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Showing posts with label In the wind. Show all posts
Showing posts with label In the wind. Show all posts
Sunday, November 14, 2010
~ Part 3 ~ Bandera, Texas - March 2010 "Thunder In The Hills" Biker Rally
Sunday, March 14, 2010
New Leather :-)
Even though, to many people, it appears that William is a big, tough, not someone to mess with, bad-ass biker (he is),...he is also a big, kind-hearted teddy-bear. He surprised me Friday (3-12-2010) while we were out just cruising around. We were browsing in an Army/Navy Surplus store in Aransas Pass and he bought this new jacket for me (with a full zip-out lining including full sleeves). I love it! (and I love the smell of good leather!) Turns out, the guy who runs the place is also a biker and has a lot of jackets, vests, chaps and boots in stock...even name-brand Harley-Davidson stuff and RedWing boots and shoes. It's a cool store full of all sorts of things, including Tony Lama boots and cowboy hats, belts, women's and children's cowboy boots and clothes, lots of camping gear, all sorts and sizes of foam padding for whatever, knives, jewelry, the list goes on and on...some good prices and some way overpriced, but the jacket was a very good deal. We like to do things for each other "just whenever" and "just because". We both hate the commercialism of Christmas and all the other holidays. Getting together with family and/or friends once in a while on a special occasion over a good meal, sharing conversation and laughter, is what we both prefer. We quit all that present-giving nonsense a long time ago (because marketing/advertising companies tell you, you are "obligated to give because it's a holiday" and society in general has let itself be pressured by the guilt-feelings if you don't). Phooey!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
You Didn't See Me
Motorcycle Awareness
Over two-thirds of car-motorcycle crashes are caused by drivers, not by motorcyclists. The driver either does not see the oncoming motorcyclist at all or does not see the motorcyclist in time to avoid a crash.
Tips for Drivers:
Why Didn't I See That Motorcycle?
Drivers tend to look for other cars, not motorcycles.
Because of its smaller profile, a motorcycle is harder to see and you may find it more difficult to estimate the motorcycle's speed.
The motorcyclist's riding pattern is different from your driving pattern. Different actions may be needed for the same driving or highway situation. For example, you may ignore a piece of road debris as a driver; however, that same piece of road debris may be deadly for a motorcyclist.
Traffic, weather, and road conditions require a motorcyclist to react differently than a driver, thus it is more difficult for you to judge and to predict cues that may require the motorcyclist to take an evasive action.
What Are Some Situations When Crashes Are Most Likely to Occur?
Car making a left turn:
You are attempting a left turn in front of a motorcycle operator.
Riding in your blind spot:
A motorcyclist is riding in your blind spot and you may not see the motorcycle. Additionally, you may fail to adequately check blind spots before changing lanes or making turn.
Hazardous road conditions:
Potholes, wet leaves, railroad tracks and other road obstructions may dictate that a motorcyclist take an action that you may or may not.
Obstructed line of sight:
Large vehicles, such as sport utility vehicles, delivery vans, and large trucks may block a motorcycle from your view and the motorcyclist may seem to suddenly appear.
How Can I Become More Aware of Motorcyclists?
Respect the motorcyclist:
Remember the motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the privileges of any vehicle on the roadway. Give the motorcyclist a full lane of travel.
Look out:
Look for the motorcyclist at intersections, when a motorcyclist may be making a left turn, and on the highway, when a motorcyclist may be changing lanes. Clearly signal your intentions.
Anticipate a motorcyclist's maneuver:
Obstructions that you do not notice may be deadly for a motorcyclist. Predict evasive actions.
Allow plenty of space:
Don't follow a motorcycle too closely. Allow enough room for the motorcyclist to take evasive actions.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Things My Motorcycle Has Taught Me...
This came in an email today from my sister Theresa (thanks Theresa!). We got a chuckle out of it, so I thought I'd post it here for all to enjoy (author unknown), along with a few photos of us.
In The Wind!
Mary Ann
Big Will
Things My Motorcycle Has Taught Me:
The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rearview mirror.
People ask us why we ride a motorcycle. For those who have experienced the joy,
no explanation is necessary; for those who have not, no explanation is possible.
Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul.
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.
Life may begin at 30, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 60 mph!
You start the game of life with a full pot o' luck and an empty pot o' experience. The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck.
If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.
Midnight bugs taste just as bad as Noon time bugs..
Saddlebags can never hold everything you want, but they CAN hold everything you need.
Don't ride so late into the night that you sleep through the sunrise.
Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of gas before you can think straight.
Riding faster than everyone else only guarantees you'll ride alone.
Never hesitate to ride past the last street light at the edge of town.
Never do less than forty miles before breakfast.
A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.
Respect the person who has seen the dark side of motorcycling and lived,
and still rides.
Young riders pick a destination and go. Old riders pick a direction and go.
