Awesome Sophia, this was brilliant, can’t imagine life without riding it is a beautiful and spiritual thing. Great music and singing as always 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🥰👊
Hi Sophia, Freedom and self expression whilst riding your motorcycle no matter what it is or looks like is like becoming the star in a movie that others can only watch, the freedom and enjoyment of the open road is the best therapy for your health and wellbeing, Don't let someone elses opinion of you become your reality.
You're right there, it's like starring in your own film...I like that! And, as you know, I'm a bloody minded bugger I tend to rebel when people tell me what to do!! Keep safe and see you soon I hope!
Hi Sophia, Camel here. For sure I agree with your thoughts about different modes on different bikes, but I think it's also true of clothing. One piece leathers elicit a different mindset to jeans jacket and cut off for example. Thank you for being YOU, and for sharing with us.🐪
Ah, thank you very much and yes, leather comes in all varieties and has totally different connotations!? Wouldn't it look really mad for a Harley rider to wear a one piece leather suit!!
You always put a smile on my face, because I'm a biker girl too and I see myself in your contents. I tell you, I keep my opinion, this kind of outfit doesn't valorize you at all, probably a loose shirt or a knee length dress that elegantly flutter in the wind during your ride will be the best solution for you! 👍❤
Ah, thank you and that's excellent that you can identify with things I say too. I wear different clothes for different bikes, but I only wear a dress or skirt on the bike if I'm going to a show and have to look smart. Last year I rode to Goodwood in a dress and forgot my shoes so had to wear my motorcycle boots all day!
Thank you Sophia for your excellent video and thoughts, we are all influenced by our surroundings and whatever mode of transportation we use. Best wishes enjoy everything as much as you can keep safe and making these videos.
thank you so much Robert. I remember the first time I had my Toyota hilux pick up after having an old landrover for years -- I very quickly got used to the comfort and warmth and ease of driving instead of knackering discomfort.....but fondness can make us put up with a lot.
Not biking weather in Scotland . Just saw lots of animals walking two by two towards a strange looking boat. The Captain was an old guy with a long beard.
You do make me smile, love the concept do we look like our motorcycles ..pleased I don’t have ears like my BMW boxer engine… keep posting when you have time you are a refreshing tonic
That's ever so sweet of you, thank you!! I'd be a creature of terror if I looked like my XV... But there has to be similarities. I remember when I got my cat Puff and someone saw her and said "if you were a cat, that's exactly what you'd look like" I was really flattered!
Your chickens were so funny in this one. The way the cockerel looked right in the camera and went bock, bock 😂 The black one's a character isn't she?😁 I agree, different bikes bring out different things. When I rode a cruiser, the forward controls make you feel badass somehow. More likely to swear but also calmer and more gracious. But when I ride the Vision scooter, it's so light I feel I can do anything and much more naughty 😁😇😈
Chickens yes.... they're so insanely entertaining!!! I love watching them! And as to the bikes, I love that change of personality to match the bike. On the scrambler I feel almost organised! It's lovely to hear from you!!
Ah, I like that very much...but could any one bike bring out all of our qualities? Mind you I have very gentle moments on my cruiser too.... it's a glorious way to ride around seeing the beauty of nature!!
Hi Sophia 🤗. Where do I start? 🤔. I know...Love the `Per Mare Per Terram` flag on the wall. So many fantastic Sophia moments in this video, that make me laugh out loud and inwardly smile, in equal measure. I have to go back and watch it again, at least one more time, to fully appreciate it. Unique video, as each and every one of yours is. I was only thinking, this afternoon, as I rode through Abbotsbury, that it was about time the world was treated to another of your wonderful videos and my wish was answered. Thank you 🤗.
Hello!! It's lovely to hear from you and I'm glad I made you laugh!! The cats were behaving appallingly behind my back in this video!! And I couldn't believe it when I looked back and saw Puff weeing up against the wall!!! So rebellious!
@@lionheartmachines2193 My reactions to your videos always include laughing and smiling lots, which is so good for the soul, like riding bikes. Yes, your feline companions were doing their best to disrupt the show, as were the chickens but it all just adds to the pleasure of watching. 🤗
Thank you Dave, you really are very lovely and kind!! And I'm really happy that they're entertaining!!!! Weird how my creatures always seem to disrupt them though!
@@lionheartmachines2193 Thanks Sophia 😊. I think your animals just want to be RUclips stars and take after mum. At last we have some weather, here in South Somerset, that is more suited to being out on the bikes, which I am just about to do. I hope you get a chance of a ride soon, on your hooligan bike and film some more goodies for us. Take care, ride safe 🤗
Thanks for another cracking video Sophia,you always make me smile and feel good inside after watching your vid's. I am 70 now and rode bikes from sixteen to 61 and only gave up to concentrate on being the carer for my wife.Biking is still in my blood though and you remind me that it will always be in my blood,so thanks for the video's and your endearing personality.
My deepest respect to you sir, giving up a life long passion to care for a loved one is the highest expression of humanity, I am 68 now and cared for my mother through some very difficult times with no help, I can only wish that you both are given the help with the dignity that we all deserve and hope that like myself you are well enough and able to ride again.
