Hello, does anybody know what is going on with Jack Riepe. He has not posted anything on his Twisted Road blog since Nov. 29.
Hello, does anybody know what is going on with Jack Riepe. He has not posted anything on his Twisted Road blog since Nov. 29.
I've missed his posts as well. I know he had some health issues, was impacted by the hurricane, and had a lousy year in general. I got his book, laughed until I cried, and look forward to him getting back on his feet, posting more often, and having a much better 2013. If anyone knows anything else, or finds out he needs anything, I'd like to know. His writing is a gift.
IBA Number 49673
Moore OK
I'm a little concerned too - it looks like this is by far the longest he has gone without posting to his blog. I hope all is well with him. I think his book is great - I hope it's a big hit.
IMHO Jack is a national treasure!
I've tried ordering his new book twice since November with no results, and it has me worried too. I check daily to see if he has updated his blog.
I''m worrried about him too.....
If anyone knows how he's doing, it would be a relief to know.
Ken
IBA #44567
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
-Albert Eienstein
I spoke with Riepe this morning and the book launch has left him exhausted. His arthritis has spread to his arms and hands, and is very painful. It hurts for him to type. But he has started a sequel to the new book, though he is very cagey about the release date. Next summer was a very distant possibility. He plans to retstart his blog this weekend.
I emailed with him this morning and he is in good spirits. I told him I considered him one of the premier story tellers of the motorcycle lifestyle and that he is in the company of the likes of Peter Egan.....I hope I did not offend him
We need to gift him with some voice to text software. Arthritis hurts!
Ken
[2008 R1200RT (Biarritz Blue) - Mine]
[2007 R1200RT (Sand Biege) - Hers]
You guys don't know me, but I'd be willing to start a paypal donation fund to get him the software or donate to someone else willing to start it. Of all the times I've been down, read his stories, and laughed out loud, it would be worth a few bucks from me if it would help him write more.Originally Posted by bogthebasher
IBA Number 49673
Moore OK
A few years ago this kind of software was a bit lame. Does anyone know if it works well now?
I too tried to order the new book. I'll keep trying. I'd like to see the first one go back in print. Does he have any plans for that to happen?
2011 R1200RT - (Thank You, MOA!)
1978 Honda Hawk 400
Voice to text software is so much more advanced today and so much more inexpensive and available than it has ever been. I would be happy to contribute as well. The arthritis is really hurting him and his doc is telling him that he may never ride again......I can understand him being a bit preoccupied.
Dragon Naturally Speaking is a very advanced product which should be more than capable of dealing with his "accent". The core technology in Dragon is supposedly licensed by Apple for the Siri voice recognition in the new iPhones.
http://www.nuance.com/for-individual...r-pc/index.htm
Greg Feeler
BMW MOA President, Ambassador, & cat herder
1972 R75/5, 1990 K75, 1990 K1, 1992 K75S, 2003 K1200RS
Windows 7 has it built in, works pretty good too, much better than the earlier versions of Dragon naturally speaking.
2010 F800GS Full Ohlins package, '04 R1100S Replika
'01 F650GS Wife's bike
Maritime Alps and Vosges 2012
Tuscany and Central Italy 2010
I'm in too
Ken
IBA #44567
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
-Albert Eienstein
Latest version of dragon premium gets good reviews. I am sure there are others so just a bit of research can help.....now who is going to find out if Jack is a PC or Mac kind of guy.........
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