Comments on: Train of Thought https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/ Exploring life on a Vespa Scooter and Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle. Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:32:26 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23164 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:32:26 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23164 In reply to Michael B..

Trains… I’ll have to look into those.

Non-thinking is a difficult state to master. I’m still looking at it.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23163 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:27:50 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23163 In reply to charlie6.

Aside from the Jersey accent Riepe would fit right in.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23162 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:24:55 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23162 In reply to Doug.

It’s the best.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23161 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:24:40 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23161 In reply to RichardM.

Not many steam powered trains around anymore. Just a couple classic railways left now. Sad…

]]> By: Dar https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23132 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 06:52:54 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23132 I am essentially a solo rider. I do go out riding with my husband or a few friends, but fir the most part I enjoy my own time on my bike. I listen softly to classical music quite a bit because it touches chords in my heart and soothes me, it was my zen prior to riding. I am glad I can bring the 2 together. I do like quiet helmet time and wear earplugs to lessen the noise. Nice pics Steve. I have to say I so look forward to reading your blog – thank you.

]]> By: Michael B. https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23109 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:22:06 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23109 Steve, I keep on reading about trains and see pics of scooters. I can see Paul finally rode a proper two-wheeler.
You know, I think that solutions to problems present to us when we are not thinking (when the mind is quiet). When we ride we need to be alert, aware of the surroundings. So this alertness, non-thinking can provide a channel – sorry…a train – for the solutions to filter through.

]]> By: charlie6 https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23105 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:55:16 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23105 Altoona seems like a town rife with photo ops….I bet Mr Riepe would like it.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23091 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 02:14:04 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23091 In reply to Jim Zeiser.

I agree — lots of good ideas surface during a ride.

]]> By: Doug https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23086 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:44:36 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23086 Alone and without music……yep.

]]> By: RichardM https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/08/train-of-thought/#comment-23084 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 23:10:17 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5134#comment-23084 Very nice summary of what goes through my mind as well when riding alone. And I’ve tried listening to audiobooks, podcasts and music while riding but after a while it all just sounds like noise. I like old trains as well though I prefer seeing and hearing the steam powered ones more than the diesel-electric ones.

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