But a cloud of melancholy hung over this weekend's ride.
My long time partner and I recently parted ways. And I felt his absence as I cranked the GT through its paces in the Green Mountains. No bank of lights trailing in my rear view.. It took us a hard year to learn to ride together. But that damn Road King could hold its own in the twisties of Vermont.
Kevin and I met because we rode. In the winter. In New England Weather.
We shared an affinity for being on the road. We shared an absurd about of soaking wet miles.
But in the long run motorcycling wasn't a strong enough glue for us. And it's back to ridng solo. I always relished my solo rides. But I'm going to miss my riding partner.
Ride Safe Big Guy.
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Sorry to hear this, Gail. I understand the camaraderie of a riding partner or small group rides. But there is also a unique characteristic of riding solo. When I travel, I ride solo and without the benefit of anything plugged into my ears. I ride only with the bike, the surrounding environment and the thoughts in my head. Of course, that too could be psychologically damaging. :) --Brent
Gail, it's disheartening to read of your new situation.
I ride alone. Like Brent, without the noise of our everyday world plugged into my ears. I am as basic and as unplugged as the world allows when I ride. Truth be known, the only time I miss NOT having [partner] with me, is when I arrive at my destination. I'm painfully shy in person.
I hope soon you will find joy in your riding...in what ever way it comes...let it be soon.
'Obituary's' are the toughest thing to write. So many feelings and memories come in to play. I'm not one to think or say things happen for a reason. They don't. They just happen. You realize, analyze, decide and move forward.
Life has no reverse gear.
Be well and just 'be'.
~ Jim
Sad news Gail....but it sounds like its for the best in the long run?
What do I know, at least its not turning you from riding still....
Hope it all works out for you.
A number of ups and downs for you while I've been reading. Eventually I hope the "ups" win out.
I know Gail....And I know people like Gail....Folks with an attitude like Gail ALWAYS win the ups and down game. You go girl! (BTW, How was the Chicken?)
Speed safe Gail
Sorry to hear about your parting but there's always sunshine after the rain, there's always someone else, after a down things can only go up ;-) Solo has its benefits but with a partner it's always better for safety, there will be another ;-)
Everything will work out in the end :-) keep riding and writing Gail :-)
Hi Gail,
I sat next to you while watching the movie "The Fastest Indian" at the Damb Yankee's Rally. Sorry to hear this news.
I cannot promiss much riding, but I wouldn't mind your pressence at any ride I intend to do in the future.
Ed -
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