Summer is going fast!!! I hope you have been going fast as well…not too fast though. Without fail, every time I hop on my bike, I wonder what took me so long to get back to what I love - riding the Harley with friends, without friends, for a long ride or a short putt. If you are reading this, you probably share my sentiments.
In the past few months, I have revisited a few highways and byways I thought I knew well. Not so; there are always new things to see, signs that you would swear were never there before, and of course those darn animals.
Let’s address animals first. I am now great friends with a very large and well-fed coyote. Crossing the road well in front of me, I assumed the coyote would continue on and do what any sane animal would do - keep on going and all is well. Not so this time - no, I did not hit this Wiley Coyote - but for some reason I did apply my brakes and took notice - darn critter turned around and retraced his steps, directly in front of me. Good brakes - good reflexes – and a little bit of luck - that coyote can now be all he was meant to be…and I have a little more experience and reinforced another...
Rule of the road - NEVER take for granted the actions of animals on or off the road.
Road and directional signs from the summer:
Road Construction Next 40 miles… (This stinks by the way).
Road Construction Next 40 Mile … (on a Sunday this is a good thing).
Yellow Liver Wash... (Has to be a better description)
Rough Road Ahead - Motorcycles Be Cautious… (Usually this is an understatement).
No Vacancy… (Says it all)
Road Washed Out… (OK now what?)
Caution – Oil Ahead (personally, the worst sign)
Better signs:
DQ – McD’s – Burger King – Chevron – Shell – 65 – 75 – Winding Road Next 60 Miles.
Attended the Dealer Show in LA in late July – delivering all the new product, like every August, there is a lot to see. Wander over to the Dealership to check out the catalogs and new motorcycles, Parts and General Merchandise. The economy has made Harley Davidson merchandise gurus stick to a more sane selection of Motorclothes - but not any less of a selection – and of course there are new motorcycles, great colors and a model that is an awesome choice for customers that have been looking for a lighter bike but with all the features of the heavier motorcycles. Our own Sebastian continues to be surprised and probably proud (my words not his) at the things he figures out for EHD and then a few years later HD hops on board and steals his ideas. Way to go Sebastian. Check out the new motorcycles – ask for Bart or James – they are anxious and enthusiastic about getting everyone that comes into the dealership on a bike - new or used - OK I do have to include Monica (giving the boys a run for their money) and Barry, John and Robert. Scott Moon keeps us well-stocked with used bikes in the greatest condition so if you missed out on a model a few years ago, check out our Annex.
Hope to see you this fall - the sun can only last so long - thanks for stopping by - ride safe and with a smile. ……..Motherfreedom aka Bev
Hope to see all of you this fall – having fun in the sun can only last so long - thanks for your emails and sharing your stories. Ride safe and with a smile. Thanks for stopping by…
Motherfreedom aka Bev |
