Radioman Rides the World....... - Page 318

Rustler · 03-10-2013, 11:21 PM

Pop music day, Kiwi style.

First, a 1969 New Zealand invasion tune, which never quite invaded the States. Here is Fourmyula, and New Zealand's all-time top rated pop song, Nature.

Second, probably the biggest pop song to ever come out of New Zealand, and making it big in the States. New Zealand's own Crowded House, and their 1986 hit Don't Dream It's Over, here on the Radioman Network.

coolsen · 03-11-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by marty hill

Mark, sure I'm wrong but it looks like a nail in your rear tire in the last post.
Isn't NZ truly wonderful?

Probably a piece of rock embedded in the tread of the tire without puncturing it.

marty hill · 03-11-2013, 08:15 AM

Your probably right. Just wanted him to look at it.

Radioman · 03-11-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by marty hill

Your probably right. Just wanted him to look at it.

Thanks for watching out for me. NZ is a great place to ride and explore! And I am having great weather as well!!

Radioman · 03-11-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dracula

Dear Radioman,

We trust it is God's will we are were we are at any given moment. The plans He has for us in life work in mysterious ways. You have battled pain and suffering and are alive, really alive not just surviving. I believe allot is because of the choices you made to travel the world and the kind of person you are. The pain will transform into something else, a form of energy that in your case takes a positive luminous face. There is allot to learn from your life experience and it is a most exquisite privilege to be able to partake in it.

Best,
Vic

Thanks Vic. I know for me sharing the everyday thoughts and realities for me is important in many way. Thanks for the encouraging words!

Radioman · 03-11-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott_PDX

Radioman,

One of the things that makes this such a great report to follow along with is that you do share your feelings and your losses as well as appreciating the blessings you have. Your adventure seems to be as much a journey of healing as anything, and sharing your state of mind and feelings as well as your words and excellent pictures, makes this "report" something special to those of us that are following along.

Keep it up buddy.

Thank You. Guess I will keep writing and riding!

Radioman · 03-11-2013, 12:42 PM

Awoke to the wonderful sounds of crashing waves on the beach just outside my room. Enjoyed a cup of coffee on the deck taking in the sunrise!

Once I was packed up again, I rode out to Hokitika Gorge to take a little look. The water has amazing color from the glaciers.

Just a short walk through the forest...

As I rode through the coastal road, then it turned inland with great twisties undulating and winding through the hills toward to towns of Franz Joseph, and Fox Glacier.

25 years ago, I hitchhiked and backpacked through NZ, and I remember taking a Heli flight on the Glacier here....... So as I rode through I decided to repeat this adventure! The sun was out.... Why not!!

Here comes our ride! just outside Fox Glacier

The pilot giving us the flight plan

We load up, and then are off to see both the Franz Joseph and Fox Glaciers, as well as Mt Cook the highest mountain in NZ

All geared up.

we flew right up the fox glacier

Amazing look at the glaciers

soaring up above the mountains

Note the red hut on the mountain.

Wahoooo. Standing on the Franz Joseph Glacier. What a view!

The photos do not give the scale of how big this is. But it was awesome!

Then Mt Cook. Note the "cloud" on the rock face. It was actually a large rock slide.

As we flew back down the mountains you can see the path of the glacier out to the sea.

All done. It was an awesome way to see the area!!

Idahosam · 03-11-2013, 12:52 PM

Just catching up Mark, dude......your killing me... NZ

but in a good way.

capeklr · 03-11-2013, 12:58 PM

Absolutely beautiful.

Katoom119 · 03-11-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Radioman

Thank You. Guess I will keep writing and riding!

Please do. Writing introspectively is what really endears at least me to the report and makes me feel like I'm there. I know iDave asked the same question and everyone agreed that his personal thoughts were part of the story.

Have fun in NZ!

C-Stain · 03-11-2013, 01:41 PM

Looks like you're having a great time.

I've wondered lately if when you get home, if you'll end up with one of those BMW Sponsored Speaking Tours as a source of income? I'd pay to see you talk! (And consider myself lucky to have been able to hear some of the Adventure firsthand in my kitchen and have a short ride with you!)

Hope that you continue to enjoy your adventure!

rjmorel · 03-11-2013, 10:51 PM

[QUOTE=C-Stain;20921195]
I've wondered lately if when you get home, if you'll end up with one of those BMW Sponsored Speaking Tours as a source of income? I'd pay to see you talk! (And consider myself lucky to have been able to hear some of the Adventure firsthand in my kitchen and have a short ride with you!)
/QUOTE]

The Hell's Canyon gang get first dibs on his talks if it were to ever come about.

We've got cake invested in him.

Beautiful heli ride Mark, did they say what the red cabin was for? Looks like it's about to get swallowed up in a crevasse. Thinking Murphy's law here.
Stay safe, let nothing pass you by Mark that you wished a day later you would of stopped for .
rj

arraflipper · 03-12-2013, 02:29 AM

Mark, More great photos, everytime I think you have done it all it can't get better you seem to prove me wrong. This is one time I enjoy being wrong, thanks again for sharing.

Ladybug0048 · 03-12-2013, 04:05 AM

[QUOTE=rjmorel;20925291]

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-Stain

I've wondered lately if when you get home, if you'll end up with one of those BMW Sponsored Speaking Tours as a source of income? I'd pay to see you talk! (And consider myself lucky to have been able to hear some of the Adventure firsthand in my kitchen and have a short ride with you!)
/QUOTE]

The Hell's Canyon gang get first dibs on his talks if it were to ever come about.

