Ok, I'm going to ask. What does the "12" mean but I think you told me already. I could guess but I'm needing some Previgen I think......
Glad all is well and sorry we couldn't catch up last week while I was in Montgomery. You never know though.
Keith,
It means different things to different folks... (See Rob's reply below, for example!) Quite simply it was a move on my part to lessen the angst of my riding partners... See, I was forever blurting out "I just love my life!" and/or "I'm mighty proud to be here!"
On a ride with RNFWP once upon a time, I decided to just say "1" for my first statement instead of the whole sentence, and "2" instead of the second. Later I just started saying "12" to include both. This avoids continual repetition and tedium in deference to my companions. On the other hand, since both statements are entirely accurate, it also allows this inarticulate rider to still proclaim his joy!
Yeah, too bad about our timing being out of sync the last couple of times! We'll get it right again one of these days, though, and I'll look forward to sitting on a stool at Jan's and swapping yarns with ya! BTW, I'll be there again next week...
DDT (12)
I’m thinking it’s time for a tablet. Lighter, less luggage space used unless you’re using a $2500 laptop. I think a tablet can do anything a computer can …. I think.
Terry,
No doubt about it, my friend! I've noticed several riders using those, and the 'space' benefit alone makes them a much more suitable tool for scooterizing than a bulky laptop. Alas, I'm still hopelessly hooked on a traditional keyboard, so I have no plans to change anytime soon... The logic for change is obvious, the ability to kick old habits, at least in my case, is equally obvious...
It's looking like we may need to do another 'WhatsApp' conference soon... Between your fires up there and a couple of surprises down here, the scales may be beginning to tilt in the wrong direction now...
DDT (12)
Love the sticker ! (It was lonely on the board without you)
Rob,
Thanks, my friend! It's been... ummm... different not being on the board! It did give me time to take stock of how much I've grown to depend on the cyber link to my world, and especially to stay in contact with my friends! I can't say I was lonely, but I surely did feel isolated/cutoff! Yeah, Dennis and Shelia did us proud with those decals!!!
DDT (12)
Bruce,
The"12" looks good on your Valk.
We'll see you down the road.
Don
Don,
Thanks, my friend! I hope you're able to experience the "12" too... You seem to have progressed out of your version of our common experience better than I have, so if you aren't sensing a "12", then you need to rethink things! I appreciate you chiming in... Always reassuring to know you're still out there kicking and screaming... and defying the odds! Yep, see ya down the road for sure!
DDT( 12)
Perfect! The "12" kinda exposes ALI's inner speed racer, but we know you're taking it all in and stopping to smell the roses along the way! Remember to give her an occasional throttle goose, old girls still like an unbridled romp every so often.
Great seeing you back!
Seth,
Great to be back! I do admit to being a tad homesick during my absence... Oh, you know how it is... Yes, the throttle does receive an enthusiastic twist now and then! Not like the 'good ole days' of course, but once in a while an involuntary urge simply takes over! Like you, I've discovered the truth to that old saying: "Growing old is unavoidable, growing up is optional!" I hope all is well in the high country...
DDT (12)
Those new decals are perfect. I love it…
It’s always good to read of your travels.
May your 12 stay with you until we meet again
Ross,
Yep, my friends did us proud with that little addition! I've even had some curious questions regarding that from non-riders... a real conversation starter for sure... It was with you that all of that began, so thanks for the inspiration! Yep, we've been riding the crest of a "12" wave hither and yon, making smiles and miles together... combined with the knowledge all of that will continue in a few more days! Say, you wouldn't be interested in another coddiewomple any time soon, would ya?
DDT (12)
You know, on reflection, I’m wondering if that decal is a ploy. I wonder if a certain percentage of nearsighted young ladies might mistake the quotation marks as the inch mark ? Could you be luring them in conversation about the subject ?
You are much more devious than I gave you credit for.
Rob,
Nope, nothing to do with anything like that... OK, I have been known to 'embellish' things a bit when it came to encouraging the ladies to take a chance on this non-catch... However, not in this case. I'm simply exclaiming my sincere exaltation and jubilation at doing what we do the way we do it!
We took a very brief unplanned swing through New Mexico not long ago... I did think seriously of contacting you, but ... Alas, I didn't. We still need to sip a few together again sometime, though... Perhaps I can shoot for another record! Are you already headed for the serious north country?
DDT (12)
