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« Reply #1360 on: December 02, 2010, 07:39:39 AM » |
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I was excited by a brisk ride this morning. I didn't look at the temperature because I just didn't care. My heat ran on and off during the night so I knew it was chillier.
I bundled up and left for work, taking care to watch for frost on the bridges just in case.
I stopped at a local gas station to fill up the tank. When I went in a buddy of mine was standing there drinking coffee. He asked if I rode the bike. I looked behind me and we could both see my bike sitting by the pump so I admitted it. Why not. He said, "It's 20 degrees." Okay. I honestly didn't know. The air was dry. I just smiled and told him I hadn't checked. He then started picking on me--in a good nature way--about my refusing to drive anything else.
Of course, he walked a mile down the road in 20 degrees to sip a cup of coffee. So why was he picking on me?
So I've heard it was 20 degrees and I rode to work. Who knew.
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« Reply #1361 on: December 02, 2010, 07:30:54 PM » |
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Balmy low 30's this morning on the way in, brisk high 30's on the way home. Weather looks clear here for the next 10 days, but they lie a lot about that. Grateful I hooked up the vest & gloves to the electrical system on the scooter, the battery strapped to my midsection just wasn't cutting it. My Valk should be coming home any day now...
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« Reply #1362 on: December 02, 2010, 10:05:16 PM » |
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« Reply #1363 on: December 03, 2010, 06:23:13 PM » |
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Sorry, B, I was able to squeeze out another 30 degree ride today.
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« Reply #1364 on: December 03, 2010, 06:30:46 PM » |
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Rode in this morning, 53 deg, rode home, 77 deg... But the 100 deg summers are brutal here.. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #1365 on: December 04, 2010, 03:43:17 AM » |
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I've ridden to work all but one day this year. My wife joined me to find a quiet place to study one day and mandated the car. Oh well. One of the jobs has already run its course. The other two will end in the next two weeks. I'll keep riding as long as I can keep working.
Today (Saturday) I'm heading out to find breakfast and then a junk yard to search out lower shock mounts for my '60 F100 project. The truck is coming along fairly well. I will get time to really work on it in a few weeks.
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« Reply #1366 on: December 04, 2010, 03:51:00 AM » |
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Today (Saturday) I'm heading out to find breakfast and then a junk yard to search out lower shock mounts for my '60 F100 project. The truck is coming along fairly well. I will get time to really work on it in a few weeks.
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« Reply #1367 on: December 06, 2010, 04:32:00 PM » |
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It was 28 when I left this morning, and 35 when I came home. The gloves worked on the way in, but not on the way home. Windy.
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« Reply #1368 on: December 06, 2010, 04:34:34 PM » |
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« Reply #1369 on: December 07, 2010, 04:44:40 AM » |
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I rode today in part just because I could and in part because my chances to ride are running out. It was 15 degrees. One of my gloves worked fine. The other could have been thicker. I'm typing now to ensure that my fingers are warm enough.
I'm here and feeling good. I'd be better if this building didn't have the heat cranked like an oven. Oh well.
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« Reply #1370 on: December 07, 2010, 06:44:33 AM » |
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« Reply #1371 on: December 07, 2010, 11:59:09 AM » |
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I'm a part time employee of several places at the moment. I've been trying for full time employment in my field for a while. At the moment I feel seasonal. I am a top candidate for several full time slots, but I've been there before. I am beginning to hate the application process.  One of my employers has convinced me to apply for a full-time-temporary opening. It seems as if the full time and temporary negate each other. We'll have to see. They see it as a way to make sure the demand warrants the position to exist long term and are using it as a back door to create a full time position. We'll see. Feels like pipe dreams at the moment. Since I feel seasonal, I have no idea how much longer I have at this job until it runs out. Only about three more days here and one more day at the other employer before I'm finished for the fall. We'll see. |
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« Reply #1372 on: December 08, 2010, 05:07:30 AM » |
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19 degrees (f) on the ride in this morning, I shed a single tear of joy....just one. From the right eye.  Raymond |
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« Reply #1373 on: December 08, 2010, 05:47:33 AM » |
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19 degrees (f) on the ride in this morning, I shed a single tear of joy....just one. From the right eye. Raymond 
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« Reply #1374 on: December 08, 2010, 07:01:25 AM » |
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but ultimately she did leave the choice up to me. That was kind of her.
