Great Ride pic's from today by DJ.

[DJ Down Under]

Today I got off to an early morning start to ride down to the Prom and back in a day.

You can check out my pics here.. http://www.r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?p=51570#51570

DJ

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[BobFV1]

DJ -

Thanks for the Australian poo tour. I would rather get hit with a kangaroo turd than an emu turd any day, based on your photojournal.

Thanks for sharing the pics - nice to be able to share the experiences you experience half a world away.

Take care.

[Lewis' RT]

DJ,

Great pics, neat places ! :eusa_drool:

We need to organize a ride to your side of the world, and get you over to our side as well.

Thanks, Lewis

[Tipstall]

As always nice pictures.

Ken

[Dallara]

Nope DJ...

Much as I would like to I can't click on that link and enjoy your pictures over at R1150R.net.

I'm banned over there, remember?

Funny, we graciously allow links over here to a site that "net nanny" filters our very board name and won't allow links to this forum, period.

Not to mention that www.MotorcyclistCafe.com (http://www.MotorcyclistCafe.com) is the *ONLY* website treated as such by Doug's board.

Can't understand why no one else but me takes note of that interesting point. Porn sites aren't filtered out, nor any other type of site...

Just this one.

[sarcasm on]

No doubt it is strictly because of all the "objectionable material" here.

[sarcasm off]


Yeah... Right.

Cheers!

Allan (Dallara)

[Tipstall]

Did we get the smugmug account setup so people can post pictures here?

Ken

[DarthRider]

Great stuff as always DJ!
And thanks for remembering me on the license plate pic...Yes, I do wallow in the most mundane of things...it's all good to me. And I'm proud of the Oz plate you sent me for my motorcycle license plate collection.

I guess we have enough categories on here but I almost wish we had an archive type section for "photo essays" which is how I would describe your style of ride pics...far different from what we usually see. You not only have a very good eye for the image composition, lighting, etc. but for when & where to take a shot.

Me? I would have stared at the house with the junk in perverted appreciation but would have passed on by. We have a place in our Texas Hill Country where a rancher has parked a lot of antique farm & ranch implements inside his fence. There is a big iron sign over the gate that reads "Rust in Peace". Ya' gotta love it!

And I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have "seen" the Roo & Emu poo as subject material! My friend, you cook your stew with a wonderful variety of ingredients!

Dave

[DarthRider]

Ken - I'm just using Ron's R1150R account to host mine...I believe that's still Kosher?

Dave

[arkline]

DJ,

Again, another rocking ride report! Love it...

You do know that each of these ride reports causes me to wonder why I shouldn't emmigrate to the great land of Oz, don't you?

In regard to using smugmug for posting images, see

http://www.motorcyclistcafe.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401

[DarthRider]

Ron -

I'll make this a public rather than private post as others might be in the same boat as me.
I uploaded an animated gif to SmugMug that I intended to try and post here. I did not realize at the time that the last image is a full-frontal nude shot of a nubile young lass with a shaved beaver! Clean! Smooth like Barbie!
All that is saved on SmugMug is that last image.
I not only couldn't download the animation to the Cafe but I can't delete it from SmugMug either. I have tried repeatedly, using their "Remove Image" tool which ignores me.
If you can tell me a way to delete this I will certainly do so before the manure hits the circulator at SmugMug!

Dave

[BobFV1]

I did not realize at the time that the last image is a full-frontal nude shot of a nubile young lass with a shaved beaver! Clean! Smooth like Barbie!
All that is saved on SmugMug is that last image.
I not only couldn't download the animation to the Cafe but I can't delete it from SmugMug either. I have tried repeatedly, using their "Remove Image" tool which ignores me.Dave

Dave -

Email me a copy. :077:

Bob

[arkline]

Darthman,

Only the owner/admin can actually delete stuff from the smugmug account. I'll do that later. So that Bob can go and download it before it disappears...:eusa_drool:

By the way, a shaved beaver is a contradiction in terms, no?

[BobFV1]

By the way, a shave beaver is a contradiction in terms, no?

