Freddie has ridden so many modern bikes, he's absolutely qualified to appreciate and re-appreciate his "old" Bonnie. He's not into impressing his followers with ownership of a string of fancy new & expensive rides. Instead, he prioritizes his $ so he can enjoy and share the broader aspects of motorcycling. Something all us bikers should remember.
I’ve had so many bikes… most brands really… all of which I have loved, but I still hark back to an old RE 500 with battered panniers that I bought quite a few years back… I had to get a train to Staffordshire to ride home… had never ridden a right hand gear change and had a somewhat challenging ride home but I loved doffing around the Oxfordshire lanes on that bike… endless hours of pootling! Thanks for these vids Freddy and Monica… they are reminding me of the simple pleasures and how one can take real pleasure from a ride, a coffee, a good old book or bike… lovely stuff 🤗
I bought a new bike in 2020, my first brand new vehicle. I bought it outright with the intention of keeping it for a long time for the reason you discuss at the end of this film, to write a story with it. It started out perfect, spotless in the showroom, no miles, not a single blemish. A blank page, the same as every other bike of that type but now, three years and 15,000 miles later it’s been lightly modified to suit me, it’s been to 10 countries, it’s got emissions stickers and autoroute stickers from across Europe stuck to it, it’s got little marks and dings on it and I know exactly how, when and where every single one of them happened. I still find the grey dust from some Polish roadworks under the seat, it has a chain fitted in Lithuania, I have a picture of it with a little Estonian girl pretending to ride it. Three years in and we’ve only just started, I intend to ride it through every country in Europe and possibly beyond and one day when I can’t ride any more I hope someone with your viewpoint will buy it and keep adding to it’s story. A brand new bike on finance every two years is very nice i’m sure but I would feel like i’m missing out on something quite special if I hopped from bike to bike like that. I will buy another bike in the future, but I’ll always keep this one.
I’d suggest your little flat was a very shrewd purchase nine years ago and a very convenient location! Good to see you back on the Triumph Freddie! 👏😀👍🏍
I dunno - as someone who knows of Belvedere and Erith etc ...not sure "wise" is the correct word. But, London is a nightmare - so any roof will do. And Thamesmead???? OMG no no no. For those that don't know - Thamesmead is where they shot Clockwork Orange ... and its 100x worse since then
Lovely video Monica and Freddie thank you. I agree about old bikes, do have my 2017 Bullet 500 plenty of history and know everyone who have rode her, however my 1967 BSA 500 now she is class, patina, and bike of freedom personified. Janner.
Hey Freddie and Monika! I've been watching your channel from Germany for a while now. It's a pleasure to follow your channel. Also because you ride the great Bonnville, Freddie. Well, it's not the type of motorbike I prefer. I ride an old Ducati Monster 695, but people are different and ride different bikes. Your channel is so entertaining. Keep up the good work.
Old bikes appeal to me most now as I am a retiree, having owned and ridden 43 bikes since 1968. In the beginning it was a brand new '68 Yamaha 250 DT-1, followed by years of multiple race bikes, and a 1970 CB750 Honda, all bought new. After marriage and no more racing, my last new bike was a 1980 RD350LC Yamaha. Thereafter was a series of mostly forgettable used touring rigs, and finally back on a brand new Ducati Monster in 2006, then a new ZX-14 in 2008. Then back to used bikes up until this year. Having sold my VFR500 V-Four '86 model on, I'm looking at a sub 500cc Adventure bike, new, in the spring. I love riding and hope to ride out my twilight years, enjoying the feelings I get while riding. Freddie, keep on making these great videos! You are an inspiration.
Hi Freddie! Love your videos! It’s such a treat, starting the Sunday morning with a coffee and your video. (Especially when it is 3 degrees and raining in Tønsberg (Norway) today). Fun fact, my wife and I also have a Bonneville and a Fiat 500. Love them both. Regards Bjarne
All the way over in Norway- fantastic! And with (in my very humble opinion) a fine choice in vehicles too👌🏻 Sending you all my very best, have a great day, Bjarne🙂🇳🇴
Good Morning from España Freddie....My eldest son lived in Blackheath, although my wife and l were only visiting it always struck me as a tranquil area to live, certainly where he and his wife lived anyway. An urban fox trotting along the road in front of me. l loved my glimpses of Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk...I'm from Southend originally.. l will no doubt see some of the Kent, Sussex countryside.... all parts of my motorcycling youth.....long before l was visiting children in Blackheath. Lovely apartment Freddie, look forward to riding the Kent countryside....
Totally agree with you about older Motorcycles and the character with history…earlier this Year I was absolutely gobsmacked to see a Honda CB500 in racing green which happened to be my 1st big bike. Upon closer inspection I realised that it was indeed my 1994 bike! The memories came flooding back on the adventures I’d had including the previous owner to me…got to admit that I was also upset at the state it had become because of the attention it had been given after myself. ❤️🩹
Hey Freddie, I recognized your flat immediately! I have been watching since video one, and I look forward to them every week, especially on Sunday mornings with my coffee and breakfast. It was really cool to see your flat again, and I hope you enjoy your time in London!
