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So back in Okinawa, I have to do something with poor wrecked Dileas. Having extracted her from the back passage with much difficulty she now lies stranded on the beach. Why she is still there is due to the fact … Continue reading →

Today is Ben’s birthday. Happy Birthday Ben!!

James does nearly all the driving. We pass through remote, remote settlements  with populations of a few hundreds. We cross over into Nevada and start the drive of a lifetime down Highway 447. The weather is cold and the visibility is … Continue reading →

We have 3 motorcycles and a scooter but if that was not enough manliness we now borrow Topher truck. We need it as James and I are headed upcountry to check out migrating geese and spot Bald-Headed Eagles. The idea is … Continue reading →

So, where the boys ,and occasionally I, live in San Francisco is 2 blocks over from Haight Street. It is where we go for food,drink, shoe repair and stuff. Haight of course gained fame in the late 60’s as the … Continue reading →

So, Ben like James has two motorcycles. Well, in fact he has one scooter and one motorcycle – both are Yamahas. The scooter is a 125 automatic clutch deal whereby you twist the throttle and off she goes. I used … Continue reading →

I get up and stroll through the Panhandle park to the Central Cafe for my morning coffee and Bagel. James and I then set out on the two KLRs. It is the best day that there has ever been er … Continue reading →

A truck backed into James’ Kawasaki and amongst other stuff, fractured the frame. The truck insurance came good and offered him a whole pile of loot. Concurrently I got a cheque from the California Tax folks. Yes, it was a … Continue reading →

After a late night festive session of root canal fun with my friend Mori sensei on Christmas Eve, I awake on Christmas Day and prepare myself for a marathon celebration of the birth of Sweet Baby Jesus. I take my … Continue reading →

When in pairs, the left shisa traditionally has a closed mouth, the right one an open mouth. The open mouth wards off evil spirits, and the closed mouth keeps good spirits in. So Ben made a shisa, with some instruction from … Continue reading →