Some fish went for the bait!

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Just... we'll get to that.  But, first... a bike.

I really have to consider this.  Sure, winter is coming.  But there are days when riding is possible.  Usually.  Though if this winter is like last, those days will be rarer than usual.  We'll see.  Then again, it's early October, and down into the mid 30's to low 40s at night.  That... is early.  Cold doesn't mean snow.  But a warm ocean does.  And the ocean isn't so much warm as hot.  Still, cold has to clash with it, from the north.  We'll see.

Still, I... may get out and begin looking.  Which bike though?  I... went looking.  Looked at several reviews.  I ignore Brit reviews.  Beside their inability to speak English, their whole idea on life is tainted by them being peasants.  Yes, that is a huge mark against them.  Now, most Americans are becoming peasants.  There is that.  But it isn't official.  Not... yet.  We'll see on that.  

I did dump some multi-culti American multi-reviews.  Back to the peasant thing.  If you need to include black/queer/asian, and whatever else?  You don't need my business.  That's for city folk.  And... look at what is happening in the cities.  Go for it, not my gig or problem.  But, I did find one with several on preview.  Straight, solid, good dope... as best I can tell.

My guess is probably either the Kawasaki KLR 650 or the Suzuki DR 650.  Though there are possibly others.  Depending on trim out, price, mileage, availability.  Used?  Maybe, if lower mileage and if in great shape.  Can't trust anyone, these days, though.  So I'd have to have the bike looked over, closely.  They should be able to look over a bike well, they aren't like cars.  Though will they?  Gah!

So, yes.  I need to get a bike, get on it, and get ready.  Safe to ride, overseas?  It isn't safe here.  I live in the boonies, and yet getting into the main hub city around here requires driving through bumper traffic from around 4:00 to 22:00, sometimes later.  Worse if there is a sportsball event, or some other such.  Half of those people are on their phone, sixty percent have had at least one clot shot.  Every time a new "booster" comes available, you can tell it by the crazy driving.

Yes, a bike.  I'd have to take a loan on some of it, but can pay some of it, depending.  If the c.u. was willing to front me for an atv, I'm pretty sure they'll hook me up with a pre-loan for a bike.  Then I can just look, bargain, walk or ride as needed.  But... need gear too.  I won't ride without decent gear.  At least to start off.  As I said, I plan on... wrecking.  I have to know limits, and the only way to do that is by pain learning.  I used to be superior at that.  Will have to see if I still have what it takes.

Oh, as to her?  I... am sure it is her.  One?  Many?  Testy little woman though.  Then again, what woman isn't?  When she wants to be test ridden, and to be pain taught?  Those mares get... uptight and downright dangerous.  Can scent that from here.  *nostrils flaring*  Prancing, high gait, turns and tosses.  *swish*  Tail flickering this way and that.  I... know a mare's signal when I... sense it.

Worse than a normal devil.  I'll put you in my domain... and pray for you as I go into the target zone.  As a master, lord, should  Be careful.  You may get what you want... and so much more.  Amen.