Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: Kirk Turtle
Showing results 1 to 35 of 35
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Commuting
04-24-08, 07:57 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

As Gene used to sing, I'm Back in the saddle...

As Gene used to sing, I'm Back in the saddle again - 1st commute in a long long time. Rode my fixie with the boys to school. I had to negotiate the road while holding on to my eldest's alto sax (it...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-07, 07:48 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Humid and hot and my eleven year old doesn't...

Humid and hot and my eleven year old doesn't listen very well.

Yesterday on the way home was plenty hot. Thankfully it was a pretty quick, eneventful trip.
Forum: United Kingdom
08-09-07, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Oh well, what's another 20 years.

Oh well, what's another 20 years.
Forum: United Kingdom
08-08-07, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Hello From Illinois

I had the distinct pleasure of visiting England while in university 20 years ago. Stayed in Birmingham for a couple of weeks and spent a few days in London as well. One of the hi-lights of my life....
Forum: Commuting
08-08-07, 07:26 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Yesterday on the way home it was hottttttttt. ...

Yesterday on the way home it was hottttttttt. The boys and I were passed by a rough looking guy on a BMX.

This morning it had rained and it was cooler. There is a chance for more rain and...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-07, 09:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,210
Posted By Kirk Turtle

I got into riding my bike to work EXACTLY for the...

I got into riding my bike to work EXACTLY for the reason he smirks about. The price at the pump is out of hand and I started out trying to save a few bucks. I've found other benefits since starting...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-07, 09:13 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 15,454
Posted By Kirk Turtle

No. And please don't try to pass a law requiring...

No. And please don't try to pass a law requiring it.
Forum: Commuting
08-07-07, 09:02 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,489
Posted By Kirk Turtle

I'm with Itsjustme. Rarely lock anything, no...

I'm with Itsjustme. Rarely lock anything, no real conjestion/traffic headaches
We live in an area where your housing dollar goes further than most. I mean, 600K??? Around here, that'd buy you a...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-07, 08:36 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Plenty hot. Supposed to get hotter.

Plenty hot. Supposed to get hotter.
Forum: Great Lakes
07-17-07, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Wisconsin Dells Vacation

Never been to the Dells before, drove through the area a few times buit didn't have the Dells as a destination.

Drove up there with the MIL, kids, SILs and one husband and their kids.

Just...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-07, 07:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,543
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Haven't had to much, but will probably. Depends...

Haven't had to much, but will probably. Depends on the kids and the situation. If it's pouring, forget it. I can't risk them getting sick. Plus their bikes don't have fenders and mine does.
Forum: Commuting
07-03-07, 07:26 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Had to miss a couple of days, but back in the...

Had to miss a couple of days, but back in the saddle today. Still cool this morning, not too buggy. County fair is going on so the boys are going to ride over with the day care provider and watch...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-25-07, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 326,973
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Oh yeah. and it was fun, but hot. I bet I sweat...

Oh yeah. and it was fun, but hot. I bet I sweat off a pound or two.
Forum: Commuting
06-25-07, 02:57 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

My normal short commute was hottish and...

My normal short commute was hottish and HUUUUUUMID. Rode some at lunch time for a nice little pick-me-up. I was plenty hot by the time I had to call it quits.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-21-07, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,013
Posted By Kirk Turtle

I introduced myself in the Introductions, but not...

I introduced myself in the Introductions, but not here.

I'm 5' 8" and 260 last time I checked. Been commuting on the bike, hoping to add some more riding to burn off some of those extra pounds.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-21-07, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 326,973
Posted By Kirk Turtle

The whole family had a nice short after-dinner...

The whole family had a nice short after-dinner ride. My wife hadn't been on a bike in a couple of years.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-21-07, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,214
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Rushville, IL here. Population 3300. County...

Rushville, IL here. Population 3300. County population under 8000. US Rte 67 and US Rte 24 meet here.

Have had touring bikers come through in the past as 24 runs out to Colorado and starts at...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-07, 09:48 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Wonderful ride this morning. Heavier cage...

Wonderful ride this morning. Heavier cage traffic than normal, but most everyone was polite.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-20-07, 10:23 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,418
Posted By Kirk Turtle

You sound like a SOX fan! My first SOX game was...

