I'm in and out, just playing some mahjongg.
I tried to play one of hubbys games with him once and gave up. Too much going on at one time, going through mazes and I'd get lost and keep running into walls. Not for me.
I stink at that game. I'm more the tetris or bejeweled type of gamer.
I have a neat Scrabble game on my computer, but I swear it cheats!
I've played the scrabble game on my phone with my sister. I always lose though.
I didnt do TOO bad for my first time... I only choked it down three times before I left the driveway... I guess its better than having too much throttle and launching it out from under myself.Oh, and as far as the DMV is concerned, I have to have insurance before I can register it. So, I am now insured. We have a company softball game/picnic Friday. Im going to see if I can play my cards right and duck out as early as possible to get to the DMV to get the registration/taxes/plates/permit taken care of. Then I will be able to ride legally! On REAL roads!James, did you read the page on the link you posted? You don't have to worry about registering or insuring your bike yet, they will provide one for you!
It isnt a crotch rocket! I cant say its a cruiser either... its just... weird lookin'.
Also, you might not have to make an additional trip to the DMV after you take the course. Here in PA, they validate your permit by stamping it that you've passed the MSF course with the date and sig of the instructor. I had to carry that around until my regular license was up for renewal. I was so stoked to get that "M" endorsement!
If I understand SC right, I have to take the waiver to the DMV. The waiver just exempts the rider from having to take the DMV skills and knowledge tests. I will still have to go up there to get the "M".
And you don't need all of the safety gear before the course. Just some stuff you might already have (except for a helmet). I took the course on one of their little 125 or 250's. I didn't buy my bike until after the course, and had it delivered. My first few outings were down the block, and up the road to the elementary school parking lot, just to get used to it. Then I picked out a nice straight road, early on a Sunday morning with little traffic, to start getting used to riding.
The course requires helmet, boots, gloves, jeans, and a heavy sweatshirt or riding jacket, and eyewear. I already have the helmet, boots, and jeans. The rest I will have to purchase before the course.
And it might not be your head that gets the worst of it from the course!
I think I can live with that!
ETA: James, depending on the size you take, I can mail you a DOT half helmet that's perfect for the course. It doesn't cover your ears, and isn't as hot as a full face. I'm not sure if it's a L or XL.
I have two helmets, both full face. One that I used when I drag raced, and the other that came with the bike. I wont ask to borrow a half helmet, but I wont turn it down either.
Funny... My wife said she did that before she told me I could get one.Let him get one. Just take out extra life insurance.
I tried tell that to my wife... It worked for one day. Then she found out that after two days, she had four loads of laundry to wash, dry, and fold. She was less than thrilled. I keep trying to tell her that she needs to make Kathryn start doing some laundry. She's more than capable. Especially with them being out of school in a couple of days. Put them kids to WORK!And the next day, and the next,
With the voices in my head, Im never alone.
I'm all alone...
Hehe. I got home and rode around the neighborhood. Twice.
Seriously though, I really dont know why it took me so long to give this a try. Even in the neighborhood and (honestly) not getting over 40mph, it was a BLAST. I can tell I will need a lot of seat time to get used to using muscles Im not used to using.
Then I threw a softball practice on top of it... my muscles arent doing so well right now... But my back still isnt doing as bad as it was last week either! I'll take the trade off!
Oh, and as far as the DMV is concerned, I have to have insurance before I can register it. So, I am now insured. We have a company softball game/picnic Friday. Im going to see if I can play my cards right and duck out as early as possible to get to the DMV to get the registration/taxes/plates/permit taken care of. Then I will be able to ride legally! On REAL roads!
Funny... My wife said she did that before she told me I could get one.
I tried tell that to my wife... It worked for one day. Then she found out that after two days, she had four loads of laundry to wash, dry, and fold. She was less than thrilled. I keep trying to tell her that she needs to make Kathryn start doing some laundry. She's more than capable. Especially with them being out of school in a couple of days. Put them kids to WORK!
With the voices in my head, Im never alone.
It is! And Im not even a real "rider" yet!Glad you got to ride the bike a bit. I think it would be fun to ride.
I'm happy that your back is feeling better.
As long as you don't listen to the voices in your head, then it's ok.
Apparently, Penn Brewery has a BLT that is off the menu... Its called the Super Stack BLT. It has THIRTEEN types of bacon, THIRTY SEVEN PIECES total, including a bacon bun and bacon mayo! There is some lettuce and tomato on the sandwich, but I think its more for color than anything else.
Hehe. I got home and rode around the neighborhood. Twice.
Seriously though, I really dont know why it took me so long to give this a try. Even in the neighborhood and (honestly) not getting over 40mph, it was a BLAST. I can tell I will need a lot of seat time to get used to using muscles Im not used to using.
Oh, and as far as the DMV is concerned, I have to have insurance before I can register it. So, I am now insured. We have a company softball game/picnic Friday. Im going to see if I can play my cards right and duck out as early as possible to get to the DMV to get the registration/taxes/plates/permit taken care of. Then I will be able to ride legally! On REAL roads!
Packing and shipping, then going home.
tired. That's what I get for a weekend off.
