Looks like I'm a Card Carrying Sunday Rider

Frogwell · 04-06-2010, 07:29 AM

Not sure how it happened, but it occurs to me that somewhere along the way I became a Sunday rider. I like to blame work and daddy commitments, but if that's the case, why aren't I wealthier and why is my daughters room still not decorated and baby friendly 13 months after she was born?

Anyways, I had my KLR in bits over the winter and only got it back together a couple of weeks ago. I managed to get a brief window of free time this Sunday to test the new shock absorber on a little localish run.

Back in time to make dinner, feed the baby unit, and settle down a an evening of catching up on some work.

Rock n' Roll and all that.

Cannonshot · 04-06-2010, 07:54 AM

Nice work with the photos.

Steelybeast · 04-06-2010, 07:55 AM

Fantastic pictures! I assume these were in Scotland from your profile. We have talked about going there one day ourselves.

Roadrunner · 04-06-2010, 08:00 AM

Some beautiful "local'ish" area there!!

Not to worry about the Sunday riding. When you have itty bitty kids - they have a way of becoming the center of your universe, just to watch them grow! You're a lucky man so enjoy them while they're little.

The rooms get finished / cleaned - or not. Then they'll need changing and cleaning again (just like the kids, only less important

).

I'm glad you got some time for yourself. That is important, too. A well-balanced, happy Dad is a better father.

What beautiful country you live in. I'm sure you'll have many hours of enjoyment in it with the little 'un also. There are so many different "stages" to our lives. Enjoy each and every one, and in no time you'll find yourself doing what you want, including riding more if that is your goal!

ChubbyThumper · 06-29-2010, 01:27 AM

Your pics are inspiring. I checked out your website also, well worth a look. I hope to visit Kinlochgair this summer after seeing your photos there

GB · 07-06-2010, 05:56 PM

Great pics

Moved to Day Trippin'

iyaoyas98 · 07-07-2010, 06:45 AM

Wow. Now I'm pretty depressed about where I live.

GB · 07-07-2010, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iyaoyas98

Wow. Now I'm pretty depressed about where I live.

Try living here... the land of the flat and straight..

Photog · 07-07-2010, 09:46 AM

Great pics. Thanks for sharing them.

I used to work a 6 day workweek...did it for a long time...and got used to just making daytrips and short loops. We just get to make the best of the time we have available.

You sure have some outstanding scenery.

East Coast Rider · 07-07-2010, 10:02 AM

Here I am, thinking I am getting better at photography, then along comes Frogwell. Thank you, kind sir, for crushing my spirit!

AWESOME, as usual, FW!

Laconic · 07-07-2010, 12:19 PM

More of my preconceived notions challenged. I thought Scotland was all green rolling hills.

Nice pictures.

Motojournalism · 07-07-2010, 12:35 PM

Perfect post for the new Day Trippin' thread. Short n' very sweet

Nice job on the post-production too! Subtle.

Say, is the KLR a rare beast in the motherland? Was it officially sold in Scotland?

tr7dan · 08-08-2010, 02:38 PM

Sure this is one of yours ? ......looks awfully like a Bob Ross to me - Phthalo blue skies, Titanium white snow and no mistakes - just 'happy accidents'

Jus' kiddin' - fab pics

Dan

04-06-2010, 07:29 AM	#1
Frogwell ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Perthshire, Scotland Oddometer: 139	Looks like I'm a Card Carrying Sunday Rider Not sure how it happened, but it occurs to me that somewhere along the way I became a Sunday rider. I like to blame work and daddy commitments, but if that's the case, why aren't I wealthier and why is my daughters room still not decorated and baby friendly 13 months after she was born? Anyways, I had my KLR in bits over the winter and only got it back together a couple of weeks ago. I managed to get a brief window of free time this Sunday to test the new shock absorber on a little localish run. Back in time to make dinner, feed the baby unit, and settle down a an evening of catching up on some work. Rock n' Roll and all that. __________________ I didn't sell out, I bought in. Photos of Scotland

