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!

Horrifying!

Either the apartment people are working on something or I am swiftly dying of some horrible gastrointestinal disease. I think the former because this is not an "action shot" and looked like this before use!

Wierdness at the Peddlers Mall also...

Sometimes they have really wierd bizarre things. I found the comic book about sword wielding highly immodest nuns to be somewhat disturbing...

Cool stuff at Peddlers Mall

Sometimes the Peddlers Mall has some cool stuff like this Jetsons cardboard cutout.

Nomnomnomnom!

Lexie LOVES RAMEN more than life itself!

Hobbits in Tallahassee Florida

We are eating hobbit meat for dinner!

Deep sea fishing

This is gonna be cool!

Foster's Premium

I did not know they made a pre

Shelby & Lexie

Lexie and her new best friend! Its refreshing for her to have somebody in Shelbys age range to hang out with. He's a good kid.

Bikes are ok!

my buddy Vince was nice enough to check in on the bikes for me! He sends pictures and lets me know all is well.

Pecan pie...sorta

Really? In a jar? Who woulda thunk it?

Florida welcome center

About a mile inside Florida. Bout 2 hrs to go.

Nashville!

We are to Nashville!

Fruit of the loom factory!

I see london I see france!!!!

Southbound

We are out of town and southbound! Meeting Kat's son just across the state line into Georgia.

My first cruiser breakdown!

and now for something surprising...

Kat and I went out to Thai Orchid for dinner (I had a groupon...). It was pretty good. I got this pad thai stuff and she got some hotter than hell chicken stuff. After that I deciced to take the long way home so started out south on Taylorsville road. I got a couple miles outside of downtown Jtown and all of a sudden I could not seem to shift! I was thinking "oh hell, not again!" remembering about how the jackass I had bought the bike from never gotten any done (in 2700 miles) thus causing me over $800 of clutch repair, and also passing that first 600 mile service on as well. Then I pulled off and saw the whole damn left footboard was pivoting around! It was being held on by only one bolt that swiveled. Instead of the clutch lever moving everything ELSE did!. I saw there was a frame bolt that seemed to be holding on a coolant line bracket so using the wrench included in my handy dandy Suzuki tool kit, I removed that and put it where the missing bolt was so we could get home. Now I know a lot of people would go look for the bolt but frankly they aint got my luck...I had forgotten that Kat was with me! We walked back and there it was...laying in the road! I switched the bolts back, tightened the hell out of it (Suzuki brand 14mm wrench) and came on home. Where before shifting from 1st gear position seemed like a bit of work with about six inches of travel to get into 5th, now a minute little tap up or down changes gears. It will take some getting used to but I think I shall indeed love it!

Alice in zombieland!!!!!

I saw this at sams club! So cool

My spot, d*mnit!!!

I cannot believe the NERVE of some people! Parking their Hardley in MY spot!

Scout night

Laser tag!

AR (Advanced Reader) Program...

Logan came in third place for his entire school!!

Kebabs!

These are a lot of work, but very tasty!

Getting ready for the grilling of meat!

Its almost time to get my grill on! Nallburgers and dogs tonight. Monday is gonna be chicken kebabs with tomato, onion, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini and yellow squash!

The pool is open!

The kids loved it, but it was soooooo cold I thought my heart was gonna stop! I was in about half an hour and thats all I could take!

Logans chalk snake

Field day!!!

Logans field day is today!

Froghead!

Logan is so cool! He made this at school. It rattles!!!

Slo pokes!

Been caught behind these three slo poles multiple times now!

American Gladiator style

This was a neat battle game and Logan was pretty good.

Logan and the pony

Logans mom got him a pony ride which he hated... Lol!

Tugging for all he's worth!

Logan was starting to get good at tbis. I was lucky to be stationed at the blowup obstacle course right next to it.

Logan at the bunjii run

This was a blowup thing where you had to see how far you could get with a bunjii cord pulling back on you.

Logan at the carnival

Logan had a great time Saturday while his sister and I worked.

Interesting pink ribbon tattoo

Pink ribbon + Louisville Fluer Di Lis tattoo

Crisp but Greasy

Omg these fries are awesome! I can feel my heart beat slowing down!!!

Moore School Music Booster Carnival

They have a rock wall, various inflatibles, a petting zoo, flea market, food, dunking booth, gravitron and games!. There is food, and they are playing music! I hope the kids get here soon!

Lexie haircut

Lex got her hair cut.

Goodyear Blimp in town

Kid Rock and Pam Anderson ain't the only big things full of hot air that come in town every year for the Derby!

Alcohol Will Be Served...ID's will be checked!

 

I'm gonna have to consider more late showing movies!

Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters

 

When Kat and I went to see THOR I spied this on the floor.  I want it!

Storage capacity

The three things I look for in a bike are fuel economy, riding comfort for distance, and storage.  since I was used Yamaha Majesty, my new bike falls short on all three categories.  It came with saddle bags which help, but you can't really put something in a leather bag with no lock and expect it to be 100% safe....not even 80%.  I had the Givi trunk from the scooter and since Kat and I put the rack on the back, I figured I would see if the Givi mount would work on that rack.  It fits perfectly and now I have my storage back (or at least some of it).  The saddle bags expand somewhat (which the underseat storage and the Givi never did) but they are not completely waterproof or secure.  The Givi case has a lock, and I used it extensively on the scoot.  Now I have engine guards and pegs to buy (for comfort) and then I will be comparable to the scooter.  Shifting doesn't bother me, and on the highway where the scoot would get worse mpg (down to mid 40's) the bike gains mpg (up to almost 50).

Sweet!

So, there's a first time for everything I guess...