Tuesday, July 03, 2007 Passing of an American Icon- RIP Mouldy Marvin
Current mood: contemplative
Marvin, you were a great man. You taught me many things about the world I live in, even though the colors have changed. Love sees no colors. The last time I saw you, you were a stepping stone in helping me realise that it was OK. No matter what color I choose to wear on my shirt, back or bike....it is alright. It's the person behind the patch that matters. I knew that all ready...but to step out, and step up to to what you believe in- isn't always such an easy task. But you lived the life that you loved, and showed so many others how to do the same. We all have to stand together against the man...or he will take it all from us. Thank you for being more then just a legend to me...thank you for always being real with me. Thank you for my name, and the self-confidence you gave me to wear it proud, with my head high. You will never be forgotten! You are truely AFFA! RIP My friend......Charmin' Charmine
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Monday, January 29, 2007 My first January ride in MT
Monday, January 29, 2007 My first January ride in MT
Current mood: amused
I tried to go for a ride on Tues....I made it as far down the driveway as the big frozen mud ruts. Over we went as I was trying to figure out how to navigate my way through. Then of course I was stuck with no supervision...and The Violet One down on her side on the ice. Tex came out and helped me pick her up, and there she sat till hubby came home. I shouldn't have tried to make my maiden voyage across the ice alone...but I was a chicken shit sissy-lala. Gotta buck up and face my fears, so I tried anyways...guess I need ice-steering lessons! How pissed off was I when I got in the truck and the roads were good? If I could just make it the few 100 feet to the highway!
Anyway...hubby got a good laugh at my attempt to go for a ride. The next day, he went and pulled her out for me. As far as I'm concerned...if I can't get to the road, I can't ride. He only brought her part way to me...I still had to take her through all the rest of the mud bog to get to the road. I'm a bit of a chicken-shit in my old age...so lack of riding around my new home, and mud and gravel, made me a bit skittish. We put about 60 miles on our bikes that day, down into Missoula and back. I was a bit frustrated with my skittishness, but I got through it. Damn, I needed that wind! He made me navigate through the muck more then once with me calling him a jack-ass...but I survived and was glad he made me. If I want to ride before it's hot enough for all the mud to dry...I better get used to it!
Current mood: amused
I tried to go for a ride on Tues....I made it as far down the driveway as the big frozen mud ruts. Over we went as I was trying to figure out how to navigate my way through. Then of course I was stuck with no supervision...and The Violet One down on her side on the ice. Tex came out and helped me pick her up, and there she sat till hubby came home. I shouldn't have tried to make my maiden voyage across the ice alone...but I was a chicken shit sissy-lala. Gotta buck up and face my fears, so I tried anyways...guess I need ice-steering lessons! How pissed off was I when I got in the truck and the roads were good? If I could just make it the few 100 feet to the highway!
Anyway...hubby got a good laugh at my attempt to go for a ride. The next day, he went and pulled her out for me. As far as I'm concerned...if I can't get to the road, I can't ride. He only brought her part way to me...I still had to take her through all the rest of the mud bog to get to the road. I'm a bit of a chicken-shit in my old age...so lack of riding around my new home, and mud and gravel, made me a bit skittish. We put about 60 miles on our bikes that day, down into Missoula and back. I was a bit frustrated with my skittishness, but I got through it. Damn, I needed that wind! He made me navigate through the muck more then once with me calling him a jack-ass...but I survived and was glad he made me. If I want to ride before it's hot enough for all the mud to dry...I better get used to it!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Riding the hell outta her!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Riding the hell outta her!
Me and my gal..whee-ha! So happy, and in love with her! She is all I could have imagined and more. I've got about 1800 miles on her by now. I ride everyday to work and where ever else I go. Hell, great way to save on groceries and Wally World! I am so at peace on her, and I love the smile on my face as I pull into work in the morning. I'm invincible then. It never ceases to amaze me at how much I have improved in the short time. It feels like much longer than a month. My biggest issue is still turns, but it is mostly higher speed turns ...curves in roads. Sharp downhill ones in particular. I know it's all in my head...like a tripping and falling sensation...like right off a cliff. It's mostly in my head and I can't figure out how to help it.
Me and my gal..whee-ha! So happy, and in love with her! She is all I could have imagined and more. I've got about 1800 miles on her by now. I ride everyday to work and where ever else I go. Hell, great way to save on groceries and Wally World! I am so at peace on her, and I love the smile on my face as I pull into work in the morning. I'm invincible then. It never ceases to amaze me at how much I have improved in the short time. It feels like much longer than a month. My biggest issue is still turns, but it is mostly higher speed turns ...curves in roads. Sharp downhill ones in particular. I know it's all in my head...like a tripping and falling sensation...like right off a cliff. It's mostly in my head and I can't figure out how to help it.
