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A hectic month and a crazy life. Between my girls going back to college and moving into new living quarters, my hubby’s new job in a new state and taking care of the house and pets alone for a while, there’s not much time for riding.  I’ve had something every weekend so far and the last 2 weekends are a wash with no riding on the horizon. I have only the short 6 mile commute to work and back. Really need some serious asphalt therapy.

Anyone going to Biketoberfest in Daytona in October?

Ever since Pearl graced my life and I began to learn about all things motorcycle, I’ve wanted a Corbin seat.  Today is the day – I’m so excited!  Just placed the order a few minutes ago and it will be here in 2-3 weeks. What I love about Corbin is that you get a superior saddle and the option to customize without extra cost. So how did I customize? You’ll have to wait the longest 2 weeks ever with me to see  – I think it will look fantastic. I’m just a little fearful that after this new accessory purchase Pearl will assert her girliness and demand ever more accessories. How will my wallet ever keep up?

What’s the best accessory you’ve added to your bike?

What a week. Pressure cooker stress at work, a 5 hour certification exam Saturday morning (math and statistics at 8 am – ugh) and sheets of rain in the forecast.  My darling daughter understood and even agreed to a half hour earlier start time to get in a ride this morning before work and rain.

What better way to unwind and de-stress than an early morning motorcycle ride? Quiet streets, cool temps and a fresh new day. We fired up Pearl and Moto and cruised over to our favorite breakfast joint – Grandpa’s. We discovered this place soon after moving to South Florida and it’s still one of our favorites for breakfast – especially on Sunday mornings. They greet you at the table with coffee and these cinnamon stick pastries – oh so gooey and melt in your mouth bliss.

Bellies full, we headed north on A1A to cruise the beach along Ft. Lauderdale. As the fabulous beach view faded into condos as far as the eye could see, we turned inland and cruised back down US1 toward home and the only tunnel in South Florida. Only about a quarter mile long, but long enough to make some noise, this tunnel goes under the New River at Los Olas Blvd. And did we make some noise. Not just the bikes, but also the laughter that peeled from my gut as I throttled Pearl to the max in third gear before stomping on the shifter to give her some relief as we approached the climax. I love that cars think you’re going to be pokey through the tunnel because we slow down to a crawl right before entering. They all get in the other lane and leave us plenty of room to fly by with engines roaring – flashing astonished looks as they realize they’ve been passed by girls on motorcycles. Now that’s therapy

I first learned about tubing from a dear friend when I lived in Chattanooga, TN. Scenic City has several tunnels, all well-suited for tubing. As with many other “firsts”, I was scared sh*tless to go that fast in an enclosed tomb-like structure. My friend Warren told me it was almost as good as sex. I didn’t believe him at first – but now I’m a convert. It really is. It just doesn’t last long enough. Ok you can stop smirking now and tell me about your own tubing experience.