tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post8966112966040032322..comments2023-10-23T10:11:58.926-07:00Comments on Two wheels and an engine: Rainy Sunday MorningStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07081927514870722367noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-5338025869160929012008-06-07T07:42:00.000-07:002008-06-07T07:42:00.000-07:00Charlie T.; I had an English Professor in College ...Charlie T.; I had an English Professor in College once who, after reading a couple of my assigned essays noted, "You have a very interesting prose." I don't think that he meant it as a compliment when he wrote it, but I took it as one, and have never looked back.<BR/><BR/>Rick; Thanks dude, I'll see you over on your site.<BR/><BR/>Irondad; I think that I'll keep the name in spirit, uttering it under my helmet in adoration while on a long ride, much like I used to do with the horses that I rode with my sister when we were kids.<BR/><BR/>As far as the whole Walter Mitty thing......Well the cheese slid off of my cracker a long long time ago, people tend to keep a safe distance from me most of the time, kind of like a leper in a Nudist colony, haven't personally been trounced yet, but I imagine it'll probably come from one of those 1%ers that you described in your blog a few days ago.<BR/><BR/>Come to think of it, the KLR has always kind of been the Mule of the two wheeled world hasn't it.<BR/><BR/>And finally on the topic of obtaining a Squire. I'm finding that it a rather difficult task, trying to find a rotund Spaniard who is willing to follow me around on a Moped and letting me call him Sancho. Go figure. If you know of anyone who is sporting enough to give it a shot, have them drop me a line.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07081927514870722367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-43453137102669839002008-06-06T13:21:00.000-07:002008-06-06T13:21:00.000-07:00Naming your bike after the horse may be a bad idea...Naming your bike after the horse may be a bad idea. The Walter Mitty of Knightdom often rode his horse to places where he was soundly trounced, if I remember correctly. Who will be your servant and what will they ride?<BR/><BR/>What would be a mule to a KLR, I wonder?irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-58626987374336998762008-06-06T05:28:00.000-07:002008-06-06T05:28:00.000-07:00Loved the post dude! adding you to my blogroll! ...Loved the post dude! adding you to my blogroll! Ride On!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14292888400812999160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-25726272061647710142008-06-05T22:23:00.000-07:002008-06-05T22:23:00.000-07:00Rode in the rain once in NC. Sucks when it comes d...Rode in the rain once in NC. Sucks when it comes down sideways. You have a very unique outlook on life looking at it from an angle most do not see. It is very apparent in your writing. Please continue your postings about your rides and observations of us common folk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-67231448476673973002008-06-04T18:52:00.000-07:002008-06-04T18:52:00.000-07:00Ken-Quixote has been a wonderful read, especially ...Ken-Quixote has been a wonderful read, especially viewing it from a Motorcyclist point of view.<BR/><BR/>Riding in the rain this time of year up here can grow a little tiresome at times, however come August, I find myself enjoying the experience, I imagine folks down your way can appreciate the rare experience of a ride in the rain a little more than the rest of us.<BR/><BR/>Betty-I smile when I look back at all of the bikes that I have had in my lifetime, the joy that they effortlessly gave and the adoration that I held for each as a result. I recently found a photo of me on my XL125 just moments before my Dad sold it so that I could move up to an XR250. The sullen look on my face was priceless, even though I was getting a new toy, I was also giving up an old friend.<BR/><BR/>Doug-Our diversities in this sport is one of the many things makes me so proud to be a part of our group of folks. <BR/>One of the exciting things that I've learned from blogging is reading about other bikers personal experiences posted on their blogsites and just how different we all are and yet in many ways, equally passionate about a common thing! Things that I never would have learned from a passing wave. It's been a very positive experience for me; this blogging thing.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07081927514870722367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-48186270048424358402008-06-04T08:07:00.000-07:002008-06-04T08:07:00.000-07:00Although defining the essence of us motorcycle rid...Although defining the essence of us motorcycle riders can be a daunting task, "being as diverse a group as we are," your essay nails it on the head.<BR/><BR/>I've never taken the time to read Don Quixote. I feel a trip to the local library is in my near future... on my trusty steed, of course.Doug Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314291929364463623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-12860267004001411602008-06-03T21:46:00.000-07:002008-06-03T21:46:00.000-07:00I have to admit that every time I go out to the ga...I have to admit that every time I go out to the garage or walk up to my motorcycle in a parking lot, it does make me smile and I think how great it looks. I never thought about it till you mentioned it in this post. We all have our vision of what a great motorcycle is and it's great that there is so many out there to choose from.<BR/><BR/>Great post and great blog,<BR/>BettyBiker Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994597212491993059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113070426883148841.post-78849569891835192022008-06-01T22:52:00.000-07:002008-06-01T22:52:00.000-07:00Don Quixote is on my short list of books to read. ...Don Quixote is on my short list of books to read. Seems like reading it alone during a nice rain shower would be quite enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>Ah, to ride in the rain. I must admit that I have only done that once in recent history. It was exhilarating, asphalt rushing by, rain drops pelting my helmet and face shield and pants. There isn't much rain in Vegas, so I plan to enjoy it, whenever it happens.<BR/><BR/>Rocinante (the horse) was indeed scraggly and weak, barely able to carry Don Quixote. But he was reliable and loyal. Naming a bike Rocinante based on these last two qualities would indeed be apropos.<BR/><BR/>Great post! I hope you had a great ride.<BR/><BR/>-KenRazorsEdge2112https://www.blogger.com/profile/07051069358940631076noreply@blogger.com