Dave and Julie: The Deep South. - Page 6

jhansen · 06-23-2012, 06:12 PM

On board. Always good stuff.

rycomm · 06-23-2012, 06:34 PM

Dave, it's great to read another report from you. I think the most interesting part of the stories are the non-riding segments, and how riding often gives us the time to ponder the past, while living in the present. I never get those feelings in a car or truck. Sometimes on a bicycle or kayak, but most often on a motorcycle trip. Keep it coming, but do it at your pace. If it becomes pressured, it won't be as real.

I wish you lived a little closer, my house needs painted. I'd love to be able to send some business your way.

Ryan

AZST · 06-23-2012, 07:06 PM

Subsribed!

--Bryan

MsSuzieQ · 06-23-2012, 08:01 PM

In...

Katoom119 · 06-23-2012, 08:22 PM

Just tuning in. Sorry to hear about your pup. Mine (10 pound Mini Daschund) is KO'd in his bed, on top of our bed, under a fleece blanket. Spoiled does not even come close. I dread the day but love every moment with him.

I think I know where you're coming from about the contentment. Growing up I was lead to believe that you earned your contentment. That it was a prize that you received if you worked hard enough. It may be that way for some, but not for me. It took a very profound and sad event to show me that contentment is more about being happy with yourself at any given moment. I read this somewhere and it's now my motto:

"The fastest way to inner peace is to not give a shit."

If you get it then it makes perfect sense. If you don't, it doesn't mean to not care about anything. It means to be caught in the rain on your bike and not care. It means you just lost your luggage at the airport and you say "meh". Roll with it.

I truly believe, especially after meeting you in the chow line at the RDV, that you're there. Your contentment is found in not being content.

Loving the ride report. Carry on good sir.

ratster · 06-23-2012, 10:28 PM

Subscribed and looking forward to the rest of your journey.

129drifter · 06-24-2012, 08:21 AM

Enjoying the ride report so far. I grew up in Mobile and been to Dauphin Island a zillion times. That bridge in your last set of photos is referred to as the Dolly Parton bridge by local folks.

Need to try some vienna sausages and saltine crackers with that hoop cheese. Now that is a southern delicacy

jabreu · 06-24-2012, 10:18 PM

Dear Dave and Julie,
I am sorry for your loss. Thank goodness you have a friend , in the form of your bike that can make it a little easier to bear. Dave I am so glad to see a new RR by you, you certainly have helped me make connections on my rides, i do get the most out of meeting folks on the road and I learned a bit of that from you.
Thanks Jabreu in CA

BELSTAFF · 06-25-2012, 05:48 AM

[QUOTE
Need to try some vienna sausages and saltine crackers with that hoop cheese. Now that is a southern delicacy

[/QUOTE]

MOON PIE & RC COLA------ there fixed it for ya

Vixen · 06-25-2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BELSTAFF

[QUOTE
Need to try some vienna sausages and saltine crackers with that hoop cheese. Now that is a southern delicacy

MOON PIE & RC COLA------ there fixed it for ya

[/QUOTE]

fried balogna sammich with mustard

Radioman · 06-25-2012, 07:08 AM

Hello Dave and Julie

Just saw your thread..... As always captivated, and appreciate the thoughts and words that you "pen".

Loved the comment from Ralph. We can learn so much from people around us, if we listen. How cool to encourage you to follow a dream and not put it off!

Ross1969 · 06-25-2012, 10:54 AM

Interesting - I am reading a little book by Dr Spencer Johnson which is titled "Who Moved My Cheese" - an Amazing Way to Deal with Change in your Work and in Your Life. Dave your ride reports allways reflect change, perhaps that is why they are so interesting and worthy of publishing to a wider audience. Enjoying the ride from this side of the pond.

JimR

RedDogAlberta · 06-25-2012, 11:14 PM

I've been working a lot and missed the latest gem until now. As always I'm in.

DBrentMiller · 06-26-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross1969

Interesting - I am reading a little book by Dr Spencer Johnson which is titled "Who Moved My Cheese" - an Amazing Way to Deal with Change in your Work and in Your Life. ... JimR

The Handwriting on the Wall: Change happens--they keep moving the cheese.

This is a great book about adapting to change. Now, I'm going to have to read it again. Thanks, Jim.

Brent

limeymike · 06-26-2012, 10:52 AM

2 weeks to write 2-3 days RR, come on man speed it up!!!

