Not dead yet - The video Series

Did a little research. Found out that the landscape around Little Big Horn was much different at the time of that battle, many more large trees and very tall native grass that would grow up to 3 feet tall. The grass you see now is what blew in from the settlers planting for grazing grass. Also Custer was under strict engagement rules to not attack the Indians but only let his presence known in hope that they would head toward the designated reservation. They also found the camp spot those troops camped in the night before and they keep finding empty whiskey bottles all over the place. Those guys were known to be very heavy drinkers. That also may have had something to do with how that thing went down. Sounds funny but the Army was full of drunks back then.

Having served myself I was always amazed that a fifth of some type would always show up at the time you really needed something like that.

That's probably it...the unknown vs the known and familiar...like them all but keep going back to Mongolia/east Russia episodes.Keep 'em coming.

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I want to know more about them hot looking Russian chics? So far the best looking women on tape were them gals in Russia. So how friendly were them gals? I'm sure they want out of that shit hole.

These American chics piss me off to no end, I'm thinking about a Russian one.

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perfect sig line!

I can only guess at how much effort goes into these reports. I've typed up a couple after the fact, based on the pics i've taken. then, while doing that, realize that i only took pics of about 1/2% of everything. and, that is just on the everything that I thought worthwhile. I've taken my gopro on a lot of trips and come back with no video. most times, i will just whip out the iPhone and shoot video one handed while riding.

all of this to just say you must have put a hell of a lot of time and effort into the books, the pics and the youtube videos (which are just incredible!), and you will never really know how much we all appreciate it.


come to socal sometime and i will try and pay it back with free booze!

W T F!!!!???


That is seriously cold!!!

I just dont like the withdrawals. six months is a loooong time! might have to just go out riding meself!



Seriously, the amount of time and effort you've put into these vidoes, RR, books, etc. are very much appreciated.

Whatever that project is, if it doesn't involve writing, production or editing, it is one serious waste of talent!

You, sir, have done a masterful job of putting this together, and is much appreciated!

Be well.

Oisin,
Many thanks for sharing your travels and thoughts. Anyone who has ever tried to do a little filming and editing (no matter how amateurish the result), knows what a massive amount of work you have done and how skillfully you have done it.

Hats off to you.

Nick

So it's over. What am I going to watch now? It's been better than anything on tv.

Maybe you're planning a Christmas special Then there's the out takes show too.

I took a look at some of your earlier trips but the video was showing up as private. Any chance of resurrecting them for all us new fans?

Thanks for this thread

Absolutely excellent my friend!

I can't thank you enough for all of your effort and expertise on making these videos. They were as many have said already awe inspiring!!

I am sad it's over as I could keep watching your adventures for as long as you keep making them.

You seriously need to offer them up to a documentary channel and allow them to make a series from them. They are top shelf! There has been nothing that equals them imho on the TV IMHO....even the Long Way Round series aren't as well done as your's are.

Again, thanks.....6 months is far too long for my weekly fix......Damn!

Well done......

Inspiring.

VERY!!!

I've followed a lot of great ride reports on ADV. None have resonated with me as much as yours. Thank you.

great job, thanks and sorry about your mother. Lost my mom in 2009, still hurts.

All those bikes belong to you in that house? So you store the bikes like that....you are one very interesting guy. I'm sure you will need to get back to work just to cover the cost of storing all that investment which turn into a museum of sorts. KEWL. With the books and video all that will be worth something in the future to a collector or end up in some motorcycle museum with your story. I must say, I've own a few bikes that I'd love to touch, run my hands over, if they could talk they could tell a story. All gone to the history stuck in my head, easy to forget as if it all happen in some other life. Dust to dust, ashes to ashes, to this end we part taking it all with us, but the way you do this you are leaving something for the future for others to enjoy. Something others can touch, part of you. Those machines are you and will always be you. Your DNA all over them tools.

Thanks again Oisin. Great finish.