Friday February 11 and Saturday the 12th, we had delightful unseasonably warm(ish) weather in Maryland. After taking care of chores at home, I stopped reminiscing of my last trip to Puerto Rico with my beloved husband (two years ago this week), turned off the blasted computer and …
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Sad Demise of Chippewa Motorcycle Boots
For decades, the Chippewa brand of boots were THE boots to have and wear when riding a motorcycle, hanging out with bikers, or at leather fetish bars & events.
Who else besides me noticed the tough-looking tall Chippewa engineer boots on other guys? The oil-tanned tough-biker looking style, or the patrol boot style on a motorcycle police officer?
For us regular bikers, two serious choices of Chippewa motorcycle boots included…
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Launch of BHD Gear Sales
As I mentioned in my previous post, I have developed a website called BHD Gear Sales where I can list my personally-owned boots and leather gear that I no longer wear and want to “rehome” on other guys’ feet and bodies.
I am getting older and am making plans for my future where I will eventually move (five to ten years from now). Downsizing a huge boot and gear collection will take time, so this is the process I have chosen to try.
How does it work?
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2022 Plans
Hey there… long time no see! I am doing well, though tolerating the below freezing weather here in the Mid-Atlantic has not been that easy after spending a month in Puerto Rico from mid-December through January.
With it being so darn cold, full leather (shirt, jeans, boots, and even a leather tie for closing the gap at my neck) and my favorite Schott or Langlitz jackets are keeping me warm. Also helps to allow me to turn the heat in my house down a bit to save on home heating costs.
While I was in Puerto Rico, I totally “reset myself” and feel much more positive moving forward in my new life. Mind you, I still miss my husband; the grief is less acute, but still there.
For my “2022 reset,” I made plans related to my boots and leather gear. Interested?
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Honoring Complete
My beloved husband let go one year ago, January 5, due to complications from pancreatic cancer. I honored his last wishes today, one year later. He asked me to scatter his ashes upon the Caribbean Sea off the west coast of Puerto Rico because he said it “was the only ocean I can swim in.”
Instead of using a boat, I had to change plans due to a covid-caused complication. I was okay with that, and actually, I thought…
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Life Reset
Saludos (greetings) from el isla del encanto (the Island of Enchantment, Puerto Rico, USA).
I have been here since 15 December 2021 and will stay through 12 January 2022. Why so long and what am I doing?
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Relaxed, at Peace
I am continuing the healing of my broken heart over the death of my husband (not partner, but husband) by my retreat to my favorite island in the Caribbean, my beloved “el isla del encanto” — Puerto Rico, United States.
What have I been doing?
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Photos of Wonder
My husband gave me a really high-end digital SLR camera for my birthday last year. He wanted me to get back into photography and have a hobby I would enjoy (again.)
I brought this great camera with me to Puerto Rico. Below are some photos that bring wonder to my heart:
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Calma
Today, Friday, December 17, finds me calm and at peace in my “happy place” — my favorite island in the Caribbean.
My flight to San Juan was uneventful, though full. I was upgraded to first class, which makes it more comfortable as well as having more space between passengers. For Covid protocols, the more spread out the better.
I arrived on Wednesday, and was met…
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Preparaciones
This word in Spanish means “preparations.” I have been preparing, packing, and getting ready to fly to my favorite island in the Caribbean to spend a whole month of time.
Why?
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