04-06-2010, 08:00 AM	#4
Roadrunner (Negativus Supersonicus) Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 19,407	Some beautiful "local'ish" area there!! Not to worry about the Sunday riding. When you have itty bitty kids - they have a way of becoming the center of your universe, just to watch them grow! You're a lucky man so enjoy them while they're little. The rooms get finished / cleaned - or not. Then they'll need changing and cleaning again (just like the kids, only less important ). I'm glad you got some time for yourself. That is important, too. A well-balanced, happy Dad is a better father. What beautiful country you live in. I'm sure you'll have many hours of enjoyment in it with the little 'un also. There are so many different "stages" to our lives. Enjoy each and every one, and in no time you'll find yourself doing what you want, including riding more if that is your goal! __________________ "If your mindset is that nothing was wrong, you will not demand new models." "System change is not for the conceptually or interpersonally fainthearted." - Sarason

06-29-2010, 01:27 AM	#5
ChubbyThumper Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Co.Antrim, N.Ireland Oddometer: 413	Your pics are inspiring. I checked out your website also, well worth a look. I hope to visit Kinlochgair this summer after seeing your photos there __________________ Glencoe Orkney and Ardnamurchan My Stella run 2011

07-06-2010, 05:56 PM	#6
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,462	Great pics Moved to Day Trippin' __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

07-07-2010, 09:46 AM	#9
Photog Charismatic Megafauna Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Cackalacky Oddometer: 46,044	Great pics. Thanks for sharing them. I used to work a 6 day workweek...did it for a long time...and got used to just making daytrips and short loops. We just get to make the best of the time we have available. You sure have some outstanding scenery. __________________ Only an XR1200 owner knows why Cthulhu hangs its head out a car window. Like I like. Yep.

04-06-2010, 07:54 AM	#2
Cannonshot Having a Nice Time Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 13,981	Nice work with the photos.

04-06-2010, 07:55 AM	#3
Steelybeast Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Ellijay & Suwanee, Georgia Oddometer: 542	Fantastic pictures! I assume these were in Scotland from your profile. We have talked about going there one day ourselves.

07-07-2010, 06:45 AM	#7
iyaoyas98 Bored Silly Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Smyrna, TN Oddometer: 3,421	Wow. Now I'm pretty depressed about where I live.

07-07-2010, 10:02 AM	#10
East Coast Rider Just Me... Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Stuck somewhere in motorcycle Purgatory Oddometer: 3,597	Here I am, thinking I am getting better at photography, then along comes Frogwell. Thank you, kind sir, for crushing my spirit! AWESOME, as usual, FW! __________________ Txt msg with Dan right after he was paralyzed: Me: Hey Dan-O. Just wanted to say howdy and Love ya! Dan: Howdy and Love you too. Doin' good and feeling good. Me: Give 'em hell, little Bro! Dan: Roger that.

07-07-2010, 12:19 PM	#11
Laconic QuestionableBanterer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 10,537	More of my preconceived notions challenged. I thought Scotland was all green rolling hills. Nice pictures.

07-07-2010, 12:35 PM	#12
Motojournalism motojournalism.com Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal via BC Oddometer: 1,579	Perfect post for the new Day Trippin' thread. Short n' very sweet Nice job on the post-production too! Subtle. Say, is the KLR a rare beast in the motherland? Was it officially sold in Scotland? __________________ "Absorb what is useful, Discard what is useless, Add what is uniquely your own" - Bruce Lee Moto documentary Fifty Years of Kicks at motojournalism.com Way Out West - Canada to the Darien Gap Follow me on Twitter

08-08-2010, 02:38 PM	#13
tr7dan n00b Joined: Dec 2008 Oddometer: 2	Sure this is one of yours ? ......looks awfully like a Bob Ross to me - Phthalo blue skies, Titanium white snow and no mistakes - just 'happy accidents' Jus' kiddin' - fab pics Dan

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