October 28, 2009
Fort Collins, CO
Happy Birthday to Me!
Yeah - it's my birthday. I woke earlier than usual this morning. I was having a dream about a birthday ride (motorcycle ride) and in the dream it was time to get up and go... In my dream, the sun was shining and the road was calling. Didn't happen. Nope. The reality is we have snow. Lots of snow.
It started snowing last night about 8 pm. It is still snowing. We are in the midst of the first major winter storm and it's a doozie. So, we rose this morning, made the first of three pots of coffee, lit a fire log and I opened a few packages and cards filled with lots of nice things.
The packages started arriving last week but didn't get opened until today because of Tim, otherwise known as the official
it-is-not-your-birthday-yet grinch. Noooo, around here your day is your day. Ha! The Folks called first (they always do) and it was great to chat with both Mom and Dad. Since, Mother Nature more or less cancelled the birthday ride to Vern's for breakfast - Tim whipped up a batch of his famous eggs-in-a-basket which suited me just fine.
I have opened many fine gifts and cards, received great emails and Facebook messages, and talked to the Folks, the Daughter, my brother and my 98 year old Grandmother.
The rest of the day is mine to do as I please until Tim gets off, although I expect a visit or two from friends this evening. Tim isn't feeling well, so as soon as he left for work, I went out to shovel the first 6-8 inches of snow from the drive and sidewalk. The fact that I did, will probably get me a birthday spankin' - but, he has to catch me first. Not to worry, I love being out in the snow - next to riding the Harley, snow is one of my favorite things. And, if we can't be riding the Harley - it might as well snow.
Like I said, so Far, so Good. Here are a few pics...
The day isn't over yet. I have yet to cut the cake. Right now, I'm off for another stroll in the snow... Stay tuned.
Wichita Falls, TX - The Folks were out and about today treating the employees of Red River Harley-Davidson with cookies and stuff. The employees were decked out in costume, even Jim, the Harley-Davidson Salesman (dressed as a Harley-Davidson Salesman).
It started snowing last night about 8 pm. It is still snowing. We are in the midst of the first major winter storm and it's a doozie. So, we rose this morning, made the first of three pots of coffee, lit a fire log and I opened a few packages and cards filled with lots of nice things.a.jpg)
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They had a really good time. The event T-Shirt was awesome... Petrolia Pirate on a motorcyle. The photos below include some of the petting zoo and a guy with a goat (which Mom loved and I'm surprised she didn't try to bring home).
Wichita Falls, TX - I R loving it!! says friend John about his new Harley. John has been talkin' and plannin' and schemin' to get a Harley for a good while now. He found a 2001 Softtail Heritage that won his heart a few days ago. Now SO sits beside John's Vulcan known as Ms. Clone. SO = Sierra Oscar. Sierra Oscar is military phonetics for Significant Other... Explains John -- Janice is the wife but the Harley is my SO.a.jpg)
One photo had me curious. It depicts a friend (Nubbin) sprinkling rice near John's new bike. John hadn't posted to his blog yet, so curiosity got the better of me and I asked Nubbin. What's the deal with the rice? Nubbin explained that John had been riding a rice-burner for so long, they brought along the rice so John would feel more comfortable on the Harley. Whew! I told Nubbin they had me worried that the rice was part of some weirdo biker blessing. As it turns out, it was more of a rice-burner banishing. Too funny!
In case you haven't noticed... the Biker Witch video should have been your first clue... Fall is my favorite time of year and Hallowe'en is my favorite holiday... I (actually WE since Tim is such a good sport) deck the place out in spooky splendor... the whole place - inside and out - nearly every room.
Much of our Hallowe'en decor (inside and out) is manufactured by friends, family and ourselves. The excellent silhouette yard signs that are the foundation for the yard decor were made by The Folks back in 2000/2001. That's my Mummy Texas Mom in 2001 in the photo. The signs have traveled from Texas to Wyoming and now, Colorado. Year before last they got a new coat of paint, but otherwise are holding up well.
The scarecrow frames are made by Tim. He makes something new every year. One year he made giant jacks out of tree trunks. Those are inside. This year's addition is five evil punkin'head (the ones with black heads) trick-or-treaters. (Last year the evil tots were on giant springs.) This is the project we kept putting off because it was such great riding weather. I've dropped a hint that I wouldn't mind a stick cat to go with them. Let's see how I do. Ha! If the weekend isn't good for riding - it's a sure bet. Otherwise, who cares? Let's ride. lalalalalalala...a.jpg)
Wichita Falls, TX - Dad and fellow Patriot Guard Riders honored a local veteran today on a Patriot Guard Mission for Fred Tibbets (88 yrs old). Tibbets was a 20 year veteran of the US Navy and US Air Force. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict & Vietnam War.a.jpg)
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