tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post7816405570922815838..comments2024-02-11T03:17:28.641-05:00Comments on Motorcycle Touring - Riding on my V Star: That’s It For Another Season …Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-56900614257538537472013-11-02T20:02:34.438-04:002013-11-02T20:02:34.438-04:00Richard I was sad until the 100k winds started alo...Richard I was sad until the 100k winds started along with the torrential down pouring of rain and the predicted drop in temps. I'm happy to be sitting inside dry and warm (and luckily the numb face was hidden behind a helmet!)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-43312841553422280042013-11-02T19:58:26.223-04:002013-11-02T19:58:26.223-04:00Ah, David ... for a nice garage to store one's...Ah, David ... for a nice garage to store one's own bike in like yours...but with weather like we've had the past couple of days I think I'd be done riding anyway.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-36268036229257685712013-11-01T01:25:28.190-04:002013-11-01T01:25:28.190-04:00Kind of sad. Putting the bike away for the season....Kind of sad. Putting the bike away for the season. And to do it with a half numb face (where's the camera when you need it!).RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-19384396017317908692013-10-31T21:23:39.251-04:002013-10-31T21:23:39.251-04:00Karen, the dentist is also my lest favorite place....Karen, the dentist is also my lest favorite place. But nitrous makes all the difference. Almost makes it something to look forward to, no?<br /><br />I'm still hoping for one or two more commutes.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-84566176956475846152013-10-30T22:00:14.561-04:002013-10-30T22:00:14.561-04:00How many days to spring Dar?
I'm nice and warm...How many days to spring Dar?<br />I'm nice and warm sitting in front of the fire for now ... and with the remote starter on the SUV!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-4799099839981554912013-10-30T21:58:17.074-04:002013-10-30T21:58:17.074-04:00I hear you - I'd rather be almost anywhere tha...I hear you - I'd rather be almost anywhere than at the Dentist Sonja!<br />6C didn't feel too bad today (with heated grips and heated vest not to mention my long underwear - though all the extra gear feels bulky. It's not the same.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-75577557114408313012013-10-30T21:54:11.188-04:002013-10-30T21:54:11.188-04:00It's a gamble. If the weather turns warm again...It's a gamble. If the weather turns warm again I loose, if it snows I win. You always win when it's in your own garage. Hope you get a day to shine it up.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-86327305897941250702013-10-30T21:44:48.296-04:002013-10-30T21:44:48.296-04:00Had to put it away, I'm just not an "ice ...Had to put it away, I'm just not an "ice rider!"<br />What's with that long lasting stuff anyway - at least I managed not to drool all over the counter at the shop when I took the bike in.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-45181977748625162272013-10-30T21:40:23.137-04:002013-10-30T21:40:23.137-04:00It's always a gamble isn't it? Will there ...It's always a gamble isn't it? Will there be another weekend or won't there? Will it snow or won't it? So now, I gaze at the photos from summer and dream about where I might go next (or again.)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-72602405601855262272013-10-30T21:37:40.703-04:002013-10-30T21:37:40.703-04:00She might be sad to sleep but she'll be happy ...She might be sad to sleep but she'll be happy to finally get those valves adjusted.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-70890927491152647712013-10-30T16:20:36.190-04:002013-10-30T16:20:36.190-04:00It seems the riding is so short. We wait all year...It seems the riding is so short. We wait all year for the gloriousness of hot weather and it is only a few months in reality and winter is so much longer. Stay warm my friend!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-75884258684899595312013-10-30T14:30:43.142-04:002013-10-30T14:30:43.142-04:00Those scheduled trips to the dentists… does me wan...Those scheduled trips to the dentists… does me want to travel to the other end of the world…<br /><br />I have another month insurance on my Harley and I hope to be able to make use of it. The temperatures however have dramatically dropped since Monday… it had a maximum of 7C today.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-2549832859884724852013-10-30T12:02:11.700-04:002013-10-30T12:02:11.700-04:00I'm fortunate in that I have a heated garage, ...I'm fortunate in that I have a heated garage, but I do have to find a (somewhat) warmer day to give her her last bath of the season before parking.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-57109733758546645272013-10-30T11:28:53.942-04:002013-10-30T11:28:53.942-04:00Bummer you have to put the bike away for winter, b...Bummer you have to put the bike away for winter, but at lest you got to smile (even if a numb smile) and get in a ride before hibernation. And it looks sunny in the picture.<br /><br />Long lasting Novocain is the worst. When having my bridge replaced on my upper teeth my last dentist managed to numb my entire nose and up to my eye too. Doh!Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-47644970902360553452013-10-30T10:21:25.525-04:002013-10-30T10:21:25.525-04:00I am hoping I can get my bike out for one or two m...I am hoping I can get my bike out for one or two more rides before winter nap-time, though I suspect winter is going to land hard in the next few days. <br /><br />Fingers crossed...<br /><br />So, what are you going to do to keep yourself occupied this winter?Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481824369632937289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-15661400102124079312013-10-29T23:55:58.733-04:002013-10-29T23:55:58.733-04:00Karen:
I'm feeling a bit sad and nostalgic to...<b>Karen:</b><br /><br />I'm feeling a bit sad and nostalgic too. After all your *Star was part of our family this summer and we have been together for many miles touring the Atlantic Coast . . but she will be as good as new shen she comes out of hibernation next Spring<br /><br />your *Star is just as sad as you<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.com