Saturday, July 01, 2006 Riding my harley
Saturday, July 01, 2006 Riding my harley
Current mood: accomplished
Whee-ha...got over 600 miles on my girl. Ive driven my truck less than 3 miles in the 2 weeks that I've had her. Yea-hoo...I got more than 100 solo miles under my belt now, now I have like 700! I must say...I am really impressed with how far I have come in 2 weeks. To think I have been so intimidated by it...the unknown. I am so freakin' proud of myself! Still needs work, but a great improvement...don't have to think so much anymore. Actually, I'm a bit scared...because I'm not much scared. I've picked up speed a lot faster than I thought I would, and I have to keep reminding myself that just because I'm confident does not mean I have all the skills yet. Right now, I'm really working on my riding through curves at a good speed. I prefer the left side of lane, and my left curves aren't up to par yet. I think it is because that left side puts me real close to oncoming traffic and I'm scared of crossing over. A lot of our roads here are rutted from studded snow tires, so they are easy to get stuck in. I don't like that drifting feeling. That also cause it to be hard for me to go at it real well on freeway. I just keep plugging away and getting better and better.
I also took off my windshield as I prefer the cleaner look. I'm trying to tell the difference so I can see if I prefer off or on, for comfortableness. Write me and tell me your preference and why if you would. Thank you.
Current mood: accomplished
Whee-ha...got over 600 miles on my girl. Ive driven my truck less than 3 miles in the 2 weeks that I've had her. Yea-hoo...I got more than 100 solo miles under my belt now, now I have like 700! I must say...I am really impressed with how far I have come in 2 weeks. To think I have been so intimidated by it...the unknown. I am so freakin' proud of myself! Still needs work, but a great improvement...don't have to think so much anymore. Actually, I'm a bit scared...because I'm not much scared. I've picked up speed a lot faster than I thought I would, and I have to keep reminding myself that just because I'm confident does not mean I have all the skills yet. Right now, I'm really working on my riding through curves at a good speed. I prefer the left side of lane, and my left curves aren't up to par yet. I think it is because that left side puts me real close to oncoming traffic and I'm scared of crossing over. A lot of our roads here are rutted from studded snow tires, so they are easy to get stuck in. I don't like that drifting feeling. That also cause it to be hard for me to go at it real well on freeway. I just keep plugging away and getting better and better.
I also took off my windshield as I prefer the cleaner look. I'm trying to tell the difference so I can see if I prefer off or on, for comfortableness. Write me and tell me your preference and why if you would. Thank you.
Saturday, June 24, 2006 Dealing with Cops
Saturday, June 24, 2006 Dealing with Cops
HOW TO DEAL WITH THE COPS
Author Unknown
6-14-6
When dealing with the police, keep your hands in view and don't make sudden movements. Avoid passing behind them. Nervous cops are dangerous cops. Also, never touch the police or their equipment (vehicles, flashlights, animals, etc.) - you can get beat up and charged with assault.
The police do not decide your charges; they can only make recommendations. The prosecutor is the only person who can actually charge you. Remember this the next time the cops start rattling off all the charges they're supposedly "going to give you."
Questioning
Interrogation isn't always bright lights and rubber hoses - usually it's just a conversation. Whenever the cops ask you anything besides your name and address, it's legally safest to (respectfully) say these Magic Words:
"I am going to remain silent. I want to see a lawyer."
This invokes the rights which protect you from interrogation. When you say this, the cops (and all other law enforcement officials) are legally required to stop asking you questions. They probably won't stop, so just repeat the Magic Words or remain silent until they catch on.
Remember, anything you say to the authorities can and will be used against you and your friends in court. There's no way to predict what information the police might try to use or how they'd use it. Plus, the police often misquote or lie altogether about what was said. So say only the Magic Words and let all the cops and witnesses know that this is your policy. Make sure that when you're arrested with other people, the rest of the group knows the Magic Words and promises to use them.
One of the jobs of cops is to get information out of people, and they usually don't have any scruples about how they do it. Cops are legally allowed to lie when they're investigating, and they are trained to be manipulative. The only thing you should say to cops, other than identifying yourself, is the Magic Words: "I am going to remain silent. I want to see a lawyer."
