Merry Xmas

[Flook]

I know this has been an appalling year, but just think, this time last year we were all looking forewords to 2020, the year sounded good, nothing to fear, then Disaster three months in.

So, let all have hope for the forthcoming year, and celebrate Xmas as best as any of us can, so with this in mind "I WISH EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU A VERY MERRRY XMAS AND MAY THE NEW YEAR BE A GOOD ONE FOR YOU ALL'

Flook notice all socially distanced take care out there

[Richard230]

Yes, by all means. Everyone have the happiest Christmas and New Years holidays possible - under the circumstances this year.

[steve n rose]

This will probably be one of the most appreciated Christmases in Aus, with many of the restrictions lifted, except for NSW. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.

[Lag]

Cheers to all from rainy Vancouver, thanks for sharing and all the best for 2021,,.

Hopefully its not nearly as eventful as 2020 has been,,,,, its really been beyond the wildest imagination,,!!

Kind regards
Lyle,,.

[Willy]

Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo !!
Un fuerte abrazo desde México !!
Guillermo

[TheMeteor]

Merry Christmas, all and wishes for health and happiness in the new year. 2020 truly has been a challenge with the accident and my wife's health issues, yet we know we are very blessed and lucky in many ways.

[kickstandsup]

Beep Beep and Happy Holidays!

[ZeeAviatrix]

Cheers to all and have a wonderful, Happy New Year!

The year was not a wasted one for me. I got my motorcycle license in February and I've been having a grand time learning, gaining experience, putting a bunch of miles on my bikes. Love my F800ST now that I know how to ride. (Had to switch to a smaller bike to learn for a while since I measure 5'1" and have returned to my lovely F800.) I appreciate you all and your thoughts throughout the year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[Gunther]

I'm late (as usual) so have a merry Christmas you all (this is for the next one )

@Sopnie, welcome in our 5" club, shall I send you the card? I'll ask the moderators to open a new section

[ZeeAviatrix]

I'm late (as usual) so have a merry Christmas you all (this is for the next one )

@Sopnie, welcome in our 5" club, shall I send you the card? I'll ask the moderators to open a new section

Ciao, Gunther,

I'm not sure what you mean by the 5" club or getting a card. If it's a club for short people, I'm in! Where do I go??

[Gunther]

Ciao, yes, that's my short people club .
"Where do I go" do you ask? Well, I don't know where are you going, but, if I can suggest a place where to go riding a motorbike, I'd say Sardinia (short people paradise ): the best motorcycling roads I've seen in my life, warm weather for at least 8 months a year, friendly people and good food. The first SRR (short riders rally) will be held there
Seriously, I chose F800R (with extra low saddle) also for its height, but it's really a good multipurpose machine, I only miss a fairing when riding in the rain during trips abroad, something I tend to avoid every time it's possible.

[Flook]

Gunther you are never late, especially if you bring a good bottle of wine, even a packet or two of crisps

[Gunther]

I see you live in Borisland, me being european, I don't know if I'm allowed to get in , plus UK is not all that close to my home, but in the future, you never know... I could tread a bottle of wine for a long stay at your place , or should you come on the mainland, maybe I could help you to sneak in our SRR

[Flook]

I will bring English beer, you bring a good Italian wine, meet up halfway for a ride out, drink and sandwiches with cucumber as well, yes short persons only, anyone else can stand around so we can relax in the shade hehe

[ZeeAviatrix]

Ciao, yes, that's my short people club .
"Where do I go" do you ask? Well, I don't know where are you going, but, if I can suggest a place where to go riding a motorbike, I'd say Sardinia (short people paradise ): the best motorcycling roads I've seen in my life, warm weather for at least 8 months a year, friendly people and good food. The first SRR (short riders rally) will be held there
Seriously, I chose F800R (with extra low saddle) also for its height, but it's really a good multipurpose machine, I only miss a fairing when riding in the rain during trips abroad, something I tend to avoid every time it's possible.

Ha, ha! What I meant, Gunther, is where do I go on the f800riders website to connect with the short riders club? I wish I could ride in Sardinia...sounds wonderful. I love Italy! I have been there several times...love the people and the food. My great grandfather was from Domodossola (Ducati country) and migrated to France where all of my family is. I live in the south in the United States. I have an extra low saddle on my F800ST and I love it!

[Flook]

Sophie, why do you not start a group for short persons with the lower versions of the F style bike. Then set up a thread asking for those who own the lowered version wherever they are to join.

Worth a try eh.

[Gunther]

Even the idea comes from a former european, it may work.
@Sophie, actually ShortRidersSection still doesn't exist, there are not many of us gentlemen (and gentlewomen, of course).
I hate to act like a know-it-all, but Domodossola is closer to MotoGuzzi (Mandello) than to Ducati (Bologna) .
So, tu est française?

[ZeeAviatrix]

Sophie, why do you not start a group for short persons with the lower versions of the F style bike. Then set up a thread asking for those who own the lowered version wherever they are to join.

Worth a try eh.

That's a good idea, Flook! I have several ideas, questions, etc. that short people can relate to and discuss. Actually, I'm surprised there isn't one already. I didn't think to check it out in the Groups page.

[ZeeAviatrix]

Even the idea comes from a former european, it may work.
@Sophie, actually ShortRidersSection still doesn't exist, there are not many of us gentlemen (and gentlewomen, of course).
I hate to act like a know-it-all, but Domodossola is closer to MotoGuzzi (Mandello) than to Ducati (Bologna) .
So, tu est française?

Oui! Je suis française mais j'habite aux Etats Unis depuis bien longtemps.

Okay, so I will look into starting a group for those of us who are vertically challenged, lol! Ciao, Gunther

[ZeeAviatrix]

Done! I have started a "Short People Club" Group! @ Flook, this is my first time. I hope I have set it up correctly. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

@ Gunther - Hope you join!

[Gunther]

Oui! Je suis française mais j'habite aux Etats Unis depuis bien longtemps.

at a roundabout near Plousomething (Brittany)
and not far from Kersomethingelse (also Brittany)
Vercors
et le Col de la Bonnette

[ZeeAviatrix]

at a roundabout near Plousomething (Brittany)
and not far from Kersomethingelse (also Brittany)
Vercors
et le Col de la Bonnette

Wow! Those are some beautiful pictures! I see you are a big traveler on your F800 - that is fantastic! You will have to post some to the Short Riders Group... Gracie tante!

[Gunther]

... You will have to post some to the Short Riders Group...

I would... if I could, It appears that I can upload pics only from url and not from my pc
Maybe, I'm also technologically challenged

[Flook]

That is a shame

[Gunther]

We're polluting this thread
Years ago I created an album regarding a trip to Brittany which can be seen (I think) on my profile, it should be open.
Flook, have a lok at it, if you like, and let me know; if it works, I'll create other albums (for the interested ones)

[Flook]

Hi Gunther, first of all don’t worry about the thread, I won’t.

I am looking at your profile, you have four - Bretagna, Varie, Francia and Villa Hanbury. All good photos, I like the moon shot, simple but effective.

F