tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post8177685923896312421..comments2023-04-12T05:51:12.758-07:00Comments on All Things Rogey!: How it all Started.....Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-4004593471534192382011-12-04T23:34:58.672-08:002011-12-04T23:34:58.672-08:00Life knocks us around sometimes, doesn't it. I...Life knocks us around sometimes, doesn't it. I'm sorry for the painful times you went through, but I'm glad in the long run things have worked out well. Thanks for sharing.Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-20218653329314790632011-12-03T15:24:52.492-08:002011-12-03T15:24:52.492-08:00George....well said mate, and nice to see you back...George....well said mate, and nice to see you back. We have all missed you.<br /><br />Gary: Thanks for coming up withthe idea...it has been a real privilage to read of people adventures into biking.. Thanks also for you kinds words...life is indeed good.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-74359242718819150782011-12-03T00:09:13.965-08:002011-12-03T00:09:13.965-08:00Roger – That is a terrific story, full of the good...Roger – That is a terrific story, full of the good and bad of life. It is unusual to read about someone coming to bike late and as a result of marriage. It is normally the other way around on both counts. Her life of being into bikes and then moving away from them is the opposite of yours, where you were not interested, but now very much are. I am glad that you found two things that seemed to have re-shaped your life – biking and a new partner. Good for you!Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-6303972495003041322011-12-02T17:37:34.409-08:002011-12-02T17:37:34.409-08:00You got rid of a thorn and passed it to another gu...You got rid of a thorn and passed it to another guy, you back on the bike (bikes!) and enjoying life, life is good :-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-90899478257452652442011-12-02T09:28:22.574-08:002011-12-02T09:28:22.574-08:00Brady: Thanks for stopping by, I havernt heard fr...Brady: Thanks for stopping by, I havernt heard from you for ages. Your blogs are excellent by the way. You have a real gift for writing and I hope Germany is treating you well.<br /><br />It is all in the past now, and life is good. You made a good choice with a supportive wife.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-58482532196148259652011-12-02T01:13:03.951-08:002011-12-02T01:13:03.951-08:00Roger,
You really cut me down with this one! I wa...Roger,<br /><br />You really cut me down with this one! I was really feeling your opener, good times, great bikes, life is awesome. I thought, this guy has really got it made. Then, ouch. I'm sorry to hear about the rough patch in your life, but it looks like it led to a series of good things, as tough as it was in the middle. Quite the uplifting ending. <br /><br />Like you, it was also a woman (my wife) who got encouraged me to get into motorcycles. I hope that the parallels end there... Thanks for sharing. It was a good read over the morning coffee.<br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life<br />www.behindbarsmotorcycle.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-90231343866178127342011-12-01T19:57:07.190-08:002011-12-01T19:57:07.190-08:00Chillertek: Motorcycles kept me sane! They still...Chillertek: Motorcycles kept me sane! They still do.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-63649447342487416432011-12-01T19:56:17.377-08:002011-12-01T19:56:17.377-08:00Dar: THe Bonnie is a fantastic bike, know a few g...Dar: THe Bonnie is a fantastic bike, know a few guys with them and they all love them. Excellent choice.....biking is addictive isnt it?<br /><br />Ronnie: Thanks for your comments, interestin story you have to tell. You just have to get on with and enjoy life. Some times life deals you a hand....you just have toplay it.<br /><br />Trobaritz: Thanks, and yes I think Sonja summed it up well.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-1473436580519600722011-12-01T16:30:34.535-08:002011-12-01T16:30:34.535-08:00Can I just cut and paste what Sonja said? I think...Can I just cut and paste what Sonja said? I think it sums it just right. <br /><br />I am glad you didn't lose your love of two wheels.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-38011096724390463472011-12-01T16:20:00.809-08:002011-12-01T16:20:00.809-08:00When my marriage failed in 2007, my ex said "...When my marriage failed in 2007, my ex said "It was your riding" that put the final nail in the coffin, and I have to say that hurt me deeply as I found new friends, became much more social and tried to extend that camaraderie to my wife who would not even sit on my bike in the driveway. Sadly, while I was thinking "I've the best wife in the world as she gives me freedom to do the things I love." she'd found another and a divorce was the result.<br /><br />Four years later I can very much relate to your story, and have similar goals, a long term relationship where adventure on bikes is a shared passion.<br /><br />Good luck to you, it'll come for both of us in time.Rotten Ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648027249082991290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-83258048408285888932011-12-01T01:21:49.382-08:002011-12-01T01:21:49.382-08:00Major bummer about the whole marriage thing. As th...Major bummer about the whole marriage thing. As they say shit happens, but luckily it looks like motorcycles kept you going through all these bad times and kept you looking for something that makes you happy.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-79932760204382065002011-12-01T00:06:53.735-08:002011-12-01T00:06:53.735-08:00Roger
