Straight after visiting Indiana, I make my way up to Wisconsin. I found a place online that has my favorite tires, and lucky that they specialize in custom design KTM parts! I just went there for my tires as they are not available in Indiana. You know I’ve always had issues with my side stand, and Craig from CJ Designs has created an adjustable side stand...
Who’da thought many years ago when I moved from Indiana to South Australia, that I would actually ride all the way back on a motorcycle!!?? I sure didn’t!!! Wasn’t even a blip on my radar.. Now that I have, it will probably be something I will remember in to my old age… ha! The last few months have been go go go.. so much...
I stayed in Indiana for 2 weeks, knowing all the while I was on the edge of the season for Siberia and needed to get a move on before the winter sets in. At this stage I’m only about 1/2 way across this large country. I fly back into Krasnoyarsk, where my wonderful Russian helpers are waiting. The following photos were taken on September 1...
I just happened to be in Indiana in time for the 4th annual Exotic Feline Rescue Center Rescue Ride. After their Facebook reminder (which I had seen before but didn’t respond to while traveling through Russia) came up again, and I quickly asked if I can be involved! What an opportunity to combine two of my favorite things! Directors Joe Taft and Jean Herrbert...
As many of you know, my wonderful father, John Wilkins, passed away on September 3. My family called me in Krasnoyarsk (about 1000 km from Irkutsk) and said I better get home right away.. luckily it was a town big enough to have a decent airport. After many close calls over the last couple of years, this one looked like it was final. My brother and sister put...
Well I have to say I had a wonderful time in Perth! I was there for a whole week. I’m glad about that for a few reasons.. When I looked at what I needed to accomplish to get the bike ready for overseas, I knew if I didn’t make it to Perth on the Friday, then everything would be closed Saturday and Sunday, and I would be stressin’..! So...
Speaking of Marie’s painting, she painted the above photo for me. While volunteering for the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Indiana, I had the huge pleasure of helping to raise 3 babies, Herman, Sumara and Joey. I wanted the painting to give to my Dad for Christmas. Sumara is sucking on my finger. Herman, being the only boy, just wanted...