|
01-22-2013, 03:06 PM
|
#22681 |
|
Semi-Goodlookin!
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Cantonment Florida
Oddometer: 2,602
|
Round the world traveler Benka Pulko
Gonna be telling her stories
this coming Thursday @ 6pm. BMW of Pensacola on north W street. See yawwl there.
__________________
|
|
|
|
01-22-2013, 05:22 PM
|
#22682 |
|
Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2012
Location: Pensacola northeast side
Oddometer: 60
|
__________________
RocknRoll till death do us part. 
|
|
|
|
|
01-22-2013, 06:09 PM
|
#22683 | |
|
Plexus Princess
Joined: Nov 2011
Location: Pcola
Oddometer: 126
|
Quote:
__________________
I ride OK....For a GIRL! 
|
|
|
|
|
|
01-23-2013, 07:53 PM
|
#22684 |
|
Still alive
Joined: Sep 2008
Location: Pensacola
Oddometer: 104
|
I wanted to go too but have to work, ran into a fella on an 07 BMW cross country 650 at the BP on 90 today, said he was going too. I hope its a good time!
|
|
|
|
|
01-24-2013, 04:56 PM
|
#22685 |
|
Takin' it Easy
Joined: Oct 2008
Location: Ft Walton Beach FL
Oddometer: 4,205
|
Weekend Plans
I have been missing the great weather. Any one have riding plans for this weekend?
__________________
KTM 500 EXC Yellow Vee. A few others in the past You dont quit riding when you get old, you get old when you quit riding. I don't always ride street bikes, but when I do I prefer VStroms |
|
|
|
01-24-2013, 05:01 PM
|
#22686 |
|
Wayward Traveler
Joined: Mar 2011
Location: Pensacola, FL
Oddometer: 129
|
Grandmother died
I'm headed to Houston for the funeral this weekend. Should be decent riding.
Anyone go to the Benka event tonight?
__________________
05' R1200GS 92' K75 Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein |
|
|
|
|
01-24-2013, 06:38 PM
|
#22687 | |
|
Likes it Slidewayz
Joined: Apr 2010
Location: Back in the Sandbox
Oddometer: 512
|
Benka
Quote:
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I just got in and did attend Benka's presentation. She obviously is quite amazing! So many things to say; she had a dream, and with a little determination and resourcefulness, she lived it. Very down to earth though, for someone who accomplished so much and still continues to share her experiences. I still can't quite fathom the scope of what she did. Incredible. 
__________________
2012 Husaberg TE300: If some is good, more is bettah... 2007 Suzuki DR650: ...SuMo or dirt--can't decide 2010 Ducati Hypermotard and 1974 Kawasaki H-2 750 Anybody can go fast in a straight line... |
|
|
|
|
|
01-24-2013, 06:41 PM
|
#22688 | |
|
X-Crazed Racing Fool
Joined: Nov 2009
Location: Navarre, FL
Oddometer: 1,705
|
Quote:
__________________
2009 530 EXC - Dualsport Rocket Ship 2004 DL1000 VStrom - For the road Only a motorcycle rider knows why a dog sticks his head out the window of a car! |
|
|
|
|
|
01-24-2013, 07:07 PM
|
#22689 | ||
|
8 lug oil burner
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: BUZZTOPIA
Oddometer: 9,168
|
Quote:
__________________
When there is no way out - Find a way further in. 690 DL650 XL1200C Past bikes Quote:
|
||
|
|
|
|
01-24-2013, 07:15 PM
|
#22690 |
|
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: May 2012
Location: Southeastern U.S.
Oddometer: 291
|
Benka
Was super seeing everyone after so long. Benka was cool as heck, and her mate was a swell fella. Sure was nice of BMW to treat us all to grub and such. Heck of a good time.
__________________
Piloting a bike with its disperate focus awakens clarity, perhaps the wind shews the clutter. Drawn to this place, I am inspired to share my ride, especially watching others' journeys. In a little way gregarious again, marveling at the profound experiences of nearly everyone whom I meet. Its like a whole new clan. Teach me more. |
|
|
|
|
01-24-2013, 07:19 PM
|
#22691 | |
|
Semi-Goodlookin!
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Cantonment Florida
Oddometer: 2,602
|
Quote:
Well said Jim. I can't do better than that and will just add my photos:      I bought her book. Its very nicely done.       Great time tonight. Wish you all could have been there to see and hear this determined womans stories. I'm gonna guess there was a good crowd of between 60 and 80 people there. Courtney told me he was renovating the old Rex Electronics store across the street from the Harley Davidson store to move his BMW store there. The place on W Street is 5000 sq feet and the new place is 25,000. Dotting the "I's" and crossing the "T's" on becoming the Husqvarna dealer. I like'E 
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
|
01-24-2013, 08:19 PM
|
#22692 |
|
Wayward Traveler
Joined: Mar 2011
Location: Pensacola, FL
Oddometer: 129
|
You should have showed her your everted belly button and asked her to sign it! Ha!!!
__________________
05' R1200GS 92' K75 Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein |
|
|
|
|
01-24-2013, 09:30 PM
|
#22693 |
|
Cigar Adventurer
Joined: Oct 2011
Location: Gulfport, MS
Oddometer: 1,102
|
I was there too. Great turn out and nice dealership too, it was a great presentation.
We should have had name tags with our ADV screen names so we can poke fun of each other.  I need smaller shirt since I lost a few pounds. |
|
|
|
|
01-25-2013, 03:15 AM
|
#22694 |
|
PllnGs tillthey puke
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: Flatistan FL
Oddometer: 646
|
From the pic, it looks like she did the trip on an older F650GS? Is that the bike with all the stickers on it?
__________________
'09 KTM 530EXC (do-it-all workhorse) '04 KTM 250EXC (ST switchblade) Rocky Mountain Ride 2011: Aspen to Crested Butte and back http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=723271 |
|
|
|
|
01-25-2013, 03:47 AM
|
#22695 |
|
Semi-Goodlookin!
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Cantonment Florida
Oddometer: 2,602
|
Yes, that's the bike. She started in 1997. Spent the next 5 years traveling the world.
Here is a bit of info from her website: http://www.benkapulko.com/en/about_benka/biography
__________________
|
|
|
|
 |
| Share |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