That's ever so sweet of you Derek, thank you and I appreciate it very much and am very proud to make you feel good inside!! Tell me...do you find yourself daydreaming about riding still and are you itching to get out there on glorious days? Don't forget to look after yourself too....I never put myself first and that's a bad thing I need to correct!!
@@lionheartmachines2193 I relive my biking days through your videos and a few other biker oriented channels.The wife gets fed up of me going on about bikes being superior to cars and bikers being the best road users overall.Keep making the videos and the songs,keep painting and above all keep riding,blessings to you Sophia.
Well I agree with you absolutely...2 wheels good! And I also think motorcyclists make for more careful, thoughtful road users. I shall endeavour to keep happy, industrious and safe and you too. All the very best to you!!
I think your bikes bring out your Hidden Talents , which you always had, co-ordination, dexterity ,observation and your brain processes information quicker and you feel stronger coz of the info your brain recieves, learning you can do more. The Café Racer is Cute so you want to be a cheeky chappy on it. I get the same Marlon Brando, Wild One feeling the minute I fling a leg over a Cruiser be it a 500cc or a 1800cc , Im the Bad Guy! 😂😂
That's a very lovely message, thank you! And it's very kind of you. Today I was riding to Exeter on the cafe racer and I was so gloriously happy....standing up as I was riding and singing along to my helmet music! It's lovely to hear from you!!
Weird that you said that..... he's perched on a shelf in my bedroom. I used to have a pet badger....the magpie hated him..I think it was jealousy that he wasn't the only black and white member of the household anymore!
There is a lot in what you say and to add to that stages of life being different likes and attitudes to life in general, and also certain types of people are attracted to different styles of bike or some use them to portray an inaccurate image because they don't like who they are and use it as a crutch, there are many Freudian possibilities within the subject you raise
And of course you're right... we're forever evolving (or we jolly well should be). And thank heavens we're all different. I always respect taste (whatever it is) if it's authentic.... but when it's a pose....it brings my disruptive spirit!
Great video bomb by the cockeral at @6:37. Your videos keep getting better and better - interesting topic. I had to commute on a HondaC90 for a while when my then Shovel was off the road - that was an ego transformation.
Hahaha I love it that you said that about ego transformation!! We don't realise we're vain sometimes until something like that happens! And you think everyone's noticing you...but in reality they probably just don't care. I met a chap in a supermarket in Germany wearing a half helmet, riding a 125 and insisting he had a Harley at home. I'm sure he did....but it was his insistence that amused me.
Confirming your thoughts! Doctor takes blood pressure for a week then says what did you do Monday and Wednesday, what about Friday!! Thats easy RIDING MY 1200 IRON, he said he would love to have my reading. Im living with PTSD im free when i ride! Its my DRUG!
It's my drug too, and I too am living with PTSD and I love that absolute freedom that I get when riding my bike. It's a two wheeled therapy...that closely linked mental and physical freedom. Keep safe and happy!!
Sophia ,you are correct, I have two bikes . On the a Honda Fireblade I feel cool and like a racer . On my Harley Fat Bob it brings back the old Fuck you attitude of Mark the Kick-boxer in his 30’s. I had never thought of it before .
Hi again Sophia. I Love that big barn you have there i would love something like it to keep my bikes in, it's all a bit of a squeeze in my little garage with all the other crap ☹. I think you said something about Do we look like our bikes, well i hope not, i love the look of all my bikes but i really don't want to look like any of them 🤣🤣. But it's true about how a bike makes you feel, when i ride my Rocket GT i feel like i'm a cool dude but in reality i probably look a total plonker 😳😂, whereas you do look very cool on that xv 👍. Looking forward to the next video .
Hello John, thank you. I look back at photos of me on my first bike and I thought I looked cool....but I find them excruciatingly embarrassing to look at now.... and the hideousness of riding up hills at 35mph with frustrated cars behind you!!!! Anyway I'm sure you don't look like a plonker!! The barn is brilliant but it's really cold working in it in winter.... I've got a heater for next winter!
Just binge watched all your content. I don’t own a bike but found the content addictive and interesting never predictable nice n edgy in this sterile world. Love the music l get Marianne Faithfull meets Stevie Nicks coming through just my take. Anyway thanks for the fun of riding with you.. Paul
@@Vinylathome That's really exciting and funny that you binge watched my videos!! Thank you! And thank you so much for telling me what you thought...I really appreciate it! I wonder how you came across them if you don't have a bike! Anyway I'm so glad you were interested and liked my music too...as to Marianne Faithful...she sang a song called 'as tears go by' and when I first heard that I thought it could be me... same tone. And of course there's no better song than 'The Chain'!!
Hi,be careful out there,something happened yesterday that in 40 years of riding bikes was the first time,a guy in a car saw me heading towards him and went over to my side of the road then swerved the car across the road from side to side in fron of me,he thought this was hilarious,and this happened in rural ireland
That's hideous! I've had a few horrible incidents too...a while ago some MC blokes kept cutting me up on the motorway...weaving tightly infront of me and behind me at speed...I felt trapped. I've had a few other weird things too...car drivers getting too close so they can get a better photo! So dangerous. You take care. I was thinking about a fishing trip in Ireland this summer!
