The trend certainly is towards more and more technically complex motorcycles. For me it sort of robs the experience. Thankfully I can still get my hands on a vintage machine.

I agree completely. Empty roads offer that fine feeling of freedom.

And here I am on a 1983 Kawasaki loving the ride.

I think the cure for that is a new motorcycle. Paul always reminds me — I’m getting older, I have the money, what am I waiting for??

Lately my get up and go has got up and went! But going to pay the water bill is always a must ride. That road is so close to our house and so much fun.

I took a long break from writing and from making YouTube videos. A lot was piling up in my head without realizing the weight of trying to do so many things. A friend helped me sort out what it truly important and valuable to me and writing emerged. I’ve shed a lot of other things now so I can focus time everyday to write. Blog posts and I’ve finished a couple chapters on a book. I’ve lost interest in making videos which frees a lot of time. And riding is much more satisfying when I’m not producing video footage. There’s more freedom when the most complicated documentation is making a quick photograph.

I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a Nissan Leaf in person. I’ll keep my eyes open. Who knows what our next car will be.

Little ambassadorial moments. I like that Val. I’ve had many of those conversations and hopefully have helped build some goodwill and understanding of the moto-world.

I can relate to everything you shared. Utilizing scooters and motorcycles for chores and errands makes everything feel lighter. Tolerable.

Like you, I seem to always be trying to figure out how to make the route longer. Why take the direct route when you can meander for an hour??

I am currently enjoying writing more than making videos. Not sure why but I’ll just do what feels right. I don’t need to do anything I don’t want to in regard to YouTube.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments. I appreciate them.