I’m sure everyone knows that the older you get the thinner your skin becomes and mine must be really thin today because I’m freezing. My brother told me that the Almanac says this will be the worst Winter ever or did he say the last 10 years? At any rate I certainly dread it, but last year was pretty mild so I guess we’re due. I may be turning my heat on at any time.

We missed York bike night because of our vacation and that’s always something we do every year. From all reports there was only 800 bikes in the parade this year and usually it’s closer to a couple thousand, but it was also a rainy weekend so that didn’t help much either. I’m sure many people checked the weather reports for our area before they made their decision to make the long trip.

I know I don’t like riding in the rain Bill and I have been caught in it a couple times without rain gear and I can tell you it’s no fun. Besides when it rains all those oils come to the surface and make it that much more dangerous for bikers. I guess we might get a few more rides in before we put them up for the Winter at least I hope so, but I know with my thin skin I will be bundled up like a bear this year.

With a lot of different things going on with us right now I have put my gear shifting lessons off till Spring. I did manage to shift up to 3rd gear, but I’ll need lots of practise till I feel safe enough on the rode and I’m quite sure you will not see me taking my hands off to give the motorcyclist hand signals to each other. I will probably nod or lift a finger until I feel comfortable.