DDT (12)
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It’s On!
August 1, 2016… The movers arrived and loaded all my furniture and other stuff… My Rubicon had been crossed… The next leg of my journey had been fully set in motion, and my new venue for ‘residency’ had come a step closer…
Two days later the closing on my ‘old’ house was completed, and all vestiges of being an ‘Alabamian’ were jettisoned. I am to be, once again, a nominal Floridian. A gypsy, actually, but Florida will be where I stash my stuff and lay-up when not at large in our land. I will also change my driver’s license and voter registration accordingly… library card, too.
One chapter ends, and another begins… Bittersweet, to be sure, when we leave things behind that we care about, especially the people and lifestyles to which we’ve grown accustomed. Relationships are altered, routines are adjusted, often radically overhauled, and the familiar gives way to the new and unexplored. New synaptic connections must be made, as old ones are allowed to atrophy, wither, and vanish.
Change can be spooky, even downright frightening, as uncertainty replaces the predictable and comfortable familiar. Change is also necessary, in my view, and it is something that has always produced excitement, energy, and enthusiasm for whatever lies just ahead. I suppose I’m influenced by the fact that change, particularly significant changes like this one, have always had happy outcomes and positive results for me. Doubtless I would feel differently had things always gone the other way…
My furniture arrived in Florida more or less intact, and then the unpacking process combined with the settling-in issues that logically followed. Now what? Do I settle into another routine like the one I just left? Is that recliner of mine destined to be my remaining life’s primary feature? Will I have to continually pull-up stakes and relocate in order to keep myself re-charged and revitalized? Not necessarily…
Now it is time to do what it is that I love to do… To throw a leg over ALI and head out towards parts unknown! To wander and wonder about with no particular destination or time table in mind. To follow the front wheel and leave the navigation to destiny. The oil and filter have been changed, the gas tank is full, and she does have that eager look about her… I know she is ready, and now at last I am, as well.
It’s been said that the difference between being in the groove and being in a rut is a matter of small detail… I’ve been in a rut for some time… I’ve been needing to climb out, or at least climb up a notch or two, and regain my groove… ALI has been pining too, and it pains us both for her to languish in my buddy Sam’s shed, unattended and un-caressed, while her rider has been busily uprooting their lives.… It appears to me that nothing short of an epic road trip is all that stands between us and happier days! I think we’ll haul-off and do just that.
DDT
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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2016, 04:20:38 AM » |
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Congratulations and welcome to Fl., there is always a room and garage parking for you two if you happen over this way.  |
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2016, 04:38:30 AM » |
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Wow! And welcome back, what quadrant of space in Florida did you occupy? Near your old digs?
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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2016, 05:06:37 AM » |
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DDT (12)
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Sometimes ya just gotta go...
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2016, 05:13:00 AM » |
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Congratulations and welcome to Fl., there is always a room and garage parking for you two if you happen over this way. Thank you very much! In time I may become more of a regular with the Florida group... as I once was. For now, however, and for the foreseeable future I plan to return to my former gypsy ways and go wander around 'out yonder'... It's what I do, ya know... Thanks for the welcome back and invitation... I truly do appreciate the generous offer!! DDT Wow! And welcome back, what quadrant of space in Florida did you occupy? Near your old digs? As a matter of fact, precisely my old digs. A long story which most folks don't believe, I've returned to my old house in Ocala. I'll be here some, but mostly I yearn to be where I really belong... out and about wandering around North America. So, while I can I figure to do exactly that... I'll be heading off again next Wednesday... No plan to speak of save to go find cooler and dryer weather!!! DDT Grizwald sez " WOOF" WOW! Nice to know I have his understanding and approval! He's pretty doggone smart, for sure, and he does seem to understand me completely. Please give him a rub for me, and please tell him I said "WOOF, WOOF" back at him... DDT |
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2016, 06:04:50 AM » |
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Bruce - will you be wandering out to Colorado for our annual "Darby Memorial Ride" over Labor Day again this year?
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2016, 06:37:00 AM » |
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Bruce - will you be wandering out to Colorado for our annual "Darby Memorial Ride" over Labor Day again this year?
