Pokolbin Village hotel
Hey guys- Rick here. You may be asking yourself why it is that I am posting for Paul. Well, I felt it necessary to try and explain what may be one of the dumbest things I have ever done. While riding on the famous Putty Road today, I thought it would be really cool to get a little video of us ripping through a few corners. We scouted a perfect spot and Paul set up the mini tripod and camera and I rode down the mountain to get my run started. I was so excited about getting a good video that I forgot the most important rule in riding- STAY ON YOUR OWN SIDE OF THE ROAD!!! For whatever reason, I totally cheesed it and reverted back to riding on the right side of the road. All I can say is that it is not my time to go. If it was, I'd be writing this from my grave. I learned my lesson and can say without a shadow of a doubt that I will not repeat this again. Without further adieu.....
PS- I'll apologize in advance for the gratuitous swearing. Apparently, a brush with death will make you cuss like a sailor!!!
Now watch it again and look in the motorcycle mirror at Paul trying to warn me and then bracing for impact- Classic!
Other than the near miss, it was a pretty laid-back day as we rolled into Hunter Valley and Australia's wine country. I started to drink immediately to take the edge off of the day.
Just glad to be here for the rest of the story!
... And, I'm back, here is what we were trying to go for:
Rick's second try!!
Oh good Lord! Rick didn't cuss as much as I would have expected! Did he have to change his pants too? lol. You guys be careful!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG... I thought I told you guys about riding on the left hand side of the road and not scaring the locals like that~!!! And was that my bike as well????
ReplyDeleteCheers Selena
Of course that wasn't your bike, I treated your's like it was my own!
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