Hello from South Wales uk
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Hello from South Wales uk
Hello,
I have owned and ridden motorcycles since buying a CB250 Honda in 1972, followed by a Kawasaki Z250, a Kawasaki VN1500, Harley Electro glide,Harley Road King twice until finally arriving four years ago to the long wished for boxer propelled R1200RT Lc.
I have, along with my wife been a member/volunteer of a Forces Charity since 2011 having spent 6 years with A coy 3 Batt the Royal Regiment of Wales.
We travel to France/Belgium regularly to spend time following my family's connection with the Great War and the Monmouthshire Regiment.
I have requested membership of this forum to perhaps expand our options on touring and event attendance. Not forgetting the wealth of motorcycle knowledge that will hopefully enable me to keep my current m/c in safe rideable condition.
I have owned and ridden motorcycles since buying a CB250 Honda in 1972, followed by a Kawasaki Z250, a Kawasaki VN1500, Harley Electro glide,Harley Road King twice until finally arriving four years ago to the long wished for boxer propelled R1200RT Lc.
I have, along with my wife been a member/volunteer of a Forces Charity since 2011 having spent 6 years with A coy 3 Batt the Royal Regiment of Wales.
We travel to France/Belgium regularly to spend time following my family's connection with the Great War and the Monmouthshire Regiment.
I have requested membership of this forum to perhaps expand our options on touring and event attendance. Not forgetting the wealth of motorcycle knowledge that will hopefully enable me to keep my current m/c in safe rideable condition.
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Re: Hello from South Wales uk
Hi and welcome to our site. Where is Wales are you?
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Re: Hello from South Wales uk
Hi Doctor T.
Thank you for the welcome.
I am in Blaenau Gwent in South East Wales. In the former mining village of Six Bells.
Thank you for the welcome.
I am in Blaenau Gwent in South East Wales. In the former mining village of Six Bells.
- Doctor T
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Re: Hello from South Wales uk
I know it. Born in just outside Merthyr. Mums family comes from all around there. Moved to England when I was 3.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Re: Hello from South Wales uk
Both our areas have suffered greatly from the loss of the steel and coal jobs. Communities are gone and we are now experiencing the troubles brought on by lack of community cohesion.
Living standards are not the same and it’s good to be able to get out and about on the bike!
Living standards are not the same and it’s good to be able to get out and about on the bike!
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Re: Hello from South Wales uk
Wales has suffered over the last few decades. Been thinking of moving back as the houses and land are so cheap.But in the mid Wales area
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Re: Hello from South Wales uk
Gobeithio y bydd y wefan yn ddefnyddiol i chi
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Re: Hello from South Wales uk
Not far from me, i'm near newport. might see you up abbergavenny some time.
a friend of mine lives by the car garage just as you come of the roundabout.
Dont Ride Faster, Than Your Angel Can Fly.
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Re: Hello from South Wales uk
I'll keep my eyes open when we pass through. Is your mate an Abertillery man born and bred or has he moved into the area?