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Well, I reckon that since I've announce my safe return to the third world, it stands to reason that, once again, I have ventured forth, accompanied only by my faithful Indian guide, Lucky Woman, into America. Since we had such a great time at the Texas Renaissance Festival, last year, we decided to give it another shot, this time for "Celtic Weekend". Details and pics are a click away at Rides and Tales
The kid (the girl kid) called with her car stalled over in town, yesterday. I caged across the Oso, put some coolant in it, hooked up some jumper cables and twirled the starter for a while. I have four vehicles at my house, that's thirteen, count them, thirteen carburetors (not counting lawn mower). Daughter's car is fuel injected so when it wouldn't start all I knew to do was to tell her to lock it up and I'd deal with it later.
This a.m. I rode over to the burger stand where it's parked to try and start it, again, and to figure out where I can tie on to the freakin' no-frame-having unibody to tow it home.
(I made arrangements with my good bro to help me out, tonight, as years of experience have made us a pretty smooth towing team.)
When I got back, I left the scoot out since I want to put the saddlebags back on it. The gray day got grayer and soon I heard the patter of rain on the roof. I rode the Valk into the shed just before the 20% rain chance flooded the yard.
I could hear old Thor's chariot rumbling through the sky and heading into town . I wonder if his daughter, Thrud, is stranded somewhere.
At any rate it's still gray, outside, and while I heard Thor driving west, most of the rain is moving east, into the Gulf. I'll get those saddle bags mounted soon enough. Tomorrow, we plan to leave the Third World behind us for a few days and travel to the Renaissance Fair in Plantersville, TX, a little north-west of Houston. Thor will have driven off and the Celtic gods will hold sway for the weekend.
I thought about wearing a kilt, but the prediction is for rather cool weather. I wouldn't want to freeze off any of the good stuff, you know.
I'll get back to you as things develop.
Politically Correct cop-out: Yeah, I know, not all Democrats are like that. I personally know nearly six who are not.
More scribbledygook at Rides and Tales.
This is a post from the general message board of the Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club (VRCC), my motorcycle owners club. I would appreciate it if you'd read it. I believe it is in your interest to act on it.
I received notice this morning that the criminal who ran over me and left the scene is up for parole February 12, 2009. I would like for you guys and gals to help prevent this my mailing letters to the Parole Board.
His name is John Turpin and he was sentenced to 5 yrs and as a habitual criminal. He has been in and out of jail for yrs with numerous convictions. He was drunk with a blood alcohol of 0.18 and high on opiates when he hit me while I
was riding in 5pm traffic at 35 mph.
He hit me twice before running over me and dragging me over 100 feet.
I was riding a bright red Rocket III and wearing a bright red Joe Rocket Jacket and silver helmet so there is no way he did not see me.
Once my bike and I were pulled from beneath his truck, he left the scene and drove home. I haven't ridden my Valk very much since then since I have what the Docs call a flail chest and I am in constant discomfort. I am on light duty at work for the rest of my life.
Believe me, if he had anything I would haved sued. Instead, I'd like to see him locked up safely away from others until he completes his sentence. Arkansas has "good time" so he will serve less than half anyway provided he behaves.
Please write letters to the following:
Leroy Brownlee, Chairman
Abraham Carpenter, Jr., Vice-Chairman
Richard Mays, Jr., Secretary [div] John Belken, Commissioner
John Felts, Commissioner
Carolyn Robinson, Commissioner
Joseph "Joe" Peacock, Commissioner
ARKANSAS BOARD OF PAROLE
PO BOX 34085
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
72203
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