Month: October 2013

Why do we BLOG???


I was given permission to post this on our blog.  Please read. This might be a post not many even comment on…sad but true.  Too intense?  Too political?  I don’t know but hope it’s read.

It is very heart warming and humbling to know our blog about everything can influence a person like to this to share their horrific story and then thank us for publicly posting who we are….people are amazing and this is one reason I try to diversify our BLOG.

“Hi Leslie
 
I have been reading your blog now for a while and have really enjoyed it.  I just wanted to share with you how much it means to me and to thank you for the time you have put into it – sharing so much of your life. Also to Cheryl for her work with the It get’s better video. I had seen the video first and then somehow stumbled upon your blog.  It has meant the world to me to see your lives together as normal and healthy – something to be celebrated and lived. In the video I had never heard women speak of their lives and sexuality in such a positive way and it captivated me. Growing up – gay only meant men and it was directly connected with rejection, Continue reading “Why do we BLOG???”

Something Special about Trains Through Winter Landscapes


Regardless if you live on the side of the globe that never gets to see the snow, or are one of those who know it quite well – admit it, it does give you some amazing photographing material. For me, a combination of nature and technology has always been something special. This time I want to introduce you to an exceptional connection of snow, nature and trains. Enjoy.

SOURCE: Green Landscapes

trains-snow-1  Continue reading “Something Special about Trains Through Winter Landscapes”

QUICK TIPS: Should You Ride A Motorcycle ?


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Riding a motorcycle is a unique experience. Riding is fun and invigorating, yet the skills needed for safe riding, combined with the lack of car-like crash protection on a motorcycle, can cast doubts on whether a person should choose to ride a motorcycle. Some potential riders lack the ability to execute skilled and timely actions in a complex traffic environment; others lack keen judgment or don’t have a firm grasp of the concept of risk management. Continue reading “QUICK TIPS: Should You Ride A Motorcycle ?”

The Unseen Lives of Miniature Cement People


Probably the most bizarre form of art/photography I have ever seen…..weird but cool

SOURCE:  TwistedSifter on StumbleUpon

Isaac Cordal is a Spanish artist that has been working on his own projects since 1999. His ongoing series entitled Cement Eclipses began in art school in 2002 but he didn’t start placing them on the streets until 2006, with his first piece laid in the city of Vigo, Spain.

Cordal makes the tiny sculptures in his apartment/home studio. He has placed them in major cities all around Europe including: London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Milan, Berlin and Brussels. “Small interventions in big cities,” is how Cordal characterized Cement Eclipses.

In a 2012 interview with Agenda Magazine, Cordal explains: Continue reading “The Unseen Lives of Miniature Cement People”

More Safety Advise from Someone Who Crashed


10 Things I’ve Learned From 10 Motorcycle Crashes

October 25, 2013

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Motorcycle Crash

I’ve had a few motorcycle crashes in my time. Some have hurt me, some I’ve walked away from. I’d like to think each one has made me a smarter, safer rider. Hopefully, by sharing what I’ve learned, you can be too, without all the exposed butt shots on the Internet. This is 10 things I’ve learned from 10 (or so) motorcycle crashes. Continue reading “More Safety Advise from Someone Who Crashed”

Come see why we LOVE Vancouver & BC


Watch this dramatic short video showcasing why we live in BC and Vancouver.  Watch the entire video and you will get a taste of why we are called Beautiful BC.  Enjoy, especially for those who are not from here.

Alterna Films FB page

2013 World Map Archive TIme


Click the little pic below for larger versions

Each year our maps of the world powered by Clustr Maps archives the red dots that accumulate throughout the year.  Apparently they do not want to map to turn into a big red BLOB…so, each year I post screen shots of the world map showing where readers of this blog are from.

Oct 2013 MAP Continue reading “2013 World Map Archive TIme”

Leatt STX RR Neck Brace


Every once in a while I see an ADV rider wearing a LEATT brace but not many.  I have thought about adding this to our gear but many of the jackets out there are not LEATT friendly unless you move up into the real technical gear which for us seems to be just a bit over kill….suits like the KLIM ADV rally, Badlands Pro, Rukka gear etc.  This is not to say we all shouldn’t take the advise of racers and protect our necks but I was wondering….any ADV rider out there reading this post have an opinion?  To be ATGATT do we or should we be using this?

Source:  Motorcycle.com

Our Wedding in a Nutshell – August 14th 2013


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I guess there is no need to really write a post when one gets married.  In summary, we have been together for 16 years common law, Cheryl proposes one day out of the blue, a year later we are getting hitched for “real” up in Egmont, BC @ the Westcoast Wilderness Lodge with 60 of our closest family and friends.  WE wished we could have invited more. Continue reading “Our Wedding in a Nutshell – August 14th 2013”

‘The Scooter Diaries’ by Ronald Bowman


The Scooter Diaries front cover

Only a few hours left to make this dream come true…scroll down to the end and why not contribute a few $$…Gordon is only $4500 away from making this happen….

A review

SOURCE:  OVERLAND MAGAZINE

This book has been painstakingly edited by Gordon Bowman, the son of the author, who discovered his father’s rough manuscript after his death. He had always said to his father he should write a book about the adventures he and his wife had in the 1950s travelling from Canada to Peru and back on a 150cc Lambretta.

At the time of writing this review the book is nearing the end of a kick-starter campaign http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/928997794/the-scooter-diaries to help fund publication and so I can’t comment on the characteristics of the hard copy, as I’ve read a digital preview copy. However the cover photo and blurb has been supplied and drew me to the book in the first place. Continue reading “‘The Scooter Diaries’ by Ronald Bowman”

Scooter Diaries – a worthy investment


only 30 hrs left to raise $7000. We love this story, what’s $5 contribution going to hurt? This is a legit project

Advgrrl Motorcycle Adventures & More

We never endorse requests for donations unless it is for our cause Autism.  But in this special case we would love to see this project come to fruition.  Take a look, see what an incredible story this can become…we want to see it, read it and for a small contribution you can be a part of it too…

WEB SITE The Scooter Diaries

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