Mancation – Considering the Weather (and Other Factors)

Once or twice a year, my "Geek Squad" buddies head from the Dallas area up to some cabins in northern Arkansas for our "mancation".  There's fishing.  There's drinking.  There's poker.  There are cigars.  And there are board games.  Strategy games.  Really geeky games.  I'm not particularly skilled at strategy games, or poker, but I really … Continue reading Mancation – Considering the Weather (and Other Factors)

Bought a Bike for the Wife

So it came to pass.  I have been, for months, pushing the wife to get her own bike.  There are a couple reasons for this: The most important reason is that I want her to experience the absolute joy of driving the bike herself instead of just being a passenger. Riding the bike without a passenger's … Continue reading Bought a Bike for the Wife

Not a Lot of Room Under the Seat (aka “Upgrading your Bike”)

Fiddling with your ride.  One of the simple joys of owning a motorcycle for those that are (at least slightly) handy.  It seems that anytime I have 10 minutes to spare from work, family, etc. that I find myself Googling phrases like "cool motorcycle gadgets". First off, bear in mind that while your bike alone … Continue reading Not a Lot of Room Under the Seat (aka “Upgrading your Bike”)