it started in over loaded wiring in the attic roof of the main building right next to our room. We woke up, I turned on the coffee machine and my BIL hit the switch for the bathroom light and said, cheap hotel, the lights burned out. I said the coffee machine not working. Then we heard someone outside screaming get out of the building, it’s on fire. We both ran into our rooms and saw flames working their way along the eves toward our room. Grabbed everything we could, unpacked and ran through thick smoke to get out quick. Fire engines arriving dropping hoses so we threw our stuff in the street and grabbed our bikes to move them before they were trapped by hoses, trucks, and all the paraphernalia needed to fight a major fire. Made it down the street to Harley, 4 hours before they open. They have a special hidden campsite for bikers and a keyless entry bathroom. After packing what we had, rode to IHOP for breakfast then back to Harley until the first all clear was sounded and a fireman volunteered to go into our bathroom and grab our toiletry kits with our meds. Then it ignited again, but we were leaving.
Last edited by son of the hounds; 07-27-2024 at 11:09 PM.
Some people can do the same thing(s) their entire life and never lose interest. Others tend to 'wear it out' and lose the passion. It can be disconcerting to see yourself losing interest in the thing you've loved and enjoyed for years. In some cases the problem can be tied to mental health, like depression, apathy, anxiety or other underlying issues. My experience has been to follow your heart AND mind. Take it easy on yourself and relax. Don't feel like riding?....that's okay and not anything to worry about. No reason to think a sea change is needed. Absence does tend to make the heart grow fonder, so doing something else....something unrelated...for weeks and months can actually enhance your desire to return to riding.
I haven't been on a bike in months. Our wonderful dog had been ill for 6 months and recently died. Both of us are tired and drained. The summer has been hot here. We have no new roads nearby to explore. I just recently tripped and fell so hard I thought my hip and shoulder were broken. The bike is nothing but an object in the garage now. I don't feel like riding so I'm not riding....period. I think that will change as things in my life change but who really knows?
I would never promote anyhing frowned upon by the Forum, however if you ever want to meet up with Jack, please let me know, as the thrill of me riding will definitely return.
I'll buy a ticket to that ... Front row seat please :>)
I have heard many people who have never been to Sturgis talk about why it sucks. I hate crowds, and obviously lots of people but it flows. Not like 500k of people are in one bar. I like going during rally to see everything, and the people that do not IMO are missing out.
You're being too sensitive or arrogant about your own knowledge.
I never told anybody not to go. I just related my personal experiences, and what I like. I like nature, slow rides through the mountains, open roads, and viewing wildlife. Many members of my various motorcycle riding chapters love to go to the rally. My wife's gone a few times. It's just not my cup of tea.
I am not one dimensional or a caricature of an inexperienced motorcyclist. I have ridden challenging roads and not only attended, but served in several different rallies over the years. I know all about rallies, thank you. I am tired of them. I do like Custer State Park - that's why I recommended it.
I could say that you're missing out by wasting your time glorifying crowds of posers, or trudging through traffic jams, while you could've gone east and rode the Tail of the Dragon...but that would be assuming you don't know about it, or are too timid to try it. That would be wrong for me to do - I don't know you.
Some people can do the same thing(s) their entire life and never lose interest. Others tend to 'wear it out' and lose the passion. It can be disconcerting to see yourself losing interest in the thing you've loved and enjoyed for years. In some cases the problem can be tied to mental health, like depression, apathy, anxiety or other underlying issues. My experience has been to follow your heart AND mind. Take it easy on yourself and relax. Don't feel like riding?....that's okay and not anything to worry about. No reason to think a sea change is needed. Absence does tend to make the heart grow fonder, so doing something else....something unrelated...for weeks and months can actually enhance your desire to return to riding.
I haven't been on a bike in months. Our wonderful dog had been ill for 6 months and recently died. Both of us are tired and drained. The summer has been hot here. We have no new roads nearby to explore. I just recently tripped and fell so hard I thought my hip and shoulder were broken. The bike is nothing but an object in the garage now. I don't feel like riding so I'm not riding....period. I think that will change as things in my life change but who really knows?
Yours qualifies as the "Best reply"...hope you get better.
You're being too sensitive or arrogant about your own knowledge.
I never told anybody not to go. I just related my personal experiences, and what I like. I like nature, slow rides through the mountains, open roads, and viewing wildlife. Many members of my various motorcycle riding chapters love to go to the rally. My wife's gone a few times. It's just not my cup of tea.
I am not one dimensional or a caricature of an inexperienced motorcyclist. I have ridden challenging roads and not only attended, but served in several different rallies over the years. I know all about rallies, thank you. I am tired of them. I do like Custer State Park - that's why I recommended it.
I could say that you're missing out by wasting your time glorifying crowds of posers, or trudging through traffic jams, while you could've gone east and rode the Tail of the Dragon...but that would be assuming you don't know about it, or are too timid to try it. That would be wrong for me to do - I don't know you.
Road the Dragon 3 times. I have been making my comments about sturgis for years, they have not changed for you.
07-27-2024 | 11:07 PM
