Panjandrum

As an Atheist, I believe in one less god than you do, probably for the same reason Christians, Jews, Moslems, etc. don't believe in all the gods they don't believe in. I do not see that as any reason to indicate that Atheists are fools! No, I am not offended... just saying!

It was nice to put a face to the name, Brian. Dianne and I enjoyed our lunch and the great ride to Salmo (Salmo-Creston Highway). Glad you enjoyed your visit to BC. Until next time!

I have begun to practice new waving rule: if a motorcycle rider is wearing shorts and a T-shirt... NO WAVE. Such a person is obviously lacking brain power, and I do not wish to put them at additional risk by encouraging multi-tasking like riding and waving.

Add a CD player to the cassettee deck... all that's missing now is an 8-Track!

I don't understand. Why would you want to boil an egg for 45 minutes?

From the cold side of the border... I recently ordered two pairs of Kevlar jeans at a very reasonable price through Amazon.com. When they arrived by UPS, I had to pay another $78.00. $54.00 of that was brokerage fees. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: That is the last time I am ordering stuff to be delivered to my home from USA. So much for "Free Trade"! I will find an address close to the border where I can get things shipped, and pop across to pick them up myself (as others have suggested). There are mail services that do that at this end of the 49th parallel, and I am sure elsewhere.

Avon Venoms are in the process of being replaced by Avon Cobra. However, Cobras are not yet available for the Venture! I bought tires (Avons) on Saturday, that's how I know.

I got a 2008 in 2010 for the same price! (But mine was in Canada.) Still another two years to go on my Warantee!

I like the target, and in a previous age, I would have gone for it. However, in today's nervous world, I do not take random shots of children without first getting permission from a parent or adult. Just saying... be careful!

He is Pope Francis. He will not be known as Pope Francis I until there is a Pope Francis II. I know, don't sweat the petty stuff, and don't pet the sweaty stuff.

Not sure what tires were on my 2008 Venture... bought in 2010. I had to replace the tires at about 12,000 km. Love the Avons I replaced them with. My concern would be that the original tires are now at least 5 years old, and may be getting a little hard (puck- like). So, if you go for the bike (and I LOVE mine), plan on new tires. Western PowerSports in Langley have a tire sale March 23 - 30. 40% off tires in stock, 30% off anything they have to order.

Yaaay! I hope it was winter weather and not the nature of the target that took so long to find one. What's next. It is riding weather here... finally!

I appreciate the comments and the civility of the comments regarding my post. When I think about it further, if we were to restrict postings and questions about weapons, we would also have to restrict questions about computers, trucks, and the host of other topics discussed by the amazing group of people who ride, rode, or want to ride these wonderful motorcycles.

At the risk of raising the ire of some members of this forum (or even of being shot!) I wonder why gun discussions are permitted on this Motorcycle Forum? In no way are guns motorcycle related. There must be other places to get this sort of advice. I am absolutely certain that there are many members of VentureRider.org who have strong opinions regarding the obsession of many in USA regarding the "Right to bear arms". Here's my vote to the moderators to exclude guns as a topic for discussion. Respectfully...

Good luck catching ice!