May 1, 2026. Thor and Willy’s

I’ve been reflecting on selling my Harley Nightster Special.  I still owe on the Jeep and would like to pay down the debt asap.  I’m very fond of and have my identity tied into having a Harley. Peter says I’m moving on and am no longer the Harley guy by the Jeep guy.

I still have the Vespa. The issue with the Harley is that I’m anxious riding it. I’m being cautious with my body since I hurt my back and have had more instability. I fear an accident and being laid up with a broken hip. The same thoughts affected my hunting and now the quad is gone.  

I also like the ability to pick up and go so that I don’t need to store a vehicle.  I’m hoping to go to Nakusp this summer with the Thor and Jeep and can’t carry the Harley as well. I might be able to carry the lighter Vespa. 

The main purpose of the Harley was the road trip. It certainly served in Yuma and last year on the ride to the Spokane IDAA. 

Also I’m older now and the idea of riding two wheels is less attractive when I have a perfectly good 4 wheel jeep.  I used to like the ‘thrill’ but now I’m thinking it’s not responsibly adult. I remember Ron telling me he got over the motorcycle and really wanted a sports car.  I don’t like the debt.  I wasn’t concerned last year about spending money keeping a place here and going elsewhere for the weekend. Now I don’t want the unnecessary cost.  I’m doing a lot of that cost reduction behaviour. I’d really like to get rid of the storage locker most.  

I’m liking being ‘light’ and able to move easily. Nomad .  Gypsy.  

I like the Vespa because it’s a bit like a bicycle in the city. I can carry Madigan. It’s carried when on the back of the motorhome and it’s something I can ride year round and even off road. I’ve even worn dresses and gowns riding it but mostly I like that I don’t need to wear boots but can wear saddles. I feel like I have to gear up with the Harley but because I’m using the Vespa mostly within bicycle speeds and such I can be more relaxed.  

Peter came by with Bella and Luka .  We walked around the park.  Larry is getting his second eye done for cataracts. The first was a successful and he can see as well as with glasses without glasses with that eye.  Peter found out he has early cataract too as I have. I’ve the macular degeneration too but have been fortunate that there’s no progression.  I’m hoping to avoid surgery for  another year of two.  

I was up in the shower at 645 this morning It’s definitely a day off. TGIF.  I lingered in the shower and actually took the time to lather myself with body cream.  I’ve had that particular cream for at least a year which indicates how few times I’m not in survival mode.

This week was hard work only because I was sick. I had a cold and allergies.  So first it was sinus and sleep problems then sore throat and cough. Today I’m feeling pretty good.  Last night I took a ride on the Harley to pick up Macdonald’’s for Madigan and I as well as stop at the Coquitlam One Stop Love Shop.  It was advertised as more for suburban couples and I did like that vibe.  Not at all Davie street but not quite Commercial drive.

I’m betwixt and between glad to be working and liking serving and income when I’m well . I really enjoyed my Men’s meeting and am back to the on line meetings too.  The Cough lingers.  

It’s lovely warm weather with sunshine and blue sky.  I’m waiting to head out after the lunch hour. I have to make a mail run.  I had rotisserie chicken last night and have left overs. I could have that with the soup.  I am disappointed in the food prices being so high.

Carney ahd the Liberals seems demonic making an alliance with Communist China agains the US.  Meanwhile I really like what President Trump and Elon Musk are doing.  The exposure of the corruption there only underscores how much corruptions is happening here. The Democrats and Liberals have been bad boys and girls.  It is disheartening working and seeing all the theivery especially from the immigrants who then get special treatment when they are caught. I’ve stopped reading Facebook but am still scanning instagram and X.  It’s all just gossip but it’s like an addiction. I’m trying to break the bad habit.  I’ve read a couple of good books and think I was depressed there because nothing appeared . I felt I was just going through the motions. I felt Laura wasn’t happy and now we’re apart so that’s a grieving issue.  

Time to ride over to Trev.  

Thank you Jesus. Thank you God.