On our third date my future husband took me for a ride on his crotch rocket and after an hour or so of speeding down the highway at ridiculous speeds, my hair going in every direction and mascara flowing with the tears down my cheeks…. without warning he pulled into my future mother-in-law’s driveway, unbeknownst to me. Thankfully she was sunning herself out in the driveway without any makeup on and I think she was more mortified than I to be caught by surprise that day. Yeah, he’s a pistol like that. Thankfully we got along just fine and she soon learned I wasn’t a regular crotch-rocket-riding-wild-haired-blackeyed freak.
He quickly got out of his crotch-rocket phase and there’s been a harley in the garage ever since. I go back and forth with the whole motorcycle thing… I surely don’t want my son or daughter on one, so hypocritical, yes I know… and riding my horse could be considered just as hazardous as the bike, I’m reminded of this on occasion too.
You gotta LIVE while you’re here, I guess it comes down to that…and whatever makes you feel alive is what you’re going to be drawn to.
Today’s humidity was hideous, the air so thick you could almost slice it. One of Mike’s houses needed locking up after a showing today, and a cool spin in the night air felt good.
Hey KW… come for a ride…
What's a D & D ??
Di
Wow! I'm impressed that you took most of the photos while riding! Way tooo cool:)
Within 5 miles of my house there are probably 4 D&D's …and a Tim Hortons too!…I wish there were more independent bakeries…
I have to admit that I have never ridden on a motorcycle…so I just can't comment on how much fun they are:) I did overhear two teenagers talking about Harleys at the grocery store recently…they were saying they would NEVER ride one…they said they were ok for their parents though!
I LOVE D&D coffee!!! Nothing compares. I'm also a fan of cycle riding!! I must admit though you have me beat girl…taking pics along the way! Yikes!!! I, at least, hold on TIGHT with TWO hands!! Haven't been on a real cycle in years. My scooter is just my speed. Must be the age…
Loved ridin' along with you though!!
Found you through TIC. Love. Love. Love your blog.
-Laurie
SF
My wasband had two bikes while I was dating him. He had a dirtbike (as did I) and he had a Triumph! Sweet sweet days.
Guys do not GET what riding does to the hair! I bet you and your MIL talk about that meeting now and then.
btw – Harley's are swoonable.
At first I thought: what is she going to tell us now? Riding his crotch rocket on the third date? I mean… what? But soon it dawned on me. It is some sort of motorcycle. Phew. 😉
Cool dude, your husband. Lovely house. Can't say anything about your shop. Too blurry. But I'm sure it's lovely too 😉
I don't have words to express the emotions I got from this. Thank you dear lady. I'll be in the breeze again. But until then, This will be my favorite run.
So how does one hold on, scream, and focus a camera all at once???
Such great photos, I felt taken along for a ride. I've never owned one, but rode a ton with a friend who used to rebuild them. He bought an old house and turned his dining room into his garage. You're taking me right back 🙂
What is a D&D?
I am amazed you didn't fall off taking those pics. Well done.
Are you saying Dunkin Donuts??? If not, I'm with Di, what is a D & D?
Great pictures….I can see you now, clicking away right behind his ear…….HA!
Me too! What is a D & D?
Great pics, you are braver than I am. I just hold! No way could I be taking pics as we ride 🙂
xo, misha
I feel ALIVE with my feet on the ground, but you go, girl!! Great pics~the mama in me says "please be careful". 🙂