Post by: rodyork on 10 April 2014, 01:51:34 pm
There are 09 episodes in total...all with a generous sense of humour- as I complete the other episodes- they will be posted up.
If you want to subscribe- then you will get the latest videos. Should all be out within 1 week....hope you enjoy them & please feel free to share them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yTtFPM7Xc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yTtFPM7Xc#ws)
Post by: downey on 11 April 2014, 12:15:07 am
Post by: midden on 11 April 2014, 01:13:27 am
Post by: Skippernick on 11 April 2014, 08:10:47 am
Post by: His Dudeness on 11 April 2014, 11:40:26 am
Post by: rodyork on 11 April 2014, 06:10:08 pm
That's a serious distance for £900!Im now a fully paid up...card carrying Northerner you know ( even my posts squeak!)....and we collected our EU rebate personally as we went around...as you will see ;)
Post by: rodyork on 11 April 2014, 06:17:16 pm
Here's Ep2 & at the end it goes onto EP 3- which I will post up separately.
Thanks for your comments...keep an eye on what Sniper is buying as it goes through the episodes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23f25Pnydcw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23f25Pnydcw#ws)
Post by: rodyork on 11 April 2014, 07:48:59 pm
Here's ep3 this covers Hungary Slovakia & the famous Transfăgărășan in Romania...but Sniperos bike has a problem!...watch out for the wedding scene, an exciting melon opportunity and the village we stay outside, just before the Transfăgărășan
Have a good weekend everyone...next episode out tomorrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9tUIqGXdD8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9tUIqGXdD8#ws)
Post by: ChristoT on 12 April 2014, 01:56:06 am
(That bike is off the road due to a crash. But I still have the trailer and the Fazer towbar!! :D )
Post by: Skippernick on 12 April 2014, 08:55:16 am
I'm enjoying this series a lot! If you want to do another long distance trip with tons of luggage, please let me know - I modified my previous Fazer to tow a trailer, and have ample storage space (and want to put it to the test)!
(That bike is off the road due to a crash. But I still have the trailer and the Fazer towbar!! :D )
Don't do it rodyork! :lol
Post by: The Gentleman Biker on 12 April 2014, 09:29:18 am
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 April 2014, 10:05:10 am
I'm enjoying this series a lot! If you want to do another long distance trip with tons of luggage, please let me know - I modified my previous Fazer to tow a trailer, and have ample storage space (and want to put it to the test)!
(That bike is off the road due to a crash. But I still have the trailer and the Fazer towbar!! :D )
If you want to experience real hardship and adventure, just take Christo with you! :lol
Haven't had a chance to watch these yet, but will when I can.
Christo, things like this may be possible on a shoestring budget, but no one accepts debt in payment...at the rate you're saying you're gonna do this, that and the other, you'll have spent your life's wages before you get your first proper pay packet :rolleyes
Post by: ChristoT on 12 April 2014, 10:15:05 am
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 April 2014, 10:25:10 am
Post by: ChristoT on 12 April 2014, 10:36:42 am
His brother was the opposite, always looking at the ground he was tilling or sowing, never stopping to appreciate the natural beauty. And he used to berate his brother for it.
One day, still daydreaming, the boy fell down a hole, and discovered a lost treasure.
Long story short, the dreamer's wishes came true (and I think at one point the hardworking brother is jailed - but later freed).
Post by: Andy FZS on 12 April 2014, 11:32:08 am
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 April 2014, 02:44:00 pm
There's an old French story (that I can barely remember, admittedly) about a little boy who walked everywhere looking straight up at the sky. He bumped into a lot of things (don't say a feckin' thing!), fell down a lot of holes.
His brother was the opposite, always looking at the ground he was tilling or sowing, never stopping to appreciate the natural beauty. And he used to berate his brother for it.
One day, still daydreaming, the boy fell down a hole, and discovered a lost treasure.
Long story short, the dreamer's wishes came true (and I think at one point the hardworking brother is jailed - but later freed).
:tape :evil :lol
Post by: ChristoT on 12 April 2014, 07:20:01 pm
There's an old French story (that I can barely remember, admittedly) about a little boy who walked everywhere looking straight up at the sky. He bumped into a lot of things (don't say a feckin' thing!), fell down a lot of holes.
His brother was the opposite, always looking at the ground he was tilling or sowing, never stopping to appreciate the natural beauty. And he used to berate his brother for it.
One day, still daydreaming, the boy fell down a hole, and discovered a lost treasure.
Long story short, the dreamer's wishes came true (and I think at one point the hardworking brother is jailed - but later freed).
:tape :evil :lol
Premeptive defence... ;)
Post by: rodyork on 12 April 2014, 07:26:28 pm
I'm enjoying this series a lot! If you want to do another long distance trip with tons of luggage, please let me know - I modified my previous Fazer to tow a trailer, and have ample storage space (and want to put it to the test)!
