"I'd be riding today if...."

OK, this is sort of a game.Tell us why you're sitting there posting instead of out riding your Nomad. Extra points for the most creative reasons. I'll start:

"I'd be riding today if...."

...if I didn't have a stinkin' cold.
I've gone through about 300 kleenex this AM.

Hardly creative, but I'm bored and had to think of something to post. ;)

[Yellow Jacket]

...if I didn't have work I have to get done on the yard and the house before the rain comes in tonight. Yuck!

[caddman11]

Right now it's a maintenance day---both bikes and the ATV. It's 40 degrees, probably will go for a ride later today, maybe 55. I've planted 65 trees in the last week (long story) and I could use a ride.

[lw]

... if I hadnt crashed on Wednesday

[damark115]

If it wasn't my weekend with my kids. But the bike needs a good washing anyway.
Hope your OK LW.

[Top Cat]

I felt like it. For some reason I just feel like taking it easy today and relaxing.
So far I think LW has the most sensible reason. Sorry LW ;)

[donguer]

If my wife didn't volunteer me for volunteer work for single moms, and then on the way home we saw a dog get hit by a car, the owner(of the dog) tried to catch the dog to get it to a vet and the dog bolted. By Coincidence we spotted the dog 5 miles away. We doubled back got the dog to stay with us, read the tag, called the owner. The owner came picked up the dog and now all is well.

[fish]

If I wasn't dead tired from work last night and from washing and waxing the wifes jeep and my van with out and sleep since 7:oo pm last night. ZZZZzzzz

... if I hadnt crashed on Wednesday

D@mn sorry to hear that LW!

No need to get that creative you know.

[caddman11]

I did get my ride in, short as it was. IMO the dog story and the lonely hearts club is the best story so far, two for one.

[MarkG]

Rode yesterday. Got up this morning, removed bugs, gunk & grime, then polished the bike. ::) Not fast enough, the wife thought we should go out for lunch. She eats slow, so 2.5hrs later I am finally back home. Waiting for her to decide what I should go to the store and get. ??? By the time I finally get home from that it will be too late. :-[

Since the bike is polished, fueled, etc., all I have to do tomorrow is get up and get gone. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif I'll think of someplace to go for a while. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[ringadingh]

I worked in the backyard all day, raking, digging and moving a pile of heavy rocks. Im too damm tired now and Ive had a few beers, its easier than cooking.( my wife is away this weekend). Now its supposed to rain the next couple days.

[ponch]

Too windy, I had to spend time with a contractor and designer, and I had things to do.

[rewindgy]

Actuallly took the KLR out today! Back alley still got a ton of snow and a tiny bit of mud! But they claim its a gonna warn up now?

[blowndodge]

I rode 65 miles today and 40 last night!! It's 99 in the shade today. Got a little pinging but not near as bad as it was stock. So now I'm reported in CD !!!!!

[tomk]

Had to ride a few miles today to call BD on the new Scala Rider. It worked.

[waterman]

It snowed this morning and is blowing 30 to 40 mph. Oh well, needed a day at home. Changed the oil in the pickup, 2 mowers, tiller, atv (work), trimmer. Also worked on some stuff in the house that needed attention.

Maybe tomorrow.

[papat]

My 24 hour shift started at 0600 EMT-I

[lonewolf]

freak april snowstorm ! we got 14 inches of snow last nite thru this morning ! so the nomad sits in the shop !

[ells]

Few flurries blowing in from Waterman, but even without that my wife decided she didn't like that stump in the front yard - its still mostly there but made a hell of a dent in it. About all I could do to drag myself to the beer fridge and into a hot bath. Next weekend a few friends will be over to finish off the stump, I bet I'll be on a ride tomorrow.

[cactusjack]

I'd be riding right now if I hadn't already ridden today (and didn't have to take my wife to the mall).

[cactusjack]

OK, this is sort of a game.Tell us why you're sitting there posting instead of out riding your Nomad. Extra points for the most creative reasons. I'll start:

"I'd be riding today if...."

...if I didn't have a stinkin' cold.
I've gone through about 300 kleenex this AM.

Hardly creative, but I'm bored and had to think of something to post. ;)

Now we know your secret for getting those first 1000 posts in record time.

