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Bill H's avatar

Queasy Rider

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John Birmingham's avatar

Comment of the thread.

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ivalley's avatar

Travel is cool. A serious horizon-broadener. Have to agree with Jane on the scooter thing, though.

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John Birmingham's avatar

Yeah it was pretty fucking sporty, especially during the horizontal monsoon rain.

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ivalley's avatar

You're a better man than I, Gunga Din.

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Dave W's avatar

Why do my fave authors always put out a new book with the worst possible timing. I've got 37 more kings/queens of England essay biographies to read, don't you know, before I start something new.

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Dirk's avatar

But will the streets of Brisbane be graced by another 50cc Honda moped in the not to distant future I wonder ... ;-)

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Dave W's avatar

I do like a good wet market tour.

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Formerly Known as Simon's avatar

bit worried about that loose chin strap! And do the tour guides sit on the back? They must have nerves of steel :)

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John Birmingham's avatar

Ha. No. The tour guides absolutely drive the scooter. LIKE SCOOTER RIDING DEMONZ

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