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Iron Butt
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North Orange County CA | Some of you may have from time to time read parts of the blog "Big Fricken Adventures" written by David Moore. (Breaker on Vision-riders.com).
http://www.bigfrickinadventures.com
I have laughed myself sick reading his stories a couple of times and by pure chance found out today that he has published his adventures in book form and that it is available on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Suzannes-Frickin-Canadian-Motorcycle-Adventur...
Ordered mine today, and am looking forward to a few laughs.
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | Please review the book after you read it. They had too much fun making that video!
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Cruiser
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Salina, KS | LMAO....great ad! Heading to Amazon. |
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | +1 |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Wow!
Thank you Tarpits and RT.
I wasn't going to post anything in a thread. It just seemed too self-serving. (Although I did get an ad for the site)
But I'm darn happy you guys did. You made my day.
Thanks again. |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Oh, and RT . . . we did have fun!
Well, on the first 6 takes anyway.
I tried to explain to my wife that it was difficult to hold myself at that angle, and make it look like I was sitting upright on the bike.
As I'm sure you know by now I got no sympathy. No sympathy at all.
Women! Sheesh!
(I can say that because she's out running errands and doesn't read the site.) |
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | It's a Vision, why do you need help getting it back up?   |
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Visionary
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Memphis | I'm really torn about getting the book. I've been following the blog and thoroughly enjoyed it but I don't want my wife getting any ideas from yours! Can't believe you had your helmet off in the video (ya big baby!). Only clue about having to sit in the saddle while tilted over was a cool vein you have kind of popping up over your eyebrow. OK, I'm getting the book. Also riding up to the great Northwest after the AVR in August so might get to meet you guys in person! |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | LOL Songfan!
You noticed that blue vein too?
And we will definitely have to meet up in August. Keep me posted. |
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Cruiser
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West Knoxville TN | Great read. |
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | Nozzledog - 2011-05-02 11:50 AM
It's a Vision, why do you need help getting it back up?
After six takes sitting on the Vision at that angle making the video........I would need help just standing up again!
Ride Safe and watch out for bears and the wife! |
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Cruiser
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Salt Lake City | Tried to find it for my Kindle. The closest I found was: "Adventures In The Big Thicket". Dang... |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Kindle version will be out in about three weeks.  |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | David, i just finished reading your book. Too Frickin' Funny !!!!!!!!! Your sense of humor and mine are very similar (guess that's why I was laughing all the way through it). I did however find a couple of typos and omissions - that being said, I would be happy to proofread any future offerings.
Please consider writing/publishing more of your adventures in life. We all need to laugh more LOL. |
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Cruiser
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Lennox, SD | Waitng for my copy to show up in the mailbox.
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | David has been nice enough to become a sponsor/advertiser on our site and now has a banner ad which links to his book on Amazon.com. Please support his endeavor by clicking on the banner ad or here:
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Thank you for the kind words guys!
And if anyone feels so inclined, a review on Amazon never hurts. But make it honest.
I've always felt that the work will either stand or fall on its own merits.
Of course, I'm not above bribery either.
Edited by Breaker 2011-05-06 3:14 PM
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Tourer
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Woodland Hills, CA | Just ordered it. Looking forward to the read. |
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Tourer
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Cleveland, GA | Just clicked on the banner, which took me to Amazon. Says the book is out of print. |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Small hiccup in Amazon's database. It is once again available for purchase.
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Tourer
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Cleveland, GA | Thanks; just ordered the book. I read the blog and I was rolling. Looking forward to the rest of the story.
I can identify with the trip up the mountain, although my short saga wasn't nearly as hair-raising. I wrote about it back in 09 here on the forum: http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4089&pos...
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | That's a great read Lone Ranger! It's those kind of situations that really make you appreciate the blacktop.
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Iron Butt
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North Orange County CA | My wife will tell you that I will read anything, and while that is arguably true , I wont go back for a second helping unless the author can actually write.
I was introduced to "David and Suzanne's Big Frikin' Canadian Motorcycle Adventure" through David's blog post and found the first couple of installments hilarious. Unfortunately my attention span is short and since blogs are writing on the installment plan, I soon moved on to reading material that I could carry with me. The kindle, like a good dog, never leaves my side.
So when I discovered purely by accident that it was was available as a book, I thought "heck, lets give it a try", after all most of us have spent more money on a lousy movie and popcorn. So I took the plunge and ordered the book - the kindle version not yet being available.
I have to admit that, when I opened the box from Amazon, and looked at the book, I was a little taken aback. I was expecting a short travelog, something peppered with more than a few photos, and text reminiscent of that in the Roy Clarke's Big Note Songbook. What I got instead was 302 pages of type so small that I was forced to briefly consider a page magnifier or a trip to Costco to get my bifocal prescription changed.
Rather than reach into my wallet again, there are after all, chrome bits and go fast goodies that are competing for my disposable income, I opted for closing one eye and holding the book at arms length. With that out of the way I and settled in for a read, that once again, exceeded my expectations.
Lions, Spiders, and Bears! Oh My!
David and Suzanne's Big Frikin' Canadian Motorcycle Adventure sports a cast of characters that includes predators that run the gamut from large carnivores and imaginary spiders, to BMW riding lawyers and Nietche spouting Doctors . There are vaguely "Deliverance" inspired innkeepers, and euro-tourists who continually court disaster because they cannot conceive of wildlife acting naturally, and who insist on attempting to feed, pet and photograph at close quarters the grizzlies and cougars who have made the area surrounding the lodge their home.
