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What a Pity

Not that many people actually read my blog, but for the losers who keep spamming my few posts with open comments, STOP IT!

I see no reason to keep jamming links to online casinos, nasty photo libraries, and other stuff on my site, and I certainly do not appreciate others doing it to me.

So, unfortunately, I have shut off ALL comments on my site, as a precaution against the dorks who think that spamming my site is a reasonable way to increase business.

For those who wish to legitimately comment on my posts, you know my IM ID and my e-mail address.

For Sale on CarSoup.com

1996 Honda Shadow ACE (VT1100c2) Motorcycle for sale on Carsoup.com.

I will definitely get another motorcycle later in life! For now, this one needs a new home.

Motorcycle For Sale

I have finally decided to sell my 1996 Honda Shadow motorcycle. I've had a GREAT time with it over the last few years, and have lots of fun, scary, and interesting stories about this bike.

Interested in learning more? Perhaps you want a motorcycle for yourself? See my ad on CarSoup.com. Otherwise, keep reading.

Probably the most memorable experiences on the motorcycle are the scary ones, but all in all, when riding a motorcycle, the best thing to remember is to ride defensively. Confidence is very important, but riding a motorcycle exposes you to the crazy antics of drivers in all sorts of new and interesting ways. I've had people change lanes without noticing me right outside their window. I am certain that motorcycle horns are not loud enough to cut through the superb insulation and premium sound systems of todays cars.

As a motorcyclist, NOTHING irks me more than cocky riders, zipping in and out of traffic as if they are in a protective bubble. I watched one such rider eat a lot of pavement one morning during rush hour. I'm sure the motorcycle was totalled, and the rider was very lucky to be alive after he rear-ended a passenger car. It was a mess. An accident that was totally avoidable. I've seen kids on streetracing bikes pull wheelies and lose control. I've watched Harley riders brake so hard that the rear wheel came off the ground. I've seen more than my share of riders under bridges, waiting for severe weather to pass.

But as with anything, motorcycling is very enjoyable for people who enjoy the "open road." For me, there are very few things that I enjoy more than hopping on the bike and taking a 2 or 3 hour ride... with no particular destination in mind.

It's a feeling of unrestrained freedom. I know that I will own another motorcycle one day. I'm not sure when, but I know I will!

Caroline at One Year

Photos of Caroline at one year, taken shortly after her birthday.

Caroline is wonderful in front of the camera. After a few minutes of cautious enthusiasm, she loves interacting with the photographer. Each shot is an exercise in keeping Caroline smiling, facing the right direction, and staying in one place on the table. Mom and/or dad are usually about 3 inches outside of the image, just to make sure she does not stop off the table, but Caroline seems to know where she should stand or sit.

The "picnic" images were fun to shoot because Caroline kept handing the plastic fruit to us throughout the photo session. Oh well! The pictures sure are cute!

The Bushman

While I am certain that lots of people have thought of doing this, I'm pretty sure that I'm glad the Bushman is not my neighbor.

Besides he might have dug through the fiber-optic trunk line at the back of our property.

Call me a sentimental old fool whose survuval skills don't include the ability (or inclination) to kill, skin, and eat a snake, but I'm fine just runnin' up to the ol' County Market to get something to eat.

By the way, what is the powdered creole seasoning he's using? No offense, but the container looks like Comet Cleanser.

Kudos for posting the site, Bushman! You're famous!