flying_hun

@flying-hun

My interests include motorcycles, theology, politics, history, and economics. Unsolicited DM's will result in a block. "In 21st Century America, convenience is the opiate of the masses." - JP Betcher

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flying_hun@flying-hun· 18d

Roadside photographers are one of the fun things about riding the Alps. From the Col du Galibier at the end of June. #motosky

Rider on a blue Kawasaki Versys 650 looking through the turn on the Col du Galibier

Same rider on the blue Versys 650 on the north side of the Col du Galibier

flying_hun@flying-hun· 28d

Milestones. Yesterday, the Guzzi rolled over 50K miles. This month it's been 50 years since I got my motorcycle license. Two weeks ago I was celebrating at the Col du Galibier. Many things have changed in 50 years, but the joy of riding abides. #motosky

The dashboard of my V85TT Moto Guzzi showing 50,000 miles on the odometer

Me on June 30, 2076 enjoying a slice of pie on the slopes of the Col du Galibier.

Me at my summer job in 1976, the same year I got my motorcycle license

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jul 4

My mom cared for some of the members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team who survived the rescue of the Lost Battalion. She was in awe of their courage. I honor them and her at the Epinal American Cemetery on July 4th, 2026. #Epinal #WW2 #442nd

Headstone of Teruo Fujioka of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Plaque telling the story of Teruo Fujioka

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jul 4

Friends, today on July 4th, 2026 I made a pilgrimage to the Epinal American Cemetery. The overwhelming beauty of this place, the great sacrifice of those there, and the contrast with our current govt brought me to tears. More later. #Epinal #antifa

A path through the cemetery flanked by trees.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jul 2

Celebrating 20 years of friendship, and many more shared adventures at the top of Galibier. #motosky

An "usie" taken looking north from the summit of the Col du Galibier.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jun 30

One of the many joys of riding in the French Alps is eating French food. Today's lunch at the top of the Col du Chaussy. #motosky

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jun 29

Visited an old friend today. First rode it (and many others) twenty years ago. It's an anniversary! And a celebration of still doing it!

Selfie in front of the sign atop the Col du Galibier.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jun 29

Good morning, Bluesky from our overnight digs above Bardonecchia! #motosky.

View of the high Alps out of our window.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jun 26

As a Yank, one of the many joys is seeing cool machinery we never got. Yesterday it was a flock of Alpine A310's coming the other way. Today it was an RG500 at a sidewalk cafe. #motosky

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jun 24

Hey Bluesky and #motosky, I've been too busy riding to post. We made it from the Chunnel to Gap in two days in brutal heat, but had a great time anyway. Today we bagged our first high passes of the trip in stormy weather, and still had fun.

Three motorcyclists atop the Col des Champs

Two riders and a waterfall on the Col de la Cayolle

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jun 16

My parents served in the ETO too.

Couple in army uniforms kissing near Nancy, France in late 1944.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jun 1

Spent 3 days of riding in the Sierra foothills near Mariposa where I had the chance to ride some great new-to-me roads including Beasore, Grizzly, and Minarets. The Guzzi acquitted itself well, but a sumo would have been amazing. #motosky

Rhubarb pie with cup of coffee and a motorcycle helmet.

flying_hun@flying-hun· May 20

Have we been here before?

Picture of the first Mets manager, Casey Stengel asking, "Can't anybody here play this game?"

flying_hun@flying-hun· Mar 28

Today I march for everyone.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Mar 28

Today I march for my parents (OG antifa) and my grandkids (future antifa).

flying_hun@flying-hun· Mar 25

The felon claims that Iran has given the US a very valuable gift during peace negotiations. Investigative journalists have found it, and apparently it shipped through Italy.

Image of the Leg Lamp from the movie, A Christmas Story

flying_hun@flying-hun· Mar 18

Rohr is a giant. Melissa, not so much. t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/00/02/93...

flying_hun@flying-hun· Feb 5

February 5th on Hwy 1 alongside Tomales Bay. Gorgeous day! Best sighting (sadly, no photo) was a Laverda RGS! Last time I saw one was in a museum! 🤯

flying_hun@flying-hun· Feb 4

Blossoms! February 4th near the base of Mt Diablo. #motosky

Blossoming tree with a motorcycle next to it.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jan 10

Good turn out, good ride, generous donations, great pie. 😁 How's your day been? #motosky

Friends sitting around a picnic table enjoying pie at Gizdich Ranch.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Jan 9

My kids gave me a California Parks pass for Xmas. Finally put it to use this beautiful day by going to Mt. Diablo. Chilly up top! #motosky #motoguzzi

Moto Guzzi V85TT at the top of Mt Diablo

flying_hun@flying-hun· Dec 26

I hope you've had a joyous Christmas!

Santa having a group hug with grandkids and their cousins.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Dec 24

I was going through my old pics yesterday, and found this gem a friend took of me and a moto hero I was excited to meet. That's me on the left, and you can tell the time and place from my hat. Who knows the guy on the right and why I was excited? Who knows the guy in the shadows? #motosky

flying_hun@flying-hun· Dec 21

Both of my parents were there too. Antifa was a global project. What an ordeal for your uncle.

Man and woman in US Army uniforms embracing and kissing near Nancy France in November, 1944. Front page photo in Stars & Stripes, captioned "Sweet Surrender".

flying_hun@flying-hun· Dec 19

Before the rains come tomorrow (I hope), out riding today, enjoying the greening of the hills from November's rains, and the empty road through Corral Hollow. #motosky

Looking back down the hill on Corral Hollow near the Carnegie SVRA. Capturing the green hills and the empty road.

Kawasaki Versys 650 sitting on the shoulder of the road with tree-covered hills behind it.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Dec 4

flying_hun@flying-hun· Nov 30

It was a great day for a fundraising ride up past Berryessa to Middletown for a local food bank. Started dreary and cold. Ended sunny and less cold. Great folks. Great ride. #motosky

A group of motorcycles and riders in a parking lot under an overcast skies.

Motorcycles lined up in a parking lot under sunny skies.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Nov 16

Pete would be in it. The dude is one big gay thirst trap.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Nov 16

We had a small but generous turnout. No rain. The roads were surprisingly clean after the downpour we had on Thursday. We enjoyed lunch at the end of the ride, and after I dropped off the cash, stopped for cookies & coffee ice cream. Stay tuned. I'll put on another after T'giving.

Group shot of our three riders who came out to donate to the Contra Costa Solano Foodbank.

flying_hun@flying-hun· Nov 12

Wait! You mean Senator Ernst is an unethical sleazebag?!?! Props The Register, the paper I delivered as a child, for breaking this story!