End of Summer

First before I begin, I need some help. I need to know information about motorcycles, specifically about the buying process. No, I'm not in the market, but I do have some unanswered questions. See from my experience seeing motorcycles on the road from the view over my handle bars, it would appear that a motorcycle buyer is only interested in having the loudest machine known to man on the road. I picture this scenario.........Billy Joe enters motorcycle lot and encounters, Norm, the motorcycle salesman. Billy Joe emphatically states, "Norm, I'm not looking for comfort, aesthetics, or even smoothness of the ride. Forget chrome, leather, and a nice stereo. Give me the loudest thing on the block, I don't care what it looks like. That way, I can rev up the engine and cruise around town at 15 mph sounding like I'm in a F-16 fighter jet." Norm, responds, "Billy Joe, you're in luck. We just got these new models in. They are ugly as sin, your a$& will never forgive you for riding longer than 5 minutes, and you can trigger every car alarm within a 3 mile radius when you start her up." An excited Billy Joe says, "Well thanks Norm, I'll take it." And with that Billy Joe rides into the sunset oblivious to all other forms of transportation around him.

So please, someone tell me why does a two wheeled motorcycle have to sound like I'm sitting front row at a Jonas Brother's concert with half of the tweens from Jane B. Addams Middle School!!!!

My summer is coming to a close. I look back and see the progress that I have made. My cycling is much, much stronger. The run is coming along, and I am rededicated to improving my swim. Needless to say, my support crew, T, L, and K have been awsome all summer long putting up with my obsessions. Maybe I'll introduce you to them in the future. One more BIG DAY ahead, then I'll have to switch back to teaching mode next Tuesday!!! All for now.

SJI