(That bike is off the road due to a crash. But I still have the trailer and the Fazer towbar!! :D )
Don't do it rodyork! :lol
Noted!-- thanks... ;)
Post by: rodyork on 12 April 2014, 07:29:13 pm
I'm enjoying this series a lot! If you want to do another long distance trip with tons of luggage, please let me know - I modified my previous Fazer to tow a trailer, and have ample storage space (and want to put it to the test)!
(That bike is off the road due to a crash. But I still have the trailer and the Fazer towbar!! :D )
ChristoT- your set up - sounds like an adventure on its own!...perhaps sponsored by a local removal company? :rolleyes
joking apart...thank you for watching- I really appreciate the comments- the work gone into it seems miles away when I get ANY feedback.
Post by: rodyork on 12 April 2014, 07:32:07 pm
This looks like a laugh, subbed Sir.
Thanks for subscribing everyone...( The Gentleman Biker- I have contacted you via youtube or Google+....whatever one)
Post by: rodyork on 12 April 2014, 07:37:04 pm
If you have subscribed- then you will have it now.
ROMANIA ,BULGARIA, VARNA, BULGARIAN POLICE & the BULGARIAN INTERIOR - The Romanian/Bulgarian border proves later to be quite an important checkpoint, after wild boar or sniper playing the pink oboe keep me awake at night- we travel through the mountains only to discover the trip takes a terrible turn My voice changes a little here as I see the trip start to unpick at the seams, while trying to keep Snipers spirits on a level!
Hope you all enjoy it & please keep posting comments- if you subscribe on youtube- I will even stalk you- if you would like!
Post by: ChristoT on 12 April 2014, 07:42:03 pm
I'm enjoying this series a lot! If you want to do another long distance trip with tons of luggage, please let me know - I modified my previous Fazer to tow a trailer, and have ample storage space (and want to put it to the test)!
(That bike is off the road due to a crash. But I still have the trailer and the Fazer towbar!! :D )
ChristoT- your set up - sounds like an adventure on its own!...perhaps sponsored by a local removal company? :rolleyes
joking apart...thank you for watching- I really appreciate the comments- the work gone into it seems miles away when I get ANY feedback.
Well, it was different!
Bad luck, Sniper, in that last episode! All went a bit pearshaped, eh?
Post by: rodyork on 12 April 2014, 08:16:10 pm
Bad luck, Sniper, in that last episode! All went a bit pearshaped, eh?
....NO, I take it all back....this has more comedic value than I thought possible.
You are in...lets get planning...if it all goes pear shaped- we have a coffin in tow already....great plan ChristoT ;)
Post by: ChristoT on 13 April 2014, 01:11:33 am
Bad luck, Sniper, in that last episode! All went a bit pearshaped, eh?
....NO, I take it all back....this has more comedic value than I thought possible.
You are in...lets get planning...if it all goes pear shaped- we have a coffin in tow already....great plan ChristoT ;)
Beware, I'm enough of a bastard to hold you to that!! :lol :lol :lol
Post by: rodyork on 13 April 2014, 10:19:07 am
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oh FOC!
Post by: rodyork on 13 April 2014, 10:24:18 am
ROMANIA ,BULGARIA, VARNA, BULGARIAN POLICE & the BULGARIAN INTERIOR Episode 4 - The Romanian/Bulgarian border proves later to be quite an important checkpoint, after wild boar or sniper playing the pink oboe keep me awake at night- we travel through the mountains only to discover the trip takes a terrible turn....please prepare to shout out when the title of the series is mentioned
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eejOJcqZLbs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eejOJcqZLbs#ws)
For those that are subscribed to me on YOUTUBE - Episode 05 is out tonight- just after TOPGEAR (UK time 2100hrs)
its my favourite episode- given the location
I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did...
Thanks for watching & please do comment- it makes it all seem worthwhile. (and I get to think I have friends too ;))-- even ChristoT
Post by: rodyork on 13 April 2014, 08:45:25 pm
For those subscribed- completed and live- episode 05 of 09 & its my favourite for location.
Blowfelds Lair (James Bond) finally discovered- its official! SOFIA & THE BRITISH CONSULATE -Ep5 - My darkest hour but not through lack of washing..we travel through the Bulgarian Interior...without meeting Sue Bo singing about "wild horses"- result
If you haven't and you would like to subscribe-(free)
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiralee007 (http://www.youtube.com/user/shiralee007)
if not it will be on here about same time tomorrow
Hope you enjoy it!
Post by: rodyork on 14 April 2014, 06:37:14 pm
Episode 05 OK- if you are following on this site & don't have time to subscribe on Youtube- here is episode 05
episode 05 of 09 & its my favourite for location.
