If your heart is no longer into it, say farewell and follow your passion.

That said, I'm more in Starlifter's camp -- hobby vehicle usage ebbs and flows, sometimes due to changes in interest or opportunity.

As for the sailing -- this year has been almost as bad as the big flood of 1993.  The river is consistently over the access road to our marina.  Still, there's always hope for next week!



And at least I got a little sailing in May!

Jerry Eichenberger wrote on 07/02/10 at 05:22:57:


I met a neighbor last night while taking a stroll. We did the stop and chat, and talked about the town parade earlier in the day. "Very nice event, did you take any pictures?' he asked. I said no, it's too much like work. What followed was me saying to him "I lost my passion for photography." He said "That's sad." "No, it's not sad. It opens doors for something else I want to do." He agreed, saying that he felt the same way about singing.

Life is full of wonderful things, some of which require a lot of time to learn enough to enjoy their full benefit, or even work in the field.

There's something in my life that I'm working hard at mastering, so I can leave photography. Just need a few more classes, much more study and practice, and hopefully I'll be certified by the end of the year. If not, I'll work harder.

I'll hold onto my photo gear though. Never know if or when I'll get the desire.....

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 07/04/10 at 06:07:53:


As long as you have your health, your family, food on the table and some friends to share it with everything else is just icing on the cake.

Of course, bikes and sailing are what make it chocolate icing!  

Jerry Eichenberger wrote on 07/02/10 at 05:22:57:


I had a 1963 Sunbeam Alpine and was it ever fun to drive.
However, 5000.00 won't cover the cost of the "whitworth" nuts and bolts, and the tools to fit them. In 1970 a 30 cent metric bolt cost 3.00 for the whitworth thread...if you could find one.  And then there was the ""Lucas" electrical system. Designed by the "Prince of Darkness".
I turned my own wrench and I was lucky to drive for half a week and work on it the other half. But, all in all, it was the most fun of any car that I have ever had. Just be prepared to spend some serious money.
JB

Babyhog -

I don't know much about TR-6s, so I can't say what year it is, but isn't a 1970 still a TR-4?

I haven't reached a real decission, but I'm leaning to following some advice to just hold onto the bike, even though it isn't getting ridden much.

Today is another example of why I haven't ridden it much, as was yesterday - just too darn hot for all of the get up needed to be safe.  Even my general manager at the airport, who has 3 bikes, admitted yesterday that he too doesn't like to ride in this heat the midwest is having.

But, as one person said, for what little the bike is worth, may as well keep it for those nice days when I do want to ride it.  It just seems like a shame to to get more use out of a piece of equipment.

I was before all of the English and Volkswagen cars .But I had younger brother and BL  and SL that had them,I wasn't to much impressed  with them,Were they fun to drive yes and so is a go kart.A kid that worked with us for three years bought a brand new Triumph TR 6,He had it for 6months and traded in on a new Monte Carlo.

My 2cents
If you own a sports car (especially an MG) and try to drive more than you are riding your MC, and are not rich (so that you can spend unlimited money having someone else keep the beast running) you will never be a a loss as to what you will be doing with your spare time. I have driven a number of sports cars as daily and pleasure drivers, and to keep them in the condition where they are a pleasure to drive is time consuming and expensive. When I drove an MGBGT, I needed to spend time every weekend tuning the carbs. This was in addition to all the effort keeping the electrics working. (If you don't know what I'm talking about google "Lucas (The Prince of Darkness) Electrics." Japanese sports cars aren't quite as maintenance intensive, but they will give you plenty to do every week. American sports or muscle cars are just expensive to keep running right. That's one of the things I like about my Concours. I work on it because of a maintenance schedule, not because I need to do something to make it run right. Same thing was true with my Savage, very little necessary work.

I don't really have a riding season, I ride in all kinds of weather, on all kinds of roads. As far as driving, if you drive a sports car with wide sticky tires, and plenty of power, remember that if the road is slick (rain, snow, mud, oil, gravel etc.) , driving will become a lot like herding ferrets.

I don't mind the gear (by the way, I'd rather put on my riding gear than deal with any of the convertible tops on cars that I have owned). I have a trunk, so if I want my helmet can go in there. If I want, I can put on my sidebags and put my jacket (plus a lot of other stuff) in there. My job requires long pants, and my skin requires that most of it stay covered while in the sun, so I have discovered why people in hot climates keep themselves covered (with light clothing) - it's really cooler than exposing your skin to the sun and wind. Bottom line, I prefer to ride vs. drive for a lot of reasons, but to each their own. Just beware of the dark side (Lucas Electrics).

Oh joy! It's time for SS.com imaginary Poll of the Week!!!
* Note: _{Just for fun Jerry & Co. no ill will intended.}  


Instructions: Please complete the following sentence:

I don't like riding my bike anymore because (it's too) ______________ .

a)      hot
b)      cold
c)      wet
d)      dry
e)      icy
f)      dusty
g)      sunny
h)      cloudy
i)      too bright
j)      cause it’s nighttime already
k)      too many bugs
l)      too many trucks
m)      fresh mountain air makes my lungs hurt
n)      bike has no cupholder
o)      bike has no ipodholder
p)      bike has no cruise control
q)      bike has no A/C
r)      bike has no internets
s)      bike just thumps too much
t)      bike does not match helm
u)      helm does not match jacket
v)      jacket does not match socks
w)      have trouble changing gears with my crocs
x)      have trouble texting cause of that annoying clutch thing
y)      because the other boys laugh at me and/or my bike
z)      because I rather stay home with my bigscreen tv


** Auto-grading system:

I - If you chose one or more answers from the A-Z column
you need to sell that bike yesterday and find another hobby
that keeps you warm and safe all the time, like scrabble or
maybe bingo, walmart bingo.

II - If you couldn’t find a suitable answer in the A-Z column
then you need to ask yourself the following:
“Have you hugged your bike today?”

i.e. 1) http://www.dreamstime.com/woman-biker-hug-an-old-motorcycle-thumb7375733.jpg
i.e. 2) http://unknownridersmc.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/hug20your20motorcyc...

III- Walmart-Bingo playsheet (please print and share).



Have a nice day everyone.