Comments on: Happiness is Not a Destination…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:14:49 +0000

Alan: Trips to the midcoast sound wonderful. Certainly would have me smiling. You're right about the pursuit of happiness is the important part, not the happiness itself --though it's a nice feeling.

This morning a short, routine ride to work was pure happiness!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:12:59 +0000

Kevin Moore: Nice site. I'll have to check it out a bit more when I have time.

Mr. Riepe: You're just a happy guy. I have the feeling you'll find the butterfly, fanged or otherwise, wherever you are.

Gordon is a character. If he had a BMW he would fit nicely into your cast of characters.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:09:00 +0000

Phil: Riding is a great escape. Capital G great and small G great. Same goes for escape. Riding is exactly that for me and you it seems.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:08:03 +0000

bobskoot: Well said. I agree, happiness is found during the journey and may even be the journey.

Charlie6 (dom): Thanks for stopping and commenting. Routines have a way of become our masters if we aren't paying attention. Riding offers a way out if we're lucky I guess.

By: Jack Riepe

Jack Riepe — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:39:40 +0000

Dear Steve:

I gave this a second read and came across the photo of Gordon Harkins.

"So that's Gordon Harkins," I thought.

I felt like we had been introduced.

Fondest regard,
Jack/reep

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:47:10 +0000

It`s true, Steve. It`s not happiness we should pursue, but that which brings it. Riding the Majesty used to be what made me happiest. Now even better is day trips into New Hampshire with my fiance,Jayne, on the back. Looking forward to weekend trips to the Mid Coast this summer.

By: Jack Riepe

Jack Riepe — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:18:17 +0000

Dear Steve:

I am happiest when riding too... Either a bike or something. But then again, I get happy writing about the experience too.

The trouble with the butterfly of happiness is that it sometimes comes in the dark — and has fangs.

Fondest regards,
Jack/reep
Twisted Roads

By: Kevin Moore

Kevin Moore — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:20:44 +0000

Steve,

My name is Kevin Moore and I just came across your blog and signed up for it. I know this sounds like crappy soliciting, but I though you may be interested in a website I just started a website for stories about motorcycles, friends, family and the open road called Bikes and Buddies: http://www.bikesandbuddies.com/

It is a site for true stories (and more) and is for all types of rider. There’s three stories now. One is about how Gilby Clarke from Guns n' Roses, a Brit named Dave and I almost blew up the town of Twentynine Palms due to sheer stupidity.

Please check it out. I hope you enjoy it. And if you are interested feel free to subscribe for the email updates. There will only be one email per month when a new story is posted.

Thanks,

Kevin

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:41:52 +0000

When I rode, it felt like a great escape. Your mind concentrated on the road ahead, and what surrounded you. No time to think about the pain in your back, or how to fix a leak. Or what bills might not get paid this month. All those thoughts seem to wait until the ride is over and you’ve gotten off the bike.

By: Charlie6

Charlie6 — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:59:07 +0000

Another thought-provoking post Steve....

Hmmmm, Happiness....yep, truly elusive when most wanted.....we get too caught up in wanting it I think but with no real plan to actually achieve it. Mostly, it is because we don't really know what we want....we get set in our routines....the status quo becomes the reason for existence....and happiness is not one to wait around for one to notice it.

As you probably know, happiness for me usually involves motorcycles.....usually ones with sidecars attached. So lately, happiness hasn't proven as elusive as usual!

Good posting

dom

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