Demolition Derby!

Kat took me to my very first demolition derby at the Marion County fair. It was really cool!

Lexie after

Lexie before

Release the Kraken!

I tried this rum for its novelty packaging. But...damn, man!. It was really good!. Now I am gonna try Cap Morgan Tattoo. I really liked the Kraken's flavor, in addition to the kickass label and bottle style.

The storm...

Enjoying nature's fireworks show tonight.

Fear

Last night Lexie had a friend over and they watched a scary movie together. Some people (myself included) like to be scared. Sometimes I think I like riding my motorbike because there is a slight tinge of fear that goes with it. People call that excitement. Logan doesn't care for scary movies and usually avoids riding his bicycle. I don't think he's chicken, he just doesn't get into the excitement as much. There is other kinds of fear though. Like the reason we lock up our homes, carry a pistola, or use good passwords on our computer. That's just common sense for most people. I am not the type of guy who is afraid of things personally. My fears are not ones in which I worry about myself or my own safety. I worry more about the happiness and well being of Kat, and the kids. Maybe someday I will change and be like the old lady who doesn't answer her door; who blames losing her cigarettes or her missing cat on the neighbor kids.


I hope I never become that person. She is too wrapped up in herself to realize that those neighbor kids don't even hardly know she exists. Since my fears and worries center on other things and concern for my family I don't think I will. Not unless I was to make a mistake like tell 'em to all "hit the road jack, don't ya come back no more...". I have no fear of that though. I was raised that family is family. You don't get to pick and choose them. They are yours forever-sometimes a joy, sometimes a burden. (If you are decent, it more a joy than a burden!). You don't toss away your kids like trash because they made you mad or upset. That's a rule. I know they might cause pain or heartache sometimes, but we are made (if made correctly) to bear it. You understand that people are human and you make mistakes. I say "you" instead of "they" because if this ever comes up, if I ever upset or anger any of my family, I'll look first at myself. Unless I'm that old lady. Then I'll just look for my cat.

Perfect ending...riding the storm out

Today after school, I had to run an errand downtown. It had been mostly hot, muggy and miserable. Now you might ask yourself "then why does he ride?" and the answer is truthfully it is a matter of personal pride. If I can't say that I ride in almost all conditions, then I can't count myself as a Rider. Anyways, I got done around 3pm and jumped up on I-65 to beat it home real quick. About the Watterson Expressway exit the temperature dropped almost 30 degrees and I started seeing black clouds. I knew that the only thing to be done here was to ride straight into the storm and let Ma Nature go right ahead and unleash hell on me. I passed my Okolona exit and headed Alice for I-265... I rode into the spray of rain which felt awesome, and even enjoyed the lightshow sparking around me. Good tunes were on the radio and I didn't hardly notice the static from lightning. I felt at one with Alice and my surroundings there on the Snyder. It was a perfect end to a day.

This is gonna be so cool!

The upcoming Captain America movie: can't wait!

Hardware Troubleshooting

Got to do a little hands on in Hardware Troubleshooting today...

Hillbilly Hotdogs, Huntington, WV

These people are singing the weenie song. If they do it right they get free food. This place is nuts!