G'day!

Those limits are enforced. In my State of NSW cameras must be sign-posted so that helps. If traffic is free flowing but everybody is sticking to the limit then there's usually a reason. But it's a big country and there are opportunities to up the pace where the risk of getting nabbed is less likely. You get a feel for when and where. Of course if you play the game then be prepared to pay for the privilege.

 

OK my big news...on Friday I bit the bullet. Rang my dealer expecting he'd tell me we wouldn't see any 2020s until the factory re-opens in Italy. Surprised to hear he had one standing in front of him (sold) and two more were on a ship on their way. A BIG surprise was the price, AUD $40490, is just $500 more than it was a year ago. The AUD has crashed against the Euro and I was expecting a big rise. So 3 years of bike shopping is finally over, paid a deposit, and locked in a V4S.

 

Life is getting seriously restrictive over here. Discouragement has not worked so in an attempt to prevent social gatherings from tomorrow pubs, clubs, gyms and churches will be required to shut down. More non-essential businesses may be required to close. Recession is not just likely, it's expected. I'm fortunate to be able to purchase a bike but actually taking delivery might be a problem.

 

Not often that I get to contribute "youth" these days. I'm not the oldest in my football team either but that's splitting hairs. You look like the man who has everything - beautiful outfit, hot babe, I do like that helmet.

 

Ah thank you; empathy, understanding, backhander - it's all there. Kiwis are so welcoming. Yes I think you're spot on. Excitement is building. I just hope this virus doesn't spoil the party.

 

I've long been aware that Ducatisti are a special bunch. Comes as no surprise there should be the odd peculiar fetish. Certainly a refreshing change from requests for nude selfies with the inevitable disappointment. Bins huh? On my to do list.

 

You've just planted a thought. Might go out tomorrow and purchase a case of Carlsberg to celebrate.

 

Looks like a solution that exacerbates the problem!

 

2 days down, 3 days at the track, 2 days back. But you're right it's ridiculous. Problem is for Phillip Island you have to pack for freezing cold, blazing heat, torrential rain and howling wind all on the same day...which is my feeble excuse for packing way too much.

 

I can see where 3 wheels might come in handy.

 

Thank you it's here and it's brilliant!