I was getting a little stir crazy around the house. كازينو دبي I asked Kim if she wanted to go winter camping. She did. Off we headed. You would think that winter camping would be pretty easy, but I had a couple of requirements. An outhouse (in case we needed to poop), a great view away from … [Read more...]
Sex, motorcycles, and leather
Today I realized just how much of a freak I am. I was washing my motorcycle, cleaning off a season’s worth of dirt and grime, watching the shiny red and black show through the mud. I realized as I was spending this quiet time with my wonderful bike, how much I love it. I was actually getting turned … [Read more...]
A symphony of lights
So I was lying in bed Friday night, my condo faces east towards the Chugach Mountains in Anchorage – only a half a dozen blocks from the end of the city. I live on the edge of night pollution. The dark mountains rise just outside my window. My room on the 3rd floor and the hill that the condo sits … [Read more...]
“Don’t strangle my dog”
These are the words Kim told me yesterday morning. Now many of you are wondering, "why would someone have to tell me that?" I can assure you, I would never strangle her dog (or anyone else's), intentionally. You see that is the key word, intentionally. The other key word is "again." Yes, I tried to … [Read more...]
The names will be changed to protect the innnocent
What a crazy week! My anticipated weekend getaway in Seattle turned into a week-long marathon of driving, meeting family, and funeral-related activities. I lost my grandmother last Saturday. It was the passing of an Era. Her life touched many, as apparent to the number of folks that came by to … [Read more...]
Would you like some cleavage with your cappuccino?
Welcome to Seattle! A quick three day trip to sip coffee, shop, and visit the motorcycle shops of the greater Seattle area were my plans. There are many good things about this area; good coffee, good food, my daughter lives here, great culture and art. The coffee is so good here that, perhaps, … [Read more...]
Tar pits, bears, and broken down on the Alcan
The day started out pretty slow. We got a late start from the Kluane B&B (rustic) on account that the owner doesn’t serve breakfast until 8AM. The weather was marginal this morning, so we opted to skip flying over the Kluane Glacier. The AM temperature was a little nippy, and I had to stop and … [Read more...]
Is that water safe to drink?
So we are drinking tonight. We are watching the floaties in the drinks and talking about giardia. The “Rustic” B&B woman said we could safely drink the water. But I still wonder, will the vodka kill everything in the floaties? Will we be stopping the bikes every miles to hit the lou (Alaskan … [Read more...]
They drive like amerikanas
We drove the countryside from Rouen to a small town near Alencon, France. The driving has been not too bad, but there are many roundabouts. We have named the GPS Bridget on account of her British accent. Nikole has adopted a British accent and has become a little irritating. She now states … [Read more...]
Something unidentifiable on the plate…..
This situation occurred more than once. The first time we thought it might be celery, or something that sort of had the texture of jicama. It was mixed with eggplant, whatever it was. Neither the waitress or the cook spoke English, so we are not sure, but it tasted okay. The second time was a … [Read more...]