I am now a motorcycle operator. Up until now, I have been a "motorcycle owner", as I had picked up the bike 3 weeks ago but had not gotten ride it yet. And I choose the word "operator" as I don't really consider what I am doing to be "riding". To me, "riding" means that you exhibit some level of proficiency with it. Right now I am trying not to get killed or kill myself.

I've finally got it back from dad's garage and I'm looking at it in the driveway right now (sure is pretty). Dad and I took about a 25 mile ride yesterday. I felt better on it this morning than I did yesterday but I think part of that is that I knew the roads that I was on this morning. Certainl level of comfort from knowing what is around the next bend.

Despite the high pucker factor, it was a BLAST! I actually laughed out loud in my helmet this morning on the way over. Nice and cool, sun rising through the haze, my pony tail beating the snot out of me... GREAT FUN.

So, keep us all in your prayers. Then, go buy a motorcycle!