Category Archives: The Daily Grind

St. Carolyn’s Motorcycle Hospital

Posted on August 5, 2008 by carolyn

Our garage is currently an ER waiting room.   Every bike needs something, which means that I’m passive-aggressively dealing with it by not working on any of them. 😉   Superhawk Needs a new battery.  Peter has one, but it’s … Continue reading →

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My new commute!

Posted on July 27, 2008 by carolyn

As I alluded to prior to vacation, Peter and I have moved.  Yay! In addition to more garage space, the new house features a brand new — and much more fun — commute. So, without further ado, I present to … Continue reading →

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T minus 4 and counting.

Posted on May 13, 2008 by carolyn

Holy crap, I leave in 4 days! I’m pretty much all set and ready to go, as is evidenced by my sudden return to blogging. To say that I’ve been “busy” over the past month is like saying that the … Continue reading →

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RIP, B12_Bill.

Posted on April 22, 2008 by carolyn

Bill Lockwood, one of my first motorcycling buddies, passed away last night (not motorcycle-related). I have many wonderful memories of riding with Bill all throughout northern California. He was my photography partner on the 2003 “STN Northern CA Adventure” ride … Continue reading →

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Fun with numbers

Posted on March 18, 2008 by carolyn

My monthly commute is 560 miles. I average 49 mpg on my F650GS (dunno why so low). That’s 11.42 gallons a month. Assuming $3.99/gallon (regular gas), that’s $45.60/month or $547.20/year. I no longer own a car, but using the numbers … Continue reading →

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