Glad to hear that you and your wife are okay...that was definitely very cool of the firefighter to have your back. Yup, alcohol does effect your reflexes and judgement, even if you're feeling okay.

 

Glad to hear that you and the wife are ok, and hope both of you heal quickly. It does take a lot courage to admit to your mistake. Glad the Firefighter helped you to avoid any more unecessary pain or problems. Hope everyone who has read your experience has learned a valuable lesson from it. Good luck and a speedy recovery to both of you.

 

I always rode with a no drinks rule up till a few years ago. I don't know why but I had a "tall" beer with dinner one night out and didn't like the feel of the 15 minute ride back home after. NEVER AGAIN!

 

“The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” — Tom Bodett

We're so very thankful that you're both ok Beav. (or on the mend at least) It takes a special kind of person to tell this story publically. Hats off to you for being man enough to own your lapse in judgement. I doubt there's a single reader who hasn't made the same mistake that you did, but most have escaped the consequences so far.. Big hugs to you and Kari, and feel better soon !! Hope to see you Saturday.

 

Another thought I wanted to share is relevant to what we learn.

Back in the 15th century the Dutch became the dominant quality shipbuilders of the world. Their apprentices were not taught one thing about the mechanical skills of their trade. Instead, they were taught to love the sea. They were taught the risks and rewards of being in an ocean that didn't care that a vessel was there. They had teamwork and pride demonstrated on every shift. As a result, the most seaworthy ships evolved and thrived for hundreds of years.

Our motorcycle is typically not something we have built and we have varying success with comprehending the physics and manual dexterity to steer and shift. But as we absorb the essence of what we get out of riding a motorcycle, I believe much more is at hand.

Like those Dutch apprentices of days ago, I think it best to learn to love the bigger picture. One of lifestyle, brotherhood, zest and zeal for life. I think when folks share their feelings more than their opinions we get a clearer image of the bonds that wrap our soul to our machine, a handshake to one another, a commitment to succeed and a drive to survive.

I am proud to make new friendships here on the forum, I am enthusiastic about roads not yet traveled. An image, an attitude, a lifestyle.

As they say..."Four wheels moves the body......Two wheels moves the soul".

 

Thanks for posting and being so honest. Hopefully others will learn from it and avoid having to learn the hard way.

I'll just add that I don't think you should take all the blame on yourself.
I didn't read anywhere your wife saying;
"We've got the bike, we shouldn't drink, or
"Let's go now, we've shared a bottle", or
"Let's take the bike to the cabin and walk back."
Plus she chose to get on with you when she'd had a drink.

Ether way, glad the outcome wasn't worse and you're both on the mend.