SKI-er or Sk-ater. We know how to enjoy ourselves

seven-day-weekend · 3 April 2008 at 5:54PM

missile - you're a bloke!:eek:

I thought you were female like most of us here!

Sorry about that.

Anyway we used to go biking a lot in our 20s and then when our son came along we couldn't get three on a bike (OK, I know they do in Spain!), so the next lot of biking we did was in our early 50s when we bought a 20-year-old BMW.

This was one of the things that had to be sacrificed so that we could afford to buy the house in Spain outright.

My husband is now looking at getting a Motoguzzi. Either a Californian or a Nevada. We want to tour UK and Europe on it.

Whatever we get, an overweight nearly 60-year-old shortR$e like me has to be able to get on the back (so, not too high!).

Would appreciate your thoughts.

CAE · 3 April 2008 at 11:32PM

EdInvestor wrote: »

I am more of a Skater than a Skier, not having any kids, with a team of similarly situated friends. So far this year we have had a month in Tenerife in Jan-Feb (to be repeated, what wonderful sunshine, not to mention fresh fish ) and an Easter excursion to Chichester in West Sussex.

The South of France out of season also looks interesting for later in the year.

Where are all your favourite spots?

Ed - Hope you enjoyed your trip to my home town of Chichester.

Carol

missile · 3 April 2008 at 11:39PM

SDW,

Easy mistake, I am often called a big girls blouse.

There are so many good bikes, it is down to personal choice which is "best". Not a choice I would recommend, but I know one girl 5ft 4in and in her late 60s who rides pillion on a BMW R1200GS, like Ewan McGreggor rode round the world. The guzzi is a fine motorcycle with a lot of character. The obvious choice for a tourer is a Honda Pan European or if you want to fly the flag, you could consider a Triumph Sprint.

EdInvestor · 4 April 2008 at 1:07AM

CAE wrote: »

Ed - Hope you enjoyed your trip to my home town of Chichester.

Carol

Hello Carol

Yes, had an excellent time, visited the cathedral, walked around the city walls and toured a gallery with a terrific collection of modern art. Also enjoyed several good meals.;)

Battling the snow on the Saturday gave me an good excuse to buy a new hat, got a wicked brown corduroy trilby to go with my new suede coat. Very good bit of skating, that:T

cornerstone13 · 4 April 2008 at 9:36AM

Hello all,

I'm SKI-ing upwards (if that's the right expression) - taking my elderly Mum on a trip to Jersey next month, as she's always wanted to go. So she'll SKI and I'll SKI and a good time will be had by all.

If any of you have been, can you recommend places to visit ? We are hiring a car and she is not too mobile and gets tired easily. We both love gardens but wonder if she might find that a bit much. Also any ideas of the best places to visit in case of rain - we have three days.

Thanks

cornerstone13 · 4 April 2008 at 9:39AM

Hmm - emptying the loft. Now my theory is, the more junk that's up there, the better the insulation is and the more money we save on heating. Can't think of a good reason not to tackle the garage though unless, of course, we bought a nice little soft top which would have to be kept inside.

We plan to downsize in 5 years time - have to do it then, I guess. But in the meantime, out of sight ...........

seven-day-weekend · 4 April 2008 at 9:55AM

Thanks Missile! The Pan-European is already on his list! Anf he's making 'hmmmm' noises about the Sprint.

Thanks very much for all your advice.

Francophile · 4 April 2008 at 10:40AM

tanith wrote: »

Must be Spring in the air or something similar, we had a new loft-ladder installed a couple of weeks ago and on Monday morn I thought well its now or never, so I got myself up in the loft and took one look and nearly came down again, but I steeled my 'feint heart' and first threw down the huge Christmas Tree that we brought with us from our old house (its too big for this house) then started on the two 3ft piles of Computer mags my son put up there.. you won't believe how heavy they were... anyway I got one whole carload down on Monday and made a whole lot of space up there... there is maybe another carload but I left that for another day but god did my butt cheeks ache the next day it must of been all that up and down the ladder...:rotfl:

When the loft is finished there is another place I need to go look at THE GARAGE.... I can't even imagine all the stuff in there ....:eek:

Good for you. You've made a start. That's always the hardest bit.

Francophile · 4 April 2008 at 10:48AM

missile wrote: »

It is mostly old duffers like me who ride bigger motorcycles here. I guess the youngsters can't afford the insurance.

Most of us are (well) over fifty, some girls and a mixture of nationalities - Brits, Germans, Scandinavians but only one spanniard (fortunately he owns a pub)

My wife is terrified of motorcycles and it was only after many years, she eventually gave in and told me to go buy one.

My DH has done his own bit of SKI-ing. He has recently at the age of 56 passed his motorcycle test and has bought himself a bright shiny cruiser which is now his pride and joy. He had to get all the leather gear etc and I would say it's a mid life crisis but I thought he's a bit past that. I'm just waiting for him to grow the ponytail now. I think the children think there is no fool like an old fool and that he is really loosing his marbles, but if it keeps him happy why not. You never know maybe I'll get the leathers as well and go pillion. Now that really would be a sight to behold:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Francophile · 4 April 2008 at 10:49AM

missile wrote: »

May I suggest you visit Denia, where you will find an excellent beach, a port, a castle to visit and some nice shops. A freind of mine owns a hotel there > http://www.hostalloreto.com/index_eng.html

Thanks Missile. I do intend to visit Denia.

SKI-er or Sk-ater. We know how to enjoy ourselves

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