my late father used to say every day he woke up on the top side of the "lawn" was a good day
May you have many more good days
The road will be there when you are ready
Merry Christmas Bruce
Evan,
Thanks, and the same back at you! I'll definitely drink to many more good days! You're right, of course, the road will still be there when I'm finally ready... Heck, absence does make the heart grow fonder, so when I eventually do get back out there, who knows what all I might run across!!! Hope to see you out there somewhere, too...
DDT
Even the finest cruiser ever built blows a seal on occasion. See ya after your pit stops, all lubed up and roadworthy again!
Seth,
MSB is right on the money! That is a great analogy! Looking forward to being lubed up and roadworthy once again... Who knows, I might even feel an urge to wander to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison area again...
DDT
Even the finest cruiser ever built blows a seal on occasion. See ya after your pit stops, all lubed up and roadworthy again!
What a great analogy, Seth
Keep on truckin' Bruce. Sounds like a great Christams was had... can't ever go wrong when time spent away from things we love to do is spent with family. We're getting a bonus day with our daughter and granddaughters up here in Northern BC due to our return flight being delayed. At -40°C though , your bit of moisture there sounds pretty good right about now
Mike,
I hear ya, my friend! I did have a huge time mingling with all the loved ones again... Hard to believe sometimes that I can actually stay away as much as I do... Glad you've had some quality time with your special folks, too... Hope to see all y'all next summer!
DDT
Bruce,
It made me smile to hear that you were with family and having a good time during “the season”. I expect that it helped to soften the empty spot that Tilley filled for several in attendance at those festivities.
It appears, regrettably, that I may have been completely mistaken back in my misspent youth... Indications in recent years point to my not having been bullet-proof, indestructible, or incredibly brilliant after all... Nope, and having to pay for all of my indiscretions, boo-boos, and blunders now is proving to be more than a bit inconvenient!!!
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In this, you are not alone! It makes me think of that ditty about arriving at deaths door in great health or all used up, I am very sure that I will be saying, or maybe whispering, “wow! What an exciting ride this has been”!
Until then, the scars can lead to such wonderful tall tales!
Bigwolf
Jerry,
Thanks for your remarks! My daughter has a picture of my ex on one of the shelves by the fireplace... I often sit and stare at that pic and think of the times we shared, the things we did, and the love we shared. Yeah, I along with everyone miss her, but... that's the way life is...
You and I have much in common... Not the least of which is the likelihood we'll both arrive at the Pearly Gates in an all used up condition! Oh well, better to wear out than to rust out... Looking forward to the next time we can share some wind...
DDT
Bruce, if it makes your heart happier, it’s been 75 days in a row with zero precipitation here.
Eric,
I knew there were periodic episodes like that in your area... However, the last two times I've been through there, our girl and I got wet!!! Timing is everything, it's been said... obviously I haven't mastered that yet... Reckon I'm going to have to just keep going there until I can get it right!
DDT
When did you have Covid? or are you just referring to the upheaval it has caused in daily life?
Paul,
No, I've been most fortunate and not had that ailment myself! I know several who have, one who even died as a result. Getting the vaccine made sense to me, so I got one... I've now even had a booster. My choice: others may see things very differently... that's their choice.
Yes, I was referring to all of the upheaval, disruptions, and dislocations that virus has caused! This entire calamity has played havoc with healthcare providers with their scheduling of appointments, managing cancelations, and having to work around frequently changing government edicts... No small inconvenience to patients, either!!!
DDT
Hey here brother, been a bit since our conversations on the Yupper Ride and FCR. I have embraced the vagabond lifestyle to a point and pulled my 18ft toyhauler to near Cedar Key, FL. The riding is great, and as always the Valk groups are super to join with and ride with. Shoot me a text at 6one6836eight1six6 as i am planning a Duval and Front street pilgramage in Jan or Feb and might drop by your area for a meal or a gab fest. Stay safe and by fate or design, see you soon.
Tim,
Hey, great to hear from ya! Yeah, I enjoyed your update given to me at the FCR... Appears you just may be on the brink of a life-altering series of choices about future living arrangements! FWIW, I congratulate you on that choice, too... the one you're dabbling with right now will lead to your 'living' more than you ever dreamed!
I've made a note of your number, and I'll be adding it to my directory in a few minutes. In the meantime, if by Duval and Front streets you're referring to Key West... good luck! For those who've never been, it is a bucket-list worthy trip. For most of us who have been, we harbor no strong desires to return. Seriously interesting, but way expensive and every time I've been, it was crowded. Still, worth doing at least once.
As for us getting together while you're down this way... Who knows! I'd enjoy doing that, but I have no idea where I might be at any given time... I will text you and include my number... Never say never, of course, but saying yes is a little complicated for this geriatric juvenile too...
DDT