Hi Freddie I can't believe I've only just come across your channel,love the channel now I'm hooked,the bonnie is a beauty,love your style,and the scenery of the places you visit, keep up the great work mate ,top geezer 😎
Thank you Freddie and Monica for another entertaining video. Interesting to see that Blackheath has retained it's village character despite being swallowed up by London many years ago. Take care when you are out and about - as you well know you are not living among the gentle folk of Suffolk now!
Moved out of London after being there (Kingston /Surbiton) for 27 years and back sort of close to where I grew up in Wiltshire. Couldn't pay me to move back up there now.
Living with a bike is like living with a partner. You build a relationship. Some go well, others do not.. Through good and bad experiences you work out if you are right for each other. A few wrinkles and scrapes don't affect how you feel. When it's right, it's a special thing. Ride safe and happy travels 👍
You're so right, I have a 42 year old Bonnie that I took the original owner to buy.Within 3 years it was mine, changing life circumstances necessitated a regretful sale farily soon , but by a series of coincidences the bike was bought back - for more money !.This happened yet again , but now owned 3 times over , it will stay with me with all the memories of fantastic rides and trips that are priceless !.
My problem is I have a split personality I love sports bikes but at 70 I am really really trying to get to grips with the up right bikes and struggling to like one of them ? The most comfortable was a Harley style bike feet up front but simply could not get to grips with it I think I will always need two bikes one for out and out fun the other to trundle about like the old fart that I am !!!!!!! I do need to do something because it is putting me off riding which I never ever thought would happen !!
Brilliant episode as always. And btw... I think you love 'anything old' because you have the ability to, through your appreciation, transport yourself to these bygone eras and moments. And what a thrill that is!
I've been binge watching your older videos and wow, the flat looks amazing! For me it hits as retro futuristic 👌very nice! wonderful choice of books, Ikigai is very helpful and Bond Cars is something I always regretted not buying at a thrift store 😅
Hi Freddie. Watching you browse the Motor Sport book reminded me of something you may be interested in? As a very little boy, my Dad, who was a very keen Motorcyclist and Motor Racing fan, took me to The British GP at Silverstone in 1956. Amongst the drivers were Stirling Moss and of course Fangio who won this GP. Vanwall, BRM, Ferrari and Maserati were some of the teams. I can remember little of the day sadly, but my dad saved the program which I still have! It is priceless to me. Unfortunately the 8mm Cine Film my dad took on the day, no audio of course, that I did watch later in life, has “disappeared”.
Freddie, I've been following for some considerable time and you are still an enigma to me. Giving away your precise location, throwing money at an unreliable bike, the maintenance of your bike, etc, etc. Still, good to watch! 😁👍. At the beginning of your video it looks like you're close enough to be able to pick up a free, free range and organic Canada goose for Christmas! 😲😉
Brilliant, I have to say Blackheath is also one of my favourite places in London. I have worked and drove into london from Kent where I grew up and at the start of the millennium I was in management, which involved driving into london to survey works to be done etc. I would often stop near the little church on the heath and have my lunch, chill for a bit. Lovely seeing the place on here.
Great Vlog, new to your channel, I’m in Horsham as I love the countryside. I adore your simplistic riding and appreciation of vintage, I have a Honda VFR 800 2001 which has had some issues but I adore the gear driven cams sound. I’m going through and viewing your vlogs which are so entertaining and informative 👊🏻😎👍🏻
I live in the North Downs of Kent just 39 miles from you. I have a modern Royal Enfield Classic 500 from 2017 and a Royal Enfield Model G from 1951 that I have owned for over 52 years. The G is great fun to ride but it is great to get back on a modern bike that goes and stops on command, older bikes take a bit more skill (and luck) to ride but it is very satisfying when you get back home under your own steam! Perhaps I will bump into you one day.
Smiles per miles Freddie, I think that if you are in tune with vintage/heritage which not everyone is, then an older bike if your comfortable riding it will without doubt add to the charm and increase the smiles. Thanks for posting, I moved away from London many moons ago and I would not go back but each to their own.
Character a great way to discribe a classic, I brought my first Guzzi 2 years ago, a 79 v50. I'm just getting used to its little quirks now, love it, great viewing.
It’s a small world, I have the very book you bought on my shelf, I also worked in Belvedere in the 1990’s, and regularly stayed with friends in Blackheath! Always the highlight of Sunday mornings watching you both meander around drinking coffee.
Thanks once more Freddie & Monica! Kent has some beautiful villages too. And if you ever venture north, High Beech, Essex, has a tea hut where you may see the most amazing classic motorbikes on s Sunday.
