Zoom Zoom

I heard him say, "to drive in a car is to view the scene all around you, but ride on a Harley and you are a part of the scene."  When Chuck said those words we were speeding along the road on our way to Port Bruce on his motorcycle... no correct that... his Harley Davidson. His emphatic correction told me there is a difference.

I had long wanted a ride on his Harley and yesterday was the day. I was a bit on edge but wanted to push through any fear and do it anyway. It was a surprise to me I didn't have much to hold on to. There are two small bars on either side of the back seat and then there's the driver.... but I wanted to know where my seatbelt was. I think it was gravity that held me in place (and a strong hold on Chuck).

It was exhilarating and scary. I felt my body tighten and then I'd relax only to find it tighten up again shortly afterwards. We were able to talk to each other and I could hear the radio too. To get a rest from the wind I would try to put my head right behind his but most of the time I looked to the left and right. I was very aware that we were a part of the scenery. Thanks Chuck, it was a blast!