If the temps stay in the single digits I'll probably just roll the BSA inside too.
The Passing Of Summer
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Hurricane Gonzalo was down graded to a tropical storm as it passed well off our shores, but it did barely clip the edge of our island province of Newfoundland to the northeast with fairly high winds and heavy rain. Nothing very serious and airports were not closed.
Here in this province we didn't get anything from the storm except maybe some higher surf than usual.
Bermuda took the full force of the storm and it did quite a bit of damage there.
Let's hope it has petered out well before the system gets to Europe - if it gets there.
Here in this province we didn't get anything from the storm except maybe some higher surf than usual.
Bermuda took the full force of the storm and it did quite a bit of damage there.
Let's hope it has petered out well before the system gets to Europe - if it gets there.
We're due to get clobbered Monday night and into Tuesday morning, they think about gusts of 70 mph or more. Nothing like Bermuda has had to go through. It was lovely here today so I got out on the Thunderbird, there's nothing like riding my favorite bike in sunny Lincolnshire to recharge my internal batteries.
Glad that you had no damage Rocky.
Glad that you had no damage Rocky.
I spent eight days in Bermuda one winter about ten years ago and fell in love with the British island colony.
We had always intended to go back, but my wife's health became worse and long distance travel and long periods away from home prevented that.
I still have a soft spot for Bermuda and keep track of what's going on there via the internet - which is why I bring up Bermuda from time to time.
We stayed at Waterloo House, a former plantation mansion, that was turned into a fantastic comfortable hotel. It was like staying in a large private home.
It was torn down
a couple of years ago and a modern high rise put up.
I couldn't believe they tore down such an island icon, but I guess that's progress - or not.
We had always intended to go back, but my wife's health became worse and long distance travel and long periods away from home prevented that.
I still have a soft spot for Bermuda and keep track of what's going on there via the internet - which is why I bring up Bermuda from time to time.
We stayed at Waterloo House, a former plantation mansion, that was turned into a fantastic comfortable hotel. It was like staying in a large private home.
It was torn down
a couple of years ago and a modern high rise put up.I couldn't believe they tore down such an island icon, but I guess that's progress - or not.
I think that falls into the " Not " category. Such a shame countries don't respect their heritage, and look after it, you'll not get it back once gone.
Just look at the London skyline, all them hundreds of years old buildings being swamped by glass towers, that's lets face it can't hold a candle to the likes of Tower bridge, or St Paul's.
Just look at the London skyline, all them hundreds of years old buildings being swamped by glass towers, that's lets face it can't hold a candle to the likes of Tower bridge, or St Paul's.
Wow the first shot could be a painting.
Cool shots 
MOT, I've been to London and know exactly what you mean about the skyline.
MOT, I've been to London and know exactly what you mean about the skyline.
Sweet shots.
Rocky, that is sad. Did I ever mention we ride year around here? 
Yes, you have rubbed salt in the wound a time or twoRocky, that is sad. Did I ever mention we ride year around here?
All the bikes are inside now for the winter
By the end of October the chances of a mild riding day in November aren't worth keeping a bike ready to ride.
Some of my buddies do, but it really isn't that much fun anymore when it gets cold.
I'm pretty sure this is the first time.Rocky, that is sad. Did I ever mention we ride year around here?
I think it would be more fitting if you used this smiley 
followed by "neener-neener -neener". 
Yesterday morning it was -3C ( 27F) but it warmed up to a blazing 4C (39F) by mid day.
Winter is slowly but surely creeping up on us, but the weather will yo-yo for weeks yet.
It's 10C (50F) and raining today then another frosty period later in the week.
And so it goes.
We could be at -3C tonight with a high tomorrow around 7 C. Our normal highs for this time of year is 23 to 25C with lows around 13C.
I HATE this global warming.
It's too dang cold.
I HATE this global warming.
It's too dang cold.
This winter weather is a sign for many folks to start making chili. I think they are all wrong, chili is good year round. So to set this up correctly. . .
TEXAS CHILI COOK-OFFS
INEXPERIENCED CHILI TASTER
Notes From An Inexperienced Chili Tester Named FRANK, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions to the beer wagon, when the call came. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy,
and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting - So I accepted."
Here are the scorecards from the event:
CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MOBSTER MONSTER CHILI
JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.
JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
FRANK: Holy
, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 2 - ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILI
JUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.
JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
FRANK: Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI
JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.
JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.
FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting-faced from all the beer.
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC
JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or
other mild foods, not much of a chili.
FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. bitch is starting to look HOT just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac?
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 5 - LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER
JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very Impressive!
JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage; Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off? It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks!
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY
JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers.
JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb!
FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone!
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI
JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili
peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge Number 3, He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like to match my damn shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 8 - Helen's Mount Saint Chili
JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare it's existence.
JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank, wonder how he'd have reacted to a really hot chili?
FRANK: (Not available for comment.)
Now to set the record straight . . . There would be NO beans in Chili submitted for a Texas Chili Cook-Off, that would be sacrilege. EVERYBODY KNOWS TEXAS CHILI DOES NOT HAVE BEANS . . . Soup can have beans.
Now the reason for this posting . . .
TEXAS CHILI COOK-OFFS
INEXPERIENCED CHILI TASTER
Notes From An Inexperienced Chili Tester Named FRANK, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions to the beer wagon, when the call came. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy,
and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting - So I accepted."
Here are the scorecards from the event:
CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MOBSTER MONSTER CHILI
JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.
JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
FRANK: Holy
, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 2 - ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILI
JUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.
JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
FRANK: Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI
JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.
JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.
FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting
-faced from all the beer.________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC
JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or
other mild foods, not much of a chili.
FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. bitch is starting to look HOT just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac?
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 5 - LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER
JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very Impressive!
JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage; Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off? It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks!
________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY
JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers.
JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb!
FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I
on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone!________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI
JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili
peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge Number 3, He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like
to match my damn shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.________________________________________________________________________
CHILI # 8 - Helen's Mount Saint Chili
JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare it's existence.
JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank, wonder how he'd have reacted to a really hot chili?
FRANK: (Not available for comment.)
Now to set the record straight . . . There would be NO beans in Chili submitted for a Texas Chili Cook-Off, that would be sacrilege. EVERYBODY KNOWS TEXAS CHILI DOES NOT HAVE BEANS . . . Soup can have beans.
Now the reason for this posting . . .
I love chili, I'm going to try that recipe.
I'm a chili fan too.
I like chilli, too. I'm making a batch for night.
[ QUOTE="birdman5, post: 218113, member: 1742"]I'm pretty sure this is the first time. I think it would be more fitting if you used this smiley followed by "neener-neener -neener". [/QUOTE]
I agree, It will be 36F/4C here tonight. It is 48F/9C here now and falling.
Rocky, you can have this Canadian air mass back!
[ QUOTE="birdman5, post: 218113, member: 1742"]I'm pretty sure this is the first time.
I think it would be more fitting if you used this smiley followed by "neener-neener -neener". [/QUOTE] I agree, It will be 36F/4C here tonight. It is 48F/9C here now and falling.
Rocky, you can have this Canadian air mass back!
