Please permit me to brag for a moment...

Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:02 PM
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Please permit me to brag for a moment...

My new bike (Sportster XL 883 Low)!! :-)
Tomorrow it will be delivered... after a couple of accessories are added:

:bounce:

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sammythecat

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:06 PM
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1. WOW! That is really nice.

You're gonna have a lot of fun with that. I envy you.

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:08 PM
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4. Thanks

I wish I could be riding right now. Tomorrow can't come soon enough!! :hi:

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sammythecat

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:20 PM
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11. I've never really gotten into speed so much,

and muscle cars never did a thing for me, but I had a BSA back in the 70's and it was a blast. If I was bored, I could just hop on the bike and kill a whole afternoon. It's just such a pleasure to aimlessly ride motorcycle on a nice day. I see you're down in Texas, so you'll have many more days than I'd have in the Northeast.

Choppers are "interesting", but I don't think there's a bike that's as handsome and beautiful as a stock Harley. Such a classic look. I think they're works of art. My envy is turning a deep midnight green as I write this.

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:23 PM
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14. I agree about Harleys...

they do look like works of art

to me, too!!

Can you get one, someday, you think? :hi:

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sammythecat

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:59 PM
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26. I'll see. I'm doing some checking right now.

I'm pretty sure I can get several thousand for a kidney, and a lot of people get along just fine with one eye.

I'm hoping next summer. After I get better. :thumbsup:

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SPKrazy

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:07 PM
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2. nice bike

be careful!!

it's a beautiful bike though

congrats

:thumbsup:

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SPKrazy

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Sun Apr-27-08 11:49 PM
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29. it is a nice bike

thanks

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Ptah

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:07 PM
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3. Is this your first bike?

Please be careful.

:scared:

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:09 PM
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5. Yes, it is my first motorcycle

And, yes I will be careful! :hi:

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Ptah

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:12 PM
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6. Everything you do to increase your visibility helps.

Please wear pads and helmet.

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:16 PM
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8. Thanks

I have very good protective gear! :hi:

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Ptah

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:21 PM
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13. For many years, Evel Knevil wouldn't ride on the street; too dangerous.

I'll stop now.

:hi:

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:26 PM
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16. hehe

It's okay... I've been hearing these things my entire life. I finally decided it was now or never.

If it makes you feel better, Ptah, I have no intention of riding on the highway(s)....well, not for a very long time anyway! :hi:

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lost-in-nj

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:15 PM
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7. Well I hope you have fun

but my husband had one and had a horrific accident last year...
had it about 6 months....

he took the courses
and everything

please KC

be careful and diligent....
you do know what they are called right???

:hi:

lost

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:18 PM
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9. Yes, I have heard the joke

And, yes, I will be careful.

Don't worry... I've done things much more dangerous than this! :hi:

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Redstone

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:19 PM
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10. Enjoy! (And wear a helmet.)

Redstone

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:21 PM
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12. Thank you, Redstone!

I will... on both counts! :-)

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Shine

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:25 PM
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15. Wow, I didn't know you were the Biker Chick type of woman!

:woohoo:
Rock on, girlfriend. That's a bad-ass bike. :thumbsup:

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:35 PM
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18. Thanks, Shine!

I rode bicycles a lot when I was young, but it's not quite the same. The cycling skills I learned early in life did help with balance, reflexes, and the habit of seeing dangers ahead, though! I realized that in the 3-day course. :hi:

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Shine

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:43 PM
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20. I'm a big-time cyclist, but I have NO desire to ride a motor cycle

isn't that funny? :shrug:

They seem even riskier....but my road cycling can certainly be considered "risky", too.

Oh well.

That's cool you took a course. Good for you and have fun!

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 08:21 PM
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28. I guess motorcycling is riskier because it is at a higher speed...

Edited on Sun Apr-27-08 08:22 PM by KC2

so, no, it doesn't sound strange to me. But you may be surprised, if you ever do try it, how much you'd like it! :hi:

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littlebit

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:34 PM
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17. Sweet bike

Have fun with it but be safe.

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:36 PM
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19. Thank you!

I will! :hi:

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Inchworm

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:45 PM
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21. Cool ride!

Perfect time for it too!

:applause:

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:50 PM
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22. Thanks, Inchworm!

It is the perfect time of the year! And, my Sportster gets up to 60 mpg, too!:D

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Inchworm

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:52 PM
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24. So long as you keep the bugs out of your teeth

hehe

*poke*

:rofl:

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:54 PM
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25. lol!

