Monthly Archives: May 2005

Impending unemployment

I’m somewhat reticent about this topic, since I know that the natural reaction is jealousy. Y’all will just have to believe me that there were a lot of non-enviable situations leading up to it. I’m taking a leave of absence … Continue reading

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RIP, rook piercing

I had to take my rook piercing out today, which made me very sad. It migrated out once before, just after I’d had it done in …. god, it must have been 1996 or so. I had it redone, though, … Continue reading

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Number Six.

In two weeks, Peter and I will have bike #6. We weren’t in the market for another street bike — in fact, my Craigslist shopping has been exclusively focused on DRZ400s — but we couldn’t pass this one up. A … Continue reading

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Anyone want a 1986 VF700F?

So, for reasons that will become apparent, we need to get rid of the VF. Anyone interested? 1986 Honda VF700F Interceptor 38,303 miles Engine, cooling system, carburetors, battery are all good, as far as I know. Known badness: – DOES … Continue reading

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Smooth move

So, the various bruises from Saturday’s dirtbiking were obviously not enough to make me look like an utter klutz — I decided it would be fun yesterday to smash my finger in between a 25-lb dumbbell and the rack. Ow. … Continue reading

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