[rflnomad]

LW, hope you are OK.
Papat, Thanks for the service.
OK, We went for the 3 mile walk for the March of Dimes fundraiser at 7Am, Then cleaned a office we do as a part time job. Then cleaned the house. Then started painting the outside of our house and did over 35%. THEN ... went grocery shopping and came home to SIT DOWN.
Tomorrow, we go see our daughter for the day.
No riding until time to go to work. :(

[coldfingers]

I was going to ride to a bike show today but it was storming here this mornig, we probably only got two inches of snow but the wind was blowing it something feerce! And its April 26th for gosh sakes!!

If I weren't in day two of a six day colon cleansing.

[skeeter]

I hadn't broke a nail trying to start my harley. Oh well, it's just as well as my harley jacket is still at the dry cleaners and nothing else really goes with my new harley boots..........

If I weren't in day two of a six day colon cleansing.

Six days!

Hell, I hear Nico could do that for you in a couple hours. http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

[unwind2]

Well, traded my automobile yesterday....that took most of the day...you know...dealer-'hear's what we'll trade for' ......us 'here's what we'll trade for'....dealer 'let me take this to the manager...etc....then calling the credit union to get the loan, no problem....filling out the paperwork at the dealer while they clean and gas up the car (sign here and here and here ugh)......getting bag and gathering crap out of old car etc....driving home after dark, go in read owner's manual and wash the car the next day (today) to get the bugs off, go show friends/relatives.

[skimo]

Went 4 wheelin in the jeep with another jeep buddy today since next weekend is Thunder Beach.

http://www.thunderbeachproductions.com/

[ponch]

A couple minutes.



If I weren't in day two of a six day colon cleansing.

Six days!

Hell, I hear Nico could do that for you in a couple hours. http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

[bigjohn]

Let's see...

1. Mow lawn
2. Weed Y Feed lawn
3. Pull weeds off upper level
4. Powerwash driveway
5. BBQ pork chops
6. Read messages on KawaNOW

Mowed the lawn, just as I finished that the rain started.So, I changed the oil and filter on the Nomad. Checked the coolant level.Checked the tire pressure,and just generally looked the bike over.

[coot]

Willl be starting in about 30 min. (5:00 AM). Ride at least one full day per week. Average between 250 to 350 miles and return home between 5:00 PM and 6:00.


Like to ride the back roads through the ranch country of south Florida. Saw so many gators on last weeks ride that I gave up counting after 30 min.

[mrfuni]

"I'd be riding today if...."

I wasn't going to my daughter's college graduation. She is graduating with honors so a day off from riding for her is not too bad...

Joe

[unwind2]

"I'd be riding today if...."

I wasn't going to my daughter's college graduation. She is graduating with honors so a day off from riding for her is not too bad...

Joe

Congrats!

Well, I'm feeling better this morning. The cold's not gone, but it's "dried up" if you know what I mean. I just might get to clean up the bike a little and go ride to the store or something short.

My youngest daughter is also graduating college next weekend, so I probably won't be doing any weekend riding to speak of. Then, the next weekend is Mother's day. Somewhere in all that we'll need to go shopping, etc. Then there's this eave repair & painting on my house that's only about half done. I need to buy a new car and sell two old ones, plus sell a tractor and impliments. It looks like I'm gonna be busy.

This is how my life seems to go. I get to ride to work every day, but finding time to go ride on the weekend is a rare thing.

[dogdoc]

had to work all day Sat.

[davidjones1]

lets see, moed 6 acre's then weed eat, that took most of saturday then got up and hope to beat the rain today that was not going to be here until late only to fined it got here early.

[socwkbiker]

Saturday went to the gym and out to lunch with my wife, went to a wedding reception out in the damn boonies and then met Todd, yes, our Todd, at Wing House. Sunday, went for a 2 hour shooting lesson then met Todd for lunch at Bone Daddy's (great food and smokin' hotties working there), then went home and helped my wife around the house. Busy weekend. I'm hoping to get some riding time next weekend.

LW, how bad and how are you?

[ringadingh]

Pruned a tree in the rain, 40 degrees out today, not to nice for riding, I'll spend some time resting up from all the yardwork I did Fri,Sat,Sun.