Only in so much as a bearded clam is...

[Sir Limpsalot]

We start off with some really first class "ride out" photos by DJ.
We then enjoy a short discussion on animal turds.
We end up back at "shaved beaver heaven" (all in one page:eusa_clap: )
Quality!
Si

[DarthRider]

Ron -
Here is the SmugMug URL for that beaver shot.
Better erase it quick before any of these guys see it!
http://r1150r.smugmug.com/gallery/747151/6/54340077
We really must save these horn dogs from themselves.
I'm sure Deano-O's old ticker is not up to the task!
(And for God's sakes, don't let Dougie find out about this)

Dave

[DJ Down Under]

Allan...sorry I forgot about you not being able to check out my pics...I'm only half way posting them there..when I'm done I'll re post them here with a few extras thrown in.

Dave I was surprised to see that US plate in with all the Aussie ones...and I could have looked through all that junk for ages also.

Wait till you see my pics of the stampeding cows that almost got me...:045:

And no more Poo.I promise....and thanks to the others that made comments.

DJ

Allan...this was me about to head off at 5.30am....and looking forward to the ride..

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[DJ Down Under]

Ok Allan...here's my first lot of pics...

DJ

About one hour into my ride the sun started to come up...nice sunrise.

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The early morning sun shining over the hills near Leongatha.

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First stop..breakfast (bacon and egg muffins) I think I was their first customer for the day.

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Just a couple of big signs in Leongatha.

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Time to fill up...$130.90 per litre..SHEESH!!!...that' just not fair.

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Just cows in a paddock in the early morning sun.

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First road kill...(not by me)...poor little Kangaroo..sad..even more sad was that she had a Joey..and still alive in the pouch..it must have just happened...

I dragged it off the road so it doesn't get hit again..I let the Roo Doctors know..and on my way back it was gone..I hope they saved the Joey.. :(

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Wild flowers on the side of the road.

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Just exploring a bit near Fish Creek.

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Found this house with all this old junk out the front.

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I took this pic for Darth...I know you like license plates.

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Just passing through Yanakie.

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Here I am at the Prom...Wilsons Promontory.

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Check out those prices to get in...ain't bikes great... :D

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Time to check out the wildlife.

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These orange wild flowers...I think they're called Kangaroo Paws.

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These long black things...I think they're called Kangaroo tails.

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These small black things...Kangaroo Poo..(poop).. :D

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Where there's Kangaroo poo..there's Kangaroo's...I think this one wanted to box me.. :D

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I got a bit too close...and he was off...... :D

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I saw a few Emu's..so I did a bit of GS'ing on the RR.

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There's two Emu's up ahead.

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Emu poo...yuk...lucky I didn't put my foot in that.. :D

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Anyway...that's about half my pics...time for a snooze...I'll post the others tomorrow.

DJ

[Dallara]

Thanks, DJ !!!

I really appreciate it. You always have some of the most entertaining and eye-catching ride pictures out there. Truly outstanding, and I save a ton of them.

Cheers!

Allan (Dallara)

[Bones]

DJ,
Fantastic series. Especially for those of us stuck in snow and ice right now. Keep that up and we will be able to compete with ADVrider for picture posts.

It is also educational: I had no idea that Emus have such a high fiber diet.

Keep 'em coming, poo pics and all.

Jeff

[DJ Down Under]

Part two of my pics...

DJ

Ok..after checking the bottom of my boots it was back on the road through the Prom.

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Nice little river.

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Heading up now...over the hills and towards the coast.

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First view of the ocean.

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Another view of the coast line...hate those fences.

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Whisky beach was the first beach...so I checked it out.

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Down the track to the beach.

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Over a little bridge.

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Here's Whisky beach.

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The next beach was Squeaky beach.

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Rocks on the beach.

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Here's Squeaky beach...btw...it's call that because it squeaks when you walk on the white sand.

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Back on the road...heading up to Mt Oberon.

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Wildlife warning signs everywhere.

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This was as far as I could go at the top...lots of walking tracks.

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Coming back down...it's a great road for bikes.

