Boofer wrote on 01/04/11 at 21:44:20:



All I can say is, I am sorry youre struggling like that. Hoping for the best for you.

Boofer, hugs and I wish you all the best in your quest in the upcoming ride in May. It is nice to have some kind of goal to look forward to when one is going thru the difficulties like yourself. Best wishes to you and again many hugs for a great day.. Kim

A long time ago (1969) in a place far away (west central Indiana) I rode my 120 Kawasaki street scrambler about 20 miles from my college to take the graduate record exams. It started a cloudy, early winter day, but it snowed, a lot, maybe 6",  during the afternoon. I rode back on icy roads in the wind and blowing snow. It was a real exercise in balance and smoothness. Semi knobby tires were appreciated.

I think about that day when I ride during the winter, but my practical limit these days is 45F, dry and mostly salt-free roads.

I am becoming addicted to staying in the warm house. I did manage to go out to the bike shed and uncover Genie and let her warm up for awhile.
Then later I kicked myself for not taking her out. Oh well that was my insanity that kicked in.. kim

Boots sit nicely up on the transmission, right by the jug. Hands warm up on the head. A large pistol carrier will unfold across the chest, fleece side in, plastic side out, blocks wind off the chest that may wiggle thru the zippers. If you have nothing special & are caught out in it, stop at a store & stuff a Thrifty nickel in your shirt. PLastic bags over boots looks like heck, but it beats wet feet. I dont care what anyone thinks about what Ive done to stay dry or warm, its my body Im tryiing to keep happy. Ill use whatever I can lay hands on if Im caught out in it w/o the right gear.