Velocette 1953 by maggiemae

Velocette 1953

A diary photo of my husband disappearing down the road on his super duper motorbike. He is going to get something fixed down in the town. Hope he is safe and doesn't fall off! He rode motorbikes when he was 18 but that was a long time ago!

Three good things;
1. He has remembered to take his phone with him.
2. Hanging the sheets out in the wind - no clothes line so they are draped over the sun umbrella.
3. Believing in the best is better than in the worst!
coolio bike and coolio shot maggie
January 8th, 2014  
Ah he looks happy....he has his dealer boots on....we call them that anyway!! The bike looks in good nick!
January 8th, 2014  
Oops !! I thought it was Mr Man without Yolanda !! Just hope he keeps his eyes on the road -and arrives home safely -- the bike looks good !!
January 8th, 2014  
Hope he has a safe adventure!
January 8th, 2014  
Oh, that's a really fun shot. Gives me a chuckle and hope he arrives in one piece. :)
January 8th, 2014  
Meg
Oh great shot....I bet he loves it too!
January 8th, 2014  
Oh I remember when my hubby took up the motorbike again after many years, although it was our only form of transport when we were first married. I'm sure it's like riding a bike and he won't have forgotten what to do ;o) xx
January 8th, 2014  
Very nice bike!
January 8th, 2014  
I always love your 3 things! and your photos too ;)
January 8th, 2014  
Looks like a lot of fun, nice shot :)
January 8th, 2014  
Great shot! Looks like he is off to enjoy himself!
January 9th, 2014  
You know I love these bikes and hate them too. So many fun rides and too many weeks and months helping with the recovery of stupid Goode men including my husband and his dad.
January 9th, 2014  
I bet that brings back a lot of memories for both of you. What a fun shot.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOUR PHILOSOPHY--always better to believe in the best. And how lovely to be able to hang your sheets out in the sunshine--mine would just be "sheets" of ice!!!!
January 9th, 2014  
Fabulous shot, Maggiemae! Your hubby looks quite pleased with himself!
January 9th, 2014  
Awesome shot
January 9th, 2014  
You need to take another shot when he is back.
January 9th, 2014  
Great shot here
January 9th, 2014  
Looks like he has it handled.
January 9th, 2014  
Vee
Super duper photo!
January 9th, 2014  
Bev
Nice shot! I chuckled a bit because he's looking at you and not the road. Well done.
January 9th, 2014  
Tell him it is much safer to look straight ahead
January 9th, 2014  
yes, i believe it is best to look where you're going and not at the photographer when riding a motorbike! nice colours there, maggiemae!
January 9th, 2014  
nice bike, good colour
January 9th, 2014  
I just showed Paul, and he said "very nice, an oldie but a goodie"
January 9th, 2014  
@prttblues @digitalrn @summerfield there was no one ahead on the road in front of him! He's actually very careful - only problem on this run - he ran out of petrol! Now when do I ever run out of fuel on my push bike!
January 9th, 2014  
Mmmm...at least it looks like he's able to use it on the 'open road.' Those things scare me, but they are fun to ride! Good capture!
January 9th, 2014  
No. 3 👍👍
January 9th, 2014  
Looks like a pro!!! Nice shot of him!! My husband loves his Harley. i used to ride with him, but don't any more. Just too nervous about hanging off the back...feel so vulnerable. He has been riding all his life and is a good driver, but it is the other people and unknown conditions that concern me.
January 9th, 2014  
He looks very happy. Wonderful shot Maggiemae.
January 9th, 2014  
Hope he's enjoying himself and stays safe. Nice capture and composition.
January 9th, 2014  
He looks happy and I like the pretty scenery.
January 9th, 2014  
Lovely shot Maggie.
January 9th, 2014  
Wonderful nostalgic shot - love the processing.
January 9th, 2014  
Awesome shot, good luck to him!
January 9th, 2014  
Lovely shot, great processing
January 9th, 2014  
what a great shot!
January 9th, 2014  
Is he trying to imitate Mr Man, lol :) Nice shot!
January 9th, 2014  
Lovely shot, my hubby Terry also returned to his motorbike, once the kids were grown, fun times, Lovely bike,.
January 9th, 2014  
Cool bike and he's probably 18 again in his head Maggiemae :)
January 9th, 2014  
He looks like a natural! Nice shot!
January 9th, 2014  
Great capture, he looks comfortable despite the long absence.
January 10th, 2014  
@happypat it is in good nick, Pat but requires a kick start which can be a bit much for John!
January 10th, 2014  
@yonnie so I believe with this wicked weather that you are having! Bit cold for the bed, perhaps!
January 10th, 2014  
I can't decide whether to be jealous because of the warm weather you have or that fine bike your hubby is riding.
January 10th, 2014  
Great shot. Love the way he is looking at you.
January 10th, 2014  
Love your number 3. Cool bike!
January 10th, 2014  
Where is his "Yolanda?". Great shot!
January 11th, 2014  
@grammyn His "Yolanda" doesn't want to get up on the bike behind him! She likes to be in control!
January 11th, 2014  
@maggiemae Lol! I totally understand that!!
January 11th, 2014  
You two are truly amazing! This is a very cool looking bike!
January 12th, 2014  
He looks quite comfortable. Great portrait.
January 12th, 2014  
Such a great shot, and love your 3 good things, as always!
January 13th, 2014  
nice shot, my dad was a Metropolitan Police man in the 1960's and rode a Velocette LE nick named as a Noddy bike in the UK
October 5th, 2014  
@philcameron59 John's got one of these too - the LE - Noddy bike as he knows they are called. But its not in a going condition - yet - probably will never be. It has a very soft motor sound.
October 5th, 2014  
@maggiemae oh he must be a real fanatic that's great
October 5th, 2014  
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