Hello, Its me again, Pam. I ride almost daily and am ready for a bigger bike. I have got to find some friends to ride with. I love riding alone, but it really is fun riding with friends. Thank you once again for writing your journal. It really helped me a lot. Thanks again. Pam

said pamragland 2008.07.24 at 19:47:33 PDT

Hi Miss Dee, Searching for riding tips for begining riders I stumbled across your journal. Little did I know that the journal was submitted on a women's web site! *gasp* I have always wanted a motorcycle, but didn't think I would ever have one. Well for Father's Day this year my wife surprised me with "My Bike". A very nice Honda Shadow Aero...too nice for a first bike, I think. :-) But hey it's what I wanted! I tried it out (wanted to get the feel for the clutch and throttle, etc) a few days ago and dropped it! Luckily it was on the grass and no damaged done - to me or the bike. ;-) After that I got very discouraged...I got to thinking that maybe the purchase was a bit premature. We live down a dirt/gravel road and don't have a paved driveway...mainly grass - which I found out isn't the best turf for learning to ride. :-) Today reading your journal I was highly encouraged to get back on. This time with the aide of someone who knows what they are doing. :-) You are blessed to have such good friends! - Sterling Thank you for your posting...you are reaching more people than you think!

said MonSter9106 2008.06.20 at 10:18:24 PDT

Hi Dee, Your diary has helped me more than you could realize. I just turned 50 and bought a bike which I am learning to drive. I have had good moments and two bad where i dropped the bike and thought maybe I should give up. Then by chance I found your diary and it renewed my desire to not give up and to push forward with learning. Thank you so much, Nancy

said LadyWenn 2008.06.07 at 13:13:05 PDT

Hi DeeDee, You are an inspiration to me! I am a 49 year old female newbie rider. I just read your journal and so identified with your learning experiences! I have a long way to go but I love it with a passion. Thanks, Pam

said pamragland 2008.05.26 at 14:10:18 PDT