While GETTING older is certainly better than the alternative (death), it sure isn't easy getting used to sometimes. I have been riding motorcycles for 16 years now and have more than 120,000 'documented' miles (I'm enrolled in Harley's Mileage Program). I have done several "Iron Butt" rides(1,000 miles in 24 hours). But I was younger then!
I left southern Illinois Wednesday afternoon and got into Treasure Island, FL Thursday evening (1040 miles), Then Friday afternoon, Pam and I rode to the Leesburg Rally and partied the weekend around central FL. We rode back to TI on Sunday. By Monday, I could hardly move my back hurt so bad - the sciatica nerve apparently was not happy with me.
BTW - I put some new pictures up. Click on Photo Album at the top-left of this page!
Today is slightly better - or I'm getting use to the pain. TG for muscle relaxers, 800mg Ibuprofen and heating pads. And probably Pam's "elbow in the butt" massage helped too.
My dilemma now is: I'm in Florida (OH, POOR ME) with my bike and my truck is in Illinois now complete. The real problem is the weather back in the Midwest - it sucks all week except for Wednesday (tomorrow) but I'm not ready for another 1000 mile trip on 2-wheels just yet.
USA3000 airlines to the rescue. Fly 1-way from Clearwater/St. Pete airport to St. Louis for $79 - actually $110 with fees and taxes. About what it cost to ride my bike here when you add in a 1 nite motel stay. I'm booked on the Friday night flight!
I was also able to arrange a new parking place for my truck and trailer when I'm home here. The marina where I was parking changed management and the new guys weren't very understanding of my situation. And my FL tan has been renewed - I love my vitamin D! And I'm "stuck" here for four more days! Right now I need to go get some groceries - the fridge is empty!
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