“In a car you’re always in a compartment, and because you’re used to it you don’t realize that through that car window everything you see is just more TV. You’re a passive observer and it is all moving by you boringly in a frame.
On a cycle the frame is gone. You’re completely in contact with it all. You’re in the scene, not just watching it anymore, and the sense of presence is overwhelming.”
Robert M Persig – Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Dave Rand – you are my hero. Enjoy every minute. X – Aleisha
It was great to see you today. I look forward to reading this ongoing saga. —Al
Great seeing you to Al! Thanks for breakfast. Im up at Fort Bragg about to head to Shasta
I like the last photo in Day 2. Did you know that those pink flowers are called “Naked Ladies”? See, you did stop for some after all.
Ha ha The IRONY !
Good stuff, bub. Glad you featured the new GoPro and ya, you were probably way too close to that elk.
Great little blog you’ve got going here; I’m loving the photos and stories. Stay safe out there, and if you’re ever back in tiny Canistota, you might consider a quick stop at the Ortman Chiropractic Clinic to put back to rights what “the road” has done you wrong!
-that housekeeper gal from the U-Bar 🙂
Love that you are the adventurer!
what a great way to see the county…
Your videos are wonderful, just feels like I am riding along with ya..
So sorry you got injured, come this way and I will give you a free massage
What a ride! Thank you for sharing your adventure with me—I can’t wait to read the continuation! I enjoyed our chat today. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’re ever in my neck of the woods again. Also, I thought you might appreciate this picture of my great grandfather, Henry Addison Bowie, taken in 1925 in front of his motorcycle shop in Washington, D.C. If you scroll down, there’s another pic of him in a suit sitting on a bike: http://www.shorpy.com/node/7964
P.S.: Your bike is stunningly beautiful!
*was awesome to find out I had your name tattooed on my foot! A great guy, really enjoyed the conversation. Enjoy the rest of your ride and be safe* beautiful bike
Great to meet you. Thanks for the kindness and the pics! That link is great!
Dave, It was awesome having you come by. I wish it was under better circumstances. Im glad I got to meet you. Hopefully we will get to see you again. As always, keep the shiny side up and rack those miles up
Ben!! you saved my trip, will never forget that. Sent off a little something to you and yours. Just put up Day 8 slowly getting it done.
Look me up if you are ever out this way again. I have some awesome spots for you to visit and great stories.
I couldn’t resist commenting. Very well written!
Been a while since I posted. Thanks for liking. It’s pretty easy. YouTube’s got tutorials