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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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I have been riding my ELC all winter from San Antonio to Abilene and back, through cold weather and rain. My daughter who is in Technical school at Lackland AFB wanted some clothes brought down so I drove the wifes car. I really missed the bike. I saw lots of other bikers so maybe that was part of it, but the drive was just boring. I missed the wave or the stopping for gas and talking to the other biker that at the pump at the same time. I missed the looks I get rolling through the small towns. I missed the open air. I think I have become addicted and need another fix.

I cant wait till wed when I go back and get the bike, and see the wife as I am addicted to that too.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Nothing wrong with that. It's all good! That's the way it's supposed to be. Keep riding, and do so safely....
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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yes we can!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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I am still trying to see where the addiction is
 

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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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I know I'm hooked!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Just further proof that not all addictions are bad for you!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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YES! As for me there's nothing else I'd rather be doing than riding the RK on a warm, sunny day!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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Ya know...there's a program for that type of Addiction! It's called, RIDE, RIDE, and RIDE MORE!

Ride Safe and Ride Often, Mike
 
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I believe that the classical definition for an addiction is: Something that dominates a person's everyday life, affects their family and work relationships, and on which they spend all of their money.

Yeah...
 

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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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I totally understand.
 
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