A Sweet Ride

Dave turned 40 on August 24. For months previous to this, he has been jokingly saying that he was going to buy a motorcycle for his mid-life crisis. The kids all agreed that it would be a great idea. Imagine his surprise when I surprised him with one (for the weekend) for his birthday. The picture at the top of the page is taken just as the garage door was opened to reveal the present.

Originally I was planning on renting one from the local Harley dealership but a family friend volunteered his instead (THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!). Here Dave is getting instructions from him.

Dave has operated a motorcycle in the past and still has the endorsement on his drivers' license. But I don't think he was quite prepared for the power this machine has. I was standing at the end of the driveway when he rolled it into the street and hit the accelerator for the first time. He was very surprised. haha!

He rode the Harley all weekend until it's owner came and took it home. There may have even been a tiny tear in his eye when he handed over the keys. Now I just have to get the idea of one of his own out of his head!!