About

You want to know a bit about me?

Well….

How about: Getting on a bit geezer, who often acts like he’s still 19; has the bruises inside and out as proof. Still blow-lamping the candle in the middle on occasions and having fun, cos this is the only chance we get!!

Passionate about lots of things, including; Grand Slam Winning Welsh Rugby Teams, Steam Engines, Gun Dogs, Travel and Adventure.

Respects: All members of our armed forces, past, present, future.
“For our tomorrow’s, they gave their today.”

Hates: Hypocrites, Audis, Middle and Outside Lane Owners Club, 4x4s that never go off-road, people who never listen and most politicians!

I ride a wonderful Harley Davidson Softail Centenary Edition, who on the road is my best friend and I just love having you along for the ride!

“Don’t ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to!”

50 thoughts on “About”

Nick on June 13, 2012 at 7:52 am said:

Hey Ian. It’s Nick (of he who sits opposite your wife fame). Good lookin blog mate. Bike looks lush. I’m developing a Harley addiction….

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Hondas Rule on June 14, 2012 at 7:21 pm said:

No you need a Honda…. it wont let you down 🙂

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- hogriderdookes on June 14, 2012 at 8:51 pm said:
  
  All that plastic helps em to float?
  
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trablog on January 7, 2015 at 11:50 am said:

Now that is the one traveller- rider I want to meet!! 🙂 Glad to meet you rider 😀

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- hogriderdookes on January 7, 2015 at 11:55 am said:
  
  You never know where the road will take you, one day our roads may meet under a clear blue sky! Good to have you on board Jithin.
  
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  - trablog on January 7, 2015 at 11:57 am said:
    
    True that! Maybe you should start researching about Leh – Ladhak roads, India! One of my dreams
    
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hogriderdookes on January 7, 2015 at 12:50 pm said:

It’s on the list, but have some unfinished business in the Dolomites and Alps first!

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Sam Rappaz on January 9, 2015 at 1:00 am said:

Hi Dookes! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I have a few men in my family who go galavanting around India in their bikes. 🙂 Nice to have met you.

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- HogriderDookes on January 9, 2015 at 10:36 am said:
  
  …and nice to meet you too Sam!
  
  Riding around India on a motorbike is definitely on the “To Do” list, thanks for the reminder!
  Dookes
  
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  - Sam Rappaz on January 9, 2015 at 11:15 am said:
    
    I’ll get you in touch with them if you ever decide to. Have good end to the week. 🙂
    
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Robin on January 9, 2015 at 10:48 pm said:

I’ve read several of your posts, but Blogging 101 has me tied to my laptop, so I thought I would jump here to your About page. I like your writing. I, too, tend to be on the shy side. I’m an introvert. My brother used to ride a Harley. Nice to meet you!

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- HogriderDookes on January 9, 2015 at 11:13 pm said:
  
  Hello Robin, thanks for saying hi and special thanks for liking my writing. I’m glad to have you on board, hold on tight…Harleys can go fast!
  Dookes
  
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soulstoriesbycarol on January 12, 2015 at 8:28 pm said:

This is a very nice site, love the down home flavor and the honest approach!!! The Harley isn’t bad either!

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- HogriderDookes on January 12, 2015 at 8:34 pm said:
  
  Well you gotta speak the whole truth, its getting pretty hard to find these days!
  Thank you for your kind comments, I’ll let Harley know as well!
  Dookes
  
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thatssojacob on January 15, 2015 at 5:39 am said:

Hello Dookes! I’ve decided to read and follow 15 interesting and new blogs a day every day for the first month of 2015, and yours is today’s #4! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Happy new year and happy blogging!

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- HogriderDookes on January 15, 2015 at 11:25 am said:
  
  Thank you Jacob, welcome aboard!
  Dookes
  
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Lili on January 27, 2015 at 1:36 pm said:

Hi Dookes! I’ve nominated you for a Liebster Award!! Hope that’s okay with you. All the info is here: http://liliscakes.com/2015/01/27/um-er-eek-the-liebster-dearest-blog-award/
Happy Blogging! 🙂

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- HogriderDookes on January 27, 2015 at 2:13 pm said:
  
  Wow!!!
  Thank you!
  Dookes
  
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  - Lili on January 27, 2015 at 2:58 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome!! 🙂
    
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Faraday's Candle on February 1, 2015 at 7:05 pm said:

Very nice about!

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- HogriderDookes on February 1, 2015 at 7:10 pm said:
  
  Well, I try! Kind of you to say it’s nice
  Dookes
  
  Ps It’s all true as well!
  
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Albert the Dog on February 5, 2015 at 8:21 pm said:

Hello, Mr. Dookes, thank you for sniffing out my blog. I am sorry to say that if you were to ride past me on your motorcycle, I would bark at you most ferociously. Fortunately, here on the Internet, you are nice and quiet, so I will not feel compelled to bark at you.

