Big Boy's Toy by maggiemae

Big Boy's Toy

Back in the big city we found internet to be so slow - 5 mins to load one comment that we consulted the motel manager who put us into another unit in a different place and the result was pleasing.

The Big Boys Toys was on and I wandered over there to look around finding this Indian motorbike that was going to be auctioned off in Trademe in a couple of weeks finishing at the Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill. I gave it a bit more impetus - wonder if they would like my photo to put on Trademe! John signed the bike with a gold pen.

Three good things;
1. Found a massager that was in the show and boy, was it good! Deep tissue massage and I’m going to buy it!
2. Watching “As Time Goes By” with Judi Dench. A favourite program!
3. Being so tired, your eyelids close of their own accord!
Wow John is the real celebrity.. getting to sign with a 'gold' pen.. have a good weekend in the big smoke.. This bike looks very smart..
October 30th, 2015  
It looks to be the main attraction! Deep tissue massage sounds heavenly.
October 30th, 2015  
Very cool shot
October 30th, 2015  
"wall of death"??? i saw an indian bike the other day, admiring it and thinking of you, too late to realize i should've taken a photo. duh me! cool processing!
October 30th, 2015  
I love your processing - it really has impact.
October 30th, 2015  
@summerfield At some motorbike shows they have a bike that runs around vertical walls in a circle! Madness! This one won't be doing that!
October 30th, 2015  
Slacking already maggiemae....you should be on top Rev in the big city! Joking as I'm sure all this traveling is quite tiring. The massager sounds just the job! Your photo is wonderful showing off the best of this lovely bike & I can see John's signature .....I would show them your photo tomorrow. Is this the second one auctioned off?
October 30th, 2015  
@happypat Yes, they did one a couple of months ago and it raised $36000 for charity!
October 30th, 2015  
@maggiemae I remember, that's why I asked, someone is being very generous donating another one!
October 30th, 2015  
Neat shot, processing
October 30th, 2015  
Great processing! Love the thought of the signature in gold!
October 30th, 2015  
This is a stunning bike and to have it signed. Hope it raises a lot for charity. That back massage sounds sheer heaven
October 30th, 2015  
the lighting radiating underneath really is a bonus for this fancy machine
October 30th, 2015  
Ah, what a beautiful bike - and a plus with John's signature. Hope it brings in a pretty penny!
October 30th, 2015  
Fabulous image. Great shot
October 30th, 2015  
Stunning pair of wheels. Brilliant back lighting.
October 30th, 2015  
Wow what a great looking bike! Hope they get lots of money at the auction!
October 30th, 2015  
@pamknowler They are going to give all the profit to Westpac Trust Helicopters!
October 30th, 2015  
@salza It is heavenly if you put up with the pain to start! It diminishes with time so its got to be good for the tissues!
October 30th, 2015  
I can imagine the sound and the speed.
October 31st, 2015  
Great looking bike. Did John sign it because it was one he had ridden, or just because he's a celebrity?
October 31st, 2015  
Wow... zoomy shot! The "Wall of Death" is hilarious (at least, to me). Very fun.
October 31st, 2015  
Subject and processing both very impressive!
October 31st, 2015  
@skstein He is Burt Munro's son, Sandy -of the World Fastest Indian film so lots of people are very keen to shake his hand!
October 31st, 2015  
@rosiekerr Yes, I think i would die laughing if I was doing the Wall of Death!
October 31st, 2015  
I like what you've done and I'm sure they would love your photo for Trade Me. It'll bring in way more bids!! Sounds like you're having fun in the big city!
October 31st, 2015  
@kiwichick they did ask me to send it to the Trademe site! We will see. One doesn't have fun in the big city, Lesley! Its more like trying to stop swearing all the time!
October 31st, 2015  
@maggiemae Lol, you sound like me. I'm way more comfortable in a small town!
October 31st, 2015  
Love the processing on this!!
October 31st, 2015  
Cool processing!
October 31st, 2015  
love it ...
October 31st, 2015  
cool mean mchine
October 31st, 2015  
Cool the way it seems to be bursting out.
October 31st, 2015  
Your processing has given them motorbike even more pizzazz
October 31st, 2015  
Great motorbike but at my age I'll stick to 4 wheels.
October 31st, 2015  
@tremerryn Thats a good word Tremerryn! I like it!
October 31st, 2015  
Great shot! Reminds me of when my Dad owned an Indian before I was born. Guess it was in the '40's when he lived in San Francisco. Bet he rode that bike like a bat out of hell up and down those hills. They opened an Indian motorcycle store here in San Diego, CA last year. Had to visit. Awesome bikes in there. I don't ride. Just like to admire.
November 1st, 2015  
Like your effects here . Really makes the bike stand out.
November 2nd, 2015  
If I was a person shopping on Trademe this would definitely pique my curiosity! Although I don't know whether the "Wall of Death" would be appealing. Somehow I think when you buy a fast bike you expect to ride it more than once.
November 3rd, 2015  
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