We had a lot of storms and rain lately. Our woodland garden/property has become a jungle of green growth. Hard to keep up with it.

Regarding wet roads on a rainy day — those shimmering silver strands of pavement seem to call out to me to travel — by car, scooter or motorcycle. I’m drawn to the adventure of seeing what’s around the next turn. Seldom concerned with an ultimate destination. Just fascinated by the world in front of me moment by moment. That’s where the experience is.

Thank you for the kind words about the post. I appreciate them.

While riding the material cares of my life evaporate but I do admit that mentally I’ll often wrestle with things. Some big like “why am I here?” to the smaller things like how will I craft an Advanced Medical Directive or how I’ll redo one of the paths in the garden. Riding is good for thinking.

Scotland is high on my list of a place I would like to visit (and ride). In my imagination it takes on a mystical character. I’ve probably watched Brigadoon too many times…

I completely agree.

Pre-medicated Rides. Could be an interesting topic for a blog post!

Rural areas are just so relaxing. Unless you’re in a horror or science fiction movie!

I’ve not gotten to the point of needing ibuprofen before a ride though a few times afterwards I’ve downed some Tylenol. Planning a ride next week and sadly the goal is a far flung place to eat. Seems wrong…

Any day on the bike is a good day Steve and for all the reasons you so eloquently state . I had the pleasure of passing through your part of the world yesterday and with roads wet and storm refuse covered on occasion it was still a delightful ride. Thanks for a wonderful post and helping with the focus.