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Aug 3 09 4:24 PM
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alepel wrote: Here are a few thoughts I have. This was a really long trip for me on motorcycle. 450 miles one way. Now that may not seem like a lot to most of you, but it was my first time going such a distance. There always has to be a first time for everything and for me this was it. And what it did was to dis-spell a lot of fears I had about riding alone and for very far with issues about my back and whether I could travel so far. Isn't it great when you learn you can do things you did not know you could do? ...I just automatically realized that I could turn as sharply and I wouldn't fall on the ground. Now this one is a tough one for me to admit. I found it difficult or maybe even impossible to stop and take pictures. I had my camera with me. A camera I specifically purchased so that it would be easy and convenient for me to carry while riding so that I could take pictures. But I didn't do that on this trip. It seemed to me that I was so possessed to "getting there" that I would not take the time to stop. It's not that I forgot to stop....I saw plenty of opportunties to take some really great photographs, but just didn't take them. I think part of the problem with this is that I lack the trust in my motorcycle to allow distractions from my "getting there". My mind says to me keep going, keep going, don't stop until you get there and then you can relax. Do any of you ever feel this way also? Alain, Alain, Alain, what are we going to do with you? It does not matter if you make if you make it to your destination, as long as you get the shot. Isn' that what your editor tells you? I realized that the T rally has got to be one of the best events you could possibly image. The locations are beautiful. The people are the best and the friendliest you could imagine. I dare to say that if you experienced one of these events you'd be hooked. So true... Many, many profound things were said that weekend, but one in particular I remember (and can repeat). I believe it was said by Fred (Fredrider). "This is the one place where you don't have to convince everyone how great the Tourer really is"! I did not say this, but I do believe it. I also realized that I've got to get me one of those ultra bright stop lights like tonythecarguy and guns90 have. Damn those things sure get your attention. I am thinking the same thing. I realized that Fred (Fredrider) has slowed down his speed through the twisties, but that was only from 60 mph to 59 mph. He wants the others to be able to catch up. I promised the missus I would not crash.
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