Current location:	PDX - OR
Current mood:	good
Current music:	Aphex Twin -- 73-Yips

Back in the Saddle Again
Tonight the rain finally let up long enough for me to get out on the motorcycle. Between the weather, various injuries, and personal drama it had been almost two months since I rode my beloved Magna. I was half afraid of issues starting her. . . but, she started right up.

Sometimes, I miss my stylish vintage bikes. They looked great, got no end of props from hipsters and old biker dudes, and gave me an excuse to wear rocking vintage cycle gear. . . But then I remember the countless hours tinkering on them to make 'em run right, the finicky nature of machines older than you, the never-ending issues with 40+ year old parts wearing out, and the near impossibility of replacing them. I always had to have at least two of them to ensure that one would be working at any given time. I don't miss that.

So, I armored up and cruised all over the city, ostensibly searching for an open Chevron station (I'm picky about what I feed my baby. . .), but really just enjoying being out on the bike again. It was great. F'ing cold, but great. There were no other cars on the road, and the city seemed abandoned -- I assume is everyone resting up for tomorrow's debauchery.

A midnight ride has done wonders for my mood. . . and spring is not so far off. . .