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Old 09-06-11 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh
Frank & Jim,

Did it not rain cats and dogs in your neck of New England yesterday?
Noop, not here. It was partly cloudy, a bit humid but not overly hot.

It's been fun reading everyone's responses here. I love randyjawa's reply. Yes, one can take pleasure from one's bike(s) in many different ways. I love the wrenching, been wrenching bikes and small cars for decades. Yes, the hunt and reconstruction is a rewarding challenge.

But for me at least, the ride is a unique experience, ephemeral, in-the-moment, hard to capture. It's a physical enjoyment, including the hard uphills. My opportunities don't come around as often as I'd like, so they must be savored.
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