tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post289975051861865490..comments2024-03-27T05:29:09.185+00:00Comments on Grumpy Old Ken: I Remember It Well.Grumpy Old Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17828200865710133059noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-13595720675205827642011-06-03T11:19:13.617+01:002011-06-03T11:19:13.617+01:00So, anyway Ken, who actually won then? Tibet or Ch...So, anyway Ken, who actually won then? Tibet or China? I was just gagging to know until you went and lunged off your bike under that lorry. The stunts you blokes tried to pull, just to impress a lady ‘back in the day’. Hmmm.<br /><br />Seriously though – that’s a pretty sad and scary tale. I’m not the least bit superstitious but I certainly believe in jinxes and curses, I vex thee not.<br /><br />Great track from an epic record album by the way. The third record I ever bought too. Great post again Ken.Bish Bosh Bashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311092711040714994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-35682595843082376922011-03-15T14:49:53.720+00:002011-03-15T14:49:53.720+00:00Normally a reading lurker, but today, I had to pos...Normally a reading lurker, but today, I had to post to tell you how much I love your views on life, the universe and everything.Tequila Sepulvedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737033014755738460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-9869442348777991292011-03-14T12:00:34.740+00:002011-03-14T12:00:34.740+00:00Brilliant story, Ken. If all your tales were in a ...Brilliant story, Ken. If all your tales were in a book I'd definitely buy it. I'm not superstitious, but my Mom was - ridiculously so. I never cross fingers, even behind my back, but I do walk under ladders. It's usually safer than walkng in the road and getting run over by a car.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-86455621540560961682011-03-14T00:38:09.565+00:002011-03-14T00:38:09.565+00:00Great story: it brought back memories of my own mo...Great story: it brought back memories of my own motorcycle nemesis - a 1969 Honda 125 cc twin. The first time I rode it, the throttle jammed at just over 50mph, a corner approaching, no engine switch and I had forgotten that the ignition switch was under the petrol tank. It liked throwing me over the handle bars. The engine, mercifully, blew up, several times, and it was eventually sold to a dodgy dealer, with half the engine in a cardboard box. Bargain! Don't go near that one either.twhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055180044520826398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-19453828467257208942011-03-13T19:36:49.882+00:002011-03-13T19:36:49.882+00:00When you have a spare minute or twenty - you could...When you have a spare minute or twenty - you could browse through these 40,700 pictures!<br /><br />http://www.google.co.uk/images?rlz=1T4HPEA_en-GBGB249GB249&q=%22francis+barnett%22+pictures&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ARx9TcTqM5C5hAe2qZ37Bg&ved=0CCcQsAQ<br /><br />Lovely bikes. I had a 'James' at about that time.Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024557597864373705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-12848226895831335302011-03-13T19:29:25.150+00:002011-03-13T19:29:25.150+00:00TNU137 had quite a history! I wonder, after readi...TNU137 had quite a history! I wonder, after reading your well-told tale, if anything strange occurred during its manufacture; the machine seemed to carry some sort of misfortune in its very makeup. <br /><br />As to my own superstitions: the few I will admit to are more carry-over habits of my childhood years - spilled salt, knocking on wood, and that ilk. At this stage of my life, when I might say "I'm going to do such and such," I have learned to add "...God willing" lest I appear to be in command of my future. A superstition?Pat - Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623638376731374600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-25920252025887827692011-03-13T19:02:16.791+00:002011-03-13T19:02:16.791+00:00Of course Ken, a Bee in the house means a stranger...Of course Ken, a Bee in the house means a stranger is coming and it is bad luck to pass on the stairs. My mum, bless her, taught me these and more. <br /><br />In following her doctrine, mums know best, I have never experienced any problems, touch wood!<br /><br />I do enjoy your use of the English language by the way.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121541468293903883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-17366416592121284632011-03-13T18:30:53.185+00:002011-03-13T18:30:53.185+00:00No, I can never remember where I was on a certain ...No, I can never remember where I was on a certain date so just have to hope that I'm never called as a witness to anything.<br />That bike sounds as if the devil on on the assembly line when it was made...the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-39278120245513832222011-03-13T18:15:16.315+00:002011-03-13T18:15:16.315+00:00Good story Ken. I hope that bike is buried six fee...Good story Ken. I hope that bike is buried six feet under somewhere, where it will no doubt be unearthed in the year three thousand and exhibited as the rarest of rare finds.<br /><br />As to knowing where I was on a given date...that is about all I remember these days.<br /><br />Not really superstitious; most superstitions seem to be based on common sense...I mean for instance...don't walk under ladders. Duh!!!Moanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930281883709871326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-16511282573677577412011-03-13T18:00:06.948+00:002011-03-13T18:00:06.948+00:00You have missed an opportunity with this episode o...You have missed an opportunity with this episode of your life ! Steven King wrote about a 58 Plymouth Fury called "Christine" and probably made a fortune !!! Perhaps a Hollywood movie deal is not to late ???? <br /><br /><a href="http://rjrdaydreamer.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">RJRDaydreamer</a>John Tealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873356271475934162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-50404362982227516832011-03-13T16:44:01.907+00:002011-03-13T16:44:01.907+00:00Wonderful writing and story telling. I have been f...Wonderful writing and story telling. I have been following a bit off and on but this maybe my first comment.<br /><br />I always wanted a motorbike when I was young(er), but I never got the chance.<br /><br />Now you made me think perhaps moms and dads and boyfriends had their reasons. <br /><br />Or is it just the TNU137?Touched By Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127213908882549606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-65679110531654286952011-03-13T16:30:06.174+00:002011-03-13T16:30:06.174+00:00Well, I do have my bear fetish in my medicine bag ...Well, I do have my bear fetish in my medicine bag and never go anywhere without it? And Ken, I love your stories! Makes me homesick (sometimes!)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841635024412610533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-18964585326244808332011-03-13T15:59:05.141+00:002011-03-13T15:59:05.141+00:00Nothing like a trip down memory lane - most affora...Nothing like a trip down memory lane - most afforable and can be taken anytime!<br /><br />Very interesting post.<br /><br />I find lucky pennies everywhere - since I was a wee tyke - I save them for a short time (put a little extra good luck into them) and toss them back out into the Universe. <br />Sometime I pass them right on - it all depends on the "vibes" I get from the penny!<br /><br />Nope - not supersitious one little bit...she says sheepishly!<br /><br />JennyPearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-8160449604222439902011-03-13T15:57:00.457+00:002011-03-13T15:57:00.457+00:00Will be keeping an eye out for that bike at all th...Will be keeping an eye out for that bike at all the vintage rally's we will be doing this year! Jools and "M" at http://ourlifeinacaravan.blogspot.comOur Life In A Caravanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15766405908795530665noreply@blogger.com