o·bliv·i·on
The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness: sought the great oblivion of sleep.
2007, what a year it's been. Some times great, and most times not. Dealing with more issues this year than I've ever had to deal with in my entire lifetime put together. I for one can't wait until 2008; a fresh start; a new year, new chapter.
For the past 10 years of my street riding career I've never taken a trip where I was truly "alone". I've been on trips where I was by myself, but I always had something at home to keep me grounded. Something where I felt the need to always keep calling back, checking in, and feeling the need to return. Tomorrow that is about to change. I wish I could wow you with some great story like you hear on ADV rider of someone who quits life and goes around the world on two wheels. But unfortunately for you all, I'm not that kind of person. I really do like my home, I really do like my life, I just need some time away to sit back and do some looking, some evaluating so to speak. Not to mention, I don't have that kind of $$$$ laying around....
So if you're expecting some great journey to some foreign land you may wish to hit the back button now. Mainly because I'm not bringing my passport, so I can almost guarantee that I'll be staying in this great country of ours.
With quite a few friends telling me, "This year can't get much worse than it already has," I've decided to put that to the test. I'll either come back with a new take on things..... or well... it will get much, much worse.... I've taken all my vacation days for the year, packed up the bike, and tomorrow morning at 6AM I will be heading out for a destination unknown to me as of yet. I know I'll be heading to Colorado at first, but where I haven't the foggiest.
I do have one destination that I cannot miss on this trip. I will be stopping over in Howard, CO to see my Great Aunt and Uncle for the first time ever. They are flying in from Germany so I thought I'd take this opportunity to meet them. After that, I don't really know where I'm going. I know I'd like to head to Utah, maybe Arizona, maybe Wyoming... Nah, not Wyoming, it's cold up there already and how can I soul search while freezing my butt off?
Anyway, for the next 10-12 days I will be 100% self sufficient except for fuel for the bike, and water for myself. Everything else needed is being carried on the bike. I will have the GPS with me, but it will stay turned off except for emergencies and such. I feel a trip like this is so much better when you are not being lead around like a puppy dog following a pre-planned route. Trust me, there is nothing wrong with that, it's just not what I had in mind for this one. The phones will be turned off, there will be no "day by day" blog crap for you to read, no laptop. Just me, a tent, a book (Ghost Rider by Neil Peart), and a journal. Oh yeah, and a camera... what the heck kind of person would I be if I didn't take a ton of pics to remember it by??
So with all that said, I guess I'll see you all in two weeks. See-ya.
The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness: sought the great oblivion of sleep.
2007, what a year it's been. Some times great, and most times not. Dealing with more issues this year than I've ever had to deal with in my entire lifetime put together. I for one can't wait until 2008; a fresh start; a new year, new chapter.
For the past 10 years of my street riding career I've never taken a trip where I was truly "alone". I've been on trips where I was by myself, but I always had something at home to keep me grounded. Something where I felt the need to always keep calling back, checking in, and feeling the need to return. Tomorrow that is about to change. I wish I could wow you with some great story like you hear on ADV rider of someone who quits life and goes around the world on two wheels. But unfortunately for you all, I'm not that kind of person. I really do like my home, I really do like my life, I just need some time away to sit back and do some looking, some evaluating so to speak. Not to mention, I don't have that kind of $$$$ laying around....
So if you're expecting some great journey to some foreign land you may wish to hit the back button now. Mainly because I'm not bringing my passport, so I can almost guarantee that I'll be staying in this great country of ours.
With quite a few friends telling me, "This year can't get much worse than it already has," I've decided to put that to the test. I'll either come back with a new take on things..... or well... it will get much, much worse.... I've taken all my vacation days for the year, packed up the bike, and tomorrow morning at 6AM I will be heading out for a destination unknown to me as of yet. I know I'll be heading to Colorado at first, but where I haven't the foggiest.
I do have one destination that I cannot miss on this trip. I will be stopping over in Howard, CO to see my Great Aunt and Uncle for the first time ever. They are flying in from Germany so I thought I'd take this opportunity to meet them. After that, I don't really know where I'm going. I know I'd like to head to Utah, maybe Arizona, maybe Wyoming... Nah, not Wyoming, it's cold up there already and how can I soul search while freezing my butt off?
Anyway, for the next 10-12 days I will be 100% self sufficient except for fuel for the bike, and water for myself. Everything else needed is being carried on the bike. I will have the GPS with me, but it will stay turned off except for emergencies and such. I feel a trip like this is so much better when you are not being lead around like a puppy dog following a pre-planned route. Trust me, there is nothing wrong with that, it's just not what I had in mind for this one. The phones will be turned off, there will be no "day by day" blog crap for you to read, no laptop. Just me, a tent, a book (Ghost Rider by Neil Peart), and a journal. Oh yeah, and a camera... what the heck kind of person would I be if I didn't take a ton of pics to remember it by??
So with all that said, I guess I'll see you all in two weeks. See-ya.