Loule Two Strokes
I think I've mentioned a few times on here that I've "inherited" thousands of my late father's prints and slides. It would be impossible to retain them all so its a tough job going through every single one of them and deciding what to keep and what not to keep. My methodology is pretty much - if its got a family member on - it stays.
If its got a place that probably (or does) look different now because of fashion styles, surroundings or vehicles and can be used as some sort of comparison, then its staying - at least for now.
I was going to use the word "depressing" but its not that - these are my parents travelling the world and having a great time. Its definitely "saddening" though - all that cost, time and memories. They were all mounted in albums (remember those?) and the backs of the prints were meticulously written on (lightly) in pen with location, date etc - and sometimes the camera they were taken with - and the film used.
I found this earlier. Being a "two stroke lover" (- no, not that kind of two stroke lover - now that would be depressing lol), this one is definitely staying. Taken in Loule (wherever that is) in 1981.
I'm struggling to recognise many (erm...more to the point - any) of the bikes in this photo which is probably quite unusual for me. I only really know of one Portuguese motorcycle manufacturer - Casal - but I can't read the names or know the badges. There does seem to be at least one Honda in there. Theres a curious little 'cafe racer' with some very narrow "clip -on" handlebars towards the back.
I think theres something rather wonderful about living in a hot climate and using little two stroke motorcycles as daily transport. And using wooden crates and wicker shopping bags for what they now call "luggage systems" and not thinking that some thieving blighter would steal your crash helmet whilst you are sipping an Espresso in the town square.
What isn't so wonderful is wondering how you get your bike out when its time to go home ;-)
Loule Two Strokes
I think I've mentioned a few times on here that I've "inherited" thousands of my late father's prints and slides. It would be impossible to retain them all so its a tough job going through every single one of them and deciding what to keep and what not to keep. My methodology is pretty much - if its got a family member on - it stays.
If its got a place that probably (or does) look different now because of fashion styles, surroundings or vehicles and can be used as some sort of comparison, then its staying - at least for now.
I was going to use the word "depressing" but its not that - these are my parents travelling the world and having a great time. Its definitely "saddening" though - all that cost, time and memories. They were all mounted in albums (remember those?) and the backs of the prints were meticulously written on (lightly) in pen with location, date etc - and sometimes the camera they were taken with - and the film used.
I found this earlier. Being a "two stroke lover" (- no, not that kind of two stroke lover - now that would be depressing lol), this one is definitely staying. Taken in Loule (wherever that is) in 1981.
I'm struggling to recognise many (erm...more to the point - any) of the bikes in this photo which is probably quite unusual for me. I only really know of one Portuguese motorcycle manufacturer - Casal - but I can't read the names or know the badges. There does seem to be at least one Honda in there. Theres a curious little 'cafe racer' with some very narrow "clip -on" handlebars towards the back.
I think theres something rather wonderful about living in a hot climate and using little two stroke motorcycles as daily transport. And using wooden crates and wicker shopping bags for what they now call "luggage systems" and not thinking that some thieving blighter would steal your crash helmet whilst you are sipping an Espresso in the town square.
What isn't so wonderful is wondering how you get your bike out when its time to go home ;-)