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07-07-12, 06:55 PM
I seldom ride this road during mid-summer, but I was out before sunrise and the MUP’s are dark and very bumpy so there I was. Cruising peacefully along through the quiet neighborhoods on streets seemingly devoid of human activity I spied the “winker”.
Yup, there was no doubt about it. I was being winked at. This caught me completely off guard. Being a somewhat curious fellow, I naturally slowed down and gave the “winker” a good looking over as I rode by. Pretty good looking, for sure! Now I have lost a significant amount of weight recently and I’ve been feeling quite full of myself so I decided to turn around and check this out in depth. I circled the block and approached from the opposite direction this time. I was getting winked at again. Though it was obvious that this little number had been ‘around the block’ a few times so to speak, it was still lust at first sight. On an impulse I pulled over and hopped right off my bike and even I was surprised at how flexible and agile I have become due to the weight loss. The “winker” was mine. It’s so good to feel youthful and adventuresome again!
Not everyone would stop and follow through like I did this morning. This type of reaction is not for everyone and some folks actually frown on it. Fortunately my wife is a very understanding woman and she forgives my little weaknesses. In fact, I thought I actually saw a hint of a smile as I relayed this morning’s pickup experience to her. She truly understands me.
So, in case anyone is at all confused about this morning’s little thrill…here’s a little pic of the “Winker”. I’m guessing my headlight set on the strobe setting must have triggered the whole affair.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/crankyolddude/2012/July%202012/IMG_0298.jpg
It felt so wonderful to be able to deftly scoop this little sucker up without having to pre-plan and carefully execute the bending over motion required to retrieve this little trinket.
I can’t wait until I finally reach my target weight. As I boldly rush through my sixties I’m getting leaner and feeling stronger, fitter, and younger every day.
Today is a good day
Yup, there was no doubt about it. I was being winked at. This caught me completely off guard. Being a somewhat curious fellow, I naturally slowed down and gave the “winker” a good looking over as I rode by. Pretty good looking, for sure! Now I have lost a significant amount of weight recently and I’ve been feeling quite full of myself so I decided to turn around and check this out in depth. I circled the block and approached from the opposite direction this time. I was getting winked at again. Though it was obvious that this little number had been ‘around the block’ a few times so to speak, it was still lust at first sight. On an impulse I pulled over and hopped right off my bike and even I was surprised at how flexible and agile I have become due to the weight loss. The “winker” was mine. It’s so good to feel youthful and adventuresome again!
Not everyone would stop and follow through like I did this morning. This type of reaction is not for everyone and some folks actually frown on it. Fortunately my wife is a very understanding woman and she forgives my little weaknesses. In fact, I thought I actually saw a hint of a smile as I relayed this morning’s pickup experience to her. She truly understands me.
So, in case anyone is at all confused about this morning’s little thrill…here’s a little pic of the “Winker”. I’m guessing my headlight set on the strobe setting must have triggered the whole affair.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/crankyolddude/2012/July%202012/IMG_0298.jpg
It felt so wonderful to be able to deftly scoop this little sucker up without having to pre-plan and carefully execute the bending over motion required to retrieve this little trinket.
I can’t wait until I finally reach my target weight. As I boldly rush through my sixties I’m getting leaner and feeling stronger, fitter, and younger every day.
Today is a good day