US Trip

Got back from San Francisco on friday after a great fortnight. Didn't do
as much biking as I'd have liked as the work part dragged on, but what I
did was excellent. If you get the chance to go, once you're out of the
cities and off the beaten track the roads are great. Quiet, challenging
and for the most part well surfaced.

A couple of exceptions to the last in the Marin area were the only
downer. Riding in a cloud on a twisty, bumpy as f*ck road with added
rockfalls trying to hang on to an ex racer on a TZR, while trying not to
drop my mate's R1 was "challenging". However once we got out of the
clouds the coast road was great and I could happily enjoy myself a bit more.

Touring the city on the bike was a great way to get around and see the
obligatory sights as well for half a day when the weather was a bit iffy.

Two asides:

Commuting on a sportsbike isn't so bad after all, I might change the
Fazer this year for an R1/GSX-R.

My mate took me to have a look around Google's campus which was
interesting in a "aren't we clever and successful" way. I must admit
they do seem to sort their employees out but I'm not sure I'd switch the
work ethic and cost of living for a free canteen and a couple of fleeces

Cheers

 

Let me know if you fancy a pint.

 

Have a good trip! Get out on a bike if you can

 

I'll not forgive you if you're that close when it's on and fail. I'm
sure that won't bother you, but thought I'd mention it all the same.

 

Try and get a seat that isn't about 2 rows down from the top[1] - you
won't see much on the field.

Oh - and if that irritating fat cretin[3] sitting behind you still thinks
it's fun to do his 'best English accent' continuously for 2 hours you
have my permission[2] to demonstrate to him the error of his ways.

Phil.

[1] Like we did. We could see more on the big video screen than on the
pitch.
[2] One of many..
[3] Not that you need it.

 

When exactly? I'm flying out sunday (22nd) but will be
flying back on friday (27th) as I've got a shit load
of meetings to attend.

They're putting me up in this hell-hole place as
The Clift is fully booked, the bastards:
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/sfosc

Let me know if you're around (or anyone else) and
we'll do some drinks.

 

<waves>

 

Bugger - oh, hang on, I didn't mean that.

I'm being groomed aren't I?

 

Well, unless someone provides airfare, I won't be going either.

 

Heh, no worries. I'll probably be over again in Feb
or March but I've got a shit-load of airmiles to get
rid of, which will probably see us in New York for
the wife's birthday in March.

Maybe we should have a Big Nose convention with
Dr Will if you can make it?

 

Drop me an email and we'll sort something out.

I'll probably be working late most nights, or hanging
out at the Metreon if anything good is showing, but
Thurs is the best bet as I've got all friday morning to
recover before the flight home.

 

All things are relative...