Evan

I like no. 14. Grandkids are great. Just had my 5 and 8 year old grandkids for the weekend. Amazed at how much these young kids are learning today.

Been off line for a while so just now saw your post Don and all the responses to it. The responses speak loudly and hopefully, give you some comfort. Want to add my own best wishes for you and tell you how much you are appreciated.

Yes, and I also understand that what Keith describes as causing the colder weather volatility can be directly related to air emissions causing warmer weather.

In fact, if it works as good as I am hoping, I am thinking of checking out a bulk buy from the guy that I talked to at the Toronto show. He was a super guy and l expect he will give us a good deal.

Sure envy you guys living in warmer area. Woke up yesterday to a cold and snowy mess. So much snow that my two portable garages for storing some of my toys including a boat, snowmobile, bike trailer and riding mower came down under the weight of the snow. Lots of damage and the portables are also destroyed as you can see from the pics. Lucky for me I decided to not store one of my 1st gen's there also.

My thoughts and best wishes are with you Dan. My wife and I are now dealing with four aging parents from 88 to 95. It's a real challenge for many of our generation and it is probably the most significant factor now shaping our own lives.

Earle, a loving partner and good health are two of the best gifts in life. In times like this, words from friends seem so inadequate (at least mine do) but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bert, this link should show you a picture and give you the specs of the bulb I bought. Not sure the specs are identical as I paid a lot less than the listed price, but the picture is identical and I know it is a new product designed to fit right in without any mods. The one I bought has hi / lo that works from the existing switch on the bike. If it doesn't work as a simple plug in, I will post to let you know. The supplier is from Quebec. His price at the bike show was $70 all in. http://www.hdbright.com/hi-power-h4-15w-cob-led-headlight-bulb-kit-p-573.html

Be careful Rick or you'll finds some of us moving to your neighbourhood.

On display at the Toronto Supershow:

A few bikes on display at the Toronto Supershow.

Picture taken today at the Toronto Supershow.

Picture taken at the Motorcycle Supershow today in Toronto.

Sorry I missed you at the show today Steve and Ray. Anyway, unlike you guys, I enjoyed myself and bought quite a few bike goodies. Really excited to try out a new plug and play LED headlight that burns only 10W on low and 15 W on high but produces 1650 L of brightness. Also bought another smart charger, a really nice tank bag for my b-i-law, some really nice Venture trunk and saddlebag accessories and a bunch of other stuff (yes, including gloves) at some really great prices. Agree with you though that there was a lot of other stuff that was more of the same.

Andy, it was a real pleasure to meet and talk with you at the show. Hopefully, we will also meet on the road sometime soon.

Three Phooeys. Now I can't make it to the Burlington meet or the Toronto bike show on Saturday (so will go to the bike show on Friday). Not sure why, but I will really miss meeting and eating with all those who can make it. Sincere best wishes to all!

Was planning on going this Saturday before our meat and eat in Burlington but it now looks like I can't do either. So now my plan is to go the bike show on Friday. Anyone else going Friday? If so, glad to connect with you at the show.

Sure happy for you but you're making some of us with snow on the ground (like it is here) a bit jealous. Anyway, have a great first ride.

Yes, may 2014 be a year of safe and enjoyable riding with many opportunities for connecting with fellow VentureRiders.

--- another idea Wayne, I have also seen several mentioned in the adds for 1st gen bikes for sale. That might be another possible source. and, wishing you a great 2014!

Yes, great poetry that we all can relate to.

On a bit more serious note, I heard something interesting. The experts claim that food in a fridge without power is good for only about 6 hours while fool in a freezer without power is good for about two days. Mother, guess it is a good thing that you ate the ice cream. I just bought a generator. Do you want to break it in?

Actually, he was probably looking for his drug dealer.

Just checked my post on the calendar for this M&E and I see that I originally posted as a maybe for two (Anne and myself). My plan continues to be to take in the Supershow that afternoon and then head to the meet. Looking forward to getting together with all those who can make it.