MotorcycleBelle Hams it up at the HOG Meeting

My stint as a public speaker went well at the HOG chapter meeting tonight. Leo, HOG Chapter President, invited me to speak to the chapter and tell the story of my adventure. I was welcomed by the Harley faithful even though I ride a Suzuki. I tried to pull them in with the tried and true, "It's not WHAT you ride, it's THAT you ride."...but it was cooly received. I'm sure they'd heard that before but in the Harley camp, it's truly WHAT you ride. But nearly every brand has it's diehard faithful followers and this was an owner's group, after all.

I think they could see the excitement in my eyes when I told them about the ride on the Million Dollar Highway between Durango and Ouray, Colorado and the exhilaration of overcoming the challenges of the road along the way; the wind, finding gas in time, the cold, missing highway exits, unpacking the bike every night.

The men wanted to know what gun I carried, the women wanted to know if I was afraid. A capable weapon....never afraid. Fear will get you killed. Confidence and preparation got me there and back home. I never doubted I could do it.

Song for today.....Motorcycle Dream by Amelia White

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