04-28-2015, 10:39 PM
Well said Guth...and Happy Birthday. We share some similarity's. We both own CB1100's, work and live for our family's, and are still in the game. I am a bit older...will be 60 this year. And like Ferret did in his early 60's, as the years turn, one can't help thinking that time is running out. So the best way to handle that is to accept it and live the rest of your years well planned. It's interesting, I forget what my 14's vin number is, but I think it may be one of the lowest reported in this Forum. But I had a different take when I learned what the number would be...I worried that maybe 'my' bike might be too new without the kinks worked out. It turned out to be just fine. I'm writing this from a hotel in Panama City Beach Florida where I'm getting ready to go slay the dragon again today. After I put on my tie and coat I'll walk thru the lobby to the vestibule where there are at least 7 motorcycles parked. Mostly Harley's and GoldWings as today starts Panama City's 'bike week'. As I walk by...I'll wish I was with them on my bike. Instead I'll get in my car with the AMA sticker in the window and head out knowing that I am with them in sprit. My wife doesn't understand the allure that bikes hold on us...she just doesn't, too scared of the danger they represent. But we know different...we know how free they make us feel. Ferret hopes he can get past 70 as a biker... I do too, except I hold Rocky up as my inspiration... still 'rolling' at 77. Wow...that's another 18 years for me. We can do this! Now when to retire and start really rocking??