Blackheath is a brilliant area. First edition James Bond books. No shoplifting in northern Thailand. Nice cat. Like one of ours. Similar colour and lack of proper tail. I like this flat better than the Ipswich one. Shame there isn't any underground parking. Keep the Triumph. I'm keeping my Buell XB12X when I get back to England late next spring. It's a 2006 model. Nick J
Couldn't agree more on keeping hold of your 'older' bike, the shared adventures you have create a bond I think, so happy to see you've no plans on retiring it soon. Sad to see your headlight still pulling double duty as an aircraft spotlight though 🛩
There you go Freddie. I lived in Acton nex to carphone warehouses head office a 1 portal way for 20 months from late 2008 to 2010. Not so far away from where you are as the crow flies but quite a while on a bike! Nice to see the scenes of London again. And yes, London Books shops are really something.
Welcome back to London Freddie and Monika, I'm in north London. I was thinking of starting a channel and calling myself Eddie Dibbs, but when I banded this name around the general consensus that came back was that it sounded creepy! Crikey. Oh I should just mention that if Blowfeld finds out you've stolen his cat, there'll be trouble.
Nice apartment. I really like it's style and simplicity. Back in 1971, when I was 16, I lived for a year or so on Shooters Hill, just up the road from Blackheath. I well remember charging around that area on my 1966 Suzuki 50 (M12 model). Nice area to live. Easy access (by bike) into the city (London), and access to the garden of England (the lovely county of Kent). Thanks for bringing back happy memories of my youth.
My 1972 Honda CB450 K5 is a wonderful reliable bike, when it's parked up in the garage I just stand and look at it wishing it could share it's memories as it started it's user life in the U.S. but something as old as this is not something I'd recommend for you Freddie, it's a bike to ride on good days and likes to be kept clean and well polished, stick with the riumph. Ride safe.
I stayed in Thamesmead in the 80"s. What a dodgy place. Used to ride my GS1000 through the Blackwall tunnel everyday . Sounded good with the old Alfa pipe ! 😂
Welcome back to SE London. At least you’re closer to The Bike Shed now. I usually head out the other way into Kent proper. You need to allow for an hour or so but there are plenty of cafes and farm shops like Taywells in Goudhurst
Hi Freddie and Monica, I really enjoy your videos and you have given me so many ideas on places to see when I next visit the UK. Freddie you picked up Alice In Wonderland but did you see what was right behind? The Modern Boys Annual. I loved those books when I was a kid in England, I never see them here in Australia. All the best mate and keep up the good work, cheers, Roden
Hi Freddie you should have said how much the flat is worth today? Would shock the yanks. Sorry you have to keep the bike outside. Good luck back in the metropolis mate!
Norwich has priced itself out for me, got an Edwardian townhome in Louth Lincolnshire, moving there in the middle of December, getting the floors done and a decorator in first though.
Small world..now in Scotland 20 years but grew up early years in Sidcup Blackfen and schooled at Welling. And also have the same book you bought...I am on 2nd copy as the 1st copy I bought for £2 in a British heart shop in Helensburgh...but only when I got home did i realise the book reeked of smoke /nicoteen that probably killed the previous owner. 2nd copy bought on line...and smoke free thank goodness...a brill book. Great vids v enjoyable many thanks
I do love bookshops like that. One of my favourite things is browsing a second hand bookshop. The last thing I need is more books, but you can never have too many? I have the Triumph book on my shelves, which was bought from an old bookshop.
Having lived in north London for many years and watched it getting worse little by little I’m so glad I no longer live there anymore But I wish you both all the best
Love your style and Monica's videos. I also have A Bonneville (2020 Bud Eakins Special T120), Also RE 2023 Classic 350, RE 2022 Himalayan and 2023 Yamaha XT250. I'm also 87 years old and ride pretty much daily. Usually up to the airport to fly my tail wheel backcountry plane. Great apartment and beautiful Scandinavian furniture. I was a major importer of the furniture for many years here in the states. Still wondering where I can buy the Triumph sweat shirt you were wearing while working on your bike.
Hi Freddie, recognised the old flat immediately. Back to where it all began? I have just returned from 2 weeks holiday with very poor internet connectivity. So I have sat back enjoying several coffees and binging on Freddie (and of course Monika) , a great way to spend a Sunday. PS you have to keep the Bonneville really suits both your style. (also interested to hear what was in the Barbour box, sorry to be nosey ! 😂)
Welcome home. Another Blackheath fact is that the hockey club is the oldest in the world. Established in 1861. Looking forward to some more local (to me) trips that got me watching the channel when it first started. Nice to see the Triumph looking and sounding better than ever.