We've got cake invested in him.

Beautiful heli ride Mark, did they say what the red cabin was for? Looks like it's about to get swallowed up in a crevasse. Thinking Murphy's law here.
Stay safe, let nothing pass you by Mark that you wished a day later you would of stopped for .
rj

I agree with RJ but you knew I would.

You sure are getting to see some terrific things along with meeing wonderful people. It's great how you are taking the side trip like the helicopter ride so you can really see it all.

Radioman · 03-12-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Beautiful heli ride Mark, did they say what the red cabin was for? Looks like it's about to get swallowed up in a crevasse.

The huts are for mountain climbers. We saw several along the way up the glaciers. Would be a great place to stay the night !

03-10-2013, 11:21 PM	#4756
Rustler Bible Thumper Joined: Apr 2005 Location: So Cal Oddometer: 117	Radioman Network Pop music day, Kiwi style. First, a 1969 New Zealand invasion tune, which never quite invaded the States. Here is Fourmyula, and New Zealand's all-time top rated pop song, Nature. Second, probably the biggest pop song to ever come out of New Zealand, and making it big in the States. New Zealand's own Crowded House, and their 1986 hit Don't Dream It's Over, here on the Radioman Network.

03-11-2013, 08:15 AM	#4758
marty hill The Energizer Bunny Joined: Nov 2003 Location: marietta, ga. Oddometer: 3,794	Your probably right. Just wanted him to look at it. __________________ ride till you can't. 1200GS black Cagiva Gran Canyon Italiano/rosso

03-11-2013, 12:42 PM	#4762
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,167	Awoke to the wonderful sounds of crashing waves on the beach just outside my room. Enjoyed a cup of coffee on the deck taking in the sunrise! Once I was packed up again, I rode out to Hokitika Gorge to take a little look. The water has amazing color from the glaciers. Just a short walk through the forest... As I rode through the coastal road, then it turned inland with great twisties undulating and winding through the hills toward to towns of Franz Joseph, and Fox Glacier. 25 years ago, I hitchhiked and backpacked through NZ, and I remember taking a Heli flight on the Glacier here....... So as I rode through I decided to repeat this adventure! The sun was out.... Why not!! Here comes our ride! just outside Fox Glacier The pilot giving us the flight plan We load up, and then are off to see both the Franz Joseph and Fox Glaciers, as well as Mt Cook the highest mountain in NZ All geared up. we flew right up the fox glacier Amazing look at the glaciers soaring up above the mountains Note the red hut on the mountain. Wahoooo. Standing on the Franz Joseph Glacier. What a view! The photos do not give the scale of how big this is. But it was awesome! Then Mt Cook. Note the "cloud" on the rock face. It was actually a large rock slide. As we flew back down the mountains you can see the path of the glacier out to the sea. All done. It was an awesome way to see the area!! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430 Radioman screwed with this post 03-11-2013 at 12:55 PM

03-11-2013, 12:52 PM	#4763
Idahosam Set Adrift Joined: May 2006 Location: Here and There.. but mostly in the Desert Oddometer: 3,804	Just catching up Mark, dude......your killing me... NZ but in a good way. __________________ My Ride South of the Border To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries. Aldous Huxley

03-11-2013, 12:58 PM	#4764
capeklr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Cape Town Oddometer: 235	Absolutely beautiful. __________________ 1998 KLR 680C; to many mods to list. 2007 BMW 1200GSA.

03-11-2013, 01:41 PM	#4766
C-Stain Unreasonable Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Middleton, NS CANADA Oddometer: 2,246	Looks like you're having a great time. I've wondered lately if when you get home, if you'll end up with one of those BMW Sponsored Speaking Tours as a source of income? I'd pay to see you talk! (And consider myself lucky to have been able to hear some of the Adventure firsthand in my kitchen and have a short ride with you!) Hope that you continue to enjoy your adventure! __________________ TransLab a Go Go 2011 Nova Scotia Fresh Air Inspectors Investigate the Cabot Trail "Second star to the left and straight on till morning” ― James T. Kirk

03-11-2013, 10:51 PM	#4767
rjmorel Dual Sporticus Joined: Oct 2005 Location: over here guys Walla Walla, WA Oddometer: 224	[QUOTE=C-Stain;20921195] I've wondered lately if when you get home, if you'll end up with one of those BMW Sponsored Speaking Tours as a source of income? I'd pay to see you talk! (And consider myself lucky to have been able to hear some of the Adventure firsthand in my kitchen and have a short ride with you!) /QUOTE] The Hell's Canyon gang get first dibs on his talks if it were to ever come about. We've got cake invested in him. Beautiful heli ride Mark, did they say what the red cabin was for? Looks like it's about to get swallowed up in a crevasse. Thinking Murphy's law here. Stay safe, let nothing pass you by Mark that you wished a day later you would of stopped for . rj __________________ Dream Ride :I dream everytime I ride , even around town. There top that one. Ride the world, we'll do Mars next year 08 Yamaha XT250 08 Kawaski Versys (Dual Sporticus) shaken ,not stirred rjmorel screwed with this post 03-11-2013 at 11:47 PM

03-12-2013, 02:29 AM	#4768
arraflipper Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: N. ILL. Oddometer: 376	Photos Mark, More great photos, everytime I think you have done it all it can't get better you seem to prove me wrong. This is one time I enjoy being wrong, thanks again for sharing.

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