Dave Roper, the first American ever to win an Isle of Man TT, will be riding a restored 580cc Indian TT model v-twin in the 2011 TT. Roper has a lifetime of achievement in vintage racing, including more than 20 AHRMA national championships as well as his win of the 1984 Senior Historic TT on a G50 Matchless. Support the first motorcycle to ever win the Senior TT on the Mountain Course, the only American marque to win at the event and the only American racer to ever win the Senior Historic TT!
So even after you and I met during TT week in Peel, where you, Ken, and Bill came upon me in the post-traumatic shock of a seagull snack snatching...after all that, you fell victim to "the birds" too?! Ah-HAH, I feel much better being in good company!
It's wonderful to finally read your blog. I'll send more correspondence soon.
Courtney, I certainly thought of you when this happened. I tried searching for you TT report when I got back, but was able to find anything. Did you write something for Citybike?
6/21/11 The Summer Solstice 
Hi Dave,
ReplyDeleteSo even after you and I met during TT week in Peel, where you, Ken, and Bill came upon me in the post-traumatic shock of a seagull snack snatching...after all that, you fell victim to "the birds" too?! Ah-HAH, I feel much better being in good company!
It's wonderful to finally read your blog. I'll send more correspondence soon.
Best,
Courtney Olive
Portland, OR
Courtney, I certainly thought of you when this happened. I tried searching for you TT report when I got back, but was able to find anything. Did you write something for Citybike?
ReplyDeleteThis may be the greatest photo ever. Tippi Hedren has NOTHING on you.
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Eli, you got me Googling Tippi Hedren and now I see the appropriateness of you comment.
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