I forgot why I even started watching you 2. This episode is heart warming because I loved London as a kid. Sorry to see by the law of probability you witnessed shoplifting on the first day. I'm still dealing with the probate in Ipswich. Have missed a lot of your videos but life events ( I turned 73 yesterday the 11th) have overwhelmed us lately. Yes I feel guilty not being true to the Feddie/Monika Show but will try to watch more often as troubles iron out. Yes you haven't lost y'alls appeal.🎸
So enjoy watching your vids and the way your Bonneville is such an important part of your life. I lived with motorbikes throughout my childhood and beyond as my father raced during the 40’s 50’s 60’s and 70’s, the noise and smells stay with you forever. Couldn’t resist buying a copy of Motor Racing the Golden Age found one for the grand sum of 50p! 😊
Thought those stickers were coming off last week..!? 🙈😂 Haha… - Glad the move went well.. Nice Pad..! & Handy having a StarBucks outside your door..! ☕️👍🏼
Love your flat - simple, understated elegance & taste. Whatever space we have, we tend to expand into it and risk cluttering it up. Living the way you do takes restraint and means we have to make better selections, but that way we can better appreciate the items we choose to keep around us. You've inspired me to de-clutter! And I agree about older bikes; I'm off to the motorcycle show next week and whilst it's great to see all the latest models and new tech, finding a bike that has that elusive character is the challenge for me now. Love your videos - thanks to you both xx
Hi Freddie - agree with your comments re old bikes. I’ve an old Honda VFR 750, which I bought new in 1995. Though I’ve also a new bike (T120 Bonnie actually!) I’ll never sell the Veefer - it’s still reliable and I’d be happy to ride it anywhere as I know every inch of it. Blackheath looked nice - I used to travel trough when I lived down south, but never stopped to sound the place out. Enjoy your videos. Look after yourself and ride safe.
Only just discovered your channel, very impressed. I recently brought an Aprilia 2007 tuono after watching your review on one. Fantastic bike. Keep up the good work Freddie 👍
Your content is just amazing. Watching your vids makes me want to see the world.Im In the us.I am a motorcycle person but you dont have to own a motorcycle to enjoy.
Years ago we used to go from Suffolk to Blackheath to see an suntie and uncle ..in Delacourt rd ...it took ages in my dads old Ford e93a sidevalve ..went to the Sun in the Sand pub at 16 with my dad ...fond memories...
Hi Freddie,rent out your flat after the winter and try a spring and summer up in Northumberland, great countryside for biking, ferry toNetherlandsfrom Newcastle (Norway route2025) great bookshops and coffee shops Alnwick area ( Barter books largest in UK) beaches etc it's fab ,join the exodus loads moving up here , it's Cornwal without the crowds. On the east coast main line Edinburgh 55 mins from Alnmouth , 👍👍
Love your videos and experiences. We have all had issues with cancelling our Gym membership that we did not use! I was lucky on a trial membership- so just didn’t renew; but they got 2 extra months on me.
You're right about old bikes. However, I had a classic Montessa 350 trials bike, and that experience taught me that if you like old classics, you'd better love being a mechanic. Since then, it's been all new bikes - I'd prefer to be in the hills than my garage. Lesson learnt...
What a small world. I live really close to Belvedere. In fact I did my motorcycle test at the Erith test centre, not knowing that it has the lowest pass rate in all of the UK 😄
My wife grew up in Belvedere and I grew up in Welling. We live in Sidcup now and Bexley borough is probably about the only place I would consider living in London. I have a map from that bookshop in my living room next to me, it's nice seeing my area in a video - SE London often gets forgotten as there is no tube. Has it's benefits though.
I have lots of books, but not sure about that one, so, I was straight onto eBay. Nice one Freddie, and good luck back in London. Looks great. Thanks 🙂🙏🏻👍
I absolutely agree with you about old bikes. They have a character all of their own. I have a 62 year old BSA and it has something no new bike has. Definitely not for sale. Don’t sell the Bonneville whatever you do, maybe buy something to go with it. Take care.😢
Freddie has ridden so many modern bikes, he's absolutely qualified to appreciate and re-appreciate his "old" Bonnie. He's not into impressing his followers with ownership of a string of fancy new & expensive rides. Instead, he prioritizes his $ so he can enjoy and share the broader aspects of motorcycling. Something all us bikers should remember.
I’ve had so many bikes… most brands really… all of which I have loved, but I still hark back to an old RE 500 with battered panniers that I bought quite a few years back… I had to get a train to Staffordshire to ride home… had never ridden a right hand gear change and had a somewhat challenging ride home but I loved doffing around the Oxfordshire lanes on that bike… endless hours of pootling! Thanks for these vids Freddy and Monica… they are reminding me of the simple pleasures and how one can take real pleasure from a ride, a coffee, a good old book or bike… lovely stuff 🤗
I bought a new bike in 2020, my first brand new vehicle. I bought it outright with the intention of keeping it for a long time for the reason you discuss at the end of this film, to write a story with it. It started out perfect, spotless in the showroom, no miles, not a single blemish. A blank page, the same as every other bike of that type but now, three years and 15,000 miles later it’s been lightly modified to suit me, it’s been to 10 countries, it’s got emissions stickers and autoroute stickers from across Europe stuck to it, it’s got little marks and dings on it and I know exactly how, when and where every single one of them happened. I still find the grey dust from some Polish roadworks under the seat, it has a chain fitted in Lithuania, I have a picture of it with a little Estonian girl pretending to ride it. Three years in and we’ve only just started, I intend to ride it through every country in Europe and possibly beyond and one day when I can’t ride any more I hope someone with your viewpoint will buy it and keep adding to it’s story. A brand new bike on finance every two years is very nice i’m sure but I would feel like i’m missing out on something quite special if I hopped from bike to bike like that. I will buy another bike in the future, but I’ll always keep this one.