Here are some lies they will tell you:
"You're not a suspect - just help us understand what happened here and then you can go."
"If you don't answer my questions, I'll have no choice but to arrest you. Do you want to go to jail?"
"If you don't answer my questions, I'm going to charge you with resisting arrest."
"All of your friends have cooperated and we let them go home. You're the only one left."
Cops are sneaky buggers and there are lots of ways they can trick you into talking. Here are some scams they'll pull:
Good Cop/ Bad Cop: Bad cop is aggressive and menacing, while good cop is nice, friendly, and familiar (usually good cop is the same race and gender as you). The idea is bad cop scares you so bad you are desperately looking for a friend. Good cop is that friend.
The cops will tell you that your friends ratted on you so that you will snitch on them. Meanwhile, they tell your friends the same thing. If anyone breaks and talks, you all go down.
The cops will tell you that they have all the evidence they need to convict you and that if you "take responsibility" and confess the judge will be impressed by your honesty and go easy on you. What they really mean is: "we don't have enough evidence yet, please confess."
Jail is a very isolating and intimidating place. It is really easy to believe what the cops tell you. Insist upon speaking with a lawyer before you answer any questions or sign anything.
The Golden Rule: Never trust a cop.
The Miranda Warnings
The police do not have to read you your rights (also known as the Miranda warnings). Miranda applies when there is (a) an interrogation (b) by a police officer of other agent of law enforcement (c) while the suspect is in police custody (you do not have to be formally arrested to be "in custody"). Even when all these conditions are met, the police intentionally violate Miranda. And though your rights have been violated, what you say can be used against you. For this reason, it is better not to wait for the cops รข¤" you know what your rights are, so you can invoke them by saying the Magic Words, "I am going to remain silent. I want to see a lawyer."
If you've been arrested and realize that you have started answering questions, don't panic. Just re-invoke your rights by saying the Magic Words again. Don't let them trick you into thinking that because you answered some of their questions, you have to answer all of them.
Police Encounters
There are three basic types of encounters with the police: Conversation, Detention, and Arrest.
Conversation
When the cops are trying to get information, but don't have enough evidence to detain or arrest you, they'll try to weasel some information out of you. They may call this a "casual encounter" or a "friendly conversation". If you talk to them, you may give them the information they need to arrest you or your friends. In most situations, it's better and safer not to talk to cops.
Detention
Police can detain you only if they have reasonable suspicion (see below) that you are involved in a crime. Detention means that, though you aren't arrested, you can't leave. Detention is supposed to last a short time and they aren't supposed to move you. During detention, the police can pat you down and go into your bag to make sure you don't have any weapons. They aren't supposed to go into your pockets unless they feel a weapon.
If the police are asking questions, ask if you are being detained. If not, leave and say nothing else to them. If you are being detained, you may want to ask why. Then you should say the Magic Words: "I am going to remain silent. I want a lawyer" and nothing else.
A detention can easily turn into arrest. If the police are detaining you and they get information that you are involved in a crime, they will arrest you, even if it has nothing to do with your detention. For example, if someone gets pulled over for speeding (detained) and the cop sees drugs in the car, the cops will arrest her for possession of the drugs even though it has nothing to do with her getting pulled over. Cops have two reasons to detain you: 1) they are writing you a citation (a traffic ticket, for example), or 2) they want to arrest you but they don't have enough information yet to do so.
Arrest
Police can arrest you only if they have probable cause (see below) that you are involved in a crime. When you are arrested, the cops can search you to the skin and go through you car and any belongings. By law, an officer strip searching you must be the same gender as you.
If the police come to your door with an arrest warrant, go outside and lock the door behind you. Cops are allowed to search any room you go into, so don't go back into the house for any reason. If they have an arrest warrant, hiding won't help because they are allowed to force their way in if they know you are there. It's usually better to just go with them without giving them an opportunity to search.
Reasonable Suspicion vs. Probable Cause
Reasonable suspicion must be based on more than a hunch - cops must be able to put their suspicion into words. For example, cops can't just stop someone and say, "She looked like she was up to something." They need to be more specific, like, "She was standing under the overpass staring up at some graffiti that hadn't been there 2 hours ago. She had the same graffiti pattern written on her backpack. I suspected that she had put up the graffiti."
Cops need more proof to say they have a probable cause than to say they have a reasonable suspicion. For example, "A store owner called to report someone matching her description tagging a wall across the street. As I drove up to the store, I saw her running away spattered with paint and carrying a spray can in her hand."
