tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post697307352125789942..comments2024-03-03T17:18:34.847-08:00Comments on Troubadour's Treks: Polar Bear Ride FailTroubadourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-28085863333959043352013-01-07T11:57:33.023-08:002013-01-07T11:57:33.023-08:00Someone was trying to tell you something. Sounds ...Someone was trying to tell you something. Sounds like Lucy just hates to be neglected. I am in serious AAWWW of you attempting to bump start the bike. Courage AND muscles!! As for the jumper cables...Oilburner made some small ones that we've coiled up under the seats (or in a tool tube) for just such situations. They are thinner and more storable than the auto sized ones. Think that might help you?BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-315886843935684882013-01-03T17:59:47.326-08:002013-01-03T17:59:47.326-08:00That's about how I felt. It was great to see y...That's about how I felt. It was great to see you today.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-32259930825970984012013-01-03T12:25:47.424-08:002013-01-03T12:25:47.424-08:00There would definitely have been jumper cables on ...There would definitely have been jumper cables on the scene pretty quickly if that was me pushing the bike. I'm pretty sure all the ambulances carry those electrical shock paddles. The only question would be who gets the jolt first. Me or the bike?irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-24765151014567281662013-01-03T10:20:15.310-08:002013-01-03T10:20:15.310-08:00Thanks Keith, we thought it best to stay on solid ...Thanks Keith, we thought it best to stay on solid ground. The trail we walked that afternoon was still frosty and slick in some parts so we were glad we didn't go for a ride.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-23166578930773049912013-01-03T10:17:24.556-08:002013-01-03T10:17:24.556-08:00Yes, these are what stories are made from. If you ...Yes, these are what stories are made from. If you can't laugh about it, there's no point in doing it.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-23084826100911846972013-01-03T10:15:37.504-08:002013-01-03T10:15:37.504-08:00Let's wait until the weather warms up, we get ...Let's wait until the weather warms up, we get lost when we ride together and you don't want me huddling with you for warmth. Watching for your blog update.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-55420581834713973872013-01-03T08:51:20.953-08:002013-01-03T08:51:20.953-08:00Thank you and welcome, coincidently Scotland by bi...Thank you and welcome, coincidently Scotland by bike is on my bucket list. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-13341024590001742582013-01-03T00:42:22.950-08:002013-01-03T00:42:22.950-08:00Genuine concern from a fellow biker (non blogger) ...Genuine concern from a fellow biker (non blogger) who has been there in all their gear. No matter how cold the tempature running in gear is murder.<br />scotlandbybike.comhttp://www.facebook.com/www.scotlandbybikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-2517873482958121912013-01-02T18:51:02.726-08:002013-01-02T18:51:02.726-08:00I wondered what happened to the polar bear ride wh...I wondered what happened to the polar bear ride when I read about a hike on another blog :) Ah, now I know. Glad no one or no thing is worst for wear.<br />~KeithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-90988048910799239872013-01-02T17:55:48.542-08:002013-01-02T17:55:48.542-08:00Those are the times we talk about when sitting aro...Those are the times we talk about when sitting around the fire ... Never funny at the time, they are always funny looking back. Glad you weren't hurt, you heard the gods say don't ride, you had back up and glad you shared with such a sense of humor already! VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-52382891388692382702013-01-02T16:56:57.356-08:002013-01-02T16:56:57.356-08:00We'll have to do a Polar Bear ride Part Deux.....We'll have to do a Polar Bear ride Part Deux... Oh well... I think you need to put that up a few more gears to try and bump start it... See you at coffee...<br />Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974309935751844997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-67316568704468506582013-01-02T15:01:41.923-08:002013-01-02T15:01:41.923-08:00Thanks Erik, my thoughts exactly. Thanks Erik, my thoughts exactly. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-10093978905447801542013-01-02T15:00:25.199-08:002013-01-02T15:00:25.199-08:00Spam? Or genuine concern? Facebook page advertisin...Spam? Or genuine concern? Facebook page advertising business but no blog.....hmmmmTroubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-65257266844614496682013-01-02T14:36:34.968-08:002013-01-02T14:36:34.968-08:00Sounds like a nightmare and in all your gear....be...Sounds like a nightmare and in all your gear....better luck next time!scotlandbybike.comhttp://www.facebook.com/www.scotlandbybikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-77597457486152364982013-01-02T14:14:28.171-08:002013-01-02T14:14:28.171-08:00I think we've all had days like that, where th...I think we've all had days like that, where things go from bad to worse! I'm glad the damage to your bike was minimal. Some days it's better to just stay home!Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-75775475956087848852013-01-02T12:34:17.028-08:002013-01-02T12:34:17.028-08:00Sorry the entire movie ended up on the cutting roo...Sorry the entire movie ended up on the cutting room floor. I forgot the Sena was on until Brandy said something.<br />I don't think I would be able to push start my bike either but I've seen it done in the movies. I used a black felt marker to fix the scratches on the crash bars and mirror, the scratches in the sidecase somewhat buffed out with wax and the turn signal is affixed with tape. We are good to go. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-48186210224855933192013-01-02T11:52:05.494-08:002013-01-02T11:52:05.494-08:00Great story and when did you say the movie was com...Great story and when did you say the movie was coming out! The Sena should provide pretty good sound for the stealth video.<br /><br />I don't think that I would be able to start my bike by push starting it. To be honest, I have never thought about it until this post. I'm glad your bike didn't suffer too much damage.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-6484388437958646772013-01-02T11:45:37.473-08:002013-01-02T11:45:37.473-08:00I KNOW... right? My right foot got hung up on the ...I KNOW... right? My right foot got hung up on the seat on the 3rd attempt, I lost my balance and she went over on her right side. I knew not to try and save her so down she went. Thanks, all is well.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-52035736838962490442013-01-02T11:37:04.824-08:002013-01-02T11:37:04.824-08:00I put her on the charger and it took several hours...I put her on the charger and it took several hours to fully charge so I know it was down, the older Tigers don't have a strong charging system to begin with. I'm waiting for the garage to warm up before I go out there and tend to her, that'll probably get me in deeper trouble. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-19654649115870979872013-01-02T11:30:54.055-08:002013-01-02T11:30:54.055-08:00Don't think that Brandy didn't have the ca...Don't think that Brandy didn't have the camera on her and mention it, fortunately she knows when and when not to use it.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-77778734673920275082013-01-02T11:27:12.395-08:002013-01-02T11:27:12.395-08:00I'm glad I could make your day, all I can do i...I'm glad I could make your day, all I can do is laugh it off as getting mad doesn't help the situation. Tigers nap, they call em cat naps for a reason.<br /><br />Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-77167998478366230512013-01-02T11:20:57.999-08:002013-01-02T11:20:57.999-08:00Ummm, what'd you dooooo? I guess I'm in th...Ummm, what'd you dooooo? I guess I'm in the doghouse for neglecting her lately. She gets this way every year, I'm getting used to it now. I'm glad my wife is so easy going, either that or much more tolerant. Happy 2013!Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-27998334815385569982013-01-02T11:11:20.079-08:002013-01-02T11:11:20.079-08:00Those 4 strong signals did not go unheard, I'v...Those 4 strong signals did not go unheard, I've learned that one does not simply dismiss cosmic forces and I knew the ride was over right there and then. All is right in the world and aside from a scratched side case and snapped signal lens, it's nothing an apology, some electrician's tape, a bit of wax and massage won't fix. We also have bike night tonight. Happy New year to you too.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-4217931544436088902013-01-02T10:59:36.621-08:002013-01-02T10:59:36.621-08:00All you can do is laugh at the comedy of errors. M...All you can do is laugh at the comedy of errors. My card worked fine in the other pump so I don't know what was causing the problem other than somebody trying to tell me something. <br />Yeah the controller, I wish mine was as simple as off and on, I'm working on a blog post about this.<br />26ºF is -3.3ºC so just below freezing, the roads were frosty and I was very cautious taking Brandy along. I heeded the signs and I knew somebody was telling me not to ride. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-73706540712960274052013-01-02T10:05:19.362-08:002013-01-02T10:05:19.362-08:00What is it with divas napping in the middle of the...What is it with divas napping in the middle of the road? Seems to happen every so often. Glad you were in good enough shape not to hurt yourself, and that Max was willing to carry you both.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com