152hp at the crank on SFC1000.

Welcome to the fold Laverda boy !

Ride down to the Malvern Vale Hotel this Tues night for a Pot n Parma......... and to kick some tyres  8)

All things Laverda and Life in general, up for discussion  ;)
 
laverdaboy said:
Hey there Rowdypat.  Rather new to this forum mate so all posts appear new to me  :).  Sounds like a fantastic trip but travelling on your own is a hard thing to do.  Its a brave person to visit a new country alone.  My wife and I planned to do a similar trip like this later this year, had it all planned out as she was in remission from breast cancer.  Her dream was to see New Orleans and Elvis Presleys mansion in Memphis.  Alas she passed away in December.  Cancelled the trip, lost a lot of money.  But cant imagine going to the places she wanted to see without her.  Have recently got myself a Laverda.  Long life wish.  Im a retired old bugger so looking forward to meeting new mates on this site and maybe going for a ride.  Can you claim the cancelled flights and accom on travel insurance?  Considering the reason you were going was cancelled?
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Hey Laverdaboy, my mate has decided to do most of the trip now. I have 9 days in Austin at the end on my own, so pretty happy about that.
Any Lav owners in or around Austin TX? I?ll shout you a beer.
 
rowdypat said:
Hey Laverdaboy, my mate has decided to do most of the trip now. I have 9 days in Austin at the end on my own, so pretty happy about that.
Any Lav owners in or around Austin TX? I?ll shout you a beer.
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Glad that kinda worked out for you.  Why don't you bring the missus, or is it a boys trip?  Connie and I spent hours planning this trip, sitting on the computer plotting out our journey, were flying into Dallas and road tripping most of the way.  Circumstances changed I would have loved to jump on a plane and catch up in Austin, not much on my plate these days.  Alone, kids all doing their thing.  Connie loved to dance would have all those clubs in Bourbon Street nailed.  Sorry ramblings of an old man but really cannot go to the places where she would have loved without her.  Where are you based?  From what I hear TX is more of an iced tea place rather than beer  :D :D
 
Sorry to hear about your sad story Laverdaboy (have you got a name?). My condolences on the loss of your wife.

Many years ago I planned a big trip around the world with a girlfriend, but the relationship turned sour and we split up about a week before the departure date (not quite as disastrous as losing someone to cancer, but it had the same effect on travel plans). She cancelled her trip but I still went on my own. I met up with a nice English girl in Paris and travelled back to UK with her. We had a good time  ;)

The point I'm making is that you can still enjoy yourself when travelling on your own. Getting to know people through forums like this is a great way to make friends all over the world. In more recent years I've travelled overseas, met up with, and stayed with folks that I've met on this forum.  I'm sure many other Laverdisti have done the same.  Having a shared interest is pretty much a guarantee of a friendly welcome.

I've found that motorcyclists (and Laverda owners in particular) are pretty much down to earth, friendly and generous people. I don't think I've ever come across a biker anywhere in the world who hasn't been friendly and willing to lend a hand or offer hospitality when needed. I try to do the same when people visit my home state (Tasmania).

Cheers,
Cam
 
Thanks Cam,

Yep sure do have a name Gavin.  Most call me Gav.  Sounds like you are well travelled.  I'v done some over the years with the family, then just Connie and I before her battle started.  She was my best mate.  For you all who happen to read this hold onto your sweethearts, not often we are given a second chance to do the stuff you talk about doing with them.  Kids come and go with their lives, friends come and go with their lives but your sweetheart, she is the one you always want there by your side.  When they are alive tell them what you feel.....too late to get them back once they become an angel.  If any young blokes out there have lost their sweetheart and they are still breathing and there is still something there, try again and get them back.  Only one life, use it well.

I hope to travel again, but to places Connie and I did not plan to see together.  I lost a part of me in December.  I can see you blokes (my apologies is there are ladies) on this forum look out for each other.  That's a good thing.  Thanks again Cam for reaching out mate.

Cheers Gav
 
laverdaboy said:
Glad that kinda worked out for you.  Why don't you bring the missus, or is it a boys trip?  Connie and I spent hours planning this trip, sitting on the computer plotting out our journey, were flying into Dallas and road tripping most of the way.  Circumstances changed I would have loved to jump on a plane and catch up in Austin, not much on my plate these days.  Alone, kids all doing their thing.  Connie loved to dance would have all those clubs in Bourbon Street nailed.  Sorry ramblings of an old man but really cannot go to the places where she would have loved without her.  Where are you based?  From what I hear TX is more of an iced tea place rather than beer  :D :D
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Hi Gav, it's just me and a mate and his missus. I'm sorry you didn't get to have your trip with Connie, that's a real shame.
An iced tea place hey? We'll see about that  ;)
I'm in Melbourne (outer east). As Dave (Hooksey) mentioned, monthly Lav Club meeting on tomorrow night. I don't get there too often lately due to work, a great bunch of people who will make you feel welcome.
Cheers, Pat
 
Hey thanks Pat  was wondering about that name rowdypat  ;)  You a bit of a rebel  Enjoy your trip.  If you head to Graceland send a private message for my Connie to the King
Gav

 
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