I posted my thoughts on riding to a post elsewhere on the board

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6. Beautifully written.

Thanks.
Took me back to my own bikes in the past. Way back to before the time that practicality won out in the transportation equation, both in real terms and in safety terms. Yes, many a stiff leg starts, where they nearly broke the entire body.
But one of the most fun experiences was when I came home with a '72 Sporty- original in all aspects -and my wife had no idea that I even liked bikes. Her first response was one of total chaos. All I could say was - "Let's go for a ride". Surprisingly, she said "okay". Had a hard time telling her in future that " Nah, I don't feel up to it today". She was hooked.
One piece of advice to future bikers is "Beware of Dirt roads" unless you are a Dirt Biker.