Yesterday, I attended a memorial service for a man who I worked with closely during my career when I was at my longest-term employer where I worked for 20 years. I had grown close to this gentleman during our 20-years of collaboration on dozens, if not hundreds, of joint projects used nationwide by millions.
During the years we worked together, we…
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Call me old-school. Seriously, like “stone-ages school.” I remain about the last man on Earth who deliberately chooses not to use SMS text services to communicate. Why?
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Many of my loyal blog followers know that I ride a Harley and having had a crash but suffered no abrasions because I was wearing proper gear, I have been a strong advocate for “ATGATT” — “All The Gear, All The Time.”
However, when conditions in the swamp…
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Spouse and I visited his mother in Pittsburgh over the long three-day weekend for the U.S. Labor Day holiday. First time Spouse has seen his mother since late April. This trip, Spouse began to…
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I finally had some time to post two photo galleries that show a sampling of images from my one-day adventure to visit…
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Just when I thought that hot weather was abating somewhat, and after a July of 26 inches (66cm) of rain (not a record, but close to it), the heat and humidity that the DC area is known for has returned.
So what boots am I wearing in this heat, while most men are wearing shorts and those stinkin’ awful flip-flops?
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I was saddened to learn that Mike McNamee, former owner of Stompers Boots of San Francisco, died on Thursday, August 23, after a brief illness.
His death was a shock to me. I had last spoken with him by phone in December. I feel badly that I had let so much time pass before trying to get in touch again.
I think it is safe to say that Mike was about the most profound influence on “booting Booted Harleydude” than any other. Read on for some stories…
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I have an ongoing dialogue with buddies who ride bicycles. They talk about being a “biker.” I say, “ha! I am a biker… you are a bicyclist. There is a difference between riding a BIKE and a toy!”
This banter continues among and with my die-hard bicycle-riding friends.
However, as an example of good sportsmanship with my twin great nephews, I did not quibble words when they asked me to…
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Despite the challenges that Spouse is having with his health, and despite the ongoing emotional strain in dealing with his mother’s decline to the point of being on hospice care, Spouse gave me a present for my birthday that I truly appreciate.
What? New leather, new boots, new Harley?
Well….
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Just going through the motions of trying to keep going with the blog. My boots and I have had a difficult time returning to life back at the ol’ BHD ranch.
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