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I went out for a 40 mile round trip to Damerells today to buy some waterproof and lined trousers for winter riding. Be churlish not to take some bike photos while I was there. I had a good look at a KTM 390, I couldn't live with the looks. I did like to the look of a BMW F800GT, I could see myself on that. Also interested to see a CF Moto 650GT, which did look rather well put together for a more budget bike. Also had a look at a Sportster, which I thought looked as cool as hell, I would never ride one but I do appreciate the look of it. Finally, I know to most of you I am a lost cause, but the bike I would have bought would have been the Ginger Interceptor. I could see myself quite happy on that. Simple, air cooled, looks and sounds good, plus plenty fast enough for an old codger like me. No plans to change at all just window shopping. I noticed that Damerells have turned over a lot of their stock from my last visit. Lot of bikes in the showroom with sold tickets on too. Pleased to see it really.

Que the most awkward selfie ever. Went up to Damerells and got myself some proper lined trousers for the winter. I got Richa's so they match and attach to my Jacket. Nice and warm riding home from the dealership. Just gotta fit the Oxford Muffs tomorrow and I should be set for the winter now.

Basically the Completion of Truro Cathedral, originally Lostwithiel was the capital before Bodmin.

The Gribbin, maritime navigational day mark. Near me.

Just nipped out for a shortish Bimble today. I wanted to refuel the bike but ended up getting distracted and went up to a small Village on the edge of Bodmin Moor called Lanlivery. The on to Bodmin itself, had a look up the Beacon while I was there then down to Priory Park before heading home. Bodmin is a former County Town, like the capital before it was moved to Truro. Also a Garrison town as well, in the past. as home to the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry. I like Bodmin it is a great place with lots going on. I have worked many hours at Bodmin Hospital so know it pretty well. Lost of history with the DCLI museum, Bodmin and Wenford Steam railway and Bodmin Jail. Also it was original the Home of Bodmin Asylum. Down here calling someone 'Bodmin' is an insult meaning you have a screw loose.

I do actually have a set of Oxford Muffs sitting on the shelf I bought for another bike and never fitted. It could be their time

Still early day syet

My top half was ok really apart from index fingers which were sitting out in the airstream from behind the hand guards. From knees down I could feel some heat from the engine, so it was only really above the knees to my waist that got really cold. I am hoping some decent lined waterproof winter trousers, along with some thermal underwear will solve the problem. The screen, front bags and hand guards provide a surprising amount of wind protection, to me anyway, more than I had expected. It all a learning curve as I spent several happy years on fully faired BMW's so in the airstream at any sort of speed above 40 mph in something I haven't done for a very long time. I have looked at heated under layers and my Mrs suggested the same, not ruling them out just see how I get on.

Feck me was it cold this morning, coming home from work and now seeing the temperature dropping to a seasonal 3c was a shock to the system after an 8 year break from biking. Thank goodness it was only 32 miles. I had a little difficulty getting off the bike. I know the right gear is important and summer waterproof trousers over jeans doesn't cut it now. Not moaning really just a reminder of what I have chosen to do. I see some padded motorcycling trousers and thermals in my near future.

It is, if you follow the Saints way towards Golant then turn left at Penventinue to Lanherriot Farm, not on the map, and the old coach road is just on the left, you can't miss it there is nothing else there. It is possible by bike but a bit challenging, I did it on a DT175 many years ago.

I think I would give them a miss, dog probably pissed on them anyway. My dog would have.

If it was my boy yes, but the good one is only 17 and not up for that sort of thing. Or that's what I am hoping

It's possible but would cost a lot, looks like a one class racer from some port that I don't know. Fowey River has its own class of racer called Troy's where are a similar size. Falmouth have what they call Restricted 18's again of a similar size. My father in law was a local Boat Builder and built several of the Troy racers and restored others as well as a Falmouth 18. That's how I know the little I do. My wife and I had a Redwing 16 which was the same thing but different if that makes any sense, I am sure you can tell that I am and have never been a sailor, but I know lots of people who are. I do find the boats interesting though.

Went out walking with the Dear Boy today, 11k round trip up river to the Village of Golant. Where my Mrs came from. We walked up the old coach road but I can't imagine anything that size getting through now. Golant is a beautiful little village with a tidal Pill created by the railway line going through. If you were to follow the railway line it would take you to Lostwithiel one way and Fowey the other. The last pictures are of my dream house. The Old Sawmills at Bodmin Pill about a 1k down river from Golant. My Dad worked there for the best part of ten years when I was young. I spent many hours there as a boy during school holidays. Idyllic part of my childhood that I remember very well. Little bit of an obstacle on the path up from Bodmin Pill.

Sad picture, an old racing yacht with no keel, mast or sails. Forlorn hull.

Just put the middle daughter, the good one, one the bus for a residential week at college. Already missing her, its something she does every 3rd week but being regular doesn't make the house feel any less empty. I transfered a little surprise to her bank account so she will have some spending money for the local shop where she is at college. Her college is in the middle of nowhere and very rural near a little village. Stunning place in fact.

Interesting review, reinforced my prejudice though. Still think EV's are low on the development curve in terms of being a real alternative to the piston in my living environment.

Yes mate, I was born 7 miles from where I live now

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I agree it is sub optimal, but is not something limited to Royal Enfield from what I have read. More related to the use of LED's in the instrument housing rather than any big change in the manufacturing process, so no heat from incandescent bulbs to dry things out. That's the straw I am grasping at

My Himalayan has been suffering with condensated clocks. Do any sort of reading or web browsing and you get the answer; they all do that sir answer. I saw a video on Youtube by a chap called Wee Jaunt who fixed the problem. He was a diver so knew a bit about preventing condensation. Anyway today I hopefully sorted my clocks but stripping them down, wiping the inside of the lenses with a weak dish soapy mixture and squeezing a small pack of silica gel in the bottom of the clocks. Time will tell how effective my efforts have been.

Yeah not really my thing nowadays Bob. If I was to go along that route I would buy something substantially lighter to do it with. My bike was bought as a commuter first and bit of a toy second. If I was to change my mind it would only be 4 screws and 10 minutes to change back to standard.

You'll know when mate. I played regularly until I was 42, but just didn't recover in time to train and play, I still turned out now and again until I was 45, but had to find another interest, just to old and brittle. Luckily my Mrs didn't mind, in fact she enjoyed going up the club now and again.

I have found that to be a common sentiment in terms of good walking boot brands nowadays. I must say that the Hagloffs I have, have been very robust. Not much tread left on them now but that have covered a long distance.