What ever you ride its you.your unique in everyway. Another great video from a great biker lady.Andvloving the chickens my favourite. They to are unique and do what they want.Stay safe X
Just wanted to say hello, I’m still watching and waiting for all your videos. I think you are abit of a rascal but a tuff one at that. You look gorgeous on all bikes you ride, just as long as you ride safe. What is that for a flag on the wall behind you 🤔 & why a stars & stripes flag on the other wall, & not a Union Jack 🇬🇧🤷🏻♂️ Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪🤘🤪😘 guess who ?
Hello German nutter!! Well behind me is a Royal Marines flag. And...the stars and stripes because I go to the USA quite a bit...but there's flags all around the barn. The Union Jack is the massive one facing the barn door and my house is full of them! And....thank you very much indeed you're always very kind and lovely and it's a pleasure to hear from you...I mean that!
Sophia, more bikes get, short list turns into long lists. Vfr 750 r, Z750 twin, sp 370, ... and on, and on. ❤ the chicken talkings I miss. Blue best srad colour. Picasso said blue paintings sell best.
Hello Martin, thank you! Yes the srad was utterly splendid and the rizla was the best looking one I've seen. And you mean I should get more bikes? I need to make some money first...but that would be exciting...but then it becomes a lot of work keeping bikes road worthy!!
Thank you Sophia, well expressed and I agree also I don't like Bad Manners or Madness and The Specials! 🤣🤣Do we become part of our bikes or the bikes become part of us an extension of our personality? Certainly they do lift our spirits when we desire an escape from our troubles.
Absolutely!!!! But ....the Specials are brilliant!!! So is Madness!! ☺️ And it's such an unexpected gift to have your mood influenced by two wheels!! So devilishly exciting!!!
Well, I've never heard of him (and I expect he's never heard of me too). It sounds like a very northern name so I'm hoping he wears a flat cap over his helmet (if he's a biker). I'll check him out. Thank you very much!
Hi Sophia round 2...how on earth did you 1.get to own a magpie..2.get to like those huge cigars.3. Pour yourself into those jeans. Ime (curious)4.keep your cats from eating the magpie. (It's nature)..see how you do with these.😂..did I just observe the best ever use o f 2 meter pallets as garage doors😍😃😁.and was that a Halfords tool kit I spy. In the video....😂👍🤘.ile send more real soon.ive taken my time 👍
Hello you!! Well....I found the magpie when I was out rabbiting...that was 15 years ago and he's still going strong. He's horrible to the cats (drops books on them and chases them on the floor and yanks their tails. He's horrible to me occasionally too...but I adore him. I've been smoking cigars since I gave up cigarettes...just knew I'd love them and I did. What else? Jeans? I'm only small and slight, so that's not difficult... although last night I had a hideous dream that I was really fat and I hadn't realised!! And yes, pallets!!! I made that shed out of things I came across on a night time prowl😂 so it was totally free!! It's really strong and easily holds two bikes and I made it myself, so even though it looks a tad rough!!! I'm very proud of it! And I've got heaps of tools so you may have seen Halfords...their advanced range are brilliant!! There... have I done well?
Awesome. I knew you'd kill it..i should let you no now those were the easy ones...what I did I wrote down questions then split them up and put the easy ones at the top.your just so quirky for a thug/ruffian/rascal arnt you...😂😘😃😍😁👍🤣.great job on the bike shed .Ime a builder and have seen many uses of the pallets but doors never.....ile send the next set shortly 😁.get ready👍....des your biggest fan 👍😁🤣
Hello Des, I'm very glad you were impressed with my use of pallets!! They're bloody handy. I made a table recently out of scaffolding planks...but I didn't realise the scaffolders were using them...they made me make continual cups of tea for them as payment! I look forward to the hard questions!! (It's good fun).
Thankyou so much for the music links I've downloaded them there brilliant..proper ear worms😁.are you ready ...👍😁🤣.1.what came first the realisation of being able to paint or the artistic ability for projects or mechanical sculpture like the cafe racer.or realising you could sing .there's just so much you packed into your life.but all three of these require patience skill and take time to learn..2 is the singing and the type of music you sing to ever been persued professionally if you haven't you should it's very good.3 when you decided you wanted a big cruiser why did you pick the yam😁.theres so many to chose from.4 cruiser wise are you (if it's not black send it back)or (black an chrome take it home).type of rider 5 why put yourself on RUclips.. I did say they would get harder...des your biggest fan 😁🤣
Blimey!!! They're searching questions! Well I could always sing ..a boyfriend heard me and said I should put a cd together for a record company...I did and I got signed to a NYC record label...so I am a professional. I've always done lots of things (chaotic character) so I used to make mad things as a child....like ski lifts for my teddy bears and I suppose it just developed into trying my hand at anything. I'm of the opinion that if someone else can do something, then I can too ..so, anything I want to do.... I'll do. Cruisers....have to be black and chrome for me. And as to my 'Chinook' as soon as I saw it I fell in love with it and had to have it... there's a very funny story about it, but it's illegal so I can't write it down!! What else? Oh yes, RUclips.. that was weird. I was at a party and talking to the man who wrote the screenplay for the last James Bond film. He said I was very funny and that the funniest thing about me was that all my mad stories were real and he said I should have a RUclips channel. There, there's a little more to it than that, but then I'd start soul searching and that's uncomfortable! 😂
Hello I couldn't think exactly what you meant...whether you were being abstractly poetic or whether I was just missing something! So I googled it and came back with a splendid song and a band I'll find out about!! Thank you!!
