Category Archives: Sagas

Homestead Update: Part 1

“You are a chicken!” Mrs. Curmudgeon was standing on the lawn yelling at a cowering creature. “You’re a chicken understand? Just accept that you’re a chicken.” She wasn’t getting her point across. The creature looked confused. “All your friends are … Continue reading

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 6

On the next straightaway the mystery bike rapidly pulled alongside. This was the rider and machine that deigned to ride with the unexciting Ric Ocasek ST1100. I was interested to see what sack of dull would come into view. The … Continue reading

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 5

I rolled along examining the ST1100 in front of me without finding a single thing, good or bad, that departed from the center of a motorcycling bell curve. How dull. I was a bit disappointed. I gave him some space … Continue reading

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 4

Like anyone who loves his motorcycle I unfairly covet other motorcycles too. I particularly fancied Honda’s entry into the sport tourer category; the ST1100 (now upgraded to the ST1300). Comparing my beloved ratbike cruiser to the ST line was to … Continue reading

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 3

Several years ago I was roaring across America on my motorcycle, which I’ve previously defined as a cruiser. I was contentedly climbing the western side of the Rocky Mountains on a winding two lane blacktop. I was bound for the … Continue reading

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 2

Motorcycles have personality. If you don’t ride motorcycles you’ve no idea. While most people complacently park their ass behind a car’s steering wheel, a motorcyclist saddles a dragon. If you’ve never ridden a motorcycle all I can say is that … Continue reading

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 1

To begin with I’ll to explain my personal reaction to Ric Ocasek and his rock and roll prowess. Or rather his averageness. If there ever was a rock and roll band that made no sense it was The Cars. The … Continue reading

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Death Wobble: It Never Ends

My truck, which had the misfortune to be conceived in America, hatched in Detroit, financed by bailouts, and built by slobs, needed more service. (Note: The Cummins engine rocks. There’s really no other reason to buy a Dodge. The day … Continue reading

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Life is Not Fair: Hunting Edition: Part 3

It was a very cold day. I started to shiver again. A sub zero dawn makes bowling seem like a far saner hobby than hunting. If I was in my usual deer stand I’d have my back frozen to a … Continue reading

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Life is Not Fair: Hunting Edition: Part 2

The night before the big day (opening day is Christmas, but with guns) all hell broke loose. My truck got a flat, I picked up what felt like a head cold, the checkbook was empty, there was a power outage, … Continue reading

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