Scattered Tarmac
Scattered Tarmac is where I gather my thoughts, both on and off the road. Whether I’m riding through mountain passes, pausing to take in the world around me, or reflecting on life’s unexpected detours, this is where it all lands. Some of it’s planned, most of it isn’t—just like the best journeys. Scattered Tarmac is a collection of my experiences, musings, and moments, wherever the road (or my mind) takes me.
Degoogling my life
Posted on 20 February 2025 by DavidC
“You know,” I texted Roger, “we’re turning into the two old guys wearing tin foil hats.” “Eh,” he replied, “it’s a drop in the ocean. But what is an ocean but a large collection of drops?” Roger and I have been on a similar journey. Ever since the election of the orange buffoon and the […]
Am I upgrading to the Himalayan 450?
Posted on 10 February 2025 by DavidC
A lot of people have been asking me, now that I’ve ridden the Himalayan 450 in my recent Indian trips, if I’ll be selling my current Himalayan—Billie, my trusty 411. I get it. New bike, more power, fancy tech—seems like a no-brainer, right? But here’s the thing: I’ve spent a lot of time with Billie. […]
This too shall pass
Posted on 5 February 2025 by DavidC
I did some reading on where this term came from. I came across this story, which I thought was rather sweet. The Persian Legend of “This Too Shall Pass” Long ago, a mighty Persian king gathered his wisest advisors and set them an impossible task. “Find me a truth,” he commanded, “a single phrase that […]
Embedding Bluesky Posts in WordPress
Posted on 4 February 2025 by DavidC
Bluesky is still the new kid on the social media block, but I’ve been using it for a while now, mainly for my motorcycling interests and thoughts. I liked the idea of embedding my posts directly onto my blog, much like people do with Twitter (or X, if you insist). So, I went digging to […]
Testing the limits of mobile computing on the road
Posted on 28 December 2024 by DavidC
I recently posted on Bluesky about minimalist travelling. And once again, I find myself on the road with a 15kg checkin. It still seemed a bit much. Literally moments before I left, I was eyeing my carry-on, and a thought occurred to me. What if I could leave my laptop? I’ve travelled with an iPad […]