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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #125 on: June 30, 2019, 01:21:46 PM »
Well #$%*, there's no 3825in grass here atoll!

Nuthin!

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #126 on: June 30, 2019, 02:33:52 PM »
 Whaaaat?
 I'm lost.
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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #127 on: June 30, 2019, 03:42:17 PM »
Don't worry Scott! 
Not all who wander are lost.

The numbers are a creative way of saying dirty words.  Kids these days  ;)

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #128 on: July 01, 2019, 08:44:24 PM »
Didn't expect to see Seattle mentioned on the corner in Winslow.

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #129 on: July 04, 2019, 01:08:56 PM »
1255 miles later.  Made it to a home in Texas
Oh the humidity! 

May have clocked enough saddle time for an iron butt challenge.  Though the rain stopped me in Roswell.  The aliens ate my departing fuel receipt too.  The inn there wasn't exactly the cleanest.  But it felt good to get some sleep.

Met a delightfully timid man outside of Winslow.  He was watching for speeders and having a crisis of faith.  As it seems there are some religious sorts that still practice ostracization and think they can run a town on their own terms.  My advice for him, saddle up and ride.  Go somewhere beautiful.  Take 4 days getting there.

The time spent in the Navajo reservation was eye-opening, jaw dropping, and simultaneously heart breaking.  The clusters of folk just teaming up to survive on the land.  Scattered among independent businesses and schools.  Then suddenly, a more Americanized town city with franchise stations and governing agencies.  Saw the whole gamut just cruising down a single byway

New Mexico, wish I could have stayed a little longer.  But I was on a mission.  Destined for Texas. 

Will admit, Texas doesn't seem as motorcycle friendly as Arizona.  They don't drive as fast either.  The oil pumps can raise a stink from a mile away as well.

The fields of churning pumps.  One day, those Iron Giants will stop their work.  The holes in the earth can be sealed.  Then the good people will be able to rely on sustainable and responsible fuels.  We have the technology, do we have the collective willpower?

I've got the idea for a machine to spread that message.  The sexiest little tractor around.  Powered by recycled waste and strong enough to pull a stump from the ground.
That will be the spearhead for the real Cattleman's Ball.  Eventually.

Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!  We will not go silent into that good night.  That is for certain.

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #130 on: July 04, 2019, 01:14:36 PM »
Don't get caught in the crossfire on route 66!

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #131 on: July 06, 2019, 09:47:39 PM »
It's been a long day here in Texas.  Caught up on some much needed rest and relaxation.  In between bursts of constructive activity and nursing a headache. 

Finally sent the feds a report on the money laundering scam I got caught up in.  The cyber-stalker that gave me such a panic attack, I even scared the schools student services secretary.  Kinda sad to think I got kicked out of school for panicking and opening my big fat mouth in frustration.  In the words of the school administrator.  "something something heresay, you're being irrational".  Basterd.

Mr. Kupferschmit, if you're reading this.  I'm sorry you have to work at a place that's invited an ADA lawsuit.  I appreciate your calm understanding of any peculiar weirdness I exhibited.  I can't say the entire MMI experience was a net negative.  Because of instructors like Bruce and Zz.

Speaking of secretaries.  It's kinda hard to believe, and I haven't heard from the one-of-two witnesses.  But the front desk girl there has a phone number for a pest control operation that specializes in the human species.  I'm not making this up.  Gravity doesn't lie.
Of course, the faculty has no idea about her phone call.  Without some especially long-lawful-arms to subpeona witness and take posession of the security footage.  It's a sisyphean battle. 

Seems these people can't tell the difference between a man in panic, and a man about to commit violent crime.  To wit, I must say it's very difficult to commit any crime when you can't effing breathe!  I was under the impression that the school worked to create safe spaces for the "snowflakes" (a pejorative term the admin also claims to know nothing about) - but it's really hard to feel safe on a campus when staff keep telling you to leave!  Just sayin.

