 04:45:01 AM »

bump for new content.

Tretnine · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2011, 07:21:33 AM »

Bumpity bump, new stuff again.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:38:13 PM »

Thanks for the Behind the bars link, added to my favorites.

flopshot · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2011, 06:08:24 AM »

great read. been looking for one of those Spanish Gay Pride parade helmets.

Tretnine · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2011, 05:45:06 PM »

Thanks Dusthawk, glad to know people enjoy it.

Thanks, also, Flopshot. There are some zany links out there to metal flake helmets that are pretty retro-fantastic. I used to have one in orange, maybe you should check into that.

Tretnine · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2011, 06:58:59 PM »

bump for new content.

apex_seeking · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2011, 07:20:06 AM »

It's the only blog I'm suscribed to and I look forward to updates. Great stuff! Keep it up!

Tretnine · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2011, 06:00:20 AM »

Thanks, Apex!

Tretnine · « **Reply #17 on:** May 19, 2011, 06:11:21 PM »

Content bump

Tretnine · « **Reply #18 on:** June 03, 2011, 01:01:53 PM »

content bump

333 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 03, 2011, 02:42:51 PM »

Have you forgotten how to start a new thread? The subject has TOTALLY changed about three times, and comments regarding the first one are still here, and no longer make any sense.. Why?

Tretnine · « **Reply #20 on:** June 03, 2011, 03:10:24 PM »

Quote from: 333 on June 03, 2011, 02:42:51 PM

Have you forgotten how to start a new thread? The subject has TOTALLY changed about three times, and comments regarding the first one are still here, and no longer make any sense.. Why?

Etiquette I learned from other forums. Don't start a new thread when one already exists. The blog continues to be updated, this thread is only to notify people of that fact. If everyone prefers a new thread each time, I don't mind.

333 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 03, 2011, 03:35:11 PM »

While you are treating it as a blog, it is a thread. I belong to 14 effing forums, and this is not SOP in any of them. Do what you want, but you're confusing people new to the thread. Comments made on the original subject no longer make sense.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2011, 03:36:52 PM »

Who cares....?

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Author Topic: Plugging away (What ARE chops?) (Read 1888 times)