I’d suggest your little flat was a very shrewd purchase nine years ago and a very convenient location! Good to see you back on the Triumph Freddie! 👏😀👍🏍
Thanks Anton!🙌🏻
I dunno - as someone who knows of Belvedere and Erith etc ...not sure "wise" is the correct word. But, London is a nightmare - so any roof will do.
And Thamesmead???? OMG no no no. For those that don't know - Thamesmead is where they shot Clockwork Orange ... and its 100x worse since then
Lovely video Monica and Freddie thank you. I agree about old bikes, do have my 2017 Bullet 500 plenty of history and know everyone who have rode her, however my 1967 BSA 500 now she is class, patina, and bike of freedom personified.
Janner.
I like my Suffolk village. Can make my own coffee .
Hope you make back to Suffolk again.
Well done on braving the wet cold weather on the Riumph!. 😉
Hey Freddie and Monika! I've been watching your channel from Germany for a while now. It's a pleasure to follow your channel. Also because you ride the great Bonnville, Freddie. Well, it's not the type of motorbike I prefer. I ride an old Ducati Monster 695, but people are different and ride different bikes. Your channel is so entertaining. Keep up the good work.
That food looks fantastic . You show us some brill places .Thanks. 👍👍👍
I love your videos, they are so relaxing and informative
Old bikes appeal to me most now as I am a retiree, having owned and ridden 43 bikes since 1968. In the beginning it was a brand new '68 Yamaha 250 DT-1, followed by years of multiple race bikes, and a 1970 CB750 Honda, all bought new. After marriage and no more racing, my last new bike was a 1980 RD350LC Yamaha. Thereafter was a series of mostly forgettable used touring rigs, and finally back on a brand new Ducati Monster in 2006, then a new ZX-14 in 2008. Then back to used bikes up until this year. Having sold my VFR500 V-Four '86 model on, I'm looking at a sub 500cc Adventure bike, new, in the spring. I love riding and hope to ride out my twilight years, enjoying the feelings I get while riding. Freddie, keep on making these great videos! You are an inspiration.
Hi Freddie! Love your videos! It’s such a treat, starting the Sunday morning with a coffee and your video. (Especially when it is 3 degrees and raining in Tønsberg (Norway) today). Fun fact, my wife and I also have a Bonneville and a Fiat 500. Love them both. Regards Bjarne
All the way over in Norway- fantastic! And with (in my very humble opinion) a fine choice in vehicles too👌🏻
Sending you all my very best, have a great day, Bjarne🙂🇳🇴
Same in Freiburg round about 7 degrees & rain 🌧️ (Germany)
@@FreddieDobbs Overpriced crappy crêperie in a London suburb; high cost Britain.😂
Good Morning from España Freddie....My eldest son lived in Blackheath, although my wife and l were only visiting it always struck me as a tranquil area to live, certainly where he and his wife lived anyway. An urban fox trotting along the road in front of me. l loved my glimpses of Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk...I'm from Southend originally.. l will no doubt see some of the Kent, Sussex countryside.... all parts of my motorcycling youth.....long before l was visiting children in Blackheath. Lovely apartment Freddie, look forward to riding the Kent countryside....
Totally agree with you about older Motorcycles and the character with history…earlier this Year I was absolutely gobsmacked to see a Honda CB500 in racing green which happened to be my 1st big bike. Upon closer inspection I realised that it was indeed my 1994 bike!
The memories came flooding back on the adventures I’d had including the previous owner to me…got to admit that I was also upset at the state it had become because of the attention it had been given after myself.
❤️🩹
All the best to you and Monica Freddie.
Great seeing you Freddie. Greetings from Tucson.
That headlight is still looking to the moon 😊
Always great sounds
Going to London late April and we will be visiting Blackheath. Thankyou for the tip.
Hey Freddie, I recognized your flat immediately! I have been watching since video one, and I look forward to them every week, especially on Sunday mornings with my coffee and breakfast. It was really cool to see your flat again, and I hope you enjoy your time in London!
Hi Freddie I can't believe I've only just come across your channel,love the channel now I'm hooked,the bonnie is a beauty,love your style,and the scenery of the places you visit, keep up the great work mate ,top geezer 😎
Probably my favourite bookshop in London. Blackheath is a great place to stay when visiting London.
Thank you Freddie and Monica for another entertaining video. Interesting to see that Blackheath has retained it's village character despite being swallowed up by London many years ago. Take care when you are out and about - as you well know you are not living among the gentle folk of Suffolk now!
Yeah, but we’ve got some of the world’s friendliest tabby cats here.
As usual, loving the tourism side of the videos Freddie. That bookshop looked awesome for random book finds.
Moved out of London after being there (Kingston /Surbiton) for 27 years and back sort of close to where I grew up in Wiltshire. Couldn't pay me to move back up there now.