Upon further reflection, I am aware that I have been profiled.  If not for my natural state of peculiarity, but for coping with medication withdrawls, extreme vigilance and bad case of run-away!  The tattoos on my body, my patch collection, my tattoos, my associates (who are really fine and generous people I assure you all), the sound of my voice, and general preference to not associate with "toxic" males, maybe my religion too (since pagan is apparently another outlaw motorcycle gang).  I have been stalked across the city.  My shopping routines and pro-social actions interrupted by otherwise unassuming looking people.  I was also informed that someone who liked me, prevented me being the victim of a hate crime.  On top of everything else I'd already dealt with.  Hopefully a call to the phoenix police gang task force can net some honest answers.

Having been accused of public drunkenness on campus, I feel that the faculty may be lacking in some awareness training.  Being labeled a threat, or otherwise a "pest", certainly increases my motivation to fight this administration for all the rights listed under the ADA guidelines.  I am not a lawyer, and people in my position generally can't afford one.  My family certainly can't, not after spending upwards of $6000 to remotely support me on the edge of homelessness in the city of Phoenix.
If they're so worried about disturbing the veterans at the school, they should be really concerned about the man who raised me.  King of the Pit in Ranger School.  Charm Offensive in Panama.  A real man with a plan for that canal.  As much as he would like me to return to base, I know better.  It is a depressing place to live and die.

Since I'm in Texas, I'm gonna visit my dear nanny at the nursing home.  She's in the late stage of Alzheimer's disease.  I've been warned that she won't recognize me or her daughter.  She leaves behind a large portfolio of western oil paintings - one titled "still in trouble", that I wouldn't hesitate to use as a vinyl wrap on my bike!

Send that across the country on a race for neuroscience awareness huh?  Yippee!

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #132 on: July 08, 2019, 10:14:17 AM »
But here's the thing, you see, Venison World exists and that means the world is a fine place.
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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #133 on: July 08, 2019, 02:53:01 PM »
No argument there Gene!  Venison Sausage is delicious!

One of these days I'll remember to put the rose-colored visor on my helmet. 


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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #134 on: July 08, 2019, 03:19:15 PM »
Straight from the frying pan in Arizona to the fire in texas?!?!?!

Methinks you could be quite mad, quite mad indeed!!!  :o
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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #135 on: July 08, 2019, 03:50:06 PM »
It's okay Duke.  I have the constables phone number here 😂

It takes a certain level of insanity to load up a motorcycle and leave with little intention of going back.

Once I recover from the latent exhaustion, there are some jobs I need to apply for. 

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #136 on: July 09, 2019, 12:56:03 PM »
 When you see your nanny, if she doesn't remember you, ask about some funny or memorable thing that happened. My aunt didn't know us or my Dad but she remembered when we visited and my kids left some clothes there. She waited until they didn't fit to mention it. I left a beer in her frig for 3 years. She remembered that.
 If nothing else, ask for a hug. Don't feel hurt if it doesn't go well. They're living in a dream and can't usually wake up.
No matter how many times you paint over a shadow, it's still there.
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« Reply #137 on: July 09, 2019, 01:10:14 PM »
Good advice, Don.
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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #138 on: July 09, 2019, 06:22:11 PM »
Don R said "They're living in a dream and can't usually wake up."

I reckon that's the best way I've ever heard Alzheimer's described.

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #139 on: July 09, 2019, 09:50:37 PM »
Don R said "They're living in a dream and can't usually wake up."

I reckon that's the best way I've ever heard Alzheimer's described.
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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #140 on: July 10, 2019, 03:45:19 AM »
The visit with Nanny was actually quite fun and enjoyable. 

She's become less of a tough old bat with age.  Aged beyond the point of giving a sh!t.
Asked what I've been doing and why I came to see her all of a sudden.  Told her I had been at school. 
She gasps and says "You've been in prison haven't you?!"

Nanny wasn't wrong.  I've been sentenced to life behind the bars of a motorcycle.

We laughed, we cried, blew raspberries and head-butted each other while growling.  Got interrupted by a young and honorary fire fighter who wanted to show off his hat and department badge. 
We left nanny to eat her pureed lunch and a promise that I would work hard to leave the world a better, and more beautiful place.

