tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post4425061914355082154..comments2023-10-23T10:11:58.926-07:00Comments on Two wheels and an engine: Call me IshmaelStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07081927514870722367noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-39355432612769463482009-02-18T18:25:00.000-08:002009-02-18T18:25:00.000-08:00Earl, very nice post. I too have seen glimpses of...Earl, very nice post. I too have seen glimpses of spring on the west side of the state, although sometimes I feel they are more teases than promises. I wish you safe journeys as you set sail!Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458096347718242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-45212668971420908582009-02-18T17:07:00.000-08:002009-02-18T17:07:00.000-08:00Earl: You are not selfish in the least. For I too ...Earl: You are not selfish in the least. For I too am in a better mood and much nicer to be around when I can ride everyday. As you say, even the ride to work can do wonders for my mental health. However a few days during the long cold winter goes a long way in ridding some of the winter times blues. <BR/><BR/>fasthairfasthairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578895011107651084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-46657481113956290932009-02-11T19:08:00.000-08:002009-02-11T19:08:00.000-08:00Fasthair; Call me selfish, but I find that I am ne...Fasthair; Call me selfish, but I find that I am never really satisfied unless I can enjoy the luxury of riding everyday. Something as basic as the daily commute can do wonders for my mood.<BR/><BR/>Sarch; I know that I am not alone up here and I am positive that I will be on the road much sooner than some of my fellow riders. I think that it's safe to say that I can begin holding my breathe now without the fear of turning purple and passing out before spring comes.<BR/><BR/>Doug C.; It can be frustrating when the weather is beautiful but you can't get the bike from the garage to the clear roads to enjoy it. <BR/><BR/>There was a snapping point in early January where I started the bike just to make sure that everything was working as it should. Once the engine was running there was nothing that was going to stop me from riding it. The ground clearance on a KLR is a wonderful thing when navigating the snow drifts to the road!<BR/><BR/>Baron's life; You folks up in Canada and the harsher winter climates have my full respect. I don't know how you do it. <BR/><BR/>Bobskoot; Arches NP is one of the main reasons I want to visit the Moab area. I work with a guy who rode his Harley all through that area a few years ago and he said that it was definitely worth the trip.<BR/><BR/>Irondad; I have a feeling that as soon as the freezing fog begins to disappear and the roads melt, I'll be out with a some consistency. The cold doesn't bother me with my riding gear, the early morning ice caused by the snow melting over the roadway during the daytime is another thing. Like I told Sarch, I feel that it is safe to hold my breathe now!<BR/><BR/>Ride Well<BR/><BR/>E.T.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07081927514870722367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-14871950929082618002009-02-10T19:29:00.000-08:002009-02-10T19:29:00.000-08:00I've been riding all Winter. I'm so ashamed! Act...I've been riding all Winter. I'm so ashamed! Actually, I rode up to Kirkland today. That was a little hairy with the new snow.<BR/><BR/>At least you have an excuse to be cranky. I'm out to sea and my pleasant disposition is still out to lunch, for some reason. I think it's the fact that I haven't had a break from mixing it up with stupid people on the road.<BR/><BR/>Two wheeled freedom is literally right around the corner for you, now. Hang in there just a bit longer.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-45507472465941767192009-02-09T09:49:00.000-08:002009-02-09T09:49:00.000-08:00I was Ishmael last Saturday. Went for a ride but ...I was Ishmael last Saturday. Went for a ride but had to watch out for ice in the shadows and lots of Sand and salt, had to try out my heated Gloves. Just went we thought Winter was over, it's coming back this week. some snow forecast for tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>We were in Moab a couple of years ago. Went to Arches NP, Canyonlands, then looped around to Capital Reef, Bryce and Zion and of course also the Grand Canyon through Monument valley. only stayed a couple of days, but next time will take the Pink Jeep Ride. You're gonna love it. some pix here: <BR/>http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Arches_National_Park<BR/><BR/>bob<BR/><A HREF="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</A>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-84377772223957892582009-02-08T09:19:00.000-08:002009-02-08T09:19:00.000-08:00Too powerful...You can call me Ishmael too for I h...Too powerful...You can call me Ishmael too for I have nothing to do till summer or at least spring gets hereBaron's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363887015251189502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-66858871789242266372009-02-08T00:26:00.000-08:002009-02-08T00:26:00.000-08:00The temps in Ohio reached close to 50ºF on Saturda...The temps in Ohio reached close to 50ºF on Saturday. About 15 or 20 degrees well into the temperate riding range. But my street and several others are still cover with ice. I suspect we'll need a few more days like that before we'll be rid of it all.<BR/><BR/>Aye captain. It's time to fill me sails with some salty air.Doug Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314291929364463623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-63685467080878009182009-02-07T17:23:00.000-08:002009-02-07T17:23:00.000-08:00Earl this is a fantastic blog entry - You've said ...Earl this is a fantastic blog entry - You've said it better than most of us could, but I believe you stated the way many bikers feel during the winter months.<BR/>Hang in there my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-33758658679070620272009-02-07T13:40:00.000-08:002009-02-07T13:40:00.000-08:00Mr. Earl or is it Ishmael? I've been lucky on the ...Mr. Earl or is it Ishmael? I've been lucky on the last couple of weekends and been able to get out and hoist my sails. I thought of you as I passed ol' barns with snow covered drives. I hoped you were able to get out and enjoy a ride this winter season. It's nice to hear that you have. But just like you my rides have been way too short to really scratch the itch more then just a little bit. Here's to more green pastures and lots of camping this year my friend. I hope we both get to enjoy a lot of it this year. <BR/><BR/>fasthairfasthairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578895011107651084noreply@blogger.com