Well, that’s a pretty good question at the moment…
Certainly since I got back from my last trip I’ve not been anywhere near a motorcycle nor had the opportunity to sit down and write anything for my blog….which is bad for lots of different reasons!
I do seem to spend a fair bit of time apologising to you regular Blogonaughts, but what else can I do when I neglect you so much???
OK, I lied a little…I did give Harls a good wash and polish shortly after our “Route des Grande Alpes” trip, but honestly that’s it. Today I promised myself a short ride out, but crappy weather and roads busy with holiday traffic have put me off. I know, whimp!
So why the absence?
Well, it’s a short four letter word…work!
Yes, I know, I’m supposed to be retired, but sometimes when something “interesting” comes along I’m a bit of a sucker for saying, “Sure, I can help you with that.” I’m a particular soft touch if it falls into my sphere of expertise of transport or heritage stuff, or worse a combination of both.
I have a little rule not to discuss these business things in my blog, it’s part of my confidentiality thing with clients, so you’ll just have to bear with me; one day I’ll tell all though! In the meantime, be happy for me, because I’m doing something that I both love and feel is very worthwhile.
Meanwhile, life is stupid-crazy-busy, very tiring, a bit stressy, yet bloody fascinating at the same time…!
Then in the odd quiet moment I close my eyes and let the memories flood in; I’m back on Harls as she growls at the mountains and we conquer yet another high peak. 
Memories can be fantastic things and probably the greatest single confirmation of our human existence. Sure, I know that there are bad memories too, but hey, the good ones can be great!
That whole “Route des Grande Alpes” trip filled my memory data bank with so many great moments; I’m going to have a wonderful time re-running it all in the coming months here in the blog and I do hope that you all stick around to read it.
In the meantime her’s a taste of what’s to come….
Cool eh?
Catch you soon.
Dookes
Hogrider Dookes 
Looking forward to the read, HD!
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Thanks Bob, I’m looking forward to having time to write it!
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Waving Hi Dookes 🙂
I see you on your lack of time and raise you on your Lack of Blogging (Poker reference for non-poker players) (which I am btw. I wouldn’t want you to think I’m some kind of poker shark) (but I obviously play for fun) (too many brackets?) 😉
Looking forward to spending more time on here though and also to reading more of your travels.
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Thanks Alba.
You know, I’m also looking forward to a holiday too!!!!
Watch this space, hopefully it’ll get interesting…
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Hi Dookes, wondered where you got to. Lovely photos! You are a man of mystery it seems or is it just discretion? It sounds like you are involved in a very interesting project that I suspect involves railways and possibly old locomotives and steam! Good to hear from you and Harls!
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Thank you my friend, it’s nice to be back.
Well, actually…no on all counts! No steam, no rails and sadly no old locomotives, but it is all good stuff!
Did that video ever arrive with you via email?
Dookes
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Sadly again, no I did not receive the video. I would very much like to see it though if you can resend it. Les
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I’ll try to resend it Les. If that doesn’t work, I’ll email you and sort out an alternative way of getting it to you.
Best wishes,
Dookes.
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Uber cool!! Waiting patiently…
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I’ll get on it as soon as I possibly can!
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Hi Dookes, good to know you’re doing fine! Lovely photos and sounds like a nice life all in all. 🙂
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Life has gone a bit bonkers in recent weeks/months Lili, but one day it’ll be one hell of a good story to tell!!!!
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It’ll be one hell of a good story to tell!!!!
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