She needs a new battery I think.
I charged the one on her, checked her voltage, but when i turned the key....
Not enuff to get her rolling.
Jumped her with a extra 12 volt I keep for the boat.
She woke up with barely a crank.
Gonna clean her up and kiss her goodbye.
She did all I ever asked her to do.
I have no complaints, I’ll miss her back talk 😜

You guys were always very helpful, a very active site, and I really enjoyed and appreciated your company.

Not sure how soon, but I will be a, FSO  

Good luck, and safe rides, to all you who were part of this experience  

LANCER wrote on 03/30/18 at 17:49:13:


Yeah, my wife worries when I ride.

Every year on the island riders and deer, and death.

I will be working on island again in a few months, so no more ferry, YES!!!!

Just don't need it.

I use the boat more  

It is good that you can accept (welcome) change, and are not so stuck on riding that you can go against your wife's wishes.

You and I ride for different reasons......for you it was a way to cut a couple hours off your commute, and you would ride rain/shine/snow.  I am a fair weather rider and don't get on the bike when temps are below 50....or if rain is strongly in the forecast.  My wife is OK with my riding - and will go with me as long as I have a bike that has a comfortable back seat and it is not too cold (I also have to go places where she can hike and shop and sight see).

You and I are both entering a new chapter in our lives - I am excited by the potential freedom that is available when I am no longer chained to my desk day after day.

Dave wrote on 03/31/18 at 07:15:28:


Yes Dave, you are so right, a new chapter.

If I reflect back on days gone by, chapters closed.....
I can't help but think the "good old days are gone," even with with The Don and MAGA....... won't change it  

However, it is folly, in looking back, why?

Yeah, its fun, sorta like going into the Tall Table and smacking around dupes....not very sustaining, or productive.

I believe with this new opportunity offered to me, to stay on the island and work at my own pace, really is a blessing.
I feel I can "ease" into the mindset, AND, uncertainties, of that new chapter...

If I feel like I am trying to straddle two different ways of life, I will tackle that once armed with more knowledge of the present moment.

I believe having a younger wife, it makes sense to wait and live a NEW chapter together, when she can join in accordingly.
Also, living in paradise, already, I am fortunate that I don't have to move to it  

Buddy, I wish you the best in your new chapter of life too.....
I hope the labor will be well worth the results that come your way.
You have been such a big help in my Savage chapter......and the gal still has your belt pulling her to this day, oh, that was a fun one!  

I like riding, but you are right, it was a means, more than a love, like you....
That first love is at the helm of my boat, running into the wind, the salt air and mist, adding much to the pleasure of being a free spirit.....
I would rather tinker on my boat, than my bike...

Hey, you double up, ride out, we'll share a chapter, someday  

Thanks, and be well....