Some folks say gentrification is a bad thing - but in the case of Portsmouth Harbour, it's turned the area into a brilliant destination. So much to take in within a short walk of your hotel - including a proper pub with real ale on tap. Excellent choice for an overnight stay. Cheers

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, we agree they’ve done a great job with Portsmouth Harbour! It’s a great place to visit! 😀👍

Excellent adventures as always, great music too! Thanks guys 👍🏍🏍👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much John, glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

Great trip guys, we love the format. Keep up the fantastic work. Would be great to ride with you both some time soon x

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, we really appreciate your comments! We loved your Scotland tour and are hooked on your Route 66 adventure - can’t wait for the next episode 👍 would be great to grab a coffee sometime! 😀👍

@matthewholmes7597

Жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Hi Sue how are you can you take pillion riders yet on your bike

Ferry companies certainly know how to charge. You should try the steam packet (racket) company for a ticket to the Isle of Man during TT fortnight. We loved our visit to Portsmouth dockyard, we looked around Warrior that you could see from that beautiful hotel room. You certainly hit some great weather. Another great vid. Hopefully Carol and I should be sailing by the Spinnaker tower in a few weeks on our twice postponed Picos trip.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! The TT ferry is notorious from what we’ve heard 😱 We had a great view of the Warrior but didn’t get onboard - maybe next time? There is so much to see in Portsmouth and the weather was on our side! Hope you manage the Picos 3rd time lucky 🤞 we’ll look forward to the vids! 😀👍

😀Gidday Brian and Sue, Great Job on the Video, Yeah the Mary Rose Looked like a Great Place to visit. 8 Pints🍺of Beer per Day for the Crew, I should have been a sailor LOL. Yeah Cracker weather🌞 on your Trip and the Isle of Wight looked like a nice place to visit. Great Stuff Cheers Paul🍻

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! I was surprised by the 8 pints a day too 🤗 - nice job! We were really blessed with the weather, at least for the first part of the trip! 😀😀

Brilliant full of information great video ❤

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Sarah 🙏 we’re glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

Hi guys great video as to expensive ferry well on our last trip to South Australia we had the last day in the south of Adelaide so we said let's look at Kangaroo Island well we saw the Island from a distance as it was going to cost us $350,.00 for the two of us so that was a no go. Enjoy can't wait for more. Cheers Ray Laura

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Ray! On that basis I think we’ll give Kangaroo Island a miss too! 😱😀👍

Enjoying the tour , and your book One More Lifetime

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you for reading it. ☺️It was a labour of love and seems to have brought a little peace to a few friends and fellow bikers who have lost loved ones. Thanks for watching our adventures 🏍🏍👍

We thought Calmac were the most expensive, like everything right now the only way is up, stay safe, enjoyed the experience of riding with you both.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

You’re right Derek! The only way is up for most things!☹️ thanks for watching! 👍😀

long awaited video really interesting great music choices

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Franco! We’re glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

I've been there, 40 years ago onboard a Belgian navy vessel visiting as a Nato friend. Time flies, memories last!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

That’s very true - Memories do last! 😀👍

Thank you very much for the second episode of your trip.😀🤗We enjoyed it very much again. Again very informative and interesting, accompanied by beautiful music. That's exactly why we love ❤️your videos so much and look forward to another episode 🥳👏Have a nice Sunday evening and cheers 🍻

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sandra! Really good to know you enjoyed it and thanks for watching and commenting! 👍😀

Just a slight correction on a comment made after the Mary Rose visit. While the ship was still undergoing conservation there was a museum just inside the dock gates. Quite a good exhibition for the time although there was less material available and there were no videos or interactive displays. You really need a full day to see round the historic dockyard as there are many other parts to it especially Boathouse 4 where wooden boats are on restored and completed ones on display. With more time you can add on the Submarine museum at Gosport which is accessed by water bus included in the ticket price. the last time I visited I found it easier to park at Gosport and take the water bus to the dockyard.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really want to see the submarine museum next time! 👍😀

Sympathy for the ferry cost ..... Imagine what it`s like for those of us that live here LOL, especially with a 7.5mtr motorhome .... without the C&CC discount a return journey can cost in excess of £250, but that is one of the penalties of living on a beautiful island. Looking forward to the next episode.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Wow Steve! 😱 good job you’ve got some kind of discount - on the flip side you do live in a beautiful part of the country - stunning place! 😀👍

Love your videos

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😍👍

Another nice video guys. Being a Southampton fan, not the most favourable place to visit, but do have to admit, lots of interesting history. The ferry fee is just a rip off, plain and simple.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Totally agree about the ferry ☹️ Portsmouth does have a lot of great things to see though! 😀👍

yes I'm afraid its true Great video again enjoyed watching can nearly see isle of weight from my home but never been there must go Thank you for sharing

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Definitely worth a visit, especially if you’re so close! 👍😀

Fantastic and you both look great 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it and we appreciate your comments! 😀👍

It’s a very expensive stretch of water to cross, it used to be cheaper to cross on the Dover Calais route. The route at one time was operated by Sealink, which Thatcher sold off; great give away of public assets, Sea Containers became the new owners of Sealink, they sold the Isle of Wight operations for more than they paid for the entire Sealink operation. This included services to Ireland from Wales and Scotland, maybe Liverpool, services to Netherlands and services to France/Belgium from Dover, Folkestone, Newhaven and Portsmouth, may have included other ports serving western France. The great give away of public assets, one of many. Hence extortionate fares to IOW, feel extremely sorry for the residents. It’s a metaphor for the U.K.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean, that would explain it 😳 a ridiculous amount of money for a relatively short crossing - thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍

Another great video.. Brian you are right.. Unless you are lucky enough to have family and friends in the IOW, when there's discounts..