Well I did have a connection, that's why we had the flag there and also my son wanted to join the Royal Marines. And now it just stays there with all the other flags in the barn!
@@lionheartmachines2193 okay just wondered I was based in Plymouth with the Royal Marines back in 1989 stayed there for 12 years after I got out. Rode on plenty roads down in Devon on the motorbike back in Scotland now.
I'm interested...do you feel that that was/is your identity? (Once a marine always a marine!?) Or are you 'you' and that was part of your past? I've known lots of marines and even if they left years ago it's the first thing they talk about. For me, whatever I've done is part of my life experience, but doesn't quantify who or what I am. As to Scotland.. I've never ridden a bike there but used to go up to the Cairngorms every year with a sparrowhawk and a salmon rod .. hunting in the morning and fishing in the afternoon/evening!
@@lionheartmachines2193 No I have moved on was a long time ago that when I was young. I don’t even talk about it was just interested in the connection when I saw it on the wall. You need to try the west coast of Scotland for roads you would love it. Don’t do the North West 500 though the road up is not that exciting just stick to the west coast.
I've driven around Scotland and gone to look for seals up in the North East. My Scottish mammalian sightings have been superb....I saw ermine in Scotland... That's still a very special memory. I shall take your advice for a road trip! Thank you so very much!!
I know you may not see this comment Sophia, as it is a couple of weeks since you posted the video but, for what it`s worth, here goes. As with all of your videos, I sometimes go back to them, when I have more time, to fully appreciate them. It is general election day, as I write this and I must say, that if any politician spoke as much sense as you do and put as much thought into what they were saying, I would vote for them. As it is, I think Popeye made more sense than most of them. Oh God, I hope you know who Popeye is 🤔🤗
Popeye ate spinach (🤮)!! And I did get this! You're very kind indeed Dave, thank you! Thank heavens for a change of government now!! And if I decide to become prime minister I'm glad I can count on your vote!!
@@lionheartmachines2193 Haha, yes he did 🤢but it gave him big `musckles` Olive. Yes, thank heavens. Well Sophia, we have had one famous cigar-smoking Prime Minister, so I think another one is overdue 🤗
Awesome Sophia, this was brilliant, can’t imagine life without riding it is a beautiful and spiritual thing. Great music and singing as always 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🥰👊
Hello Keith, it's really lovely to hear from you. I do want to ride up and meet you and Ronnie! Maybe drag Marco behind me on a skateboard!!!
@@lionheartmachines2193 I’ll tell Ronnie , I always forward your videos to him❤️🥰🤗👊
Hi Sophia, Freedom and self expression whilst riding your motorcycle no matter what it is or looks like is like becoming the star in a movie that others can only watch, the freedom and enjoyment of the open road is the best therapy for your health and wellbeing, Don't let someone elses opinion of you become your reality.
You're right there, it's like starring in your own film...I like that! And, as you know, I'm a bloody minded bugger I tend to rebel when people tell me what to do!! Keep safe and see you soon I hope!
Another fabulous video Sophia .. love watching them..and you look amazingly gorgeous as always..x
That's so very lovely of you, thank you so much!!
Hi Sophia, Camel here.
For sure I agree with your thoughts about different modes on different bikes, but I think it's also true of clothing. One piece leathers elicit a different mindset to jeans jacket and cut off for example. Thank you for being YOU, and for sharing with us.🐪
Ah, thank you very much and yes, leather comes in all varieties and has totally different connotations!? Wouldn't it look really mad for a Harley rider to wear a one piece leather suit!!
You always put a smile on my face, because I'm a biker girl too and I see myself in your contents.
I tell you, I keep my opinion, this kind of outfit doesn't valorize you at all, probably a loose shirt or a knee length dress that elegantly flutter in the wind during your ride will be the best solution for you! 👍❤
Ah, thank you and that's excellent that you can identify with things I say too. I wear different clothes for different bikes, but I only wear a dress or skirt on the bike if I'm going to a show and have to look smart. Last year I rode to Goodwood in a dress and forgot my shoes so had to wear my motorcycle boots all day!
How cool is this woman? She has such a presence about her, Hollywood star and rock star combined. Great video, Stay safe little lady.
That's incredibly kind of you, thank you so much, I appreciate it very much and I'll do my best to keep safe... you too!!
Give us a Sharon Stone scene! 😂😂
I'll try not to!!!!!!
@@davidboydarnott417 cheeky👍.
