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 Daisy's
Diaries - Challenging Life on a 1948 Triumph by Graham Ham
Published in 2005 by Panther
Publishing Ltd.
ISBN 09547912 3 1
This is a thoroughly entertaining book! Daisy’s Diaries charts one
man’s passion to rekindle his love affair with Triumph Speed Twins,
an affair started with Ruby, his 1955 Speed Twin that had seen him through
his early years. Having recently left his job for a life of reduced stress
and increased fulfilment, the author, Graham Ham, embarked on a search
for a replacement Triumph upon which a series of adventures would unfold.
And adventures they surely are! This is not Jupiter’s Travels. It
is not a series of death defying escapades as a man battles for survival
in inhospitable terrain. Instead it is a totally engaging description
of a man’s travels across England, Scotland and Wales astride an
aged, but capable vintage motorcycle.
The book is based on his dream to complete the Landmark Challenge; an
event organised by the UK Triumph Owners Club, where entrants have one
year to visit 50 Landmarks, carefully scattered around the corners of
our green and pleasant land. This is an achievement that most would be
content and justly proud of, however, Graham is determined to win the
Individual Gold Trophy for the oldest bike to complete the challenge.
Needless to say – he does!
The whole year’s travels are described in a fond, witty way that
makes the pages turn, and left me wanting for more once I’d reached
the end.
For anyone who likes bimbling around country lanes and enjoys the experience
of travelling for the journey’s sake, this book will delight you.
I will be reading it again quite soon!
£13.99
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