My sister is a Saint, but I can't say I understand her. I consider myself to be practical and consider her to be the opposite. She would never give me advice, and I would never give her advice since we are so different.

My wife does seem to resent bicycle expenditures, but she does not complain. I consider my bicycle as a necessity since I am diabetic. I am more passionate about riding when I have the bicycle and accessories that I desire. Riding has kept the diabetes at bay. I take no medication and have controlled it with exercise for nearly 20 years. My late wife was more supportive in my quest for diabetic control.