Searches
Never consent to a search! If the police try to search your house, car, backpack, pockets, etc. say the Magic Words 2: "I do not consent to this search." This may not stop them from forcing their way in and searching anyway, but if they search you illegally, they probably won't be able to use the evidence against you in court. You have nothing to lose from refusing to consent to a search and lots to gain. Do not physically resist cops when they are trying to search because you could get hurt and charged with resisting arrest or assault. Just keep repeating the Magic Words 2 so that the cops and all witnesses know that this is your policy.
Be careful about casual consent. That is, if you are stopped by the cops and you get out of the car but don't close the door, they can search the car and claim that they though you were indicating consent by leaving the door ajar. Also, if you say, "I'd rather you didn't search, " they can claim that you were reluctantly giving them permission to search. Always just say the Magic Words 2: "I do not consent to this search."
If the cops have a search warrant, nothing changes - it's legally safest to just say the Magic Words 2. Again, you have nothing to lose from refusing to consent to a search, and lots to gain if the search warrant is incorrect or invalid in some way. If they do have a search warrant, ask to read it. A valid warrant must have a recent date (usually not more than a couple of weeks), the correct address, and a judge's or magistrate's signature; some warrants indicate the time of day the cops can search. You should say the Magic Words 2 whether or not the search warrant appears correct. The same goes for any government official who tries to search you, your belongings, or your house.
Infiltrators and Informants
Undercover cops sometimes infiltrate political organizations. They can lie about being cops even if asked directly. Undercover cops can even break the law (narcs get hazard pay for doing drugs as part of their cover) and encourage others to do so as well. This is not legally entrapment.
FBI and other government agents
The essence of the Magic Words "I'm keeping my mouth shut until I talk to a lawyer" not only applies to police but also to the FBI, INS, CIA, even IRS. If you want to be nice and polite, tell them that you don't wish to speak with them until you've spoken with your lawyer, or that you won't answer questions without a lawyer present. If you are being investigated as a result of your political activity, you can call the National Lawyers Guild at (415) 582-1055; they will help you find a lawyer you can talk to.
Taking Notes
Whenever you interact with or observe the police, always write down what is said and who said it. Write down the cops' names and badge numbers and the names and contact information of any witnesses. Record everything that happens. If you are expecting a lot of police contact, get in the habit of carrying a small tape recorder and a camera with you. Be careful - cops don't like people taking notes, especially if the cops are planning on doing something illegal. Observing them and documenting their actions may have very different results; for example, it may cause them to respond aggressively, or it may prevent them from abusing you or your friends.
Conclusion
People deal with police in all kinds of circumstances. You must make an individual decision about how you will interact with law enforcement. It is important to know your legal rights, but it is also important for you to decide when and how to use them in order to best protect yourself
HOW TO DEAL WITH THE COPS
Author Unknown
6-14-6
When dealing with the police, keep your hands in view and don't make sudden movements. Avoid passing behind them. Nervous cops are dangerous cops. Also, never touch the police or their equipment (vehicles, flashlights, animals, etc.) - you can get beat up and charged with assault.
The police do not decide your charges; they can only make recommendations. The prosecutor is the only person who can actually charge you. Remember this the next time the cops start rattling off all the charges they're supposedly "going to give you."
Questioning
Interrogation isn't always bright lights and rubber hoses - usually it's just a conversation. Whenever the cops ask you anything besides your name and address, it's legally safest to (respectfully) say these Magic Words:
"I am going to remain silent. I want to see a lawyer."
This invokes the rights which protect you from interrogation. When you say this, the cops (and all other law enforcement officials) are legally required to stop asking you questions. They probably won't stop, so just repeat the Magic Words or remain silent until they catch on.
Remember, anything you say to the authorities can and will be used against you and your friends in court. There's no way to predict what information the police might try to use or how they'd use it. Plus, the police often misquote or lie altogether about what was said. So say only the Magic Words and let all the cops and witnesses know that this is your policy. Make sure that when you're arrested with other people, the rest of the group knows the Magic Words and promises to use them.
One of the jobs of cops is to get information out of people, and they usually don't have any scruples about how they do it. Cops are legally allowed to lie when they're investigating, and they are trained to be manipulative. The only thing you should say to cops, other than identifying yourself, is the Magic Words: "I am going to remain silent. I want to see a lawyer."
Here are some lies they will tell you:
"You're not a suspect - just help us understand what happened here and then you can go."
"If you don't answer my questions, I'll have no choice but to arrest you. Do you want to go to jail?"
