I ain't dead........ yet  

Not sure if anybody remembers me, as I stayed way in the background, never wanting to rock anybody's boat, just my quite nature

I see some of the same names are still here, that is a good sign and I hope everyone is well.

I sold my bike when I retired because momma said I had to.
I woulda put on my big boy britches and said no way dear, you get rid of your weenie dogs first.......

However I had already used up all my chits by the trouble I had already caused that dear woman, so..... it went to a new kid, his first bike.

All was not lost however, we purchased a travel trailer and pull that baby from March to October at least one week each month, that has been lots of fun.

If you recall I live on an island in the Pacific Northwest, but we are thinking about moving somewhere else that gets more sunshine, as these old bones take forever to warm up nowadays.

So anyway....... just thought I'd drop by, say hi, and see who still keeps their rubber hitting the pavement  

You got it right Dave......

And I remember one day riding home from work, pulling out into traffic, and all of a sudden, NO POWER, even though my motor was revving.....

That was a sick feeling, oncoming traffic and dead in the water, and YOU sent me a extra belt you had.

It was crazy riding in the snow, at night, pitch dark here on the island and the snowflakes looked like stars passing by as I rocketed through them in my headlights.

I never did crash either, but if I had it would be a great explanation to use when people ask me, "What in the h e l l is wrong with you?"  

Hi Lancer......

Good to hear from you too!

Yes, still on Whidbey Island however that seems to be changing soon.
The ferry system is becoming unreliable and a real PITA to go see doctors, and such.

I am very thankful for years we did live here after moving away from Southern California, as I had lots of growing still to do even after 5 decades of school  

The gray sky and low ceiling begins to suck any vitamin D you might still have out of your body as you age.

We are looking for a whole new adventure, moving entirely across the country and exploring places we have never been, with South Carolina looking to be our first choice to land.

We are flying out in June to scout, landing in Charleston and working our way across the state and then flying home from Nashville.
If we find it to our liking then the house goes on the market the very next day after we return.  

Yes, it gets hot there, but we will just hook up our trailer and head north, exploring new places if it gets too much.

We will miss the island, the crab and salmon......

Time flies so quickly, you gotta speed up slowing down so you can enjoy every moment before its gone.....  

Good to hear from you, hope all is good with you.

Old & Slow.....

I remember you too......  

I am so glad I stopped in, this rattling my brain back to days past sure is bringing a smile to my face!

Yes, I do miss my bike, especially on those warm summer days when we get 16 hours of discernible daylight and I took off my BIG windshield screen and put the flyscreen on, the wind was so nice it swiped the snot right off my face  

Yes, you must stay engaged, mentally and physically or you soon waste away, so gradually it can catch you before you know it.

I did still work some at teaching the plumbing trade to apprentices, and we travel a lot, and still fish, crab, etc, but weather is impacting that opportunity more and more so we figure its time to move on.

Keep those wheels going round, that is the best medicine against aging in a rocker  

Be well amigo!