Another sunday, another breaktfast with Freddie. splendid!
I didn't know where you started! What a nice throwback ❤
Well you certainly know my thoughts on older machines and other items gain character! Nothing like it.
Living with a bike is like living with a partner. You build a relationship.
Some go well, others do not..
Through good and bad experiences you work out if you are right for each other.
A few wrinkles and scrapes don't affect how you feel.
When it's right, it's a special thing.
Ride safe and happy travels 👍
Brilliant, so well said👍
You're so right, I have a 42 year old Bonnie that I took the original owner to buy.Within 3 years it was mine, changing life circumstances necessitated a regretful sale farily soon , but by a series of coincidences the bike was bought back - for more money !.This happened yet again , but now owned 3 times over , it will stay with me with all the memories of fantastic rides and trips that are priceless !.
@@Roger.Coleman1949 fabulous! Ride safe and happy miles together 👍
@@teneretraveller8980 Thanks, and you !.
My problem is I have a split personality I love sports bikes but at 70 I am really really trying to get to grips with the up right bikes and struggling to like one of them ? The most comfortable was a Harley style bike feet up front but simply could not get to grips with it I think I will always need two bikes one for out and out fun the other to trundle about like the old fart that I am !!!!!!! I do need to do something because it is putting me off riding which I never ever thought would happen !!
Brilliant episode as always. And btw... I think you love 'anything old' because you have the ability to, through your appreciation, transport yourself to these bygone eras and moments. And what a thrill that is!
Another Truimph owner here. Albeit a 675 Daytona. Some good early morning rides in kent. Enjoy. Look forward to the next video.
love the fridge.
I hope all goes well for you and Monica in Blackheath! Good luck to you both!
As usual, your choice of music 🎶 especially while in the library was so cool 😎
Enjoy London.
I've been binge watching your older videos and wow, the flat looks amazing! For me it hits as retro futuristic 👌very nice! wonderful choice of books, Ikigai is very helpful and Bond Cars is something I always regretted not buying at a thrift store 😅
Lovely video
Beautiful Manx cat!
lol... you've just sold me the book :D £3.51, couldn't say no.... welcome back to London, and thanks for the content! :)
Thanks Freddie, I haven't seen blackheath village since approx 1971, looked great. Rgds
thanks again for sharing and showing sights and places I love so much1
Chilled out Sunday morning viewing!👍
Hi Freddie. Watching you browse the Motor Sport book reminded me of something you may be interested in?
As a very little boy, my Dad, who was a very keen Motorcyclist and Motor Racing fan, took me to The British GP at Silverstone in 1956. Amongst the drivers were Stirling Moss and of course Fangio who won this GP. Vanwall, BRM, Ferrari and Maserati were some of the teams. I can remember little of the day sadly, but my dad saved the program which I still have! It is priceless to me. Unfortunately the 8mm Cine Film my dad took on the day, no audio of course, that I did watch later in life, has “disappeared”.
Freddie, I've been following for some considerable time and you are still an enigma to me. Giving away your precise location, throwing money at an unreliable bike, the maintenance of your bike, etc, etc. Still, good to watch! 😁👍.
At the beginning of your video it looks like you're close enough to be able to pick up a free, free range and organic Canada goose for Christmas! 😲😉
Brilliant, I have to say Blackheath is also one of my favourite places in London.
I have worked and drove into london from Kent where I grew up and at the start of the millennium I was in management, which involved driving into london to survey works to be done etc. I would often stop near the little church on the heath and have my lunch, chill for a bit. Lovely seeing the place on here.
Great Vlog, new to your channel, I’m in Horsham as I love the countryside. I adore your simplistic riding and appreciation of vintage, I have a Honda VFR 800 2001 which has had some issues but I adore the gear driven cams sound. I’m going through and viewing your vlogs which are so entertaining and informative 👊🏻😎👍🏻
I live in the North Downs of Kent just 39 miles from you. I have a modern Royal Enfield Classic 500 from 2017 and a Royal Enfield Model G from 1951 that I have owned for over 52 years. The G is great fun to ride but it is great to get back on a modern bike that goes and stops on command, older bikes take a bit more skill (and luck) to ride but it is very satisfying when you get back home under your own steam! Perhaps I will bump into you one day.
Smiles per miles Freddie, I think that if you are in tune with vintage/heritage which not everyone is, then an older bike if your comfortable riding it will without doubt add to the charm and increase the smiles. Thanks for posting, I moved away from London many moons ago and I would not go back but each to their own.
Character a great way to discribe a classic, I brought my first Guzzi 2 years ago, a 79 v50. I'm just getting used to its little quirks now, love it, great viewing.
I remember the couch . The first time i saw it it told my girl we need to get one like that looks stunning
Thank for for a very pleasant video.
It’s a small world, I have the very book you bought on my shelf, I also worked in Belvedere in the 1990’s, and regularly stayed with friends in Blackheath! Always the highlight of Sunday mornings watching you both meander around drinking coffee.
Thanks once more Freddie & Monica! Kent has some beautiful villages too. And if you ever venture north, High Beech, Essex, has a tea hut where you may see the most amazing classic motorbikes on s Sunday.
Blackheath is a brilliant area. First edition James Bond books. No shoplifting in northern Thailand. Nice cat. Like one of ours. Similar colour and lack of proper tail. I like this flat better than the Ipswich one. Shame there isn't any underground parking. Keep the Triumph. I'm keeping my Buell XB12X when I get back to England late next spring. It's a 2006 model. Nick J
Couldn't agree more on keeping hold of your 'older' bike, the shared adventures you have create a bond I think, so happy to see you've no plans on retiring it soon. Sad to see your headlight still pulling double duty as an aircraft spotlight though 🛩
There you go Freddie. I lived in Acton nex to carphone warehouses head office a 1 portal way for 20 months from late 2008 to 2010. Not so far away from where you are as the crow flies but quite a while on a bike! Nice to see the scenes of London again. And yes, London Books shops are really something.
Welcome back to London Freddie and Monika, I'm in north London. I was thinking of starting a channel and calling myself Eddie Dibbs, but when I banded this name around the general consensus that came back was that it sounded creepy! Crikey. Oh I should just mention that if Blowfeld finds out you've stolen his cat, there'll be trouble.
Glad to have you back in SE London, look forward to seeing some Kent jaunts.
Nice apartment. I really like it's style and simplicity. Back in 1971, when I was 16, I lived for a year or so on Shooters Hill, just up the road from Blackheath. I well remember charging around that area on my 1966 Suzuki 50 (M12 model). Nice area to live. Easy access (by bike) into the city (London), and access to the garden of England (the lovely county of Kent). Thanks for bringing back happy memories of my youth.
Class video mate. Used to watch you in Tenerife. Love the feel to your videos. Have a nice day.
My 1972 Honda CB450 K5 is a wonderful reliable bike, when it's parked up in the garage I just stand and look at it wishing it could share it's memories as it started it's user life in the U.S. but something as old as this is not something I'd recommend for you Freddie, it's a bike to ride on good days and likes to be kept clean and well polished, stick with the riumph. Ride safe.
Love your new coffee table! ❤❤
I stayed in Thamesmead in the 80"s. What a dodgy place. Used to ride my GS1000 through the Blackwall tunnel everyday . Sounded good with the old Alfa pipe ! 😂
That cat hasn’t missed a meal!😂
Great post Freddie, Great camera work Monica, a great start to a Sunday morning
Welcome back to SE London. At least you’re closer to The Bike Shed now. I usually head out the other way into Kent proper. You need to allow for an hour or so but there are plenty of cafes and farm shops like Taywells in Goudhurst
We are only a few miles away from each other but on the opposite sides of the river, you are defiantly on the nicer side, it looks so charming.
Hi Freddie and Monica, I really enjoy your videos and you have given me so many ideas on places to see when I next visit the UK. Freddie you picked up Alice In Wonderland but did you see what was right behind? The Modern Boys Annual. I loved those books when I was a kid in England, I never see them here in Australia. All the best mate and keep up the good work, cheers, Roden
Still trocking the riumph, woohoo! :D
Always loved London episodes!! Please show us more!
Hi Freddie you should have said how much the flat is worth today? Would shock the yanks. Sorry you have to keep the bike outside. Good luck back in the metropolis mate!
Norwich has priced itself out for me, got an Edwardian townhome in Louth Lincolnshire, moving there in the middle of December, getting the floors done and a decorator in first though.
Love that part of the world . Plan on moving to Horncastle. Ironically from near to Ipswich. Which has become a suburb of London.
Small world..now in Scotland 20 years but grew up early years in Sidcup Blackfen and schooled at Welling. And also have the same book you bought...I am on 2nd copy as the 1st copy I bought for £2 in a British heart shop in Helensburgh...but only when I got home did i realise the book reeked of smoke /nicoteen that probably killed the previous owner. 2nd copy bought on line...and smoke free thank goodness...a brill book. Great vids v enjoyable many thanks
I do love bookshops like that. One of my favourite things is browsing a second hand bookshop. The last thing I need is more books, but you can never have too many? I have the Triumph book on my shelves, which was bought from an old bookshop.
awesome content
Having lived in north London for many years and watched it getting worse little by little
I’m so glad I no longer live there anymore
But I wish you both all the best
Love your style and Monica's videos. I also have A Bonneville (2020 Bud Eakins Special T120), Also RE 2023 Classic 350, RE 2022 Himalayan and 2023 Yamaha XT250. I'm also 87 years old and ride pretty much daily. Usually up to the airport to fly my tail wheel backcountry plane. Great apartment and beautiful Scandinavian furniture. I was a major importer of the furniture for many years here in the states. Still wondering where I can buy the Triumph sweat shirt you were wearing while working on your bike.
