by X Tabber
Member since:
December 19, 2005

Tis the Season...

March 27, 2008 04:46 PM EDT
views: 79 | rating: 10/10 (9 votes) | comments: 17

No, not Christmas.  By the time March rolls around, I'm half insane.  Missouri just isn't good to ride much in the wintertime anyway.  This season, we had snow and ice so often, I think I was in the cage all but a few days.

But here we are.  The floods here have left some gravel to think about, but all of that steady, hard rain washed the salt and cinders away.

I yanked my freakin' battery for the second time in so many months, and now it's on the trickle charger to just. make. sure.

Can't wait.

I have dreams about the feel of the sun on my arms, the sound of my bike under me, the way the world looks through amber goggles.  As much as I hate it, I miss getting smacked with bugs.  I miss riding until the sun is gone (and not at 4PM either).  I miss the smells.

Here's me and my ride.

Got a pic of yours?  Let's see 'em.
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Comments: 17

Lainie - Just Lainie Mar 27, 2008, 4:48pm EDT
Thank God it's not Christmas.

Welcome Spring and good riding weather. (although it's snowing in Chicago today)
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Mar 27, 2008, 4:53pm EDT
nice bike. i live in an area where people ride all year round. i think the wintertime here is still usually too cold to ride, but i see them out there braving it. i do remember when i lived in Connecticut though, and as soon as the weather got warm how everyone would break out their bikes, we'd all meet up at a local watering hole and chat for a bit before hitting the road for long rides with the wind blowing thru your hair. everyone in a happy mood. sigh. good times those were.
X Tabber Mar 27, 2008, 5:23pm EDT
No. More. Snow. I can't take it anymore!!!

Thanks CC Miranda. I love my bike. I'm seeing more and more riding around, and it just makes me determined to get that battery problem fixed and on two wheels again.

There are many mental health benefits to the ride.
Vicky Duggins Mar 27, 2008, 5:30pm EDT
Here's my Husband's Kawasaki he bought a couple of weeks ago. We should meet at Grafton sometime for a cuppa.
☀ Aunt Shanny Mar 27, 2008, 5:33pm EDT
Cool! My fiance just bought a new bike, and all I've been hearing lately is "Gawd, I can't wait til Spring so I can really ride it!"

He could have worse hobbies and interests.
X Tabber Mar 27, 2008, 5:37pm EDT
Vicky, our Four Ferries ride is April 27th, and I'll be going right through Grafton.

If you want to see where we'll be and meet up some Sunday, our website is: http://www.shadowriders-stl.com/
Stephanie B. Mar 27, 2008, 6:49pm EDT
My husband bought a bike for his mental health. Fortunately, he could ride down here all year.
Sandy (Site Psychic™) Knauer Mar 27, 2008, 8:17pm EDT
So, you weren't kidding about meeting at the biker bar?
X Tabber Mar 27, 2008, 8:19pm EDT
Sandy, nuh uh. If I go south to ride the Tail of the Dragon this year, expect a courtesy call from numerous Shadow Riders.
Andrea "slackermom" R. Mar 27, 2008, 9:06pm EDT
I don't think my ride is the kind you are talking about but I plan to do a photo essay of the Crapmobile soon.
Bert B. Mar 27, 2008, 11:54pm EDT
Good lookin' bike, X Tabber.
I'll give you a picture of mine...but it was taken in 1955.
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Lainie - Just Lainie Mar 28, 2008, 8:34am EDT
My neighbors did Tail of the Dragon a couple years ago. They absolutely loved it.

Last night, on the History Channel, they had the episode of Gangland that featured the Outlaws (1%ers) - holy scary! They are just as scary as the Bloods (which was the episode before the Outlaws).
♥ Adair ♥ K. Mar 28, 2008, 9:16am EDT
Hope it warms up quickly for you. My hubby has been riding when he can. I just need it to warm up a little more and I will be out there with him.

Love the wind blowing through my hair and the warmth of the sun beating down on me.
Lainie - Just Lainie Mar 28, 2008, 9:57am EDT
If I knew how to do little comment links, I would... But, since I don't, you'll just have to click on my name to see the picture of the bike I would have.
tomi r. Mar 29, 2008, 8:21pm EDT
And today feels like winter is back again! Tomorrow they are promising 70's (that's the temp not the music) but likely rain. Of course I'm south of you by 75 to 100 miles. Cassville area (Roaring river, Table Rock, Branson, Eureka Springs) You get the general area. We are still flooding in this area and more rain to come. Come on Spring!
BTW, nice picture of you and the bike:)
Madame Donna C. Mar 29, 2008, 9:12pm EDT
Yoweee! Eric! I want to meet up with you at the biker bar too! Or...you could come all the way out here where the ridin' is practically all day every day, hmmm?
David L. Mar 30, 2008, 5:28pm EDT
Eric -

Nice wheels Amigo!!! I'm "saving" for my Harley as we speak. "Dad" duties come first, but I hope I can get there soon. Isn't spring just great? It has broke here in Colorado too and everyone's getting out and enjoying the outdoors again. I can't wait to go camping and fishing this year.

Hey? I published that article that was really a HUGE comment to you in disguise. Take a look and give me your thoughts, my friend.

It's Tough Being Purple

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