tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post7387213239018976913..comments2023-10-25T08:13:19.644-05:00Comments on Sojourner's Moto Tales: A "Welcome Back" Ride ReportSojourner's Moto Taleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-24177508896643584622008-08-18T19:51:00.000-05:002008-08-18T19:51:00.000-05:00Jack, I've been in a car for much of the last week...Jack, I've been in a car for much of the last week with travels throughout VT. I've had spotty Internet connection. But when I tried logging on a day or so ago and read your comment I laughed aloud. It was very late at night and Dave and daughter must have wondered what had gotten into me. I would never "kick" you over but your description of what you thought I'd do was the laugh of the evening! Thanks, I need that!<BR/><BR/>Just got in from VT and I'm looking forward to your Mac-Pac adventure! <BR/><BR/>Regards...Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-18138224964308378792008-08-16T20:32:00.000-05:002008-08-16T20:32:00.000-05:00Dear Sharon;You always write the most thoughtful, ...Dear Sharon;<BR/><BR/>You always write the most thoughtful, insightful, meaningful posts. In reading tonight's episode, I could see you replaying each move over again in your mind. I could easily imagine the debriefing at the bier stoube, with you providing advice and fielding questions.<BR/><BR/>The line-by-line play-back tonight made me realize that I would annoy you to death on a ride. We'd pull up to a light and you'd brace your foot against my gas tank, before kicking me over. It would be okay. I mean, I'd certainly understand. <BR/><BR/>It's 9pm and I'm about to head out to the garage. I'm going to switch out a tail light tonight, and look at a dead MotoLight bulb. It had better be the bulb. I'm going to smoke a cigar, another disgusting habit of mine, and savor a cocktail. <BR/><BR/>I'm out the door at dawn tomorrow for a Mac-Pac Riders' Breakfast. Them I'm going to take a nice three hour ride to nowhere. <BR/><BR/>It's always a pleasure to read your stuff.<BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-81540109005611665472008-08-15T11:39:00.000-05:002008-08-15T11:39:00.000-05:00Steve, good to hear from you! I appreciate your wo...Steve, good to hear from you! I appreciate your words and they will resonante well with Dave, which I'll pass on to him. <BR/><BR/>Best to you and your projects.Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-11369989661393936732008-08-15T11:34:00.000-05:002008-08-15T11:34:00.000-05:00Thanks, Claire. I'll pass it on to Dave.Thanks, Claire. I'll pass it on to Dave.Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-52607961448849939992008-08-14T12:11:00.000-05:002008-08-14T12:11:00.000-05:00This is an excellent post, one every rider returni...This is an excellent post, one every rider returning to the road after a long, long layoff should read. You're description of Dave's experience (sans accident) mirrors my own. The only thing I would add is that as a young man I was terribly underskilled for the road. Not the physical part. Years of dirt riding as a kid made the machine and I one. But absolutely no conception of what it meant to ride with traffic on the road. No strategies or awareness. The MSF courses I have taken made my gap in mental skills apparent.<BR/><BR/>I wish Dave the best of luck. Riding for me as an old guy is way more fun than it was as an idiot, I mean youngster.<BR/><BR/>Steve Williams<BR/><A HREF="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</A>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08775254943574523208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-80898313248484174172008-08-12T09:19:00.000-05:002008-08-12T09:19:00.000-05:00Welcome back Dave!Welcome back Dave!clairehelene7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11082594822295855780noreply@blogger.com