06-23-2012, 06:12 PM	#76
jhansen Harley Rider Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Spring, Texas Oddometer: 234	On board. Always good stuff. __________________ Jeff Hansen 2005 FLSTCI Patriot Guard Rider AMA Life Member

06-23-2012, 06:34 PM	#77
rycomm Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Lee's Summit (KC) MO Oddometer: 277	Dave, it's great to read another report from you. I think the most interesting part of the stories are the non-riding segments, and how riding often gives us the time to ponder the past, while living in the present. I never get those feelings in a car or truck. Sometimes on a bicycle or kayak, but most often on a motorcycle trip. Keep it coming, but do it at your pace. If it becomes pressured, it won't be as real. I wish you lived a little closer, my house needs painted. I'd love to be able to send some business your way. Ryan __________________ 07 DL650, blue 07 DRZ400, also blue 11 TU250X, not blue former rides: 98 KLR650, 01 SV650 (another blue bike),89 KLR650, 92 Bandit 400 ( For Sale) rycomm screwed with this post 06-25-2012 at 07:47 PM

06-23-2012, 07:06 PM	#78
AZST Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Oddometer: 30	In Subsribed! --Bryan

06-23-2012, 08:01 PM	#79
MsSuzieQ Adventure sister Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Fort Worth Oddometer: 78	Very enjoyable In... __________________ Always lead, never follow... otherwise the view is always the same... 2000 V-Star 650 (Sold 5/30/12) 1999 Road King (hated it, gave to the boyfriend) 2006 Road Star Silverado (yeah, that's more like it)

06-23-2012, 08:22 PM	#80
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,557	Just tuning in. Sorry to hear about your pup. Mine (10 pound Mini Daschund) is KO'd in his bed, on top of our bed, under a fleece blanket. Spoiled does not even come close. I dread the day but love every moment with him. I think I know where you're coming from about the contentment. Growing up I was lead to believe that you earned your contentment. That it was a prize that you received if you worked hard enough. It may be that way for some, but not for me. It took a very profound and sad event to show me that contentment is more about being happy with yourself at any given moment. I read this somewhere and it's now my motto: "The fastest way to inner peace is to not give a shit." If you get it then it makes perfect sense. If you don't, it doesn't mean to not care about anything. It means to be caught in the rain on your bike and not care. It means you just lost your luggage at the airport and you say "meh". Roll with it. I truly believe, especially after meeting you in the chow line at the RDV, that you're there. Your contentment is found in not being content. Loving the ride report. Carry on good sir. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

06-23-2012, 10:28 PM	#81
ratster n00b Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Friendsville,Tn Oddometer: 7	Subscribed and looking forward to the rest of your journey.

06-24-2012, 08:21 AM	#82
129drifter n00b Joined: Nov 2011 Oddometer: 6	Enjoying the ride report so far. I grew up in Mobile and been to Dauphin Island a zillion times. That bridge in your last set of photos is referred to as the Dolly Parton bridge by local folks. Need to try some vienna sausages and saltine crackers with that hoop cheese. Now that is a southern delicacy

06-24-2012, 10:18 PM	#83
jabreu Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: bay area Oddometer: 26	Dear Dave and Julie, I am sorry for your loss. Thank goodness you have a friend , in the form of your bike that can make it a little easier to bear. Dave I am so glad to see a new RR by you, you certainly have helped me make connections on my rides, i do get the most out of meeting folks on the road and I learned a bit of that from you. Thanks Jabreu in CA

06-25-2012, 05:48 AM	#84
BELSTAFF ADV NOMAD Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona--Land of the free and heavly armed Oddometer: 916	[QUOTE Need to try some vienna sausages and saltine crackers with that hoop cheese. Now that is a southern delicacy [/QUOTE] MOON PIE & RC COLA------ there fixed it for ya __________________ The truth is out there & has NO agenda Wolves don't care what sheep think

06-25-2012, 07:08 AM	#86
Radioman dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,249	Hello Dave and Julie Just saw your thread..... As always captivated, and appreciate the thoughts and words that you "pen". Loved the comment from Ralph. We can learn so much from people around us, if we listen. How cool to encourage you to follow a dream and not put it off! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

06-25-2012, 10:54 AM	#87
Ross1969 Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Thornbury South Glos England Oddometer: 68	Interesting - I am reading a little book by Dr Spencer Johnson which is titled "Who Moved My Cheese" - an Amazing Way to Deal with Change in your Work and in Your Life. Dave your ride reports allways reflect change, perhaps that is why they are so interesting and worthy of publishing to a wider audience. Enjoying the ride from this side of the pond. JimR __________________ Riding the Winds of Change

06-25-2012, 11:14 PM	#88
RedDogAlberta High Plains Drifter Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Red (Neck) Deer, Alberta Oddometer: 3,838	I've been working a lot and missed the latest gem until now. As always I'm in. __________________ I'd rather be dragging a club than clubbing in drag. 08 Buell XB12XT - 08 Santa Cruz Superlight

06-26-2012, 10:52 AM	#90
limeymike Who Me? Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Dakota Territories. Oddometer: 493	2 weeks to write 2-3 days RR, come on man speed it up!!!

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