Where to begin? A year ago, our second date Tom invited me to take a ride on his Harley down to South Beach. Having never ridden on a motorcycle, I was a bit intimidated and of course very concerned for my safety. In my mind, only wild crazy people with tattoos ride motorcycles….I really liked Tom, and he seemed to be very normal and cautious. I thought this could be something new and different and definitely out of my comfort zone. Could COVID had anything to do with this new attitude?
Tom’s tattoo I got him for his birthday
I called my friend Donna that rides with her husband and really enjoys their adventures. I told her Tom invited me to go to South Beach on his Harley. Her response was priceless…”OH, HELL NO!” She told me because I had never been on a bike, it was much too dangerous for me to have my first experience on I-95. She recommended I call Tom and tell him I was newbie and my first time should be a nice & easy scenic ride. I made the call and he was in total agreement. I drove up to Delray, a bit nervous and determined not to let it show. He explained the rules, seemed that I could do this. I put my complete trust in Tom.
Our first motorcycle date
Understand, I had to learn how to get on, get off, lean into the curves and much more. We went on a beautiful ride. We left Delray Beach and headed up to Palm Beach on A1A..WOW! What a great experience. It is like being in a really cool sporty convertible, only on steroids! To feel the total openness around me was like nothing I’ve ever experienced. Tom told me I did great..On the way up, I held on a little tight and on the way back to Delray I was relaxed.
I was cautious and watched every move he made…It was a perfect introduction to being a passenger on the back of Tom’s Harley.
Tom on his new Harley
I LOVE bring on the bike and experiencing the openness and space around me! The physical experience is very unique. I like the sound of the engine, especially as Tom accelerants and changes gears. Our vacation on Auto-train with the bike up to DC, I have ridden1200+ miles on this trip. I did get a new comfortable seat for the trip. Yes, it goes in storage and the smaller (sexy) seat goes back on for our local rides. Most of our dates we use the bike because it is a special experience. Not bad for a newbie a year ago. Thank you Tom!
One of our rides to West Palm Beach
Yes, Tom now has a tattoo! I gave it to him for his birthday in September. Now he is the wild and crazy guy!
Me posing in front of Tom’s Harley in the Shenandoah Mountains
Tom’s birthday present to me…. my first leather Harley jacket. Love it!