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No computer at home so I'm on a little tablet which makes it hard to do a search. Hubby has to replace rear schock. does he go with Works or Hanigan. Thanks for your help!

Thoughts and prayers go out to her and you!

Thoughts and prayers go out to you, Jack....I'm so sorry for your loss. Gary and Deb

Congrat's to you!!!

Hey Peggy! I agree with the others that have posted about taking the class and getting your own bike. You will never ever regret it!! Just wondering, but could it be maybe that because the Venture is so top heavy, and we are all getting older, that he could be getting a little gun shy driving it? Has he had any health issues this past year that might have caused him to be hesitant getting the bike out? This is a hard one to figure out...I'm sure you've tried talking to him about it, but it would help if he could let you know the reason for it. I feel bad, cuz I know how you feel. I can't get back on my bike till the end of April cuz of my broken ribs, and it's driving me crazy! I sure hope you can get things figured out. Keep us posted, and I'm think of you! Deb

Thinking of you in this time of sorrow.....

Nice job, Owl!

Just wanted to say thanks for the kind words. Wed I ended up sneezing at work and by the time I got home, I was in so much pain, the hubby took me to ER. Had to have a cat scan, now I have broken those 2 ribs! Thank goodness for strong pain killers! School bus driver had no way of seeing me as she was headed down hill right after she met me! Just bummed that I won't be able to ride for awhile! Thanks again for all of your concerns!! Deb

Last week I decided to save gas money and start riding my Virago to work. We live on a mile of gravel, which I have driven for 13 years. I have to head east to get to the closest black top and the sun was directly in my eyes....met the school bus so I moved over to the right and caught a deep rut in the road. The bike shot out from underneath me and I flew off rolling towards the opposite side of the road. Knocked the wind out of me and my back was killing me. It was the first time in 8 yrs I had not put my cell phone on my waist bag and of course it was in my purse in the saddle bag. Wouldn't you know by the time I crawled back to my bike, I could see it was on the side that went down. Long story short, I had to limp back home about 3/4 of a mile to get to our land line to call the hubby. Had all my leathers on and helmet. Everything is scratched up...and I feel lucky. I was sure I had broken all my ribs on the left side but doc says bad bruising, no broken bones. Hurt like He## all weekend and am slowly healing. I feel very lucky! I have always carried that phone on me for this very reason, and the one day I put it in my bag, I needed it. Live and learn...

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Here's the hood of a pickup he did last year. Thanks for all the kind words....I'm so proud of him!

Some of you have met our son, Dane at various meets. At 25, he's a graphic designer by trade, but has always had a love for creating his own art. When he was young, he was designing tatoo's for a lot of people around here. Then he got into painting. Now this past year he started airbrushing. He's done a lot of helmets, older bikes and now Camaro's. I have a female co worker that just bought a 2011 Harley Sportster 1200. She wanted a custom paint job, but not "girly". Here's a couple of pix of it. Thought he did a nice job and just had to share it! He is usually asked to do a lot of skulls, barb wire, what I consider "dark" art, so it was fun to see him branch out a little! Proud of the little bugger!

Haven't had time to be on the site for a few weeks....just saw your post and wanted to say how sorry I am for you. We don't have any grandchildren yet, but I know how I feel when I haven't seen our boys for a while....

Congrat's Mini!! What a cutie!

Hi Orlin! Just to let you know we will be hosting our son's wedding reception that weekend so we won't be able to make it. Keep everyone out of trouble for us will ya!