Despite Old Man Winter struggling to hang on, at least in the upper Midwestern USA today where up to 15 inches of snow is in the forecast, down here in the Mid-Atlantic, Spring has arrived. Sure, we will have some cool days and nights, but we also are having more warmer days with bright sunshine, flowers, and tons of motorcycles on the roads! Woo-hoo!
So what boots are on my feet in Spring?
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I had mentioned on this blog that I had a medical issue which was affecting my ability to enjoy life, travel, and ride my Harley. I developed two medical problems during the winter that I am grateful to report are now (mostly) resolved.
Back in December, the stress of the Idiot-In-Chief’s disgusting charade of a Government Shutdown over a temper tantrum with attempts to do more illegal and absolutely immoral, hateful, bone-headed silly, unworkable, unhinged craziness — and Congress calling him on it — caused my…
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Yep, six years ago today, we were married in the county courthouse, in the county seat, in the county of my birth, by the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court, a life-long friend.
It is still hard to believe that we ever would be able to marry each other. But the test of time…
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Last week, the boss exclaimed, “time to see the cherry trees! Let’s go to Hains Point on Thursday for a picnic and see the cherry trees over there instead of hassle with the crowds at the Tidal Basin.”
When the boss gets this way, there’s no curbing his enthusiasm with logic.
“Uhhh, boss, peak bloom is next week. I hear that the trees aren’t blooming yet.”
But since he will be on international travel during the week that peak bloom will occur, and he has the time available on Thursday, decision was made…
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I have said many times on this blog, “the right boot for the right application.” Considering changes in my work- and motorcycle-lives, as well as my general desire to keep up with trends of new styles and technological advances in motorcycle footwear, I decided to try out a new style of motorcycle shoes that could go from being worn on my Harley when I commute to work, to being able to…
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I received an email from a regular reader of this blog who said, “I would love for you to talk about how your love for boots has changed over the years, from childhood to now.”
Well, okay… it is rather boring, but I’ll bite…
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One of the phrases that leaders of safe group motorcycle rides are taught to inform other riders is, “ride your own ride.” That means that if a rider feels uncomfortable with the speed, types of roads, riding style, frequency of turns/sweeps/curves — anything about the ride — the rider should …
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Oh my! Note for the records: BHD went on a long motorcycle ride, and did NOT wear any leather (except the boots, of course.) What’s with that?
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This is the last installment of my “boot hacks” (or tips) series. This post addresses the most frequent question I have received over the years and also see in comments on social media and other places on the ‘net.
The issue of feeling discomfort, heel slippage, and calf tightness (or squeezing, especially if worn with breeches or pants tucked in) is frequently mentioned when guys get new boots and begin wearing them, as this cop (using a photo I took years ago) describes…
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So how do you know if boots you have an eye on will fit? What are the magic tips and secrets on boot sizing? More after the jump…
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