Tom
Tom, I truly did enjoy my ride with y'all last year, and I am sorely tempted to do so again... However, I must say that in keeping with my new motto, "No plan is the best plan", it would appear doubtful. I'm in need of something that can only be found by wandering around, alone, and discovering whatever destiny puts in front of me... I've done more group riding in the past year than in any other two recent years... and now it's time for some serious solo riding. I don't mean to sound anti-social, but that's also part of who I am... I have an itch that sorely needs to be scratched. I don't think it would violate any of my precepts, though, if I were to ask y'all to hoist one in my honor while you're doing your ride through that magnificent country you call home... TIA. DDT |
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2016, 06:50:49 AM » |
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You are not anti-social - you are Pro-Solitude
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2016, 07:03:53 AM » |
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You are not anti-social - you are Pro-Solitude
WOW Jerry!!! You do get it! A fine distinction most might say, but a significant one indeed! I do enjoy folks and group activities... like the BBQ event at your cabin a couple of months ago... On the other hand, well... like you said, I am pro-solitude! See ya one of these days... DDT |
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2016, 09:19:21 AM » |
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Bruce, to say I'm a bit jealous would be an understatement. So my friend....safe trails, clear skies, and gentle winds in your face. And when the Winter Solstice occurs once again, we Floridians are hopeful of your return. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2016, 11:13:12 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2016, 11:40:54 AM » |
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Pro-Solitude.....now that is better than being called a loner I guess. I never minded the "Loner", title before, but pro-solitude I like. Be safe Bruce and I hope to see you down the road on some get together before to long. I may have to get Stephanie to design a T shirt for Pro-Solitude aficionados, if I would be allowed to steal that descriptive.
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2016, 12:17:41 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2016, 12:39:10 PM » |
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If us happen to wander thru southern indiana, my light's on for us! Safe travels
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« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2016, 01:51:58 PM » |
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Bruce - will you be wandering out to Colorado for our annual "Darby Memorial Ride" over Labor Day again this year?
Tom
Sounds like a regular "Then came Bronson" life. Enjoy. sorry to get OT. But but wanted to ask Tailgate Tommy what the Darby ride is about. Who does it memorialize? |
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« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2016, 02:09:27 PM » |
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If you happen to be wandering in the area of Sparta, NC on Sep 3rd swing on by.
There'll be a bunch of riders there that will be glad to see you.
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« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2016, 02:55:34 PM » |
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Bruce, we will miss you at the dragon round up this year. It is always an honor to have "the man, the myth, the legend" show up at our ride. You go do what you have to do man. Hope to see you out somewhere on the road soon. |
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« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2016, 05:20:36 PM » |
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And here I thought some gal was involved although I do believe your decision had something to do with offspring being a bit closer.
At any rate, you're just up the road a bit from Lesa and I so hope to see you soon! Keep writing so those of us who live vicariously through you can stay in the loop.
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« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2016, 05:24:44 PM » |
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Bruce, glad to see you are becoming a Floridian. Looking forward to seeing you at some of our lunch get together's.
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« Reply #19 on: August 14, 2016, 08:11:44 PM » |
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Good luck with the new abode Bruce Safe winds  Black Dog |
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« Reply #20 on: August 14, 2016, 09:04:52 PM » |
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Ride on Bruce, do it while you can
To all.....one day you won't be able too
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« Reply #21 on: August 15, 2016, 03:25:40 AM » |
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Nice to see the iconic initials "DDT" and the name "Ali" cross the general board once again. Kinda makes everything right in our universe here. I look forward to the "Florida " based stories. I was wondering where you went, glad the move was good. |
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« Reply #22 on: August 15, 2016, 03:41:44 AM » |
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Well nice to see ya back Bruce miss those story's of your adventures happy trails on your new one and we hope to see ya somewhere |
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« Reply #23 on: August 15, 2016, 04:02:03 AM » |
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Bruce,
Wherever the wind takes you, I wish you nothing but safe and pleasant journeys. I'm hoping our paths cross again soon!
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