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I needed a little time away from blogging..
Time has passed
I have a fresh coffee, sun is streaming in. Kids are at school, I have no plans today other than frump out at home.. finally a day to myself.. Ok lets get back to the bikes and my personal little web diary.
So 2014
How was it as a riding year?
My best so far. 4500+ k split between 2 and 3 wheels. Not much by others standards but good enough for me.
The Ural spent the summer up north. June- August. Kids had rides, folks had rides. Rain and shine. Only issue was Carb manifold fitting.. Instaled new one. Ran through two tanks of gas and rode her back home for August. It lived under a tarp while parked when not in use.
I didnt do the parade like I planned but did ride up to the cottage in -7 weather. Cold and snowy.. It was a true hommage to the Krad riders of Old. Well thats what I like to think.. Way easier to jump into a perfectly good car and drive with the heat and tunes turned up. Those old gents back in the day on the Russian front would have opted for that option had they had the chance-- -40c sucks in anyones language!
So 1300k on the Ural, lotsa laughs, lots of smiles and lots of fuel.. Oh and I nailed flying the car!

Off to the Triumph- 3200k, no issues. Ran like a top. Changed oil and used Shell Rotella T diesel and no issues. Need to work on the valves but thats a winter jobie... Used Coyote trails panniers on the Happy Trails racks- Pretty good set up but the boxes need to have tops hinged on.. Pain in the ass to always have to pin or use locks to keep tham from jiggling off. Bought a fuel canister to add fuel range. Need two or a bigger tank. 200k before I run out on my main tank and flip to reserve. I carry an extra 1l. Would prefer more. Rear tire wearing more than I like but its sportier and has some grip! No mods planned but Id like to buy a spare bike for parts.. More on that as winter progresses

Project bikes at a standstill, but good effort made on shed! Stripped crap out, put in insulation, inner walls, a work bench, shifted a light fixture and socket, finnished shingles and added supports to door and outer structure. Need to install flourescent light.. Used left over wood from past projects (other than chipboard walls and insulation) bought one pack shimgles.. probably 225$ spent to spiff her up.. Need to make a sign now- Relics Roost, or Relics Shop or Garage.. Need to make a name for the Shed! