Today's Quick Pic

[CaptnJim]

Scooting around San Juan Island...







And a link to the ride report...

http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06/tourists.html

Best wishes,
Jim

[6ftMach1Girl]

Awesome pictures! I took my bicycle on the ferry there from Anacortes years ago - beautiful place to ride.

[MichRocks]

Glad to see those PCXs getting some road time!! What a place to ride!! Great report, too. Glad I found it...

[Mel46]

Where did you get the lights? I think I would like to consider getting some for our bikes.

[6ftMach1Girl]

More pictures from Memorial Day weekend. Still learning how to make them the right size. Not sure why the one of my brother is sideways - don't know how to fix it on my computer at work, so you'll just have to turn your heads I guess.

The youngest of my 2 older brothers tried the white scoot, chased my nephew and his 4 wheeler around the yard a bit on it. He then traded back to his dual-sport to really give the young-un a run for his money . Yes, whitenoise, the great white misses you - but did get a good bit of attention that weekend!

My brothers and 1 made an odd group - the cruiser, the dual-sport, and the scoot

Also some pics of the vintage half-track and armored car from a Memorial Day parade we rode in. My older brother belongs to a group of folks who do WWII re-enactments. I got to ride shotgun in the armored car. Way too much fun for one weekend.

Hope to get back there soon!

[WhiteNoise]

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!

Beautiful pics everybody!
Taken "Here, There and Everywhere"....it's Great seeing your photo's!

[FritzPinguin]

No work to do, no rain, so I took my cache mobil for a ride. An FTF was the reward for a few hours of geocaching.

[CaptnJim]

Rode my scooter to work today...

http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06/a- ... orcas.html

A preview...



Captain Jim

[kramnala58]

CaptnJim, thanks for the link to your blog. Great pics and a great report. It reminds me of a whale watching trip my wife and I took off of Provincetown, Cape Cod in 2010. We were on the afternoon tour. The morning tour saw 1 whale in the far distance. When we got out there in the afternoon, there were 18 different whales. We knew it was a good day of whale watching when we saw that our guides were almost speechless themselves. On our way back to the harbor the captain told us not to forget what we had seen and don't ever expect to see that again, it was not a typical day. He commented that it was the best day for seeing whales that he had experienced in 14 years of conducting tours.

[WhiteNoise]

WOW! to the whale sightings guys! I must read your blog to Jim. Lucky guy you are to travel & ride scoots wherever you go with your wife. What fun!
Mark, what month was it that you saw So Many? Hope you made a note of that "once in a lifetime" experience

[WhiteNoise]

FritzP....I Love that Pic! Beautiful!

Here's another that S c r e a m s..........PCX "Banner" Photo!!

[kramnala58]

... what month was it that you saw So Many?

June

[CaptnJim]

A day off and some Inter-Island scooting...

http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06/in ... oting.html







Lots of photos at the link above.

Best wishes,
Jim

[kramnala58]

A day off and some Inter-Island scooting...
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06/in ... oting.html

Another great blog Jim. What set-up have you got for taking picture while you are riding?

[CaptnJim]

A day off and some Inter-Island scooting...
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06/in ... oting.html

Another great blog Jim. What set-up have you got for taking picture while you are riding?

From the "Kids, don't do this at home," file... I have the best luck with a DSLR on a strap around my neck; an 18 - 55 zoom lens. To get those "on the road" shots, I do shoot while I'm riding. Hey, it isn't like I'm texting - I don't look away when shooting. For the shots of my wife coming through the corner, I set myself up slightly up-hill, off the bike, and waited for her to come around the corner.

In the past, I have tried a GoPro camera, helmet mounted, with one shot every few seconds... way too much editing for my tastes. I also tried that with video... even more editing. The DSLR works for this purpose.

Most of the shots I post on the blog are shot with a small point & shoot. For full disclosure, we used to own a photography studio; I was a professional photographer for 32 years. Master of Photography, Certified Professional Photographer, Internationally Affiliated Photographic Juror (for judging professional photography competitions). I retired from that 8 years ago, but I haven't forgotten everything. These days, it is mostly casual "grab shots." Just like the scoots, it's all about easy.

Best wishes,
Jim

[kramnala58]

From the "Kids, don't do this at home," file...

Been there, done that, doing that ... Thanks for the inside scoop. Of course it is not like texting ... if you are taking a picture of where you are going then you are obviously looking in the right direction.

[CaptnJim]

Another day, another ferry ride, more curves, and pizza...

Off to America (that's what a friend here calls it when you go to the mainland)...

http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06...fairhaven.html

Put the scoots on the ferry to the mainland and headed north on some curvy roads.

A preview...











Best wishes,
Captain Jim

[6ftMach1Girl]

Motorcycle [and scooter] heaven - without my scoot :-(

Austrian Alps. Thousands of motorcycles, a few scoots. Not for the faint of heart - tons of blind curves, many without guard rails.

[WhiteNoise]

Life Is Good
What!! You guys went to Austria? I'm jealous! Someday I will get there ...Vienna bound. Grandmother born there. My cousins went to her home, took pics and I smile every time I look at them.
It Must Be Beautiful in Austria!! Lucky 6footer, I was wondering where you were

To Everyone that's sharing pics: thank You.
As I look at them I'm on those wide open bending peaceful roads with you. They draw me right in. Scooter less on L.I., and I'm There! It's a high!
The power of a photo. Amazing.

To all those posting pics of daily events or moments, I'm enjoying all of them as well. Post and chat as you like. Just Have fun

Oh gosh, it's Father's Day Sunday. Okay Dads, Do whatever and enjoy!! Anyone wanting a Go Pro camera?

[6ftMach1Girl]

My husband was born in Germany. Every few years, we visit and stay with his aunt and uncle. This time, they took vacation at the same time as us and planned us all a mini-getaway to Austria. My first time there

This is also the first time my youngest stepson has visited Germany. He is loving it so far - especially the food!