Living in the present is a gift. It’s hard-fought though to accomplish.

Absolutely

That place is strange. The first time I saw it was on a rainy, foggy day. Seeing the remnants of the dam in that light with all the water made it feel as if the dam had just burst.

No, but I did so just last Fall on the Tri Glide.

The Vespa will appear again. Right now I just don’t have any good new pix of the Vespa that fit that wide banner space. The next ride, once the temperature climbs above freezing again and it’s not raining, will be on the scooter.

The Himalayan is sidelined now until I do the 300-mile break in service. That involves an oil and filter change, valve check and adjustment if necessary, and a thorough inspection of the bike. The garage is too cold right now for that nonsense!

The Himalayan is remarkably similar to the “spiritual” experience I receive when riding the Vespa. I’m glad I stumbled upon it and can explore more fully the roads that the Vespa should avoid.

I’ll need to be careful lest I become branded a Himalayan fanboy.

It is a nice motorcycle. I’ve read some terribly dismissive reviews. I don’t understand them.

The snow was a kick in the pants. And today it was 18F when I got up. Sadly, I’m just not interested anymore in riding in that kind of cold. I must be getting soft in my old age.

I checked the forecast for Jackson, Mississippi and it seems plenty warm to me. How warm does it have to be for you guys to ride?? Spoiled? Geez. I bet you have food and alcohol standards as well that must be met before venturing out in the world!

I’ve done a lot of riding on the paved roads in the area you point out Robert, but very little on dirt and gravel up that way. I’m anxious to do more exploring in that region once the weather mellows.

The run from Osceola Mills to Galeton off-pavement sounds like a great story. I’d love to read the article. I’ll darken your doorway the next time I pass by your house. Did you swing by the Austin Dam on your trip to Galeton?