[jussmatt]

Had Kid duty over the weekend...but me and my daughter got to do a little riding around the neighborhood.... Looking forward to some riding this weekend if weather permits!!

LW.... you ok bud?? Guess I'll send ya a PM.

Well, today was a work day for me, so of course my "cold" or sinusitis, or snot attack from hell, or what ever the devil it was has all cleared up.

I did ride today (to work) and it was so freakin' nice out I had to put both feet on the right floorboard to get my bike to turn in to the parking lot.

So I'd be riding still, except for work.

[jussmatt]

In continuation.... I didn't ride to work today cause I have school tonight. The area where my course is isn't the best. Even if I locked my bike up, disk lock, and chained it to a telephone post.... when I got out around 10pm...I'm sure the NAD would be gone!!!

[bigjohn]

After spending all Saturday slaving in the yard, I got out Sunday. We met up with a friend in Maple Valley and rode over to "Flaming Geyser" state park. Then up the back way to Issaquah for lunch art the XXX Drive In.

Ummm great burgers and BEER, Root Beer out of the tap.

There was an Italian car show going on so we walked the lot and ogled Lambos, Ferrari's, Alphas and Fiats. As much as I love the sweet sound of the Nomads big twin, there is nothing like the sound of a V12 being revved up.

From Issaquah we rode on up to Snoqualmie Falls to see the water run over the cliff. From there it was a 50 mile dash to the house dodging rain drops for about 1/2 the way. Other than the last 1/2 hour in mist and drizzle, it was a great day. Got in aobut 200 miles. Sweet. Spring is starting to arrive in the great north wet.

[davidjones1]

bigjohn, we lived in portland for many years I miss the ride's we took there some of the beautiful views there are. but the great north wet is right on the money we never left the house without rain gear no mater what it look outside.
ridesafe.

[coacha]

If I didn't have to go on a field trip that ended miserably.

[paul]

I could convince my boss that my ride is more important than his customers. ::)

[socwkbiker]

+1

[dtrider]

I'd be riding today if I hadn't gotten careless and layed it down
while parking on a slight grade. I put out my foot, to keep it from
going down and I pushed so hard that I fractured four bones in my
left foot. Will not be able to ride for about 8 weeks now and will miss
some of the best riding weather of the year. Hope I learned
something from this as I'm running out of years to ride.

[skeeter]

dtrider- dang, don't do that. Pray you heal well and completely. Don't overdo!

Hey, that's a stone drag DT. Let it heal thoroughly man. You don't want to mess around on a partially healed foot.

[radco]

DT,, Hope you heal fast,,.. take it easy on the foot,,


I would be riding today if
1: is wasn't frigging raining and cold http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif
2:its cold and my CHROME THONG freezes my Chrome nuts :-/
3: I didnt have to FRIGGIN WORK :'(
4: I WON the Lotto

Rich

...its cold and my CHROME THONG freezes my Chrome nuts...

Whoooo!

Extra points for creativity and information above and beyond the call of duty there.

[ringadingh]

Id be riding if I wasn't sitting here sick as a dog. Maybe get out in a day or two.

I'd be riding today, but my yard boy didn't show up to cut the lawn. He didn't show up last week either, so it was a mile high. I figured I'd better stay home and cut it myself. Yuck.

[radco]

I'd be riding today, but my yard boy didn't show up to cut the lawn. He didn't show up last week either, so it was a mile high. I figured I'd better stay home and cut it myself. Yuck.
YARD boy, WOW ALL I have is SOME A Hole cutting my lawn, ::) I mean I cut my lawn http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif and TODAY IT is COLE,WINDY and Light Rain,, Rich

[burkazoid]

I'd be riding if I weren't so damn lazy.

[markusmaximus]

Just returned from riding ~30 miles. I cleaned house earlier so I earned it.

[justbrian]

if i did not have a gash in my rear tire
however i did see many a nomad(3) on the road today

[ringadingh]

Id be riding if I didn't need to fix my truck and bring in a load of topsoil for the backyard. My wife left again this weekend , so Im having some long island ice tea for dinner, (its easier than cooking)(Im really celebrating) but it really screws up my typing.