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Phillip! Sadly, no discounts for us - but what a brilliant place to visit and ride! 👍😀

Thanks for another great episodes. I’m always happy when I get a notification for a new MMD video.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco! Always appreciate you watching our adventures! 😀👍

Always a pleasure to watch your adventures ride safe keep the vids coming 🇬🇧🍷👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Trevor - glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

Great video again Sue , Bri , and you dropped on with the weather too 👍🏻

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dale! The weather was certainly kind to us 🥵🌞 (until the next day!) 😀👍

@dalewintle9969

2 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries oh dear 😕

Another great video. 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Stephen - glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! 😀👍

What a lovely surprise to wake up to!! You had fantastic weather! Lovely journeying with both of you ❤️ first class yet again 👏

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Sue! We certainly did have great weather 🥵 thanks again for watching! 👍😀

bbc see should give you guys a motorbike travel show !! great suff again love it . be safe .

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen! We’re glad you enjoyed watching it and thanks for your lovely comments! 😀👍

Not been to the IOW since the 90's and pretty sure it was the ferry from Lymington though and I remember that for the amount of time you actually spend onboard it was even back then, like you said the most expensive crossing.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Someone else has just confirmed to me that it is the most expensive crossing Manny! Unfortunately, if anyone wants to go to the IOW it’s gonna cost them! Still a great place to visit - thanks for watching! 👍😀

Not watched a vid for a while, this was a bit of a treat as I’ve visited Portsmouth in the past as well as the Isle of Wight. Lovely looking room too. All the best folks. 👍🏻👊🏻

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karlos! You’ll be familiar with all the places we visited 👍 really enjoyed our trip around Portsmouth - so much to see! 😀👍

Another great video, already looking forward to episode 3.😁 I was down in Portsmouth docks the other week and I don't think I've ever seen the Victory without scaffolding. I did however go in and it was still worth a look with a great handheld audio guide on the way round. Like Sue I saw the Mary Rose in 83 when it was being sprayed with water so it was fantastic to see how it looks now.👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ady! We did visit the Victory many years ago pre scaffolding and it was fascinating - didn’t fancy it this time ☹️ but it was my first sight of the Mary Rose - much better than when Sue saw it back in the 80s! Thanks for watching! 😀👍

@adyontour

2 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I did a short video of my trip a few weeks ago, not to your standard but you might like it. I called it the "Hello Sailor" tour 😁

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! We’ll check it out! 😀👍

Another great video, thanks for sharing. Portsmouth always been one of my favourite areas to visit, a lot of history and always enjoyed the boat shows.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much John! We really enjoyed our time in Portsmouth - so much to see and great weather too! 😀👍

Hi very enjoyable video the price to cross on the ferry is very expensive and yes it is the most expensive bit of water to cross but if you book up in advance there are big savings to be had it looks like you both had a lovely time that's the main thing looking forward to the next one already all the very best Craig 👌

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Craig! It was expensive but we did have a great time so it makes it all worth it 😀 thanks for watching! 😀👍

The weather looked absolutely perfect!! Another fantastic trip! Looking forward to episode 3.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenny! We organised perfect weather 🥵🌞 (at least for most of it!) - a lovely place to visit! 😀👍

A friend of mine lives on the I.o.W and he is forever telling me it's the most expensive ferry crossing in the world, so I guess its true. Enjoy !

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think we can conclude that it definitely is! 💰💰💰💰💰😂😂

Wow that cost for the ferry is ridiculous. We always cross with Red Funnel and it’s £37 return. This year will be the 1st year I’ve not been for years so good to see the island again. Safe travels both

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely right it is ridiculous 😮 we sailed with Red Funnel a few years ago but they don’t operate out of Portsmouth - but I think all operators have put their prices up 😳. Thanks for watching! 👍😀

Great content our little touring group ride there every year, we use Red Funnel and usually pay around £50 return for bike and 2 passengers.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! We’ve used Red Funnel before from Southampton - not sure if they sail from Portsmouth? Either way, I think everything’s going up in price! 😀👍

Another classy production, (apart from America) do you guy's have a deal with the weathers gods? lol, as my mum used to say "the sun shines on the righteous", looking forward to the next one.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thank you David! We were very fortunate with the weather for a while until they forecast heavy thunderstorms for the final day ☔️😳 - but never trust weather forecasters! 😂😀👍

Went for the first time last year, very impressed, determined to visit again, this time on 2 wheels.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Well worth it - especially on two wheels! 😀👍

