Hi Patty,
Happy New Year up there!!!!
Just a quick comment to get your green of envy:
It's been 30+°C all over since early Dec. here in Chile, so guess what? we've been riding!!! my 7-year old son and I get on the bike every afternoon, after work, and ride for 1/2 hour around our neighborhood or to the ice-cream shop. Wife does not like riding, so she stays home and we bring her ice cream in a pot. cool!!!!
Any plans for winter break? Come over here, there are a few rides for rent and, best of all, it's HOOOOOTTTTT!
Ride Safe,
Red Wine

Dang,  it snowed here a few days right before Christmas and froze us in for a week.

Then we had a few days of mild, muddy weather, now it's raining.  My backyard is a lake and my basement is a land of tiny rivers.  

My hot water heater broke Jan 1 exactly one year to the day I installed it, and I can't get ahold of their warranty dept.  I had a Ruud water heater that lasted 18 years.  This Whirlpool lasted 1 year to the day.

To top it off I have to take my 16 year old dog into the vet tonight for her final visit.

She's refusing to drink or eat and can't walk.  She's been declining for a few months, and I'm finally having to deal with her not getting any better and if so not for long and not for much.  

I found her as a lost puppy in December 1988.  A little black and white pup white black freckles on her nose, so I called her Pepper.  I did not know what she was, she grew up into a short haired border collie.  If she's not, she sure looks and acted like one.  Right now she pretty much acts like a fur rug.

It's a bummer, but part of life and part of having a pet.  I had to put down a favored cat about 3 weeks ago.  He had a tumor.  He was a good ol' boy, too.  

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I want spring to get here.

And not a rainy cold spring, either.

I want warm breezes, flowers,  bugs and birds, grass growing and motorcyles running up and down the street.  I want Poker Runs for charity, bike nights at Quaker Steak & Lube, and Hot Rod shows.  I want sunburned arms, the sound of lawn mowers, the smell of fresh cut grass, and trips to the local nurserys and flats of annuals for $4.00.  

I want girls in shorts.  

It's still almost 3 months away, at best.

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Man, I wish I could.  Every winter I am amazed that someone EVER thought it was a good idea to settle in place that's cold.  Probably someone from a place that was colder, eh?

About 2 weeks ago I was looking at amap of Chile and was thinking that end to end ride might really be a good one.

Gitarzan wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01:

Hi Gitarzan,
yes, you're right, the N-S ride from Arica (I Region) to Coyhaique (XI Region) might likely involve around 4,000 kms, on Chilean soil and roads.  8) The extension to Punta Arenas, another 600 kms, approx, would have to be done over Argentinean soil.   That's probably a 3-4 week ride, considering all the stops for wine, seafood, vistas,swiming, dancing, drinking, and so on  
So, start planning!!!
Ride Safe, (the show-around offer still stands  8) )

Red Wine

Hi klx650...
I am not sure, but the rear sprocket may have 52 or 56 teeth, and I'll check the front one tonite, and let you know tomorrow, my gues is around 15-20 front.
tell you later.
Ride Safe,
RW

Paladin. wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01:

Hi Paladin,
I'm working on that, my Sporster muffler should be here in about 2 weeks, once installed, you'll get pictures so you can add them, it's a rider's promise... for whatever that is worth  
Ride Safe

RW