You sound like a SOX fan! My first SOX game was in 1989 with a friend who lived in Palos Heights at the time. After they defeated the visiting Rangers (including Harold Baines - it was his 1st game...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-07, 08:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,519
Posted By Kirk Turtle

I answered this in a different thread. Short...

I answered this in a different thread. Short commute so tools aren't really necessary.

Normally my DayTimer is strapped to the handlebars. Some days backpack. Today newspaper bag. (Paper bag...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,575
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Short commute. I often rubber strap down the old...

Short commute. I often rubber strap down the old DayTimer to the handlebars. But if I've got more than that to carry, I use an LL Bean backpack that I've had since I was young and handsome... ok,...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-07, 08:23 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Beautiful ride in this morning. Had some junk to...

Beautiful ride in this morning. Had some junk to carry so I utilized my newspaper bag (the boss got a couple of them from the Springfield State Journal Register a few years ago and I have glommed...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-19-07, 09:33 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,418
Posted By Kirk Turtle

That almost sounds like the location of the "AL's...

That almost sounds like the location of the "AL's Italian Beef" that I've been to (but it's been at least a decade since I've been). Directly across the street from a Carson's Ribs?
Forum: Commuting
06-19-07, 07:59 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

We started off ten minutes late from the house. ...

We started off ten minutes late from the house. We made up some of the time, but got to work about five minutes late. (still better than several of my co-workers)

It had rained earlier. Boys...
Forum: Introductions
06-18-07, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Welcome Rosanna. God luck with the...

Welcome Rosanna. God luck with the reacquaintance with your bike. I don't know much about racks so I can't help much with that. I'm sure there are some people on here that will know a lot.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-07, 07:56 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 8,890
Posted By Kirk Turtle

In the state of Illinois it is not required for a...

In the state of Illinois it is not required for a motorcyclist to wear a helmet.

My wife and I were driving from a larger town to our small town with goodies from the Home Depot in tow. We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-07, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 716
Posted By Kirk Turtle

I noticed that under the seat it was carved "B....

I noticed that under the seat it was carved "B. Cassidy. I had fun while Sundance slept in."


(a little movie referrence there since I couldn't think of anything halfway humorous about Horace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 716
Posted By Kirk Turtle

West Point Question

My fixed gear bike says WESTPOINT on the chain guard and on the front of the frame. I have no idea who manufactured it, when or why. I wondered if it had been built for retail by Western Auto.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-07, 07:29 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

We got started just a tad late, so I set the pace...

We got started just a tad late, so I set the pace for my boys. Didn't take as long, and they kept up just fine. We passed one of the local probation officers, I deal with her through my work. I...
Forum: Introductions
06-08-07, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 390
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Mitch - fellow newb here. Loved your intro and...

Mitch - fellow newb here. Loved your intro and twobikes' reply was cool too. I attended college in Mpls. for three years in the late 1980s. I should have taken a bike to school with me, it...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-07, 07:24 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

We had some storming last night. Commute this...

We had some storming last night. Commute this morning was at least 30 degrees (far.) less than yesterday, and a little gusty. My younger son said "It's cccold Dad!" Yesterday he was the one that...
Forum: Introductions
06-07-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Ernest T was in only 5 episodes, but they were...

Ernest T was in only 5 episodes, but they were doozies.
If he had a bike, maybe he wouldn't have had a desire to "hermittize" himself.

Thanks for the welcome
Forum: Introductions
06-07-07, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Kirk Turtle says "Hey"

Been perusing the forums for a while.
I finally got around to registering.
God has blessed me with a great wife and two fantastic sons.
We live in a small town, pop 3300, in West Central...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-07, 07:10 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

The worst of the wind isn't here yet. It was...

The worst of the wind isn't here yet. It was gusty, however. The boys and I have a short commute so should be OK.
Forum: Commuting
06-06-07, 07:25 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,536
Posted By Kirk Turtle

Beautiful ride this morning. The boys always...

Beautiful ride this morning. The boys always like riding bikes to the day care provider. Decent traffic, sunny, no gnats, and very cool - but it will get considerably warmer throughout the day.
Showing results 1 to 35 of 35


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.