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08-23-2011, 11:53 PM
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a beautiful fool
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The thought had actually occurred to me, I must admit. I am 41 today. Actually at 1:20 am, I will be... If I live to be 82 I will be ahead of the average male, if not for my family (most of my dad's side makes 90 something) ....and my life is,perhaps, in what you might call a crisis. Certainly a transition, anyway.
Thing is, I am not feeling old or particularly unattractive. I've proven to myself that I can get dates, get laid, etc.... I'm not wanting a motorcycle for the image. I won't be draping myself in leather and conchos, by any means. I just had a really really good time riding on a day where most 'bikers' stayed inside and kept dry. When I was 24, I sold my bike and bought a washer dryer set. We needed it. I find myself in a position where I can do whatever I want to, and this want is a strong one. I've neve been very good at depriving myself of things I want, and I know it. That's why I'm fat. I absolutely should not buy a motorcycle until I have my finances repaired and money saved.... Thing is, I'm so fucked in that department, that by the time that happens, I will be too old to ride! This is not the smartest thing I could do. I could get hurt. I could use the money for other things. I may end up having to sell it if things get bad again with the economy..... So, anyway.... I'm gonna go test ride that boulevard tomorrow!
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08-23-2011, 11:54 PM
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Happy Birthday, Jim. And many more.
Wear a helmet, at least, eh? They don't just protect the noggin, they're a temporary c-collar.
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08-24-2011, 12:00 AM
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a beautiful fool
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I believe in helmets. Jimhelmet, at your service.
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08-24-2011, 12:23 AM
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Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult
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I'm looking at buying a motorcycle soon too. I want it for cheap transportation as long as I don't have to carry anything that won't fit in my pocket. It'll be great for doctor appointments, renting/returning DVDs and basic errands. My Avalanche, while a really nice truck, is a gas hog.
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08-24-2011, 08:57 AM
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Only looks like a disaster tourist
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I have three motorcycles at home. I don't know why - I only ever ride one at a time. Two of them I bought more than 15 years ago for about $2500 each, and they both only had about 2,000 miles on them. Now they each have about 30,000 miles on them and I could probably sell them for more than I paid for them.
The major expenses have been insurance, tires, registration and gas - a total of about $350 per year each, or 18 cents per mile. That's a lot cheaper than driving a car for those miles. |
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08-24-2011, 09:10 AM
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Happy Birthday Jim!
as far as finances and 'other things to spend the money on' etc. - I'm over 100,000 dollars in debt due to medical bills. I'll NEVER pay them all off. Does that mean I never get to have any fun? That every penny must go to a debt that I'll never live long enough to settle? If I won the lottery I could pay it off, but I don't play the lottery. I do the best I can - I pay what I can. but I also buy scented candles sometimes just because Life is Short (and sometimes smelly candles are all that comes between me and despair) 
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08-24-2011, 09:14 AM
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08-24-2011, 09:17 AM
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Makes some feel uncomfortable
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Sugar Daddy.
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08-24-2011, 09:23 AM
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Slattern of the Swail
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for me or jim?
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08-24-2011, 09:55 AM
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Makes some feel uncomfortable
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Jim can be your sugar daddy.
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08-24-2011, 10:35 AM
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Thats "Miss Zipper Neck" to you.
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08-24-2011, 12:05 PM
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Wearing her bitch boots
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Love the bike idea, Jim. Get one, if that's what you want. You only live once. Wring every last drop of enjoyment from it.
And happy birthday!
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08-24-2011, 02:56 PM
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To shreds, you say?
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