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My last stop at the Prom was a place called Tidal River...I rode down and along the river...and did a few donuts.

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This is the beach at Tidal River.

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Ok...now I'm on my way home...just left the Prom...flying over this rise and find a road full of cows running towards me...

I hit the brakes hard and stopped...should I turn around...stay on the bike...or hop off and runaway.. :D

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They seemed a little spooked by the bike..and soon passed..without knocking it over...very lucky.

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Glad to see the rear end of those cows.

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Fire warning signs are everywhere.

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My next stop was Sandy Point..and more beach riding..what a hoot!

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I used to love doing these donuts on my dirt bikes..it's a little harder on the RR....and no I didn't drop it.

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In case you're wondering...it says no BAIT pumping.. :D ..(not butt pumping)

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Here's wishing I had knobby tires.

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Mmmmm Donuts mmmmm!

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Back on the hard stuff and heading home.

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I passed a big fish on the roof of a pub...really.

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A cannon.

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Time for a bite to eat at Henriettas at Leongatha..no I couldn't park any closer.

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Hot home made scones and strawberry jam...and real coke in a glass bottle...nice.

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How good is that..mmmmm.

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Cheers!

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Back home in my own driveway...what a great day...hope you enjoyed my pictures.

DJ

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[DarthRider]

Cecil B. de DJ...well done mate!

Dave

[Promethean]

Very nice DJ. Do you take all the pics yourself or is it a timed camera on a tripod?

[TorqueMonsterMT-01]

What a nice day you seemed to have. Great pictures.

I want to go next time!

[LesKoh]

Fantastic pics DJ!:eusa_clap: Gotta get my map out and start marking out these places - beautiful!

[socalrob]

DJ,

I'm afraid you posted this in the wrong forum. Your now banned ... wait, sorry, wrong site.

Seriously, great ride report. I might have to come to Aussiland someday if I can see that much of the country in one day. Just beatiful.

[R1150R in Africa]

Great Pics DJ. I'm very envious as I'm also unable to ride at the moment like some of the other guys but for a different reason (still in Nigeria) :icon_cry:

I'm really on a mission to start taking photos similar to yours when I go riding when I am back in South Africa on my next trip. I just always get so involved in the actual riding and enjoying the scenery, etc myself that I don't bother to get off and take some snaps but after seeing yours, and how everyone, including myself, appreciates them, I've got to start !!

[DJ Down Under]

Thanks guys...and Allan...I said I'd re-post here and throw in a few extras...here they are.

DJ

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I was taking these pics and just looking at the view..I heard a truck coming but didn't think anything of it...I looked around and it was a water truck...bugger!
...no time to move and my bike..and it was so clean...anyway he turned off the water just as he got to me..I gave him the big thumbs up.

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What the!

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With this last pic..I took the trouble to set up the camera on my little tripod..set the auto timer..ran,climbed and jumped on the rock only to find it auto focused on the grass...bugger!

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DJ

[BobFV1]

DJ Downunder -

The man...

The myth...

The legend...

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[Promethean]

That last pic is very cool. AdvRider quality!

Keep them coming DJ.

[geechie]

Wonderful, DJ! Thanks.

One thing though. You know the pics of the place with, how did you put it, "..the junk out front"? Here in the Southeastern US of A, we call that "yard art". Good to know that we're not the only folks into that particular genre.

George

[DJ Down Under]

Here in the Southeastern US of A, we call that "yard art".
Well that explains it then...the US plate...the guy must have been an American living in Oz....:003::003: :003:

DJ

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[DJ Down Under]

Abhijeet asked

Very nice DJ. Do you take all the pics yourself or is it a timed camera on a tripod?

Yes,yes and yes..:icon_mrgreen:

DJ

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[R1150R in Africa]

DJ Downunder -

The man...

The myth...

The legend...


Bob, this really made me chuckle !!! :044:

Thanks !

[Boxerboy]

Great Pics DJ. I'm very envious as I'm also unable to ride at the moment like some of the other guys but for a different reason (still in Nigeria) :icon_cry:


Bird flu in Nigeria. Keep away from those chickens!

