tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post5735454459770470097..comments2023-04-12T05:51:12.758-07:00Comments on All Things Rogey!: A Ride and some bling.....I mean Farkle!Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-57001387095626302622011-03-05T10:50:02.235-08:002011-03-05T10:50:02.235-08:00Motocraze; "farkle"is flashy bits or bli...Motocraze; "farkle"is flashy bits or bling, where are u? Glad your friends are ok. <br /><br />Christchurch is still a mess and had another after shock last night. If you look at some of my older blogs you will see lots of photos from New Zealand.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-72976010833342509302011-03-05T09:46:56.747-08:002011-03-05T09:46:56.747-08:00First of all, sorry for my bad english... could so...First of all, sorry for my bad english... could someone explain me what "farkle" means ? :\<br /><br />Roger, glad you had good time and photos are great. Bring some more beautiful photos of New Zealand! :)<br /><br />It was so nice of you offering your house for accommodation.<br />I wish I could do something to help. I have some friends in Christchurch, luckily they are all right!MotoCrazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310425308429861914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-30193781963735606602011-03-01T20:08:39.562-08:002011-03-01T20:08:39.562-08:00Ken; Thanks mate. Been meaning to do the hugger f...Ken; Thanks mate. Been meaning to do the hugger for some times so gald I finally got around to it. And riding is the BEST therapy!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-75764354300779436162011-03-01T19:52:34.922-08:002011-03-01T19:52:34.922-08:00The hugger looks great Roger, glad you got out - t...The hugger looks great Roger, glad you got out - that is the best therapy!!Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224016448511521446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-82531282340603292182011-03-01T09:57:55.456-08:002011-03-01T09:57:55.456-08:00George; Thanks for your thoughts, and yes the bike...George; Thanks for your thoughts, and yes the bike will sparkling by this weekend.<br /><br />Bluecat: Cathartic...I had to look that word up! You have got to get some farkle, it's all the rage!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-61050353752905636502011-02-28T17:41:36.130-08:002011-02-28T17:41:36.130-08:00Hi Roger,
I'm glad you were able to get out fo...Hi Roger,<br />I'm glad you were able to get out for a ride. It's very cathartic. <br /><br />Per the farkles - Everyone is getting a hugger. Am I missing out? I want a hugger too! :)<br />Looks good!Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-76731288820017633612011-02-27T18:53:47.967-08:002011-02-27T18:53:47.967-08:00It's sad to see what happened but NZ's are...It's sad to see what happened but NZ's are strong and will pull together fast. You taught your kids well :-) It's nice when they give at a young age, my daughter collected money to help the animals during Katrina and was featured on a local paper, she felt so good about it.<br />Nice farkle but please, needs a little polish ;-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-3667394864957665362011-02-27T14:19:19.004-08:002011-02-27T14:19:19.004-08:00Geoff; Those are indeed moving words. I think it...Geoff; Those are indeed moving words. I think it is important that Chgristschurc and it's people do not get forgotten in the months that follow, they will need our support for a long time yet.<br /><br />I was the same felt a bit guilty out riding considering what is going on.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-69819391418814022922011-02-27T13:55:30.580-08:002011-02-27T13:55:30.580-08:00Nice farkle Roger and the route you took is a fant...Nice farkle Roger and the route you took is a fantastic one. Your remarks are parallel with our own thoughts about Christchurch. Jennie and I went fishing the day after the disaster and both of us sat out on the water feeling guilty and impotent. Those feelings seem to be mirrored throughout the country, even though most people have donated. It's that feeling of wanting to actually be there to help out.<br /><br />It's a bit long but I was moved beyond words by something I saw in an English newspaper: <br /><br />"I have no doubt that the people of Christchurch will prove stronger than the bricks and mortar which the earthquake has destroyed but if ever there were a time for the British Government to make a grand gesture then it is now. The people of New Zealand stood with Britain in our darkest hours in 1914 and 1939 and we should have been the first to offer aid in response to this tragedy. There should be a plane load of rescue specialists with appropriate equipment already on its way, followed by a significant support effort to help rebuild.