Thank you Sophia for your excellent video and thoughts, we are all influenced by our surroundings and whatever mode of transportation we use. Best wishes enjoy everything as much as you can keep safe and making these videos.
thank you so much Robert. I remember the first time I had my Toyota hilux pick up after having an old landrover for years -- I very quickly got used to the comfort and warmth and ease of driving instead of knackering discomfort.....but fondness can make us put up with a lot.
Not biking weather in Scotland . Just saw lots of animals walking two by two towards a strange looking boat. The Captain was an old guy with a long beard.
You could write a story about that!! I bet people would talk about it for thousands of years!!!!
I Very much admire this beautiful lady.good luck and many blessings from Ireland.
@@JohnMcGreevy-p6p that's very lovely of you, I thank you very much indeed!! Good luck from me too and be happy!!
You do make me smile, love the concept do we look like our motorcycles ..pleased I don’t have ears like my BMW boxer engine… keep posting when you have time you are a refreshing tonic
That's ever so sweet of you, thank you!! I'd be a creature of terror if I looked like my XV... But there has to be similarities. I remember when I got my cat Puff and someone saw her and said "if you were a cat, that's exactly what you'd look like" I was really flattered!
Your chickens were so funny in this one. The way the cockerel looked right in the camera and went bock, bock 😂 The black one's a character isn't she?😁
I agree, different bikes bring out different things. When I rode a cruiser, the forward controls make you feel badass somehow. More likely to swear but also calmer and more gracious. But when I ride the Vision scooter, it's so light I feel I can do anything and much more naughty 😁😇😈
Chickens yes.... they're so insanely entertaining!!! I love watching them! And as to the bikes, I love that change of personality to match the bike. On the scrambler I feel almost organised! It's lovely to hear from you!!
Reminds me of a poem I wrote once called The Tyred Hero. How the ideal bike is the ultimate expression of who we are.
Ah, I like that very much...but could any one bike bring out all of our qualities? Mind you I have very gentle moments on my cruiser too.... it's a glorious way to ride around seeing the beauty of nature!!
I usually play your videos multiple times to enjoy your musings and music, this was no exception !
Hoorah! That's lovely to hear and I'm jolly glad. Thank you for letting me know!!
Hi Sophia 🤗.
Where do I start? 🤔. I know...Love the `Per Mare Per Terram` flag on the wall.
So many fantastic Sophia moments in this video, that make me laugh out loud and inwardly smile, in equal measure. I have to go back and watch it again, at least one more time, to fully appreciate it. Unique video, as each and every one of yours is.
I was only thinking, this afternoon, as I rode through Abbotsbury, that it was about time the world was treated to another of your wonderful videos and my wish was answered. Thank you 🤗.
Hello!! It's lovely to hear from you and I'm glad I made you laugh!! The cats were behaving appallingly behind my back in this video!! And I couldn't believe it when I looked back and saw Puff weeing up against the wall!!! So rebellious!
@@lionheartmachines2193 My reactions to your videos always include laughing and smiling lots, which is so good for the soul, like riding bikes. Yes, your feline companions were doing their best to disrupt the show, as were the chickens but it all just adds to the pleasure of watching. 🤗
Thank you Dave, you really are very lovely and kind!! And I'm really happy that they're entertaining!!!! Weird how my creatures always seem to disrupt them though!
@@lionheartmachines2193 Thanks Sophia 😊. I think your animals just want to be RUclips stars and take after mum.
At last we have some weather, here in South Somerset, that is more suited to being out on the bikes, which I am just about to do. I hope you get a chance of a ride soon, on your hooligan bike and film some more goodies for us. Take care, ride safe 🤗
Hooligan bike!!! 🤣 Is west Bay Thursdays did you say? Tell me because the weather's picking up!
Thanks for another cracking video Sophia,you always make me smile and feel good inside after watching your vid's. I am 70 now and rode bikes from sixteen to 61 and only gave up to concentrate on being the carer for my wife.Biking is still in my blood though and you remind me that it will always be in my blood,so thanks for the video's and your endearing personality.
My deepest respect to you sir, giving up a life long passion to care for a loved one is the highest expression of humanity, I am 68 now and cared for my mother through some very difficult times with no help, I can only wish that you both are given the help with the dignity that we all deserve and hope that like myself you are well enough and able to ride again.
That's ever so sweet of you Derek, thank you and I appreciate it very much and am very proud to make you feel good inside!! Tell me...do you find yourself daydreaming about riding still and are you itching to get out there on glorious days? Don't forget to look after yourself too....I never put myself first and that's a bad thing I need to correct!!
@@lionheartmachines2193 I relive my biking days through your videos and a few other biker oriented channels.The wife gets fed up of me going on about bikes being superior to cars and bikers being the best road users overall.Keep making the videos and the songs,keep painting and above all keep riding,blessings to you Sophia.
Well I agree with you absolutely...2 wheels good! And I also think motorcyclists make for more careful, thoughtful road users. I shall endeavour to keep happy, industrious and safe and you too. All the very best to you!!