She left me with the words "nothing fell".  Still trying to figure out what she meant by that.  Maybe's it's something to do with Chicken Little's story?  Who Knows?

Took today to visit the motorcycle shop.  Bought a gallon of their finest full synthetic.  Enjoyed the eye candy, filled out a job app.  Stopped in at the cycle gear for some window shopping.  Found spectro gold gear oil I needed there.

A motorcycle missionary club was hosting a barbecue and bike blessing.  Tried not to argue the sin and redemption message.  Seeing as our collective faith share the same matron saint.

So the old dragon-horse is now duly blessed and anointed in the sacred oil of our people.


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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #141 on: July 10, 2019, 09:21:00 AM »
 I'm so happy the visit went well. It sounds like she's a hoot and one of those people we are better for having known.
 Nothing fell.
No matter how many times you paint over a shadow, it's still there.
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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #142 on: July 10, 2019, 12:25:00 PM »
Looks like the family left some fine reading material on the bottom shelf.

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« Reply #143 on: July 10, 2019, 01:07:00 PM »
 Great machining and materials titles in there, worth having a look.
 Good to hear you had a great visit with your aunt. .
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« Reply #144 on: July 10, 2019, 03:11:54 PM »
The Vault Dweller's Guide will come in handy when the next crash occurs.
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« Reply #145 on: July 10, 2019, 03:30:45 PM »
The Vault Dweller's Guide will come in handy when the next crash occurs.

Definitely useful for a swamp creature like me.

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #146 on: July 10, 2019, 06:57:38 PM »
been following along with your journey, good to hear you on an up, lets hope it keeps going
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« Reply #147 on: July 10, 2019, 10:48:46 PM »
Bomerman, I too have been watching this thread and am happy to hear your visit went well. I don't know if you realize it but the old woman gave you 2 things. By leaving you with the words "nothing fell"  you got a dose of your own medicine (might be a family thing, idk). Earlier in this thread quite a few guys were saying that , that is what some of your posts come across like........a bit confusing or not quite enough info to make sense. I am not bagging on you, so please don't take it that way, humor this old man for now.

The 2nd thing she gave you is a very fitting creed for you to remember," nothing fell". Very simple words but powerful when you think about it. If you go back over your thread and re-read the advise others tried to give you and weigh that against the problems you had you may see that indeed "nothing fell", at least nothing of any importance. You were able to get through it and make your way to visit your nanny before she slipped into dementia or passed away, that visit was good medicine for both of you (butt heads and growl). I imagine that as she said nothing fell there was an air of confidence and a sparkle in her eye as she knew she had just given you a puzzle to work on and something to fall back on when things look bad.

Now paint "NOTHING FELL" on your gas tank and keep Nanny's face in your mind as you voyage onward.

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #148 on: July 10, 2019, 11:51:16 PM »
Thanks fellas.
Those words were a much needed lift after a long spit shine session in the workshop. 
Wrapping up and winding down from the moto-meditation; cleansing months worth of grime and crud, bugs and dust from the long road that is behind me.
Reaching deep into the body, wiping away the build up that had gone unseen.
Laughing when the 10mm wrench was no where to be seen.
Johnny Cash instructing the audience on how to build a Cadillac.
Listening to the cicada chirp and the thunder roll.  Resting on the shop floor, alone and at peace with my machine.

Tomorrow, weather permitting, I hope to take a ride to town.  See a man about a motor that could propel a new generational concept of motorcycle. 
Something strong, rugged, versatile, ecologically responsible, developed with the intention to serve those in immediate danger.  Equipped with the tools to get in and get the job done.  Wether the road is passable or not.

The best part.  We already have everything we need to make a fleet of them.  Just have to take it home in our lunch box.  One piece at a time.

When that little engine loads up, everyone will know why they say;

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Diesels Don't Quit

You read it here first. 

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Re: Cowmann's Grass Is Greener Tour
« Reply #149 on: July 11, 2019, 02:03:08 PM »
The man in charge was no where to be seen today.

But the vintage bikes were too choice!