Your story is so sad, but the best part is ...Roger<br /><br />Your story is so sad, but the best part is that you are still in love with biking and you have a partner who shares your interest in bikes. My hub and I are enjoying my new venture into riding and it's something we both love. He has been a patient man waiting for me to finally give it a whirl, 28 years to be exact. <br /><br />BTW - I was at a dealer today and think I have found my dream bike, a Triumph Bonneville. It was perfect.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-33263356420187131062011-11-30T20:33:07.683-08:002011-11-30T20:33:07.683-08:00Sonja: Thanks, kind words ,yet they are true........Sonja: Thanks, kind words ,yet they are true.......I did get the beter dealRogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-78159526594140111722011-11-30T19:45:26.373-08:002011-11-30T19:45:26.373-08:00Roger, a story that only life can write. I guess m...Roger, a story that only life can write. I guess most of us have a similar baggage of failed relationships. I guess what is important is that the ex-wife got you into riding, and you have some great kids. So, it wasn't all bad. <br /><br />Probably actually I believe that you got the better part of it, since you are still riding, you still got the kids, and you have a lovely new partner, and a wonderful new home.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-69574796565761840812011-11-30T19:10:32.997-08:002011-11-30T19:10:32.997-08:00Geoff: Thanks mate, you alone have made an impact...Geoff: Thanks mate, you alone have made an impact in my life, and I am truly thankful for that. And yes life and motorbikes are treating me well...I look forward to the time I can give some thing back to the biking community. Truly though, motorbiking saved my life...one day i will tell you how.<br /><br />Erik: Thanks for poping in, and really enjoyed looking at your blog, lookng forward to following it. I can tell you have the biking mentality that I so love. <br /><br />Bob: Mate.....your last sentance is a cracker....I may steel it as one of my all time favourite biking quotes. Love it!! Need I say more?Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-36680455551536902112011-11-30T14:10:00.259-08:002011-11-30T14:10:00.259-08:00Roger:
it was a bit emotional and I was feeling s...<b>Roger:</b><br /><br />it was a bit emotional and I was feeling sorry for you but having a bike gives you a feeling that non-bikers will never experience. A freedom of being, and of being free . . .<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-67092474843321669592011-11-30T13:31:56.305-08:002011-11-30T13:31:56.305-08:00When I was about 11 or 12, I went with my father t...When I was about 11 or 12, I went with my father to a motocross race. He knew I was interested in motorcycles and thought it would be a fun thing to do. I loved the sound and smell of the 2-stroke bikes. At the time, I was reading motorcycle magazines pretty much non stop. I was mowing my neighbors lawns for money, and I wanted a bike in the worst way. The summer I turned 13, I was able to convince my parents that I wouldn't kill myself on a motorcycle, and was able to buy a very clean '71 Honda SL-70. I had that bike for many years. I rode it all around the neighborhood. I only had contact with police once, they told me to push it home. <br />I think I have always been a dreamer. I purchased my first street bike while working with a guy who talked about riding to CA. After I bought a H-D Sportster, he was fired, and I've never seen him since. <br />After I got married, I had to stop for a while, But picked up riding again in the late 90's. <br />When I got divorced in 2000, I was lucky to get through it with my bike. I feel for you Raftnn. My now ex-wife has become a huge H-D fan, her new husband owns one, but I wonder how much "riding" they actually do. I retired a little over a tear ago, and get to ride all I want to now!!!<br />On my blog I list all the bikes I've owned.<br /><br />http://fjr-trips10.blogspot.com/2011/11/40-years-of-motorcycles.html<br /><br />Erik.Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-74300736843467150122011-11-30T13:00:25.046-08:002011-11-30T13:00:25.046-08:00Rog me ol'mate:
I felt quite emotional readin...Rog me ol'mate:<br /><br />I felt quite emotional reading your wonderful piece. Motorcycles form an unbreakable thread through your life, don't they? I think you've really demonstrated how bikes can be so good for the soul through both turbulent and good times.<br /><br />So delighted that life (and motorcycles)are treating you well and proud to have you as a great mate!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com