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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:23 AM
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Default WINTER DOLDRUMS - what to do???


Right out of the American Heritage dictionary:

dol·drums

1.a. A period of stagnation or slump.
1.b. A period of depression or unhappy listlessness.


Bought my scooter May 5th. Rode EVERY weekend until now. Even last Saturday at 35F - wasn't bad - dressed right.

But now here in Northeastern Wisconsin we're talking snow, ice and single digits. Time to put her down for the long haul.

Besides being entertained by the thong and cleavage forums here, do you have any other ideas on surviving this hibernation period??? Just curious what others do.

This was my first Harley - should have got one at 20 and not waited till 50. I'm hooked. The wife refers to my ride as "your girlfriend".

Ain't that the truth. I'll miss ya babe. Been married 25 years but still looking forward to rekindling that love affair in the spring. [&o]

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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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Default RE: WINTER DOLDRUMS - what to do???

i feel for you guys, my nephew just bought a roadking and now he is getting snow. all i can say is spring is just around the corner!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:01 AM
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maybe someone should think of a way to build an HD snowmobile,tour pac, radio and all.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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the weather here in Alabama is supposed to be in the upper 50's this weekend. good riding weather.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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It appears that you have decent enough vocabulary and a grasp on communative skills. Here's a thought. Write.

Put down your thoughts about your first year with your girlfriend! make a website and people will read it.

Mikeeeeeeeeee




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Right out of the American Heritage dictionary:

dol·drums

1.a. A period of stagnation or slump.
1.b. A period of depression or unhappy listlessness.


Bought my scooter May 5th. Rode EVERY weekend until now. Even last Saturday at 35F - wasn't bad - dressed right.

But now here in Northeastern Wisconsin we're talking snow, ice and single digits. Time to put her down for the long haul.

Besides being entertained by the thong and cleavage forums here, do you have any other ideas on surviving this hibernation period??? Just curious what others do.

This was my first Harley - should have got one at 20 and not waited till 50. I'm hooked. The wife refers to my ride as "your girlfriend".

Ain't that the truth. I'll miss ya babe. Been married 25 years but still looking forward to rekindling that love affair in the spring. [&o]

dchoran@athenet.net
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Move to a warmer climate. We ride all year long here in FL. I miss the bike when I drop it off for service the night before!!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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Warm garage, stool, Merle Haggard, Bud, stare.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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dchoran,

You might want to get one o' these.

http://www.drfoerst.de/e_n8m.htm

or one of these:

http://www.ssdcl.com.sg/simulator/honda_motorcycle.asp
 
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Man if I had to spend my winters up there I'd be a rageing alcoholic,be right back I gotta get a beer.............................................. ...............................OK I'm back.What were we talking about?Oh well I'm going riding.

LATER!!
 
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Warm garage, stool, Merle Haggard, Bud, stare.
Now ain't that the truth????? I thought I was the only one - - wife has to yell to get me out of the garage- - -heck...that's the second reason I hang out in the garage!
 
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