{"id":17226,"date":"2024-03-03T14:05:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T19:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=17226"},"modified":"2024-03-05T17:08:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T22:08:28","slug":"decisions-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=17226","title":{"rendered":"Decisions, Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"My Booted Harleydude website<\/a> has been around since 2005. The screen name was selected because:<\/p>\n

a) I own and wear a lot of boots. This website was created primarily to catalog my extensive collection of cowboy, dress, motorcycle, and work boots. <\/p>\n

b) I was (note past tense) a biker and owned and rode a Harley. I am also an old-school gay Leatherman, so I cataloged my motorcycle gear and fetish leather gear. Over time, I built quite the collection.<\/p>\n

Well, come March 2024, I have made a hard decision to sell my Harley, hang up my helmet, and stop riding motorcycles. Long ago, I decided not to attend any Gay Leather events. I don’t have the interest, stamina, or desire to attend those types of events.<\/p>\n

Why?
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\n\"\"I am getting older and have yet my third hernia. Two doctors both told me that the more I struggle with a heavy motorcycle (it’s darn hard to get on and off, as well as park it), the more likely I will get more hernias since my abdominal walls are getting thinner with age.<\/p>\n

I knew that my last adventurous ride in Arizona would be my last. Now it’s time … I knew, it’s time. <\/p>\n

Tough as the decision has been to make, I am okay with it.<\/p>\n

And no, I am not going to get a Trike. It isn’t two vs. three wheels, it is maneuvering heavy bikes. A trike is at least twice as heavy as my small Softail Slim. Plus, I tried riding one and hated it. Big, bulky, rides weirdly, and too darn expensive. <\/p>\n

More decisions —<\/p>\n

\"\"Now in 2024, I have come to terms with the loss of my husband who died three years ago due to complications of pancreatic cancer. I have settled into a comfortable routine at home in Maryland, and have a great support network here. I enjoy volunteering and have gotten pretty good at photography. My volunteer jobs and hobby keep me rather busy, but not too much.<\/p>\n

As I have emerged into a new me, my fetish interests have also changed. <\/p>\n