I think your bikes bring out your Hidden Talents , which you always had, co-ordination, dexterity ,observation and your brain processes information quicker and you feel stronger coz of the info your brain recieves, learning you can do more. The Café Racer is Cute so you want to be a cheeky chappy on it. I get the same Marlon Brando, Wild One feeling the minute I fling a leg over a Cruiser be it a 500cc or a 1800cc , Im the Bad Guy! 😂😂
That's a very lovely message, thank you! And it's very kind of you. Today I was riding to Exeter on the cafe racer and I was so gloriously happy....standing up as I was riding and singing along to my helmet music! It's lovely to hear from you!!
Rizla liveried Gixxer, Barbie pink clad, cigar smoking, cuddling a badger ! Genius woman.
Hahaha, thank you! You're the only person who's noticed the badger I think!
@@lionheartmachines2193 I'm presuming the badger rents your spare room🤔
Weird that you said that..... he's perched on a shelf in my bedroom. I used to have a pet badger....the magpie hated him..I think it was jealousy that he wasn't the only black and white member of the household anymore!
Great observation on bikes and life thanks for sharing 👍
Oh thank you so much and I'm glad you liked it!!
There is a lot in what you say and to add to that stages of life being different likes and attitudes to life in general, and also certain types of people are attracted to different styles of bike or some use them to portray an inaccurate image because they don't like who they are and use it as a crutch, there are many Freudian possibilities within the subject you raise
And of course you're right... we're forever evolving (or we jolly well should be). And thank heavens we're all different. I always respect taste (whatever it is) if it's authentic.... but when it's a pose....it brings my disruptive spirit!
bloody brilliant so true words
Oh, thank you so very much, that's very kind of you!
Great video bomb by the cockeral at @6:37. Your videos keep getting better and better - interesting topic. I had to commute on a HondaC90 for a while when my then Shovel was off the road - that was an ego transformation.
Hahaha I love it that you said that about ego transformation!! We don't realise we're vain sometimes until something like that happens! And you think everyone's noticing you...but in reality they probably just don't care. I met a chap in a supermarket in Germany wearing a half helmet, riding a 125 and insisting he had a Harley at home. I'm sure he did....but it was his insistence that amused me.
Confirming your thoughts! Doctor takes blood pressure for a week then says what did you do Monday and Wednesday, what about Friday!! Thats easy RIDING MY 1200 IRON, he said he would love to have my reading. Im living with PTSD im free when i ride! Its my DRUG!
It's my drug too, and I too am living with PTSD and I love that absolute freedom that I get when riding my bike. It's a two wheeled therapy...that closely linked mental and physical freedom. Keep safe and happy!!
@@lionheartmachines2193 RIDE SAFE ! IAN NORTH OF THE WALL!
Ile have to watch this tomorrow Sophia I've been up all night again. Thanks for the replies and dot Robinson was 5foot 2inch 👍😁
Take your time Desmond!!
Must say you are lovely and love bikes you ride xx
That's incredibly kind of you, thank you so much!
A Hooligan from another planet. Riding up to meet the folks back in my time, THAT WOULD BE AN EXPRESSION!!! LOL!
That would be an expression and it's drawn a very vivid picture in my mind!! Thank you!
Sophia ,you are correct, I have two bikes . On the a Honda Fireblade I feel cool and like a racer . On my Harley Fat Bob it brings back the old Fuck you attitude of Mark the Kick-boxer in his 30’s. I had never thought of it before .
It's weird isn't it!! But still... different elements of who you really are!! Keep safe on both bikes!!
Loving the GSXR!
Thank you I did too. But.....it was like having a devil on my shoulder shouting much louder than the angel!
Hi again Sophia. I Love that big barn you have there i would love something like it to keep my bikes in, it's all a bit of a squeeze in my little garage with all the other crap ☹. I think you said something about Do we look like our bikes, well i hope not, i love the look of all my bikes but i really don't want to look like any of them 🤣🤣. But it's true about how a bike makes you feel, when i ride my Rocket GT i feel like i'm a cool dude but in reality i probably look a total plonker 😳😂, whereas you do look very cool on that xv 👍. Looking forward to the next video .
Hello John, thank you. I look back at photos of me on my first bike and I thought I looked cool....but I find them excruciatingly embarrassing to look at now.... and the hideousness of riding up hills at 35mph with frustrated cars behind you!!!!
Anyway I'm sure you don't look like a plonker!! The barn is brilliant but it's really cold working in it in winter.... I've got a heater for next winter!
Just binge watched all your content. I don’t own a bike but found the content addictive and interesting never predictable nice n edgy in this sterile world. Love the music l get Marianne Faithfull meets Stevie Nicks coming through just my take. Anyway thanks for the fun of riding with you.. Paul
@@Vinylathome That's really exciting and funny that you binge watched my videos!! Thank you! And thank you so much for telling me what you thought...I really appreciate it! I wonder how you came across them if you don't have a bike! Anyway I'm so glad you were interested and liked my music too...as to Marianne Faithful...she sang a song called 'as tears go by' and when I first heard that I thought it could be me... same tone. And of course there's no better song than 'The Chain'!!
@@lionheartmachines2193 Your content arrived in my RUclips feed as recommended viewing and I’m so glad it did..Wonderful videos…
Well I'm jolly glad about that and I thank you again!!
