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Old 02-23-2009, 04:30 PM   #201
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I had a few errands to run, but I'm putting them off until tomorrow since I had an interview close by where I'm going.

Besides, I didn't sleep worth a damn. I went to bed, tossed and turned for a couple of hours, got up for a little while, then went back to toss and turn some more. I finally got to sleep about 5am-ish. I used to work overnights so trying to get back on a real schedule has been a pain, plus I'm stressed so I'm not sleeping like I should.
I see, I was just messing with you anyway.
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Old 02-23-2009, 04:31 PM   #202
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I raced a Harley today, and after some really hard riding I finally
managed to pass the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really,
twisting sections of canyon road with no straight sections to speak of
and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "15 MPH".

I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those
big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where
handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone.

I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could
catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and
cornering. Three corners later, I was on his fender. Catching him was
one thing; passing him would prove to be another.

Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the
mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got
by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to
pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came
out he'd get on the throttle and outpower me. His horsepower was almost
too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.

My only hope was to outbrake him. I held off squeezing the lever until
the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant, I
was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as
he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road
straightens out and he would pass me for good.

But now I was in the lead, and he would no longer hold me back. I
stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the
canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him
in my rear-view mirror.

Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he
passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match
for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of
road, where bravery and skill count for more than horsepower and deep
pockets, I had passed him. Though it was not easy, I had won the race to
the bottom of the canyon.

I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedaled so
hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Schwinn, as well.
They really make a great bicycle.
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Old 02-23-2009, 04:32 PM   #203
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I see, I was just messing with you anyway.

Hee-hee. I know.


I'm just really stressing. It's been years since I've been jobless.
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Old 02-23-2009, 04:44 PM   #204
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Hee-hee. I know.


I'm just really stressing. It's been years since I've been jobless.
wish I could say that. I've worked temp services off and on the past several years. not really looking forward to doing that again.

I've done just about everything. I worked at a place that made caskets to building maintenance. just call me Jack.
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Old 02-24-2009, 04:08 AM   #205
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At least the rest of the weekend was good then. Maybe this was a good thing if you've been wanting to paint and whatnot for a while now.
havent really been wanting to do it, but i hate having cookie cutter stuff... i have mv agusta taste on a hyosung budget

i got oil and engine ice today tho, and the chick who picked it up for me wants to do the work too, so thats promising


...i just read that-damn i'm lazy lol
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Old 02-24-2009, 08:30 AM   #206
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havent really been wanting to do it, but i hate having cookie cutter stuff... i have mv agusta taste on a hyosung budget

i got oil and engine ice today tho, and the chick who picked it up for me wants to do the work too, so thats promising


...i just read that-damn i'm lazy lol
How do you like that Hindle exhaust? You got that recently, correct?
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Old 02-24-2009, 09:13 AM   #207
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havent really been wanting to do it, but i hate having cookie cutter stuff... i have mv agusta taste on a hyosung budget

i got oil and engine ice today tho, and the chick who picked it up for me wants to do the work too, so thats promising


...i just read that-damn i'm lazy lol
You lazy fucker.








I like your style.
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Old 02-24-2009, 10:24 AM   #208
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How do you like that Hindle exhaust? You got that recently, correct?
ummm...looks freakin sweet...havent installed it yet

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I like your style.
ill take pics, should be a decent build/upgrade
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Old 02-24-2009, 10:26 AM   #209
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I'm trying to wake up so I can get ready for a job interview.
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Old 02-24-2009, 10:26 AM   #210
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I'm trying to wake up so I can get ready for a job interview.
Good luck on your interview!
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