"If you don't answer my questions, I'm going to charge you with resisting arrest."
"All of your friends have cooperated and we let them go home. You're the only one left."
Cops are sneaky buggers and there are lots of ways they can trick you into talking. Here are some scams they'll pull:
Good Cop/ Bad Cop: Bad cop is aggressive and menacing, while good cop is nice, friendly, and familiar (usually good cop is the same race and gender as you). The idea is bad cop scares you so bad you are desperately looking for a friend. Good cop is that friend.
The cops will tell you that your friends ratted on you so that you will snitch on them. Meanwhile, they tell your friends the same thing. If anyone breaks and talks, you all go down.
The cops will tell you that they have all the evidence they need to convict you and that if you "take responsibility" and confess the judge will be impressed by your honesty and go easy on you. What they really mean is: "we don't have enough evidence yet, please confess."
Jail is a very isolating and intimidating place. It is really easy to believe what the cops tell you. Insist upon speaking with a lawyer before you answer any questions or sign anything.
The Golden Rule: Never trust a cop.
The Miranda Warnings
The police do not have to read you your rights (also known as the Miranda warnings). Miranda applies when there is (a) an interrogation (b) by a police officer of other agent of law enforcement (c) while the suspect is in police custody (you do not have to be formally arrested to be "in custody"). Even when all these conditions are met, the police intentionally violate Miranda. And though your rights have been violated, what you say can be used against you. For this reason, it is better not to wait for the cops รข¤" you know what your rights are, so you can invoke them by saying the Magic Words, "I am going to remain silent. I want to see a lawyer."
If you've been arrested and realize that you have started answering questions, don't panic. Just re-invoke your rights by saying the Magic Words again. Don't let them trick you into thinking that because you answered some of their questions, you have to answer all of them.
Police Encounters
There are three basic types of encounters with the police: Conversation, Detention, and Arrest.
Conversation
When the cops are trying to get information, but don't have enough evidence to detain or arrest you, they'll try to weasel some information out of you. They may call this a "casual encounter" or a "friendly conversation". If you talk to them, you may give them the information they need to arrest you or your friends. In most situations, it's better and safer not to talk to cops.
Detention
Police can detain you only if they have reasonable suspicion (see below) that you are involved in a crime. Detention means that, though you aren't arrested, you can't leave. Detention is supposed to last a short time and they aren't supposed to move you. During detention, the police can pat you down and go into your bag to make sure you don't have any weapons. They aren't supposed to go into your pockets unless they feel a weapon.
If the police are asking questions, ask if you are being detained. If not, leave and say nothing else to them. If you are being detained, you may want to ask why. Then you should say the Magic Words: "I am going to remain silent. I want a lawyer" and nothing else.
A detention can easily turn into arrest. If the police are detaining you and they get information that you are involved in a crime, they will arrest you, even if it has nothing to do with your detention. For example, if someone gets pulled over for speeding (detained) and the cop sees drugs in the car, the cops will arrest her for possession of the drugs even though it has nothing to do with her getting pulled over. Cops have two reasons to detain you: 1) they are writing you a citation (a traffic ticket, for example), or 2) they want to arrest you but they don't have enough information yet to do so.
Arrest
Police can arrest you only if they have probable cause (see below) that you are involved in a crime. When you are arrested, the cops can search you to the skin and go through you car and any belongings. By law, an officer strip searching you must be the same gender as you.
If the police come to your door with an arrest warrant, go outside and lock the door behind you. Cops are allowed to search any room you go into, so don't go back into the house for any reason. If they have an arrest warrant, hiding won't help because they are allowed to force their way in if they know you are there. It's usually better to just go with them without giving them an opportunity to search.
Reasonable Suspicion vs. Probable Cause
Reasonable suspicion must be based on more than a hunch - cops must be able to put their suspicion into words. For example, cops can't just stop someone and say, "She looked like she was up to something." They need to be more specific, like, "She was standing under the overpass staring up at some graffiti that hadn't been there 2 hours ago. She had the same graffiti pattern written on her backpack. I suspected that she had put up the graffiti."
Cops need more proof to say they have a probable cause than to say they have a reasonable suspicion. For example, "A store owner called to report someone matching her description tagging a wall across the street. As I drove up to the store, I saw her running away spattered with paint and carrying a spray can in her hand."
