Bear’s Lair

Hey everybody its been a long time(about a year) and I’m back. First of all I want to thank all of those folks who took a few minutes to post comments. I still need to read these so I’ll be doing that very soon. There are a ton of them ,over 400! So it’ll be a while.

The last time I posted we had just had a flood up here by me. Well……..the vette was toasted and sent down the road. The bike on the other hand was saved! I changed the oils seven times before the water was completely gone. I was worried about the electrics next. I cleaned the posts on the ignition switch and crossed my fingers! I flicked the switch and……..I couldn’t believe it! I had head and tail lights! I have a Crane ignition box mounted under the seat and lo and behold I had power to that too! Now I’m thinking, are the Harley Gods going to smile on me when I hit the starter button?

With my hands quivering, my right hand wrapped around the throttle I say a bikers prayer. My thumb depresses the button and……………..Kaboom!!!!!!!! a glorious sound of straight two inch shotguns come to LIFE! I swear I can not remember the last time I have felt so fucking happy! My neighbors heard that thunderous roar and me squealing like a little girl! I buttoned her up and went for a ride and have been riding the old girl ever since. So far so good and am looking forward to spring!

OK thats my little story so I’ll write again soon, I promise!

Later for now……………Bear

I did get this as an email……. I don’t know who wrote it except that the note said it was written by a housewife.

WOW WHAT A LETTER!!!!!
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:00:53 -0500

Letter from one ‘Angry Woman’
Written by a housewife from New Jersey

‘Are we fighting a war on terror or aren’t we? Was it or was it not started by Islamic people who brought it to our shores on September 11, 2001?

Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan, across the Potomac from our nation’s capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania?

Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or crushing death that day, or didn’t they?

And I’m supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was ‘desecrated’ when an overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet?…Well, I don’t. I don’t care at all.

I’ll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11.

I’ll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in Saudi Arabia

I’ll care when these thugs tell the world they are sorry for chopping off Nick Berg’s head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat.

I’ll care when the cowardly so-called ‘insurgents’ in Iraq come out and fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques.

I’ll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide.

I’ll care when the American media stops pretending that their First Amendment liberties are somehow derived from international law instead of the United States Constitution’s Bill of Rights.

In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this: I don’t care.

When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest assured: I don’t care.

When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank: I don’t care.

When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Koran and a prayer mat, and fed ’special’ food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is complaining that his holy book is being ‘mishandled,’ you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts: I don’t care.

And oh, by the way, I’ve noticed that sometimes it’s spelled ‘Koran’ and other times ‘Quran.’ Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and-you guessed it-I don’t care!!

If you agree with this viewpoint, pass this on to all your E-mail friends.. Sooner or later, it’ll get to the people responsible for this ridiculous behavior!

If you don’t agree, then by all means hit the delete button. Should you choose the latter, then please don’t complain when more atrocities committed by radical Muslims happen here in our great Country!

And may I add:

‘Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the Marines don’t have that problem.’
… Ronald Reagan

‘If we ever forget that we’re One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.’
Also by… Ronald Reagan

YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON,
AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM.
AMEN!

Hopefully, a few of you will feel the impact here and nod. Feel free to copy this to an email and send it on. Too bad that gutsy lady didn’t sign her name!

A friend sent this to me  – sorry, I don’t know who wrote it originally – and after watching my vette’s headlights go under the oncoming flood waters, I just….

IF MY BODY WERE A CAR….. If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I’ve got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull…But that’s not the worst of it.

My headlights are out of focus and it’s especially hard to see
things up close. My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump into things even in the best of weather. My whitewalls are stained with varicose veins. It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. My fuel rate burns inefficiently.

But here’s the worst of it — Almost every time I sneeze, cough or sputter….either my radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires!

….. I just figure if my vette can get back on it’s wheels, so can I!

Here is a shot of my place (The house is cream yellow and the vette is ice blue) – after the water receded a long way! My neighbor had a lot of lumber to restack – he is one hell of a guy! Our whole area had record breaking rain, so I’m not the only one who got hit. We got great people here in Fond Du Lac, WI!

That’s an 8×10 sheet of plywood in front of my house. The car in the street to the left got flooded out as the waters were rising. Brown silt is everywhere!

My bike is in the garage and was completely under water.

This just HAD to happen!

A bro sent the following to me and it's great - and so true!

THE LAWS OF ULTIMATE REALITY

Law of Mechanical Repair
After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to pee.

Law of Gravity
Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

Law of Probability
The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

Law of Random Numbers
If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.

Law of the Alibi
If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.

Variation Law
If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).

Law of the Bath
When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.

Law of Close Encounters
The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don’t want to be seen with.

Law of the Result
When you try to prove to someone that a machine won’t work, it will.

Law of Biomechanics
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

Law of the Theater
At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle will arrive last.

The Starbucks Law
As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

Murphy’s Law of Lockers
If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

Law of Physical Surfaces
The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor-covering is directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.

Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don’t know what you are talking about.

Brown’s Law of Physical Appearance
If the shoe fits, it’s ugly.

Oliver’s Law of Public Speaking
A closed mouth gathers no feet.

Wilson’s Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy
As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

Doctor’s Law
If you don’t feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you’ll feel better. Don’t make an appointment and you’ll stay sick.

Hey – got this from one of my bros and thought it would be perfect for my blog.

This is a true story:

Subject: True biker story 

Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 07:15:20 -0500

A 10-year-old girl was walking down the street when a big man

 on a black motorcycle pulls up beside her and says 'Hey little girl, do you want

to go for a ride?'

'NO!' says the little girl as she keeps on walking.

The motorcyclist pulls up beside her again and says 'Hey kid, I

 will give you $10 if you hop on the back.'

'NO!' said the little girl and proceeded down the street a

 little quicker.

The motorcyclist pulls up to the little girl again and says

 'Okay kid, I will give you $20 and a BIG bag of candy if you hop on the

 back of my bike for a ride.'

At this point the little girl turns to him and screams angrily

 'Look Dad, YOU bought a Honda instead of a Harley so YOU ride it!'

Yeah well – whether it’s true or not – it should be. Any one else have a story? Tell me ’bout it!

I was sittin around thinking of an article for my brand new blog. Its winter where I live and was whining about all the damn snow we have. I keep thinking of the Spring time just around the corner, and hearing my scooters pipes fartin for the first time this year! Man, I can not wait!

OK, I’m back on earth now. I thought it would be cool to hear traveling stories from the rest of the biker brethren out there. I have been riding for over 35 years and seen alot of pretty weird shit on the road. So, start writing some of the oddest stuff you’ve seen or personally happen to you while on the road. I’m looking forward to hearing from my biker brothers and sisters.

Hey take a look at CycleCyco’s Articles! I’m writing articles at eHow about this and that, so if you wanna know stuff about bikes & other cool shit have a quick read and check it out. While you’re there, I’ll plug my sis’s articles too, that would be Marlainemarie on eHow.

… ya have to sign up to look but hey, do it and get it over with. If you like an article, give it a good rating while you’re there – it’ll help Da Bear! Give my sis ratings, too. She’s got some pretty good recipes to check out – I know they’re good – I get to eat her cooking now and again.

Gimme a chance to get used to this and I’ll have lots more to say!

Here is a snowy pic of our great cub, Gypsy! Shouldn’t she be hibernating? So much for puppies and kittens in a basket… On with the show!