It was 14 degrees (F) this morning which is approaching my threshold but not quite there. It was 15 before the sun came up. I was waiting for sunlight so I could see the bridges better, but sunlight somehow brought a colder temperature. I never have figured that out.
I found out last evening that I was passed over for a job again. Been there before. I'll move on--on the motorcycle. Although employment for the future is tomorrow's probloem. Today I rode. It is supposed to warm up a little bit before I ride home. That'll be nice.
I came in early, in traffic, behind buses, to give an exam. When I was pulling my glove off it had snot-cicles frozen across the back. I hope that doesn't thaw out in my saddle bag. I'm here. I'm sitting quietly and warmly wishing I was outside enjoying the nice cool day.
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« Reply #1375 on: December 08, 2010, 07:57:08 AM » |
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A little brisk this morning. Another great day to live and ride in Texas.
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« Reply #1376 on: December 08, 2010, 07:59:29 AM » |
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« Reply #1377 on: December 08, 2010, 11:33:35 AM » |
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When I was pulling my glove off it had snot-cicles frozen across the back. I hope that doesn't thaw out in my saddle bag. Tip for cold riding, never sneeze one of those big wet thick juicy "I have a bad cold" sneezes with a Zub on. Way worse then frozen snot on the back of the glvoe. Raymond |
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« Reply #1378 on: December 08, 2010, 08:02:05 PM » |
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Well heck, it was probably 28 when I rode in this morning, and 24 when I came home tonight. Thanks, Oss, but they wouldn't fit the scooter. The good news is that I fixed the glove problem. I found that if I held the connection between the controller & the curly extension to the gloves, it worked fine, but that's kinda squirrely in traffic. So I cleaned up all the connectors, then spread open the center pin just a little on all the connectors, and I was toasty on the way home. Colder tomorrow. Can't wait! I love work!
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« Reply #1379 on: December 09, 2010, 07:01:59 AM » |
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The 18 degree day felt colder for some reason. It was a struggle to keep my fingers wiggled enough to fight the numbness. On the ride in I thought to myself, "why are you going to work today?" Luckily when I arrived at work and thawed out, I was able to find out why I came today. My boss called me out of a meeting and formally offered me a full time temporary position, which is a step up for me. Hopefully it is a step in the right direction. I'm still working out a few logistics and details, but it looks like I'll be at one school full time in the Spring. They're working to make it a permanent position, so I'm still waiting to see.
At the moment, I'm warm, excited, and ready to bundle up and ride to lunch.
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« Reply #1380 on: December 09, 2010, 09:20:39 AM » |
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I'm in.
Nice ride. Met two other riders on the way in.
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« Reply #1381 on: December 09, 2010, 06:00:23 PM » |
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The 18 degree day felt colder for some reason. It was a struggle to keep my fingers wiggled enough to fight the numbness. On the ride in I thought to myself, "why are you going to work today?" Luckily when I arrived at work and thawed out, I was able to find out why I came today. My boss called me out of a meeting and formally offered me a full time temporary position, which is a step up for me. Hopefully it is a step in the right direction. I'm still working out a few logistics and details, but it looks like I'll be at one school full time in the Spring. They're working to make it a permanent position, so I'm still waiting to see.
At the moment, I'm warm, excited, and ready to bundle up and ride to lunch.
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« Reply #1382 on: December 09, 2010, 06:40:20 PM » |
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Congrats on the job, IV, low 20's today, and the car gets exercised tomorrow, predicting flurries, and I'm a wimp...
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« Reply #1383 on: December 13, 2010, 07:12:24 AM » |
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16' to 19' on the ride in today so I took the long way round for 32 miles of pure joy. I've been thinking hard of some bad ride story to post in the worst ride thread but can't come up with any bad rides...  So here I am. Raymond |
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« Reply #1384 on: December 18, 2010, 08:57:54 AM » |
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I rode yesterday, in the 20's both ways, but coming home with the Christmas music playing as I passed the decorated houses put a smile on my face that didn't get wiped out until I was standing beside the scooter while backing it down the driveway & lost balance & it ended up falling towards me & having the left mirror & 2BeSeen light stop the fall on the stone wall. Broke the whole assembly off at the mirror mount, and broke all the windshield mounting screws. It's light enough so I can pick it up, so I got it in the garage, and will start ordering parts today. Could be worse, at least I have a project for the Holidays, and it's supposed to snow early next week anyway...