[Promethean]

Why? Are they gay chickens?:037:

[BobFV1]

Can chickens be gay? I thought only moles and humans were gay. And dogs. I had a gay dog once. It always humped my leg. I told him not to be gay, but he wasn't very obedient and kept doing it...

[Deans BMW]

This from the BBC news Feb 8

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4692916.stm


Deadly bird flu found in Africa

The OIE said the strain detected was "highly pathogenic"
The deadly strain of bird flu has been found in poultry in northern Nigeria, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has said in a statement.
The Paris-based organisation said this was the first time the disease had been detected in Africa.

The body said it was the "highly pathogenic" strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus, which can kill humans.

It was detected on a farm in the northern state of Kaduna, where a team of experts have been sent.

Authorities there said they had taken measures to stamp out the outbreak by disinfecting the affected premises, imposing a quarantine and putting restrictions on animal movements.

QUICK GUIDE


Bird flu


It is not clear if the case on a commercial chicken farm in Jaji, near the city of Kaduna, has any relation to the deaths of thousands of chickens in neighbouring Kano state.

Officials at the Ministry of Agriculture say they are still investigating whether the poultry there died of a more common avian disease.

Emergency meeting

The BBC's Alex Last in Lagos says an outbreak of bird flu could have devastating consequences in Nigeria where millions of people rear chickens as a basic source of income.

The OIE said that an Italian laboratory for avian flu had detected the strain from samples from the infected farm which had some 46,000 birds.

The dead birds are being sent to market to be sold as meat. It's a health hazard

Auwalu Haruna
Poultry farmer


Nigerian bird farmer's fears
Q&A: Bird flu

"We are really not dealing with a backyard operation," OIE expert Alex Thiermann told Associated Press news agency.

Farmers are preparing to hold an emergency meeting in Kano, where the price of chickens has halved, with a bird now fetching not more than $2.

Nigerian Agriculture Minister Adamu Bello said the government would cull all infected birds and has announced a multi-million dollar compensation programme for farmers.

But a northern Nigerian farmer told the BBC News website that people fear they will not be compensated.

"The dead birds are being sent to market to be sold as meat... because people are not sure if the government will assist them," said Auwalu Haruna from Kano.

Mutation fears

Mr Bello said the bird flu might have been carried by migrating birds or the smuggling of infected chickens from abroad.



For two years Nigeria has banned poultry imports from countries which have experienced cases of bird flu.

There are fears that the disease could easily spread in Africa because of a lack of safeguards.

"What is most important now is not how it got into Nigeria, but how it can be prevented from leaving Nigeria," Cape Town ornithologist Phil Hockey told Reuters.

Mr Haruna said affected farmers from Kano were still waiting to be quarantined.

More than 80 people have died of H5N1 bird flu since the disease's resurgence in December 2003 - most in Asia.

Experts point out that cross-infection to humans is still relatively rare, and usually occurs where people have been in close contact with infected birds.

But they say if the H5N1 strain mutates so it can be passed between humans some 150m people could die.

[fganger]

Dave,

Errr . . . why not let me assist you with your "shot of a nubile young lass." Just send it to me and I'll take care of it - no sweat.:)

Frank

[DarthRider]

Frank, she was asking for you as we shaved that sweet little coochie!
Smooth...like Barbie!

Dave

[Promethean]

This has been said before and I'll say it....."Bob....you crack me up!"

:eusa_clap:

Can chickens be gay? I thought only moles and humans were gay. And dogs. I had a gay dog once. It always humped my leg. I told him not to be gay, but he wasn't very obedient and kept doing it...

[Promethean]

Since you mentioned the shaved beaver in several posts...I'd like to examine the picture in question. Pretty please....:) Could you please email it to me?:eusa_clap:

[DarthRider]

Abhijeet, I would love to but she's gone from SmugMug...I guess Ron zapped her.
Too bad too. She was smooth...like Barbie!

Dave

[DJ Down Under]

Ok..here ya go....is this the Shaved Beaver pic....ISFW

DJ

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