Blowfelds Lair (James Bond) finally discovered- its official! SOFIA & THE BRITISH CONSULATE -Ep5 - My darkest hour but not through lack of washing..we travel through the Bulgarian Interior...without meeting Sue Bo singing about "wild horses"- result!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOjZwh7kS3M#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOjZwh7kS3M#ws)
Ep 06 out shortly to subscribers
Post by: rodyork on 14 April 2014, 07:18:54 pm
If you would like to subscribe
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiralee007 (http://www.youtube.com/user/shiralee007)
EP 06 The Spine of GREECE,SOUTHERN ITALY & POMPEII- Ep6/9 - riding from Bari- we head west, claiming our EU rebate back (personally) by guzzling grapes along the way...again the bike gremlins catch up with Snipero...but I get to grease his passage at the border!
Hope you enjoy it & please continue to comment- I love it!
Post by: rodyork on 15 April 2014, 05:22:43 pm
For those not able to subscribe- here's yesterdays episode 06
If you would like to subscribe
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiralee007 (http://www.youtube.com/user/shiralee007)
The Spine of GREECE,SOUTHERN ITALY & POMPEII- 3eyes,2bikes,&1passport-Ep6/9 - riding from Bari- we head west, claiming our EU rebate back (personally) by guzzling grapes along the way...The bike gremlins won't release their grip on "Sir Snip-a-lot" though-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XizgjaYSI9w#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XizgjaYSI9w#ws)
for those subscribed- Ep 07 is due live shortly- you should get it in your inbox!
Post by: rodyork on 15 April 2014, 06:03:00 pm
EP 07 ITALY-MONTE CASINO,ROME,PISA,LAKE GARDA & THE FRENCH ALPS 7/9- can you guess what happens in the Alps with Snipero or the jiving beggar in Pisa- The Dury's out!- monte casino was delightful and sad in equal measures...get your history fix here!
EP08 The ALPS, FRANCE, PARIS -Ep8/9 - The split that launches Sniper into solo time travel adventure - without a passport, our hero gets into an extra country...achieving a personal best!....surely nothing can go wrong with my bike
Hope you enjoy them
Post by: rodyork on 16 April 2014, 07:26:16 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4stqaMgKibM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4stqaMgKibM#ws) Ep 08
Its time for episode 09- the last episode....after this its over...( I will be posting more vids, next one out in a week- once I have recovered!)...outtakes, responses and future plans..but you will have to subscribe if you want to see them or take up the challenge!...of course im here to reply & chat as before, but I cant keep posting vids here!- the mods may do me over!
Its been a pleasure to deliver these to you- I've really enjoyed replying back - thank you all from me & the man known as Sniper!- until the next time!
LYON,PARIS & YORK
3eyes,2bikes,&1passport-Ep9/9 - The combination of the French long weekend, where everything closes, forces a bodge to eclipse previous bodges & we limp to Paris. After getting sorted out properly, Sniper is in for a Champs-Elysees shock as he rides around the Arc de Triomphe & I get a video 1st!...
Out about 19.40hrs UK Thanks again!...your chance to comment is minutes away!
Post by: downey on 16 April 2014, 11:28:56 pm
Post by: rodyork on 17 April 2014, 09:54:13 pm
I hope you enjoyed them. They are now linked- so you can pick them up from any episode & work back or forwards or save as a playlist & share
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF1uEbAb9lb2l5LfRMQhYvf5iMZNSc1OX (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF1uEbAb9lb2l5LfRMQhYvf5iMZNSc1OX)
New trip being planned...who's up for the stardom!??
Post by: midden on 18 April 2014, 07:32:02 am
Looking forward to seeing the next episode.Of Christo's French story??
Post by: midden on 18 April 2014, 07:55:57 am
Post by: midden on 20 May 2014, 10:30:46 pm
Thanks!
I hope you enjoyed them. They are now linked- so you can pick them up from any episode & work back or forwards or save as a playlist & share
[url]http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF1uEbAb9lb2l5LfRMQhYvf5iMZNSc1OX[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF1uEbAb9lb2l5LfRMQhYvf5iMZNSc1OX[/url])
New trip being planned...who's up for the stardom!??
When ya going? :)
Post by: ChristoT on 20 May 2014, 10:42:57 pm
Thanks!
I hope you enjoyed them. They are now linked- so you can pick them up from any episode & work back or forwards or save as a playlist & share
[url]http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF1uEbAb9lb2l5LfRMQhYvf5iMZNSc1OX[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF1uEbAb9lb2l5LfRMQhYvf5iMZNSc1OX[/url])
New trip being planned...who's up for the stardom!??
When ya going? :)
I can offer a towbar and a trailer for your Fazer 600, Mids!! :lol :lol
Post by: rodyork on 23 May 2014, 11:46:12 am
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When ya going? :)
Im not sure yet- I have put up a survey on my site to establish where people want to go/for how long & at what cost etc.
I then need to do some serious planning etc...I wouldn't have thought for the next 4 months.
You interested?