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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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My grandson was born just about 6 months ago. It was october and I was planing to go riding. Anyways I could'nt because we had to go to the hospital , my daughter was in labor.The weather was perfect and the need to ride was strong, It had been some time since I was in the saddle.Well anyways I went to the hospital with my wife and all the time we where there , all I could think of is riding , and when is that kid coming so we can get to riding! Well anyhow I look back on that now and ask , what is wrong with me? I absolutly love him to death and could not feel that way today.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Sounds normal to me. I spent the last three days in Laughlin, rode there and rode every day while there, and still walked around looking at the sights thinking "If I hadn't drank so much already, I could be riding right now."

Now I'm home, looking at my three year old son thinking "I sure missed him. It'll be cool when he's old enough and I can take him riding with me."

No matter what, I'm thinking of riding.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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There's nothing wrong with your guilt. I feel guilty whenever I go riding. I love my kids but there's three of them. Is there a sidecar big enough? If there was I'd take them, the dog and cat too. It's o.k. Enjoy the ride and the occasional guilt that comes with it. They understand.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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[sm=smiley3.gif] You mean to tell me this isnt normal thinking ??????
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Not according to my wife.
 
Old May 1, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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I woulda rode to the hospital
 
Old May 1, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Whoa!!!!!!!

I thought that I was the only one that felt that way....

I ended up selling my bike 4 months after my wife brought our daughter home from Guatemala.. Because we found out that she just had a little brother born....

I himmed and hawed about scraping by, on our pay (I had just retired) , making sacrifices and such.... Just felt like I had to sell the bike and all was going to be well.....

Sold it to a neighbor of mine (Who had been eyeing it for a few years anyways)... Told him what I wanted... He wrote me a check, and I got to adopt our 3d child... Granted, I am still paying on all three of them... But I get to ride whenever I want to...

The kids (7, 3 & 2), all think that Harley's are the ONLY Motorcycle in the world.... And everyone at the shop spoils them rotten....

I'll get another bike.... When the time is right.... With a Hack (Oldest boy thinks they are great for a family outing)...

But my kids, they are my world today, tomorrow and beyond.....

 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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i did ride to the hospital, caught hell for it. i calmly explained that everyone involved had a good full life infront of them and one of the reasons is because i gave em everything they need in life. now my live is going on its down hill run and im out to enjoy whats left. and if they had a problem with that tought sh*t. everything has been cool ever since!
 
Old May 1, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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My riding has taken a backseat to my Grandkids, and other family members as well, and that is how it should be as far as I'm concerned.

Regards,

Bill
 
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