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- HogriderDookes on February 5, 2015 at 8:59 pm said:
  
  Hello Albert, my friends just call me Dookes and as you are now my new Doggy friend please drop the Mister bit.
  My eight year old puppy “Befff” agrees with you that my Harley is very noisy and deserves a good bark, she says that she will do an extra Woof just for you next time I start it up!
  Dookes
  
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annepm2015 on February 6, 2015 at 2:27 am said:

Hello Dookes, liked your About post. Very nice. Glad to meet you.

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- HogriderDookes on February 6, 2015 at 7:58 am said:
  
  Thank you. Welcome on board and hold tight!
  Dookes
  
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authorsbmazing on March 2, 2015 at 9:40 am said:

Nice to meet you 🙂

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- HogriderDookes on March 2, 2015 at 11:03 am said:
  
  You toooooo! 🙂
  
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creakingbones on March 2, 2015 at 10:38 pm said:

G’day fellow Hoggie
I’m a Heritage rider, love the devil and the open road.
Hoo roo from Downunder.

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- HogriderDookes on March 2, 2015 at 10:53 pm said:
  
  Hi there Brother and welcome on board!
  As you’ve probably clocked, I ride a Softail, but have an Ultra Limited in my sights! The open road is the only place to be!
  Keep the rubber down!
  Dookes
  
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  - creakingbones on March 6, 2015 at 6:01 am said:
    
    Bit too heavy for an old bloke like me.I had a 2012 Road King for a while and it was wonderful to ride but after I dropped it and just couldn’t pick it up by myself I went back to the Heritage.Oh to be young again.
    
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  - HogriderDookes on March 6, 2015 at 8:05 am said:
    
    Tip:
    The idea is, not to drop it! 🙂
    
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JoHanna Massey on March 2, 2015 at 11:12 pm said:

“4 by 4 that never go off road”…got my vote! All my best to you.

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- HogriderDookes on March 2, 2015 at 11:18 pm said:
  
  Grin! 🙂
  
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Lili on March 31, 2015 at 12:35 am said:

Hi Dookes! I’m nominating you and your lovely blog for an award again – this time for your great creative photos!! If you’re happy to accept the info is here: http://liliscakes.com/2015/03/30/blog-award-fest-with-a-chocolate-and-cinammon-babka-reward/ Congratulatory hugs (even if you choose not to accept again), Lili 🙂 PS I’m retiring from awards after this, so I won’t do this again! 🙂

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- HogriderDookes on March 31, 2015 at 8:43 pm said:
  
  Hi Lili.
  That is very kind of you and yes, I gladly accept because praise from ones peers is praise indeed! Now we need to create a Yummy Cake Queen award for you! Thanks many times over and now I owe you twice over! Catch you soon, Dookes.
  
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  - Lili on March 31, 2015 at 8:57 pm said:
    
    You’re very welcome Dookes and really you just deserve it with all the great photos and ideas you’ve had!! 🙂 You owe me nothing. It was all paid back as soon as you made the crepes and fruitcake – that’s like an award for me! 🙂 Though I do quite like the words ‘yummy’ and ‘Queen’. Congrats again and I’m glad you’re happy! 🙂 Lili x
    
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  - HogriderDookes on March 31, 2015 at 9:21 pm said:
    
    How do I make a Smiley blush?
    
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  - Lili on March 31, 2015 at 9:23 pm said:
    
    That’s technology beyond my level!
    
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  - Lili on March 31, 2015 at 9:24 pm said:
    
    Know what you mean though, and if you do find out let me know! 🙂
    
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- HogriderDookes on September 1, 2015 at 7:59 am said:
  
  You are very kind!
  
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Canadian Doll Notebook on March 15, 2016 at 12:36 pm said:

We have nominated you for a Leibster Award, to see what you have to do read this blog post: http://canadiandollnotebook.com/2016/03/15/the-leibster-award/

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Coxy on April 4, 2016 at 1:42 pm said:

Oh Well! 😎 🍷🍷🍺🍺

Now where did I leave my NSU Quickly? 😎

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- HogriderDookes on April 4, 2016 at 2:27 pm said:
  
  Oh dear, what have I unlocked?!?!?!😳
  
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koolkosherkitchen on December 12, 2016 at 9:52 pm said:

What a sweet machine! Baby Blue is also great, but Harl – awesome!!

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- HogriderDookes on December 12, 2016 at 9:55 pm said:
  
  Yes, she is something special….but then I am more than a little biased! 😎
  
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  - koolkosherkitchen on December 12, 2016 at 9:55 pm said:
    
    You can’t be blamed!
    
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RedBeardRider on May 10, 2017 at 4:47 pm said:

Great site! I’ve only been on WP for a week now… still trying to figure things out!
I ride a 2013 Ultra Limited. 60,000 miles in three years is t near enough! I hope you follow my trip this summer!

Red Beard

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- HogriderDookes on May 10, 2017 at 8:23 pm said:
  
  Cool, that’s a very respectable mileage. The big tourers are great for long distance mile munching. I’ll certainly drop by your site.
  Dookes
  
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