That cat is eating well! 🐱
Another pleasant and relaxing video good job guys👍
J’ai vraiment apprécié votre vidéo, beaucoup de charme
Hi Freddie, recognised the old flat immediately. Back to where it all began? I have just returned from 2 weeks holiday with very poor internet connectivity. So I have sat back enjoying several coffees and binging on Freddie (and of course Monika) , a great way to spend a Sunday. PS you have to keep the Bonneville really suits both your style. (also interested to hear what was in the Barbour box, sorry to be nosey ! 😂)
Welcome home. Another Blackheath fact is that the hockey club is the oldest in the world. Established in 1861. Looking forward to some more local (to me) trips that got me watching the channel when it first started. Nice to see the Triumph looking and sounding better than ever.
I forgot why I even started watching you 2. This episode is heart warming because I loved London as a kid. Sorry to see by the law of probability you witnessed shoplifting on the first day. I'm still dealing with the probate in Ipswich. Have missed a lot of your videos but life events ( I turned 73 yesterday the 11th) have overwhelmed us lately. Yes I feel guilty not being true to the Feddie/Monika Show but will try to watch more often as troubles iron out. Yes you haven't lost y'alls appeal.🎸
So enjoy watching your vids and the way your Bonneville is such an important part of your life. I lived with motorbikes throughout my childhood and beyond as my father raced during the 40’s 50’s 60’s and 70’s, the noise and smells stay with you forever. Couldn’t resist buying a copy of Motor Racing the Golden Age found one for the grand sum of 50p! 😊
Welcome back to London looking forward to your adventures back here and surrounding areas
Thought those stickers were coming off last week..!? 🙈😂 Haha…
- Glad the move went well.. Nice Pad..! & Handy having a StarBucks outside your door..! ☕️👍🏼
Love your flat - simple, understated elegance & taste.
Whatever space we have, we tend to expand into it and risk cluttering it up.
Living the way you do takes restraint and means we have to make better selections, but that way we can better appreciate the items we choose to keep around us.
You've inspired me to de-clutter!
And I agree about older bikes; I'm off to the motorcycle show next week and whilst it's great to see all the latest models and new tech, finding a bike that has that elusive character is the challenge for me now.
Love your videos - thanks to you both xx
Hi Freddie - agree with your comments re old bikes. I’ve an old Honda VFR 750, which I bought new in 1995. Though I’ve also a new bike (T120 Bonnie actually!) I’ll never sell the Veefer - it’s still reliable and I’d be happy to ride it anywhere as I know every inch of it. Blackheath looked nice - I used to travel trough when I lived down south, but never stopped to sound the place out. Enjoy your videos. Look after yourself and ride safe.
Thanks to you and Monica for taking us on this little outing. Love your videos Freddie.
Only just discovered your channel, very impressed. I recently brought an Aprilia 2007 tuono after watching your review on one. Fantastic bike. Keep up the good work Freddie 👍
Your content is just amazing. Watching your vids makes me want to see the world.Im In the us.I am a motorcycle person but you dont have to own a motorcycle to enjoy.
Years ago we used to go from Suffolk to Blackheath to see an suntie and uncle ..in Delacourt rd ...it took ages in my dads old Ford e93a sidevalve ..went to the Sun in the Sand pub at 16 with my dad ...fond memories...
Greenwich is a beautiful place!
Hi Freddie,rent out your flat after the winter and try a spring and summer up in Northumberland, great countryside for biking, ferry toNetherlandsfrom Newcastle (Norway route2025) great bookshops and coffee shops Alnwick area ( Barter books largest in UK) beaches etc it's fab ,join the exodus loads moving up here , it's Cornwal without the crowds. On the east coast main line Edinburgh 55 mins from Alnmouth , 👍👍
Love your videos and experiences. We have all had issues with cancelling our Gym membership that we did not use! I was lucky on a trial membership- so just didn’t renew; but they got 2 extra months on me.
You're right about old bikes. However, I had a classic Montessa 350 trials bike, and that experience taught me that if you like old classics, you'd better love being a mechanic. Since then, it's been all new bikes - I'd prefer to be in the hills than my garage. Lesson learnt...
What a small world. I live really close to Belvedere. In fact I did my motorcycle test at the Erith test centre, not knowing that it has the lowest pass rate in all of the UK 😄
My wife grew up in Belvedere and I grew up in Welling.
We live in Sidcup now and Bexley borough is probably about the only place I would consider living in London.
I have a map from that bookshop in my living room next to me, it's nice seeing my area in a video - SE London often gets forgotten as there is no tube. Has it's benefits though.
I have lots of books, but not sure about that one, so, I was straight onto eBay. Nice one Freddie, and good luck back in London. Looks great. Thanks 🙂🙏🏻👍
I absolutely agree with you about old bikes. They have a character all of their own. I have a 62 year old BSA and it has something no new bike has. Definitely not for sale. Don’t sell the Bonneville whatever you do, maybe buy something to go with it. Take care.😢
Great video Freddie😊
Lying here on my sofa (tested positive for covid again) but enjoying your’s and other vlogs ❤.