Comments on: Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades

By: David Breedlove

David Breedlove — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:41:14 +0000

Oh Hi Brooke !!
Your mom and I are checking out your website, very cool!
Ron and I are having your mom here in Kansas City for a visit.
We went to a Symphony in the Flint Hills lats night, and it was very nice.
Today we are just taking it easy.
I am sorry to hear about the flies in your lip gloss, I hate it when tht happens to me!!
Please be very very very very careful on your bike, my friends and relatives have bad motorcycle carma!
Sally says she is having a blast, please call her on the 16th or later, she will be back in Indy then. And a big I love you, and HUG !!!!
If you ever need to phone me my # is 816-807-8047
I love you soooooooooo much.
xoxoxo
Uncle Dave & you momma

By: Free I

Free I — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:33:16 +0000

Sawadee Kap Brooke,

I commend you for even attempting to drive ANY vehicle in Thailand, not that it’s so bad, but different, than how it’s done in the states. Two wheels, in my opinion, is the best way to get around there unless you have to travel a great distance, then you might need a bigger bike. I learned how to ride a super sport R1 for the first time on the beach at Pattaya. Thanks for the motivation. I’ll be there this year.

Free i

By: Bill Roake

Bill Roake — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:24:13 +0000

Great description Brooke but to Brookes blog fans, that was the short version. Every morning I head over to the local chicken and rice hangout and watch the other little munchkins come to the private elementary school across the street. You see, after Luanes and my daily ride to school I need that first smoke. Anywho, Brooke and I call the last 3 miles of road to our school the gauntlet. There is even one place where all the traffic jams up, and in order to get in line for the light, all bikes move to the far left and get in line. This is when my girl friend starts praying to Buddha as we have about 2 inches of clearance between mirrors on both sides. The last dash finds all traffic congested comrised of large school buses, many new credit owned cars and us. My favorite saying at this juncture is “Drive that as;ldfkjas;ldf bike”
As we pull into the school I raise my visor and calmly speak to Luane saying what a nice ride it was. She climbs off the bike, looks up to the heavens and says her daily prayer.

Now Brooke: She also had a second teacher. We usually take about 20 minutes to get to school solo. The first week Brooke had the bike we volunteered to drive with her. We needed to leave about 10 minutes early because that girl would not go over 40 kilometers. I think that is a bit over 30 mph in my country. I never got out of third gear and it is about 25 miles. That girl would not move over that amount for a week.

Going to school was ok, but coming home, I wanted a shower, beer and a quiet house more than anything, so going home did push my patience. Well after a week, she moved to 45, and now, may even push 60 on a clear, empty highway. I did teach her to speed up to get out of harms way and she is now a pro. She even passes us once in a while but we usually catch up when the construction zone hits. Very interesting when you see a 10 ton digger swinging a load of dirt over your head on a major highway. Gotta go, sorry for any mispellings but Brooke will understand. Teacher bill

By: Raam Dev

Raam Dev — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:08:54 +0000

Wow, that was quite the honest-in-your-face depiction of the risks involved! I’m headed to India in two weeks and my journey might take me through Thailand. I’ll definitely need to find someone to give me a tour on a bike so I can learn the ropes first!

By: Maris

Maris — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:35:26 +0000

Ok reading Bill’s quote literally made me LOL this morning. And how true this entire blog about the graveyard is. I’m with ya honey.

By: Sonicsuns

Sonicsuns — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:56:09 +0000

@Brooke – Well I’ll be studying to Japan for 6 months starting in April, and I might just end up living there. So if I hop over and visit Thailand sometime, I’ll let you know!

By: Brooke Ferguson

Brooke Ferguson — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:44:49 +0000

@Kirsti – Ya, I guess I should have also added the fact that I see the most amazing things, and that the air smells like paradise, and the sense of motion and freedom that goes along with it! I’m really enjoying the challenge, and on the days where the traffic dies down, I’m having a totally different experience all together. Like seeing the 101 year old lady on her morning walks, or the monks going for alms in the morning. Nothing really beats that. Thanks for commenting!

@Karol – I’ve heard that about India, too! Are you going to come through Krabi when you are in Thailand?? If so, please let me know the dates, would be great to catch up in person!

@Rasheed – Hi Rasheed! Great hearing from you, I’m enjoying your blog!! :0) You keep rocking, too.

@Mark – AH! I forgot about that! Although, for the record, I’ve heard that from Several people, so at least you aren’t the only one!! How are things with you??

@Sonicsuns – Ha ha. Yes, its a big adventure, for sure, but also loads of fun. Any chances you’ll be coming through Thailand?

By: Sonicsuns

Sonicsuns — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:59:04 +0000

It’s a good metaphor, though I’m still not keen to go driving in Thailand anytime soon. =)

By: Mark Eckenrode

Mark Eckenrode — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:39:12 +0000

i’d never ridden a motorbike until i went to thailand. within the first minute of getting on, i crashed beautifully. sounds like you’re doing much better than i

By: Rasheed Hooda

Rasheed Hooda — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:13:43 +0000

Sounds like the way they do it in India/Pakistan.

I love the way you turned them into life lessons.

Keep on Rocking!

Rasheed