Another great video Brian. 👍Tbh I'm not a fan of the music though.😕 Otherwise all good 👍😃

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graeme! Music’s a very personal thing! 🎶 but thanks for watching! 😀👍

Much enjoyed ! you guys certainly had the weather on your side great places and that hotel room wow you guys find great places to stay I am guessing you do your research and book before the trip , Not sure about the Pizza Hut though😁👌👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Crumblymal! We certainly did have the weather on our side 🥵! Regarding accommodation we always do plenty of research mainly to ensure we have secure parking for the bikes and usually pre book everything. Thanks for watching! 😀👍

Another really enjoyable vlog from you both, roads not too busy and a clear blue sky, I was shocked when you said that the Mary Rose restoration had cost £27.000,000 and it still looked like it had just been lifted from the bottom of the Solent, or did I miss something? The Isle of Wight tempts us for a visit after seeing it when returning or sailing from Southampton when cruising, passed it so many times along with the fascinating forts in the Solent, maybe one day but as you pointed out it is expensive getting across, yes I've priced it, anyway back to your ride out, nothing better than riding in perfect conditions exploring the country and just love the look of the Triumph, in fact Triumph are producing some exciting models from what I've seen recently. Ride safe.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Lee! I know what you mean about the Mary Rose 😱 💰💰💰 - we were expecting a fully restored ship! 😂 Sue’s Triumph does look great - she really loves it! Thanks again for watching and commenting! 😀👍

your videos are great to watch am doing some UK tours this year with my wife so have enjoyed your videos can I ask what headsets you both use as the clearness of the voice on the videos is excellent thank you

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jason! We’re glad you’ve been enjoying our UK adventures 😀 we don’t do any live on bike commentary, all our comments are voice overs whilst editing! 😀👍

I visit the island every month for work, and love just being over there. Loved the video, your pace and the exploring. Hope you enjoyed the ride? Military road and TT course next?

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian! We absolutely loved the Island - great place to visit, great roads and for us, great weather!🥵 couldn’t miss Military Rd! 😀👍

The UK on a sunny day is hard to beat. :) Great vid, I think I'll have to go back to the IOW soon. There's plans for a TT race along the south coast happening soon, that's a good excuse to make the trip. :)

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 You’re absolutely right - it is hard to beat on a sunny day 🌞!

I’m so pleased you had the weather which shows the island off to it best. Ferry cost do vary. Sometimes your accommodation can get you a good discount though trade account, for example today would be £27 return on red funnel bike and rider. 😎🤙🫣 looking forward to the next episode.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Calvin! We couldn’t have had better weather 🌞 and the island looked brilliant! The ferries can be pricey but it was definitely worth it - thanks for watching! 😀👍

Another great video Guys👍 Out of interest, did you visit the Triumph dealer on the IOW, goes by the name of Dave Death motorcycle 😲. I've used their service several times while down there, a very helpful dealer.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! We did drop in on the way past - couldn’t resist the name! 😀👍

Yes think you heard right , it the most expensive ferry ride per mile in the world. Did the same trip back in April from Lymington to Yarmouth for £50 . A great riding island though

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for confirming that fact Colin! But you’re right, it is still a great riding island though! 😀👍

Just catching up! A pier to drive and ride on never heard of that. How was it riding on those boards as I was thinking the grooves could make for an unstable experience. Right off to see the next episode.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

It was a lovely ride along a famously, historical pier! It didn’t feel unstable at all - mind you, we were limited to 10 mph - which we only noticed on the return trip!😂😀👍

Love the video, I love the island and lived there for 4 years growing up but never taken the bike over but I think I will after seeing this, I took the ferry to Bilbo a few months ago and they strapped the bike to the deck did this happen or did you consider it not necessary for such a small (but expensive) crossing? Keep the vids coming.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Mark - What a great place to grow up in! We found it a brilliant biking area 👍 there was no need to strap the bikes on the ferry, that normally happens on longer, rougher crossings. Thanks for watching! 😀👍

I always use Red funnel from Southampton. Always cheaper for bikes

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin - we have used that route a few years ago but as we were in Portsmouth we decided to try Wightlink 😳! Next time, back to Red Funnel! 😀👍

@Mjflyer

2 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I literally booked yesterday for this Friday and it’s £41. It’s a flexi ticket too so can arrive early or late and they will get you on 99% of the time

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mjflyer thank you, that’s worth knowing! 😀

Where's home guys ? Love the video by the way.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Christopher! We live in Bedfordshire on the border with Bucks! 😀👍

Hi sue have you thought of changing your 900 for the new 1200 gt pro I’ve tested road it and it’s fabulous,treat yourself 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, I did sit on the 1200 at the NEC motorbike show last year and during a visit to Triumph in Hinckley. You’re right - It’s a lovely bike but probably a bit big for me. I really love my 900 so can’t see me changing anytime soon but who knows? 😉😀

Got to admit £62 for a motorcycle on the ferry is a bit stingy! But you know, good old rip off Britain!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right Neil! I think they’ve got a monopoly ☹️ so there’s no choice 🤷‍♂️