When will new riding videos be released?
Just put a new one up!! Thank you for asking!
Hi,be careful out there,something happened yesterday that in 40 years of riding bikes was the first time,a guy in a car saw me heading towards him and went over to my side of the road then swerved the car across the road from side to side in fron of me,he thought this was hilarious,and this happened in rural ireland
That's hideous! I've had a few horrible incidents too...a while ago some MC blokes kept cutting me up on the motorway...weaving tightly infront of me and behind me at speed...I felt trapped. I've had a few other weird things too...car drivers getting too close so they can get a better photo! So dangerous. You take care. I was thinking about a fishing trip in Ireland this summer!
What ever you ride its you.your unique in everyway. Another great video from a great biker lady.Andvloving the chickens my favourite. They to are unique and do what they want.Stay safe X
You're such a lovely chap Patrick, thank you so much!! Keep safe and happy!
@lionheartmachines2193 Thank you.And you to.stay safe X
Just wanted to say hello, I’m still watching and waiting for all your videos. I think you are abit of a rascal but a tuff one at that. You look gorgeous on all bikes you ride, just as long as you ride safe. What is that for a flag on the wall behind you 🤔 & why a stars & stripes flag on the other wall, & not a Union Jack 🇬🇧🤷🏻♂️ Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪🤘🤪😘 guess who ?
Hello German nutter!! Well behind me is a Royal Marines flag. And...the stars and stripes because I go to the USA quite a bit...but there's flags all around the barn. The Union Jack is the massive one facing the barn door and my house is full of them!
And....thank you very much indeed you're always very kind and lovely and it's a pleasure to hear from you...I mean that!
Hi Sophia great video, i know what you mean when I'm driving my car and a tune comes on it changes you take care Lisa
Hello Lisa, thank you...I love to be elevated somewhere else by my bikes or music or an unguarded expression.....
Sophia, more bikes get, short list turns into long lists. Vfr 750 r, Z750 twin, sp 370, ... and on, and on. ❤ the chicken talkings I miss. Blue best srad colour. Picasso said blue paintings sell best.
Hello Martin, thank you! Yes the srad was utterly splendid and the rizla was the best looking one I've seen. And you mean I should get more bikes? I need to make some money first...but that would be exciting...but then it becomes a lot of work keeping bikes road worthy!!
Your right, more bikes means more work and expense. You could paint blue bike illustrations, blue sky, blue grass, blue bike, blue hens.
You're an inspiration!!! I can see a blue painting coming!! Thank you!
Thank you Sophia, well expressed and I agree also I don't like Bad Manners or Madness and The Specials! 🤣🤣Do we become part of our bikes or the bikes become part of us an extension of our personality? Certainly they do lift our spirits when we desire an escape from our troubles.
Absolutely!!!! But ....the Specials are brilliant!!! So is Madness!! ☺️ And it's such an unexpected gift to have your mood influenced by two wheels!! So devilishly exciting!!!
Noooooo totally love 80s ska! Nee nee, naa naa, noo noo 🤣
@@lilynorthover8378 we all have a cross to carry, I would be more rock and motorcycles not scooters. Just enjoy whatever makes you happy😁😁
@@lilynorthover8378 Lily, you ok hun? 🤣😛
@@kenbrooks7794 ah, you've found my favourite female bike channel. Can't beat Buster Bloodvessel or The Specials or Selector.😘
Brilliant “6:38” cockerel photobomb. .. Hello ..
Haha hello and thank you very much... he's a vain one that cockerel!!
Team up with Freddie Dobbs for a couple of videos....match made in heaven for us viewers.
Well, I've never heard of him (and I expect he's never heard of me too). It sounds like a very northern name so I'm hoping he wears a flat cap over his helmet (if he's a biker). I'll check him out. Thank you very much!
Hi Sophia round 2...how on earth did you 1.get to own a magpie..2.get to like those huge cigars.3. Pour yourself into those jeans. Ime (curious)4.keep your cats from eating the magpie. (It's nature)..see how you do with these.😂..did I just observe the best ever use o f 2 meter pallets as garage doors😍😃😁.and was that a Halfords tool kit I spy. In the video....😂👍🤘.ile send more real soon.ive taken my time 👍
Hello you!! Well....I found the magpie when I was out rabbiting...that was 15 years ago and he's still going strong. He's horrible to the cats (drops books on them and chases them on the floor and yanks their tails. He's horrible to me occasionally too...but I adore him. I've been smoking cigars since I gave up cigarettes...just knew I'd love them and I did. What else? Jeans? I'm only small and slight, so that's not difficult... although last night I had a hideous dream that I was really fat and I hadn't realised!!
And yes, pallets!!! I made that shed out of things I came across on a night time prowl😂 so it was totally free!! It's really strong and easily holds two bikes and I made it myself, so even though it looks a tad rough!!! I'm very proud of it! And I've got heaps of tools so you may have seen Halfords...their advanced range are brilliant!! There... have I done well?
