From Falstaff, Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part I, Act 5, Scene 3.
Today I awoke with a tension headache. And a sinus headache. And no sunglasses to be found. And realized, a 4 to 5 hour, 250 mile motorcycle ride, the first half directly into the sun, would be less than ideal. Particularly given that I have ridden perhaps 250 total miles in the last 2 years. Not a recipie for heath, wealth or wisdom. Perhaps wisdom, as if I did go ride that far, with this little prep, I'd damn sure know not to do that again. But - I have done stupider things, and learned from them, so perhaps I have gained some wisdom over the years.
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| Henry IV, via Royal Shakespeare Company (1) |
So, plans have changed. Enjoy the sun in the local area. Help mom out getting her garden closed down for winter. Clean up some weeds and see if my new chipper-shredder works. And go ride. But locally. Take the Ducati out for a bit, top off the tank with no-ethanol gas and Sta-Bil. Take the Yamaha out for a bit longer (bigger tank), top off the tank with no-ethanol gas. Perhaps half a can of SeaFoam on general principle.
Oh, and the damn Nissan Pickup still needs a battery. So that should be on the 'get-r-done' list. (added).
Once that's running, find the pre-cut spacer boards and run it up to the hardware store for an eighth of a ton of sandbags over the axles for winter running. Found a quarter ton (last year) was quite overkill.
All of which involve moving, activity, outside, and sunshine. Sounds like a win to me, even if I don't get to meet up with the 'Polar Bear Club' and start my winter riding season.
Namaskara!
Will England
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(1) Rsc.org.uk. n.d. Famous Quotes | Henry IV Part I | Royal Shakespeare Company. [online] Available at: <https://www.rsc.org.uk/henry-iv-part-i/about-the-play/famous-quotes> [Accessed 7 November 2020].
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