That's one of many reasons I decided on a full face helmet *and* a bug shield! ;-) :hi:

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AggieGal

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Sun Apr-27-08 07:51 PM
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23. Road Trip!!

Looks like fun. Now you need to get a biker outfit.

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Haole Girl

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Sun Apr-27-08 08:00 PM
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27. haha!

I bought some protective gear yesterday! :hi:

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BreweryYardRat

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Mon Apr-28-08 02:26 AM
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30. Congratulations.

Hope you're somewhere where your protective gear won't cook you alive.

My state (Florida) isn't good motorcycle country. You can either wear jeans and a T-shirt and risk getting torn apart by the road in an accident, or wear leathers...and risk dropping dead of heatstroke.

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Haole Girl

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:28 AM
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35. Thank you

I'm in N. Texas. So I have about a month before I'll have to ride in the early mornings mostly. Makes me look forward to autumn already! :hi:

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SeattleGirl

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Mon Apr-28-08 02:27 AM
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31. Very nice!!

I'm sure you'll have a blast riding that!

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Haole Girl

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:28 AM
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36. Thanks, SG!

:hi:

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UndertheOcean

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Mon Apr-28-08 02:51 AM
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32. Cool ! , Congrats

If you don't mind me asking , how much did it cost ?

And can you use your regular license to ride it ?

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Haole Girl

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:30 AM
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37. I don't mind you asking..

Because my husband and I both bought new ones, we got $900. off.

After all was said and done, mine ended up being right at $7.000.

And, yes, you need a class M license in Texas.. and probably most states. :hi:

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Lady Freedom

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Mon Apr-28-08 03:57 AM
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33. So, is that willed to me by any chance?

:evilgrin:

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Haole Girl

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:31 AM
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38. lol!

Thank you for reminding me about that, though! My youngest sister should definitely get my bike if anything happens to me! Oh, sorry to break that news to you. ;-) :hi:

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Lady Freedom

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Tue Apr-29-08 03:39 AM
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49. Waaaa!

( :hi: )

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Callalily

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Mon Apr-28-08 06:20 AM
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34. Very, very nice!

There are many, many Harley's around these parts! Great machines!

Have fun riding!

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Haole Girl

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:32 AM
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39. Thank you!

I will...it's being delivered today!!!!

:bounce:

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bigwillq

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:35 AM
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40. SWEET!

Nice bike! Have fun with it! :hi: :bounce:

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Haole Girl

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:51 AM
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42. Thanks, bigwillq!

I'm sure I will! I wish I didn't have to go to work today. But, I have added motivation to work since I have a motorcycle payment now! :hi:

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BarenakedLady

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:37 AM
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41. Wow!

I would have never taken you for a biker chick!

I get hives just looking at that. :scared:

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Haole Girl

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:52 AM
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43. lol!

Thank you for the complement!! You could do it...I bet you are far more brave than I! :-) :hi:

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BarenakedLady

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Mon Apr-28-08 08:57 AM
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44. LoL.

Brave is not a word I would use to describe myself AT ALL.

Enjoy your new toy. But BE CAREFUL!!!

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grannylib

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Mon Apr-28-08 11:27 AM
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45. Whoa, very sharp!! Congratulations!

:bounce:
You'd be freezing your tushie off if you were here in my little corner of MinneSNOWta right now...yes, it's almost May and it's in the 30s and SNOWING.

Hope you have better weather where you are, so you can get out and ride that thing!

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Haole Girl

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Mon Apr-28-08 12:00 PM
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47. It's beautiful outside....

68f and sunny today!! I want to be outside!! :hi:

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auntAgonist

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Mon Apr-28-08 11:34 AM
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46. woo hoo!

:bounce:

I'm afraid of bikes :)

be careful, it's sure a nice looking bike.

aA

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Haole Girl

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Mon Apr-28-08 12:01 PM
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48. Thank you!

:hi:

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guitar man

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Tue Apr-29-08 08:54 AM
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50. congrats!!

Congrats from a long time Sportster rider. You just got the best machine on the road IMO. :hi:

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Haole Girl

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Tue Apr-29-08 09:16 AM
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51. Thanks!

I'm very happy with it! :-) :hi:

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Bullwinkle925

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Tue Apr-29-08 10:01 AM
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52. Holey Moley Abalone . . .

When do I get a ride??

good on you - I'm definitely green with envy!

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Haole Girl

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Tue Apr-29-08 11:01 AM
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53. Thanks!

Let me know next time you're in Texas, ok? Though... I'm a long, long way from taking any riders on the back of my bike! :hi: Hope you're feeling better today, btw! :hug:

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