Archive - June 2007

Lost and Found

Saturday started out like any other travel day; slog down to the airport, park, check in, get luggage tagged, have luggage irradiated for my safety, have self irradiated for other’s safety, get on plane, place the metal fitting into the buckle, put seat back in upright and locked...

Two Down – One to Go

Wouldn’t it figure that just as I start blogging again, not one but TWO of my computers crap out within a week of each other? I have no choice… I’ve gotta do it… it’s been a while… but this is for you little Fujitsu, for unceremoniously crashing, and...

Grandpa CBR

I woke up with an itch in the back of my tiny brain yesterday morning, one that needed immediate scratching. Surrendering to the urge, I grabbed my helmet and gear, wandered outside, opened the garage, and answered the primal call. I uncovered my very neglected Yamaha FJR, climbed aboard...

I’m BAAAACK

To the disappointment of some, rumors of my demise are somewhat exaggerated. This blogging thing is fun, or at least it’s supposed to be. But when it changes from fun into work, when it starts sounding forced, well… it’s time to take a break. So, as the few remaining...

Italy – Day One

Buon Giorno from Milano! After a quick seven hour flight from Boston to Milan’s Malpensa airport, a laughable customs check point and a few near death experiences on the drive to the hotel, I can now add Italy to my growing list of countries I’ve had the privilege of...