<br />If David Cameron actually had the balls to commit himself to helping our brothers now in a really significant way then I might even pledge to vote for him. I won’t be holding my breath but perhaps we could remind him that Sir Keith Park, who probably did more than any other individual to protect London from the aerial onslaught in World War II was a New Zealander. There is a debt of honour to be repaid here and it’s about time our government recognised it."Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-77178845330496467282011-02-27T09:48:24.827-08:002011-02-27T09:48:24.827-08:00Trobaritz; WE could all do with some of your love...Trobaritz; WE could all do with some of your lovely cooking about now, but you are right, the hearts will heal, but it will take time.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-2408859092195047042011-02-27T09:46:56.262-08:002011-02-27T09:46:56.262-08:00Keith; Thanks for your comment. THe whole of NZ ...Keith; Thanks for your comment. THe whole of NZ seems subdued, yet there is a real spirit of togetherness, we will get through this disaster and we will rebuild CHCH. thanks.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-13345946708707901122011-02-27T09:45:09.931-08:002011-02-27T09:45:09.931-08:00Lori; The sun always shines on the sprint! The bl...Lori; The sun always shines on the sprint! The bling just makes it more so. Riding does have a way of lifting the spirit that is for sure.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-31349277582063564532011-02-27T09:43:29.995-08:002011-02-27T09:43:29.995-08:00Lady Ridesalot: THank you for you support and kin...Lady Ridesalot: THank you for you support and kind words they are indeed appreciated. Yep there is certainly no beating a ride to ease the mind and help forget the week. Glad you got our to, summer is on the way for you!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-86945313750876330802011-02-27T08:30:17.309-08:002011-02-27T08:30:17.309-08:00Glad you got out and had some fun. It is awful wh...Glad you got out and had some fun. It is awful what has happend in Christchurch, but there isn't much we can do to fight Mother Nature when she is angry. The rubble will slowly be cleaned up, but I hope the people and hearts will be quick to heal.<br /><br />Great bling, I mean farkle. Farkles are always good.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-39441700851502899132011-02-27T04:53:19.712-08:002011-02-27T04:53:19.712-08:00Glad you were able to get out and ride. Riding cer...Glad you were able to get out and ride. Riding certainly does a lot of mental and emotional recalibration for me. Sounds it does so for you as well.<br /><br />I suspect gatherings will be subdued for a while. <br /><br />~KeithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-26505203376414542822011-02-27T04:34:24.607-08:002011-02-27T04:34:24.607-08:00What a lovely weekend. I was quite surprised that...What a lovely weekend. I was quite surprised that the halo/sun rays weren't directly over the bike in the picture at the dam. ;)<br /><br />Fabulous farklization! I think it looks extraordinarily flashy...all carbon fibre has to. It is the law! But yes, that bike is dirty!<br /><br />Glad the weekend lifted the spirit and a little of the stress of the last week. Road, wind, bikes and friends can do that. :)<br /><br />-Lori/Steel CupcakeBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-25942491822779373402011-02-27T03:42:45.222-08:002011-02-27T03:42:45.222-08:00It's funny how that works... a nice long ride ...It's funny how that works... a nice long ride can certainly be good medicine for a lot of what ails us. <br /><br />It's terribly sad to see the devastation Christchurch and her people sustained, but sending donations and relief support is something we can do to help from around the globe. I've received two emails from two different organizations I regularly help, and they are already gathering funds to send to New Zealand.<br /> <br />I know the feeling of not being able to do enough to feel helpful, but I'm sure your home will be a comforting refuge for someone needing a place to stay. <br /><br />Glad you got out for a ride... hubby and I enjoyed a little over 200 miles of southern sunshine yesterday. It was soooooo nice! <br /><br />Keeping your countrymen in our thoughts and prayers... ride on.Lady R (Di)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08253802136989789026noreply@blogger.com