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WHOOWHEE! So happy to have found this thread and fellow banded bikers!

Had my 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50 a little over a year now and put almost 10,000 miles on it including the ride to Sturgis.

Ahhhhh....riding....my absolute favorite activity.:whoo::whoo::whoo:

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Just got back from 4 days of pure ridimg heaven in the NC and Tenn mountains, particularly Deals Gap and the Tail of the dragon. Great exercise too for the upper body...LOL

Back to the daily walking and stuff for now

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My DH went did the Tail of the Dragon this past May-June. He rode with a bunch of other folks from Massachusetts to NC/Tail of the Dragon. He LOVED it and will go again sometime. Too many days off for me so went with the guys, I was so glad he had fun. From what I understand and from the pictures I saw, it's absolutely beautiful there and lots to see not just riding the tail.

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Add me to the jealous count. We keep teasing about having a banded biker meet up at the tail. We may just have to plan it! ;)

I was leading my HOG Chapter this past Sunday and we were heading home. It was my evaluation ride so I could be a Road Captain for the chapter. Well just to add more excitement to the ride I had a collision with a bee at 60 mph and he stung me on my eyelid. ouch. I ripped off my sunglasses (yep, he found one little crack and dropped in) and wiped him away. Reminded myself I was on my motorcycle and should open at least one of my eyes. Never lost composure and kept riding. We were close to the next turn to head home. Pulled everyone over there. John, my head RC and evaluator, asked if I got a bug splat. I told him "no, bee sting in the eye". We broke out the first aid kits and got the tweezers to get the stinger out. After that I suggested that someone else lead...lol Well in spite of not finishing as lead, and looking like Rocky the next day with my eye swollen shut, I passed! I'm a certified Road Captain for my chapter. :whoo: The adventures of Wonder Woman continue...lol

:peace: to all and happy riding!!

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Trust me on this, I will be getting a new 3/4 helmet with a face shield. I cracked mine on the Sturgis trip and just haven't prioritized the purchase. I'll be doing that sometime this weekend...lol Not only will it save me from bee's in the eyes but I need something to keep my head warm as it starts to cool down.

Today's a play day though. Only working half a day and then me and the rider's from work are all taking off for the hill country. lunch and fun! Should be a great day!

:peace:

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Hey guys just wanted to drop a little note to say I hope you all have been getting some good riding in. I know the weather in S. Louisiana has been great. On the band side of things, I have been doing well. I think I have reached my sweet spot, and been losing pretty good. Check the ticker that is the total since starting the pre op diet. I have lost 40 or so since surgery on 8/7/07. Hope you all are doing well also.

Jim

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Just dropping in to say hi! I'm hoping to get banded in the next month or two and I'm really looking forward to being smaller for next years riding season!!

If there is a banded riders meet at deals gap count me in!!

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Randy and Joy!! Love the picture! You look great! Well to quote Paula Cole "where have all my bikers gone?" ...okay, she didn't really say that but it's true. I don't know about the rest of ya'll but I've been riding alot. Freezing...but riding still. But then along comes a day like today in Texas and it's 70 something in the shade and we had a beautiful ride through the Hill Country. I hope this finds everyone well and riding! Let's crank up this post again, shall we?

:peace:

Carol

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