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Best OP in years!!!!
adds some spice to a forum that can get a bit repetitive..
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Play it again Sam!
This is for LAZ 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plSKtjfSjrA
LAZ 1 UPDATE:
LAZ 1 and his mystery lady from the HUBB (Travelers Seeking Travelers) are safely ensconced in our ranch house (our Airbnb) - where they are getting to know each other.
She has two overland motorcycles
and a big red truck, he has many overland motorcycles and
a black and white live in rig...
And they are both beautiful people....
She has the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever met.... he is a Canadian army officer and world traveler.
"Man must have his mate that no one can deny"
Here's to you kid. Xfiltrate
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xfiltrate
This is for LAZ 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plSKtjfSjrA
LAZ 1 UPDATE:
LAZ 1 and his mystery lady from the HUBB (Travelers Seeking Travelers) are safely ensconced in our ranch house (our Airbnb) - where they are getting to know each other.
She has two overland motorcycles
and a big red truck, he has many overland motorcycles and
a black and white live in rig...
And they are both beautiful people....
She has the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever met.... he is a Canadian army officer and world traveler.
"Man must have his mate that no one can deny"
Here's to you kid. Xfiltrate
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Update on the "Wayward Wander/ Black Tortoise/Surprise & SERENDIPITY" Mexico tour
Currently in Arizona, mostly in and around Tucson till after American Thanksgiving. Doing a bit of final prep work before crossing into Mexico ... installing new fuel pump, finishing interior and exterior trim, off loading/storing some of the "too many heavy" things I won't need.
My home built AWD CLASS C MICRO MOTORHOME SAFARI van weighs in at 6500 lbs fully loadef and us pushing a 7' high by 7' wide box through the air. Best mileage is 12.5 mpg, at about 55 mph. Not too bad for the "BLACK TORTOISE", which is carrying me and EVERYTHING I own inside the shell.
Picked up a motorcycle escort, Cynthia, riding her BMW GS650, who plans to accompany me through Mexico.
Life IS good,
And the WAYWARD WANDERER lifestyle is fantastic.
Serendipity surprises await just around the next corner
( like the five massive ELK I nearly became intimate with going over Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado ... about 8000 ' elevation, snowing, just before dusk).
I do NOT try feats like this on 2 wheels no more. My AWD motorhome, with an HD front bumper and brush bars, big fat gnarly Duratrac tires, ABS, with heater and stereo, is definitely a better choice for my current wanderings ...
But an ELECTRIC powered mountain bike might be a nice addution to the back bumper.Just for short trips and exploring when and where the "Tortoise" is not appropriate.
LAZ 1
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Tea for Two & Two for Tea
And just a note about LAZ 1 -
He is also a published author - having written a substantial book on lightweight back packing equipment - that you can purchase or make yourself.
And, the mystery lady, now identified by LAZ 1 last post, has her own business, and plenty of free time for travel on her GS650 BMW.
rosa del desierto and I wish them the very best during their adventures south of the border and beyond. I hope they continue to post on the HUBB with updates and know they will always be welcome at Rancho Los Rosales.
"may we no longer be strangers". xfiltrate
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10 Nov 2016
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He is also a published author - having written a substantial book on lightweight back packing equipment - that you can purchase or make yourself.
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Mr Filtrate
I can purchase the book? Or the camping equipment, or both? Make the book?
Do you think there's a market for a lightweight book on substantial back packing equipment?
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"bazinga"
crisp,
"bazinga"
Urban Dictionary: Bazinga
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Calling LAZ 1
LAZ 1 considering the Hubb and more specifically the results you had via the HUBB you might consider it appropriate to post an update. Those of us who have responded to your quest, may like to hear from you, or not.
On the other hand if this is your style, use them and lose them, then remain in hiding.
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probably been run over by one 'alpha female' in her big red truck
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Run down
Bones667,
Her big red truck was brand new and I doubt she would risk denting a fender. She was more of a hugger than a basher. and an intellectual that could put any man in his place - easily.
But, I like, very much your analysis.
I always thought those with big trucks and big wheels really wanted to run over someone. On second thought her truck was not that big - and it was brand new, and she really did not need a truck to run over him. Don't think she considered herself an "alpha female." She was kind of beyond labels - but I assure you she could take care of herself - she motored Africa.
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Ed
This is why I treat PSYCHOLOGY as a "soft" discipline ...
Too many grand conclusions from inadequate data.
Closer to VOODOO than Science.
1.)
That red NISSAN was her room mate's truck ... Cynthia drives a Toyota. Her room mate took Cynthia's TOY truck to Indiana, to hold her mother's hand while she dies.
Cynthia,
being who she is,
Put her personal trip plans on hold, and is flying out to Indiana tomorrow to be with them.
Deoending on how things work out, she may catch up with me in Mexico later ..
Or not.
She knows where I will be.
2.
I am in Mexico with no internet abilities except WIFI at McDs.
I feel no need to post a running commentary on my trip on the HUBB. But I was goi g to PM you and Elisa an update.
TTFN
From Navajoa Mexico,
a shirt stop on the Serendipity Surprise Winter Sunshine Tour
PS: DO NOT DRIVE HWY 15 SUD AT NIGHT ON A MOTORCYCLE.
THERE ARE HUNGRY POT HOLES LURKING AND WAITING TO EAT YOU!!
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Laz,
You think outside the box, and I applaud you for that.
People opposing to your request for attractive travel-company only show their own limitations!
All the best in your travels and life, if you ever happen to be in the Netherland, let me know!
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Wow, I can't believe there's been so much criticism towards someone simply seeking a female companion. Good luck Laz 1, I hope you find what you're looking for. I can't believe some of you think a general dating site would be better than posting on a forum where you'll immediately share similar interests. Seems mad to me. I'd like to think this is a good place to meet fellow travelers, good friends and possibly more.
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I don't think people are genuinely giving Laz1 a hard time. It's just something you don't see often here on the hubb. There are of course a few grumpy old men about who are jealous that he's doing what they wished they had the confidence to do so feel the need to knock him down. Others are just having a bit of fun with a well meant gag..
It would nice if a lot more guys and girls got together though the travel circle. Over the year's I've been lucky to meet a couple of lady travellers through the hubb. Although our paths went separate ways, we're still good friends.
Hell, I even met my Italian partner of two years on Plenty of fish
Maybe the hubb isnt the best place to go looking for companionship but if you're a certain type of travelling individual with specific requirements, then its probably not to far off the mark for some.
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As usual, Touring Ted's post was well thought out and he even included his own experience as explanation. I agree with his last post. Last night came the first snow of the year here at the ranch in Flagstaff. This gave me visions of Dr.Zhivago - the little cottage scenes with the harsh Russian winter outside might parallel LAZ 1 and his new female friend.
He wrote, he came, and whatever. The HUBB is like Zhivago's cottage, safe and warm with overlanders like Touring Ted, who manages to see the cup half full, yet aware that it is also half empty.
As I sip my wine and eat my eggs this snowbound morning at Rancho Los Rosales I sort of miss LAZ 1 - his brazen approach to the HUBB and to life.
LAZ 1 was Zorro like, appearing and disappearing with equal aplomb. Once again I feel the need to share with those who have posted here a favorite quote by Kerouac:
“What is that feeling when you're driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? - it's the too-huge world vaulting us, and it's good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.”
― Jack Kerouac, On the Road
Maybe he and some of us have experienced that feeling.
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