Anyway I managed with my feeble internet and computer skills to get a comment and email through to Jules from the fabulous Tarsnakes Motorcycle touring blog and a phone call later a meeting had been arranged.
Jules and his Fabulous wife Mrs T rocked up at the bakery in Apollo Bay smack bang on time as scheduled. I'll finally get to see the ZX-14 in the flesh and what a beast it is. Jules had just fitted a GPS to it. That would be a great accessory on the R1. I forgot to ask how it goes with gloves on, does it operate the same or is it a bit cumbersome?
Tarsnake's Beast, the Mighty ZX-14 |
I was a little nervous at first as we've never met before and only exchanged emails and comments on each others blogs. Jules and I hit it off right from the word go and I could have talked bikes for the whole day(to the disappointment of the girls). Jules is very knowledgeable about bikes in general and had some excellent local knowledge that came in handy for our trip down to Port Campbell and back. Mate the home made hamburger at the shoppe in Lavers Hill has to be the best I've ever had. Thanks for the tip.
The below photo was blatantly stolen from Tarsnakes blog.
Jules & Mrs T it was a pleasure to chat with you over a coffee. An hour and a half flew by. Two of the nicest people you could hope to meet. Maybe one day we will have a chance to get out on the bikes together. If your ever up this way, give us a yell and its our shout for the coffees and we could show you around.
Mr & Mrs T |
A blogger blind date! This is how I met many bloggers throughout my travels as well. A tiny bit awkward in the beginning but getting comfy soon after since there is always motorcycles and travels to talk about.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I wouldn't exactly say that. Like meeting an old friend.
DeleteI always enjoy hearing of bloggers meeting up. Like old friends with so much in common.
ReplyDeleteI think you nailed it Brandy.
DeleteSteve, thanks for the kind words and it was great from our point of view as well. Hope to catch up again in the not too distant future.
ReplyDeleteCheers Jules.
It was a pleasure mate, another catch up would be good especially if there is some bike riding involved.
Deletegood to hear and see that the meet up was good
ReplyDeletehope the rest of the holiday with the family was enjoyable doing the touristy thing
Holiday was pretty good but no bikes :( except for Jules brute ZX-14. Have to go back to work :( :(
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