Searches
Never consent to a search! If the police try to search your house, car, backpack, pockets, etc. say the Magic Words 2: "I do not consent to this search." This may not stop them from forcing their way in and searching anyway, but if they search you illegally, they probably won't be able to use the evidence against you in court. You have nothing to lose from refusing to consent to a search and lots to gain. Do not physically resist cops when they are trying to search because you could get hurt and charged with resisting arrest or assault. Just keep repeating the Magic Words 2 so that the cops and all witnesses know that this is your policy.
Be careful about casual consent. That is, if you are stopped by the cops and you get out of the car but don't close the door, they can search the car and claim that they though you were indicating consent by leaving the door ajar. Also, if you say, "I'd rather you didn't search, " they can claim that you were reluctantly giving them permission to search. Always just say the Magic Words 2: "I do not consent to this search."
If the cops have a search warrant, nothing changes - it's legally safest to just say the Magic Words 2. Again, you have nothing to lose from refusing to consent to a search, and lots to gain if the search warrant is incorrect or invalid in some way. If they do have a search warrant, ask to read it. A valid warrant must have a recent date (usually not more than a couple of weeks), the correct address, and a judge's or magistrate's signature; some warrants indicate the time of day the cops can search. You should say the Magic Words 2 whether or not the search warrant appears correct. The same goes for any government official who tries to search you, your belongings, or your house.
Infiltrators and Informants
Undercover cops sometimes infiltrate political organizations. They can lie about being cops even if asked directly. Undercover cops can even break the law (narcs get hazard pay for doing drugs as part of their cover) and encourage others to do so as well. This is not legally entrapment.
FBI and other government agents
The essence of the Magic Words "I'm keeping my mouth shut until I talk to a lawyer" not only applies to police but also to the FBI, INS, CIA, even IRS. If you want to be nice and polite, tell them that you don't wish to speak with them until you've spoken with your lawyer, or that you won't answer questions without a lawyer present. If you are being investigated as a result of your political activity, you can call the National Lawyers Guild at (415) 582-1055; they will help you find a lawyer you can talk to.
Taking Notes
Whenever you interact with or observe the police, always write down what is said and who said it. Write down the cops' names and badge numbers and the names and contact information of any witnesses. Record everything that happens. If you are expecting a lot of police contact, get in the habit of carrying a small tape recorder and a camera with you. Be careful - cops don't like people taking notes, especially if the cops are planning on doing something illegal. Observing them and documenting their actions may have very different results; for example, it may cause them to respond aggressively, or it may prevent them from abusing you or your friends.
Conclusion
People deal with police in all kinds of circumstances. You must make an individual decision about how you will interact with law enforcement. It is important to know your legal rights, but it is also important for you to decide when and how to use them in order to best protect yourself
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 My girl is coming home!
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 My girl is coming home!
Current mood: happy
One Plum bike! OMG...she is finally almost on the way home from KY! She was paid for today, and I just about can't believe she is mine. What kind of crazy shit have I gotten myself into this time? The sporty was easy...I always had a valid excuse with her...something is broke on the old purple bitch. No excuses, this time...we gonna ride! I so can't wait to sit on her, and I really can't wait to get some miles under my belt so we can just go. After almost 20 years of infatuation with bikes and the world around them...I am finally going to get to fly on my own. I am so ready...spent way too many years of wishing I could go for a ride, but couldn't...because the phone never rings when you want it to, or because of whatever. Now I can just go whenever I want to with, or without a partner in crime, or a destination. Ideally, I've been saving vacation time and I have some family I need to see in Southern Cali...sounds like a goal for me for spring of 2007.
Boys...it's been fun, and it's definetly been real...but I gotta go! Time for me to fly, catch you on the flip side. IF you're lucky, I'll take a bitch ride with ya!
Current mood: happy
One Plum bike! OMG...she is finally almost on the way home from KY! She was paid for today, and I just about can't believe she is mine. What kind of crazy shit have I gotten myself into this time? The sporty was easy...I always had a valid excuse with her...something is broke on the old purple bitch. No excuses, this time...we gonna ride! I so can't wait to sit on her, and I really can't wait to get some miles under my belt so we can just go. After almost 20 years of infatuation with bikes and the world around them...I am finally going to get to fly on my own. I am so ready...spent way too many years of wishing I could go for a ride, but couldn't...because the phone never rings when you want it to, or because of whatever. Now I can just go whenever I want to with, or without a partner in crime, or a destination. Ideally, I've been saving vacation time and I have some family I need to see in Southern Cali...sounds like a goal for me for spring of 2007.
Boys...it's been fun, and it's definetly been real...but I gotta go! Time for me to fly, catch you on the flip side. IF you're lucky, I'll take a bitch ride with ya!
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