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nice! sounds like it was an overall amazing trip despite the pork funding ya'll got issued

well stated reply wheezle.. but havent any pics this time! although now that you mention it....

yepp! guilty as charged! yes wii games at the library. but there's a waiting list for all the nintendo games. we hit the books too thou. library and bike/skate park is like free entertainment!

just for you guys to let you know, i do polish my chrome. it felt good! sucks thou... didnt get to ride today and my bike was so pretty too. looks like no rain the rest of the week and kids are in school so maybe i can sneak off mid day/mid week. right now im sulking i didnt go to indy this weekend. glad 69 made it to the podium.

im rolling on the floor with ya.... pretty funny stuff.. kitty no likey.. haha

so jealous... wish we could have had tix.

Hi Drew. enjoyed reading your intro. street riding is new to me and i just got my endorsement. i learned on a yamaha virago about six months ago, but i admit, i love to hop the honda vtr1000 when im feeling lucky. i too enjoy cornering but am a very conservative rider at this point. ive been riding dirt most of my life, mostly offroad or out in the mojave, which i miss a good deal over the dirt trails out here in ohio. welcome to the board. i enjoy the site a good deal.

shell

welcome, and hope you do well in cbus. will try to make out and watch the event.

i feel redbox does get picked over rather quickly. sometimes their is pressure -- 1. if you are undecided and their is a line behind you.. and 2. if you need to a simple return and you are waiting behind that person who is undecided

i used to do netflix and put the account on hold when i left the state this summer. since i got back, ive done nothing but rent free from the library.. wii games, and movies. there is a waiting list on some but you can request old movies and have access to documentaries and kids flicks. redbox is a great option bc its cheap, esp if you having whining kids pulling at you to get them dora the explorer. i think after 26 days they stop charging you and you own the movie if you havent returned it yet. its some number like that.. not for sure.

couldnt agree more on the boots and the soreness in my foot. it was rediculous. i would never wear these boots on a regular riding day, only did so cause its the only thing that covers my ankle.

someone did in fact walk in and sign up the first night of our class.

yeah, the instructor said the same thing. but when it happens to you at your bike at home, one starts to think the problem is personal rather than the bike itself. also, staying in clutched in first at stops/intersections is agreeably ok for potential reactionary measures.

thank you G for kudos on the weather tolerance. im a big baby generally, but not when it comes to riding.

seriously, i just gagged a little bit. i have nothing to say. well other than to wish you a happy birthday.

hope he doesnt move to auto racing like the goat.

chads not gay. not following motocross this year.. where's bubba? too many crashes i suppose

peanut

yeah, the instructor said not finding neutral isnt bad.. staying in first at stops allows me the option of moving quickly in a situation that could be potentially dangerous. my hand hurt so bad from clutching in first all day, and of course practicing the loops (tight 8 turns) while half clutching.. boy that was tough and intimidating but my instructor totally got me through it!! im so greatful for him.

ah that makes sense... i signed up and paid back in may. perfectly good reason for those who need that option!

so hey, this weekend i completed/passed my training and got my endorsement finally. the first night (out of what is generally a three day course) is strictly material coverage and a "test" is sent home with you -- having fully covered the imp. material and leaving one equipped to answer them reasonably. you watch a few videos and the instructors make fun of riding laws in california. no biggie. the group was pretty widespread -- any where from young teens with exp. riding dirt wanting to transition to street, all the way to older wives in their 60's trying to make a break from back seating riding.. the instructors were very clear in each particular excercise, as layed out by the MSF. we received many opportunities to discuss ea excercise and ask questions throughout ea day of riding. this past saturday, the first two hours we were rained, often times poured on and it was pretty miserable, but i didnt want to come off like a complainer so i sucked it up. seriously it sucked hard in the rain. the instructors move the class along at a pace that you should expect to finish at least an hour early. in ea class, ea day, we suffienciently were let go an hour early, and ea day, the instructors attempted to see if the class would agree on meeting earlier in order to finish earlier... just letting you know what to expect. thats up at honda marysville. personally i liked both the instructors. very easy going, very informative, eager to take questions and offer feedback. easy to throw jokes around if you know what i mean so it wasnt like walking on egg shells. breaks were short, 10 mins max and there were about three. all together, i can't imagine what the folks over at harley can offer that would improve upon the class offered by the folks at MSF, at a cost difference exceeding 300+, but that's just me. i was completely exhausted by the end of the day on saturday, having struggled to find neutral on my bike... i spent half the time trying so my lower leg and entire arm/hand was pretty sore. ad that to the wind/rain and i was hammered. same thing different day on sunday - minus the rain, made it a huge improvement, but still nuetral remained elusive. expect rebels, some dual sports, nighthawks, etc... oh and no one told me but you cant ride if you don't have a shoe that covers your ankle. they DO check. so i had my chunky black boots on with a fat heel. super stylin. so innapropriate. but hey, it covered and thats all the attorneys cared about. btw, if you are late, the attorneys also forbid you to start class under any circumstance, so even the instructors, who feel bad about it, have to turn you away. be prepared to show 15 mins early. and don't be late no matter what!!! this happened yesterday, the last day, to a gal who had child care issues. pretty sad actually. we all felt bad for her. so that is my feedback. i'd do it again, enjoyed it, and learned from it. totally worth it!

excellent! thank you again for the reply.... wasnt sure it would get bumped from last weeks post!