Awesome. I knew you'd kill it..i should let you no now those were the easy ones...what I did I wrote down questions then split them up and put the easy ones at the top.your just so quirky for a thug/ruffian/rascal arnt you...😂😘😃😍😁👍🤣.great job on the bike shed .Ime a builder and have seen many uses of the pallets but doors never.....ile send the next set shortly 😁.get ready👍....des your biggest fan 👍😁🤣
Hello Des, I'm very glad you were impressed with my use of pallets!! They're bloody handy. I made a table recently out of scaffolding planks...but I didn't realise the scaffolders were using them...they made me make continual cups of tea for them as payment! I look forward to the hard questions!! (It's good fun).
Thankyou so much for the music links I've downloaded them there brilliant..proper ear worms😁.are you ready ...👍😁🤣.1.what came first the realisation of being able to paint or the artistic ability for projects or mechanical sculpture like the cafe racer.or realising you could sing .there's just so much you packed into your life.but all three of these require patience skill and take time to learn..2 is the singing and the type of music you sing to ever been persued professionally if you haven't you should it's very good.3 when you decided you wanted a big cruiser why did you pick the yam😁.theres so many to chose from.4 cruiser wise are you (if it's not black send it back)or (black an chrome take it home).type of rider 5 why put yourself on RUclips.. I did say they would get harder...des your biggest fan 😁🤣
Blimey!!! They're searching questions! Well I could always sing ..a boyfriend heard me and said I should put a cd together for a record company...I did and I got signed to a NYC record label...so I am a professional. I've always done lots of things (chaotic character) so I used to make mad things as a child....like ski lifts for my teddy bears and I suppose it just developed into trying my hand at anything. I'm of the opinion that if someone else can do something, then I can too ..so, anything I want to do.... I'll do. Cruisers....have to be black and chrome for me. And as to my 'Chinook' as soon as I saw it I fell in love with it and had to have it... there's a very funny story about it, but it's illegal so I can't write it down!!
What else? Oh yes, RUclips.. that was weird. I was at a party and talking to the man who wrote the screenplay for the last James Bond film. He said I was very funny and that the funniest thing about me was that all my mad stories were real and he said I should have a RUclips channel. There, there's a little more to it than that, but then I'd start soul searching and that's uncomfortable! 😂
"Time Traveling Blues"
Hello I couldn't think exactly what you meant...whether you were being abstractly poetic or whether I was just missing something! So I googled it and came back with a splendid song and a band I'll find out about!! Thank you!!
You are a naughty girl end of but a very interesting one i must say i am coming back as a cigar 👌💯👍
Haha hello Frank, that made me laugh!!
Yep I’m digging this……….cheers hon
Ah, thank you so much Neil
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Thank you
Have you got any connection to the Royal Marines can see on the wall behind you.
Well I did have a connection, that's why we had the flag there and also my son wanted to join the Royal Marines. And now it just stays there with all the other flags in the barn!
@@lionheartmachines2193 okay just wondered I was based in Plymouth with the Royal Marines back in 1989 stayed there for 12 years after I got out. Rode on plenty roads down in Devon on the motorbike back in Scotland now.
I'm interested...do you feel that that was/is your identity? (Once a marine always a marine!?) Or are you 'you' and that was part of your past? I've known lots of marines and even if they left years ago it's the first thing they talk about. For me, whatever I've done is part of my life experience, but doesn't quantify who or what I am.
As to Scotland.. I've never ridden a bike there but used to go up to the Cairngorms every year with a sparrowhawk and a salmon rod .. hunting in the morning and fishing in the afternoon/evening!
@@lionheartmachines2193 No I have moved on was a long time ago that when I was young. I don’t even talk about it was just interested in the connection when I saw it on the wall. You need to try the west coast of Scotland for roads you would love it. Don’t do the North West 500 though the road up is not that exciting just stick to the west coast.
I've driven around Scotland and gone to look for seals up in the North East. My Scottish mammalian sightings have been superb....I saw ermine in Scotland... That's still a very special memory. I shall take your advice for a road trip! Thank you so very much!!
I know you may not see this comment Sophia, as it is a couple of weeks since you posted the video but, for what it`s worth, here goes.
As with all of your videos, I sometimes go back to them, when I have more time, to fully appreciate them. It is general election day, as I write this and I must say, that if any politician spoke as much sense as you do and put as much thought into what they were saying, I would vote for them. As it is, I think Popeye made more sense than most of them. Oh God, I hope you know who Popeye is 🤔🤗
Popeye ate spinach (🤮)!! And I did get this! You're very kind indeed Dave, thank you! Thank heavens for a change of government now!! And if I decide to become prime minister I'm glad I can count on your vote!!
@@lionheartmachines2193 Haha, yes he did 🤢but it gave him big `musckles` Olive.
Yes, thank heavens.
Well Sophia, we have had one famous cigar-smoking Prime Minister, so I think another one is overdue 🤗
If I were match making you with some one then John Lydon would be a perfect match for you!
I've always found him interesting but annoying. And I reckon he'd hate my accent and it would soon come to open hostility!! ,🤣
@@lionheartmachines2193 I guess I made an assumption based on yours and John's off the wall personalities. Still fun for a while, perhaps!
I'm sure it would be fun!!