Every touring rider has packed the wrong gear for the weather, spent a couple of days soaked to the bone or traveled miles out of their way, risked running out of fuel and dealt with road conditions that were less than ideal. David and Suzanne handle it all with humor and love. If you are married you will recognize the unspoken conversations and the subtext that occurs between spouses.
Sure , this is a story about a motorcycle trip, and the fact that the motorcycle is a Victory Vision doesn't hurt, but in reality the main character is the 30 year relationship between David and Suzanne. They are at once as familiar as an old leather jacket and as comfortable as your favorite boots.
Despite bad planning, poor roads, lousy directions, and inclement weather, David Moore's absurdist humor and self deprecating point of view turn the story of a week long motorcycle trip to a cushy mountain retreat into a humorous, and at the same time touching reminder that in motorcycling, and more importantly in life, it's not the destination but rather the journey that matters.
The journey, and with whom you choose to travel.
Hats off to you Breaker on a job well done! What a great read.
Edited by Tarpits99 2011-05-13 6:19 PM
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Tourer
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New Mexico | Jedi Jeff - 2011-05-06 7:23 AM
David has been nice enough to become a sponsor/advertiser on our site and now has a banner ad which links to his book on Amazon.com. Please support his endeavor by clicking on the banner ad or here:
Saw the banner and sent to wife, so is now on Birthday gift list
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Wow. I'm speechless. Which, if you know me, is quite an accomplishment.
Thank you Tarpits. You rawk! |
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Iron Butt
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North Orange County CA | Something for all of us to contemplate on our travels into wild areas.
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Ha!
Thanks Tarpits! I am stealing that.
Oh, and the Kindle edition came out. Yay! |
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Cruiser
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Oregon. | That was great, LMAO. |
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Cruiser
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| Just ordered the Kindle edition..... |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Thanks guys!
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Iron Butt
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Tri Cities, WA | Yup going to have to order me up a copy. Had i know you were doing a book signing we would have made time to show up. Maybe next time. Cant wait to get the book.
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Cruiser
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| Finished my Kindle copy last night. A good read..... congrats! |
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Cruiser
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Lennox, SD | What a great book!
Laughed my a** off most of the time and my wife really loved it also.
It hit home with some of our motorcycle travels. |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback.
If anyone feels so inclined, a review on Amazon is always helpful. Not asking for smoke up the wazoo here, keep it honest.
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Puddle Jumper
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Willington , CT | Just order the book from Amazon. I have been following for a while. Great read ! |
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Tourer
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Sturbridge, Mass | I did order the book from Amazon-in process fo reading...
Readers be forewarned, the author is not a fan of GWB or Republicans and makes every effort to relate the story to how it is "Bush's fault"- I am parphrasing this point, but it is clear David is no fan.
I like the book so far, funny- only on page 68- but seems very, very wordy
Just my opinion.
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Tourer
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, FL United States | Good stuff
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Iron Butt
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North Orange County CA | In the spirit of Small Business Saturday, and to avoid making the mistake of sending another gift basket packed with imitation cheese, crackers made in Szechwan province and sausage of equally dubious origin, the riders on my Christmas list are getting a copy of Breaker's book.
Before you ask, as much as I like you all, you're not on my list. You'll have to ask Santa or buy your own.
Only 26 shopping days left 'till ...... |
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Cruiser
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Kansas City, MO | Thats a good idea... I may copy it.
I finished the Kindle edition of Dave's book a few weeks ago myself. Great read even if he hadn't been on a Vision, but he was, and that made it all the better.
I especially loved the part where he dribbled oil underneath the Beemer dudes bike...  Wonderfully evil.
Edited by KCVic 2011-11-29 12:35 PM
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Cruiser
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Tifton, GA | I enjoyed his book a little while back on my Kindle. I dribbled some oil under a friend of mine's V-Rod just after she got it out of the shop at a CMA bike night. That little lady went ballistic, but is good at taking a joke. We all had a real good laugh ever her when she found out. |
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Visionary
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | You talked me in to it. $25 delivered. BETTER BE GOOD !
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Kansas City, MO | Liandra - 2011-11-29 7:37 PM
I enjoyed his book a little while back on my Kindle. I dribbled some oil under a friend of mine's V-Rod just after she got it out of the shop at a CMA bike night. That little lady went ballistic, but is good at taking a joke. We all had a real good laugh ever her when she found out.
Heheh.. I wondered if anyone else was going to try this. (see what you started, Dave!!)
That said, I have a Harley buddy who will be finding a bit of oil under his bike whenever he rides it again. (will probably be Spring before I see him on it though... it's starting to turn chilly here). |
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Kansas City, MO | donetracey - 2011-11-29 8:43 PM
You talked me in to it. $25 delivered. BETTER BE GOOD !
All I can say is I enjoyed it.
Meh, he gets a bit wordy in places and could probably refine some parts a bit more. But then, it's easy enough to armchair quarterback someones work when I've never published anything myself. Personally, I'm hoping he and Suzanne take another trip soon, because I'd love to read about it too! |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | LOL
Thanks for resurrecting the thread. |
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Iron Butt
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North Orange County CA | Now all I need is some Vision gift wrap.
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | WOW FRED ! 3 copies! I just got my ONE copy yesterday and as a Canadian, I am looking foreward to another 'interesting' view of my country!
I will publish a 'Book Review' here when I am finished ... oops Co-Pilot says 'book review when WE are finished' reading .... a Japanese view of the book should be interesting!
"Cover is good!" That's a little teaser for those of you who haven't ordered your copy yet - GET IT NOW! |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | I have the book on my Christmas list |
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