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« Reply #1385 on: December 18, 2010, 05:50:35 PM » |
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Ouch, sorry to hear about the drop Karen. I hope you get it all back going soon.
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« Reply #1386 on: December 18, 2010, 05:58:09 PM » |
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Thanks, Raymond, it's just an $8 bracket for the mirror & light, and $24 for the windshield hardware. Last time I forgot to put on the emergency brake, the scooter took me down with it, and I had a bruised rib for a while, so this one's easy. Hope we get to ride again soon!
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« Reply #1387 on: December 21, 2010, 06:06:36 AM » |
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« Reply #1388 on: December 21, 2010, 06:39:55 AM » |
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Same here iamsofaking... 68 on the way in, 85 on the way home. Only wore the jean jacket in this morning. 18 miles one way. I will take the long way home. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #1389 on: December 21, 2010, 07:46:07 AM » |
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Nice December morning for the ride today at 33-36 degrees. I think it's headed all down from here for the rest of this great riding year.
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« Reply #1390 on: December 21, 2010, 08:21:51 AM » |
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« Reply #1391 on: December 25, 2010, 07:21:40 AM » |
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Merry Christmas! I ride everyday ,some rain last night coming home , really windy on 59 , its getting cooler. been riding the valk since the ST was waiting for the 40 amp alternator mod. its installed ,but finding it hard to find the time ,and energy to put everything back together.+ or_ its cold in the garage, lol. its just more time spent on the valk ( its been 6 months , logged 12, ooo miles on the valk since july) |
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« Reply #1392 on: December 25, 2010, 07:58:24 AM » |
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I cant wait till April when I can really add to this post instead of hijacking it. To much road salt and snow to ride. 'Suppose' to be in the mid 40's this weekend with rain the day before. So I hope to be able to ride on sat since we have a PGR mission pending. |
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I cant wait till April when I can really add to this post instead of hijacking it. To much road salt and snow to ride. 'Suppose' to be in the mid 40's this weekend with rain the day before. So I hope to be able to ride on sat since we have a PGR mission pending. Couldn't agree more. I usually ride at least once or twice every month but, as you know, the Hoosier state hasn't been kind to motorcyclists lately. It's been weeks since I could even get the scooter out of the garage without riding 35' of rutted ice and snow just to get to more of the same in the road. Makes me wish I still had a dirt bike. |
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« Reply #1394 on: December 27, 2010, 03:16:47 PM » |
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I rode 4 out of 5 days last week and would have ridden Friday, but had to pick up some stuff... I am off this week, so I can't contribute to the "I rode to work" thread..  Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #1395 on: December 27, 2010, 05:28:25 PM » |
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Forgot to swap spaces with the son. So I rode, 25f morning ride, 57 for lunch, 49 for quitting time. Car takes forever to warm up, so it is rarely warm before I pull up to the parking lot. Glad for the windshield.
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« Reply #1396 on: December 27, 2010, 11:33:24 PM » |
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Haven't worked in 8.5 years and haven't ridden in 7 days, but its supposed to be in the mid 50's (and raining) Thursday and Friday, so I may get some riding in.
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« Reply #1397 on: January 19, 2011, 05:59:49 AM » |
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I spent most of the last few weeks on vacation or snowed in. I'm happy to finally be back at work (since last Thursday, but I've been busy). I'm heading to work on a bike every day. I have a full time job again for the first time in three years and I'm excited. Still trying to figure out where to park the bike because my office is not near the motorcycle parking. It is nice to have an office. So far I have sat there trying to remember what to do in an office, but I'll figure it out sooner or later.
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« Reply #1398 on: January 19, 2011, 06:29:16 AM » |
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« Reply #1399 on: January 24, 2011, 11:53:29 AM » |
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Still commuting on 2.
Sunday, at lunch, my Dad told me that he'd had his gas tank filled in the shop on Friday. The truck driver had to drag the hose past the shed where I park my tourer. The driver smirked and asked Dad when the last time my bike was on the road. He expected to hear November or some such far away past date. Dad told him I'd been home about 30 minutes. Apparently the driver thought it was too cold to ride. It was chilly but dry so I went to work on the bike.
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