This blog is on pause. Why?
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Too Hot for Boots?
Most of the United States and Canada are being baked-alive during a massive heat wave. (Climate change deniers be darned). What’s worse, the dew point (the atmospheric temperature below which water droplets begin to condense and dew can form) has been incredibly high — competing with records set in 1980. High dew points mean the air is saturated with moisture and it feels very uncomfortable.
When temperatures, humidity levels, and dew points reach these record-setting levels, boot-wearing becomes…
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Active Weekend, Booted
My ol’ body is sore, but smiling after a highly productive weekend that included some fun, too. Fun on two wheels, fun chasing old ladies, fun with the Spouse, and fun in the brilliantly blue sky! More …
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Legendary Big Black Boots Retiring
Man, I should have expected this, but when these things happen, it is still somewhat of a shock. The legendary first boot store on the internet, Big Black Boots, is closing shop. The owners, Ron & Rich, posted a message on their website that reads…
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Life Changes
Right now, life is changing for me (and for my spouse) a bit more rapidly than we anticipated. These changes include–
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Toronto: A Warm and Friendly Visit
I put this blog on hold unintentionally whilst Spouse and I visited Toronto for a long, long, LONG delayed honeymoon. Alas, we are now back home and I have time to write a little bit.
In short, we had a terrific time! Yay! What did we do?
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Happy Canada Day!
Greetings! Spouse and I are celebrating Canada Day with the friendliest neighbours to our north, in Toronto.
We arrived on the smoothest flight and entry I have ever experienced. But nothing was more surprising than…
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Honeymooning in Canada
I am excited that The Spouse and I will be traveling together for a real vacation and long-delayed honeymoon. Finally, after TEN YEARS, Spouse will board an airline flight. Together, we’re off to…
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Time Well Spent
Sorry this blog has been quiet for a while. Since last Wednesday, I have been in a small borough outside Pittsburgh, helping my spouse and his sister decide on…
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Dual-Purposed Ride
Some of my regular readers have commented or emailed me to ask why it seems as if I have not been riding my Harley very much. Well… good questions and I appreciate the concern. It is true that my Harley’s saddle has had my butt absent for most of this riding season.
However, once again the weather was promisingly delightful on Saturday with low humidity, lower-than-average temperatures, and a Spouse who knows how I feel, so….
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