A good mechanic will let you watch without charging you for it.
Sometimes the fastest way to get there is to stop for the night.
Always back your bike into the curb and sit where you can see it.
There are drunk riders and there are old riders, but there are not many
old, drunk riders.
Ride to work. Work to ride.
Whatever it is, it's better in the wind.
Two-lane blacktop isn't a highway - it's an attitude.
When you look down the road, it seems to never end - but you better believe it does!
Winter is Nature's way of telling you to test the electrics.
Keep your bike in good repair. Motorcycle boots are not all that comfortable for walking.
People are like Motorcycles: each is customized a bit differently.
Sometimes, the best communication happens when you're on separate bikes.
When you're riding lead, don't spit.
A friend is someone who'll get out of bed at 2 a.m. to drive his pickup to the middle of nowhere to get you when you're broken down.
Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 70 mph can double your vocabulary.
There's something ugly about a NEW bike on a trailer.
If you ride like there's no tomorrow, there may not be.
The best modifications cannot be seen from the outside.
Always replace the cheapest parts first.
You can forget what you do for a living when your knees are in the breeze.
Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.
Keep the paint up, and the rubber down!
There are two types of people in this world, people who ride motorcycles
and people who wish they could ride.
RIDE EM IF YOU GOT EM!!!
Riding with friends in Arizona...
In The Wind!
Mary Ann
Big Will
Things My Motorcycle Has Taught Me:
The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rearview mirror.
People ask us why we ride a motorcycle. For those who have experienced the joy,
no explanation is necessary; for those who have not, no explanation is possible.
Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul.
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.
Life may begin at 30, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 60 mph!
You start the game of life with a full pot o' luck and an empty pot o' experience. The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck.
If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.
Midnight bugs taste just as bad as Noon time bugs..
Saddlebags can never hold everything you want, but they CAN hold everything you need.
Don't ride so late into the night that you sleep through the sunrise.
Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of gas before you can think straight.
Riding faster than everyone else only guarantees you'll ride alone.
Never hesitate to ride past the last street light at the edge of town.
Never do less than forty miles before breakfast.
A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.
Respect the person who has seen the dark side of motorcycling and lived,
and still rides.
Young riders pick a destination and go. Old riders pick a direction and go.
A good mechanic will let you watch without charging you for it.
Sometimes the fastest way to get there is to stop for the night.
Always back your bike into the curb and sit where you can see it.
There are drunk riders and there are old riders, but there are not many
old, drunk riders.
Ride to work. Work to ride.
Whatever it is, it's better in the wind.
Two-lane blacktop isn't a highway - it's an attitude.
When you look down the road, it seems to never end - but you better believe it does!
Winter is Nature's way of telling you to test the electrics.
Keep your bike in good repair. Motorcycle boots are not all that comfortable for walking.
People are like Motorcycles: each is customized a bit differently.
Sometimes, the best communication happens when you're on separate bikes.
When you're riding lead, don't spit.
A friend is someone who'll get out of bed at 2 a.m. to drive his pickup to the middle of nowhere to get you when you're broken down.
Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 70 mph can double your vocabulary.
There's something ugly about a NEW bike on a trailer.
If you ride like there's no tomorrow, there may not be.
The best modifications cannot be seen from the outside.
Always replace the cheapest parts first.
You can forget what you do for a living when your knees are in the breeze.
Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.
Keep the paint up, and the rubber down!
There are two types of people in this world, people who ride motorcycles
and people who wish they could ride.
RIDE EM IF YOU GOT EM!!!
Riding with friends in Arizona...
Monday, September 14, 2009
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
New blogger here...(advice? suggestions? please)
We're new to blogging here, so it may take a little while to get the ball rolling. Thought it would be a good idea to learn how to use this website before we start our travels sometime in the late fall or early winter. Looks like there's a LOT to learn, like how to upload photos, videos and such.
William doesn't care to use the computer except to look at what I pull up on it occasionally, so I'll be doing the posting. Thank you in advance for your patience. I'll try to stay as up to date as possible. We haven't even bought the RV yet, so we are truly starting this adventure at the very beginning. So far, we have looked at (and liked very much) a 2009 Forest River "Work and Play" Travel Trailer Toy Hauler...but it was sold while we've been dealing with some health issues, so now the dealer says that he can have a 2010 built for us, but we don't know yet.
Have to see the new specs first.
- Mary Ann
William doesn't care to use the computer except to look at what I pull up on it occasionally, so I'll be doing the posting. Thank you in advance for your patience. I'll try to stay as up to date as possible. We haven't even bought the RV yet, so we are truly starting this adventure at the very beginning. So far, we have looked at (and liked very much) a 2009 Forest River "Work and Play" Travel Trailer Toy Hauler...but it was sold while we've been dealing with some health issues, so now the dealer says that he can have a 2010 built for us, but we don't know yet.
Have to see the new specs first.
- Mary Ann
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