Remembrance Day and an old motor-bike
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325758)
Rockingham, Australia
November 11, 2018 6:12pm CST
Yesterday was Remembrance Day and it is an important day in the Australian calendar. We attended the service in our small town and bought our red poppies. The service was well attended and the local young lad did a great job on his trumpet. It must be quite nerve-wracking for them.
As we were leaving I spotted this old motor-bike. The number plate indicates that the owner belongs to an Indian Harley club. I liked the old-time version of a hard hat too. And note the puddle of oil under the engine. I hope it got him home safely.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
12 Nov 18
Oh my that is so cool motorcycle. I display that all the time in my backyard.
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov 18
I'm sure he would keep it under lock and key at home so it couldn't be stolen.
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Nov 18
I didn't notice the puddle of oil underneath at first, and I thought you had found another art sculpture to photograph! haha
I think it is very important that countries continue to honor their military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Today's generation (myself included) don't fully know and comprehend what the world went through back in WWI and WWII, when evil was trying to take over the world. Our very way of life was at stake. Kids nowadays have got it good and aren't aware of the sacrifices that were made to ensure they have such a nice life.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Nov 18
@JudyEv Judy, there is no photo attached.
I'm happy to hear that so many people continue to realize the importance of our past, and continue to honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov 18
@moffittjc I'm not sure what happened there but here it is again.
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov 18
ANZAC Day (25th April) is equally important in our country and I think it surprises everyone that the day has become more and more important as the years go by and more and more people attend the services. We went to a war cemetery near Pozieres in France when we were there and met a local woman with her three children. She takes them to the cemetery every year to ensure they never forget how the Australians saved their town and people. Here is a photo of us with the Mayor of Villers-Bretonneux. We are in the school-yard.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Nov 18
Today is our veterans day. Love that photo!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Nov 18
That bike is ready for combat.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
12 Nov 18
@JudyEv
I very much understand Remembrance Day.We have two of ours and they are very sad days. The regular TV programs go off the air and only Remembrance stuff is on. But for the Holocaust survivors and Fall Soldiers and Terror Victims everyday is a hard day.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
12 Nov 18
@JudyEv
Since I came to live in Israel 32 years ago I have been through the Gulf War dragging a gas mask with me, two intifadas, and some wars. Even though there are hard times Israel is my Home and I would not go anywhere. I love this country and love the fact that it is my Homeland.
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 18
Yes, you see red poppies everywhere on Remembrance day.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)
• China
12 Nov 18
Is it a service in remembrance of those killed in the war ? This motor-bike can go to museum.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
12 Nov 18
sounds like a very good dignified service there
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
12 Nov 18
@JudyEv A very good way to do it
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
12 Nov 18
I know there is Veteran's Day in the US but I did not know that you have Remembrance Day in your country.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
12 Nov 18
@JudyEv We call the 4th of July Filipino-American Friendship Day.
Good facts !
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Nov 18
That is quite an old cycle, great photo.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Nov 18
@JudyEv Funny, I joke about "springing to my feet."
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Nov 18
@JamesHxstatic I understand. 'Springing' in only mentioned in the past tense nowadays. :)
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 18
I took the photo so I'm really pleased you like it. I don't take as much trouble with my photos as Vince does but I try harder now than I used to. I got down on one knee to take the photo but then very nearly couldn't get up again. 
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@septabchips (1142)
• Nigeria
13 Nov 18
Sounds like you really enjoyed the service. The bike really looks huge and old.
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 18
Bikes have much more comfortable seats now don't they?
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 18
@septabchips No. My husband had a motor-bike once but that was years ago.
@septabchips (1142)
• Nigeria
13 Nov 18
@JudyEv Yes. I think they do. Do you have a bike?
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@SophiaMorros (5046)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
12 Nov 18
Does it have an oil leak? I see what looks like a puddle on the ground. It must be time for some maintenance.
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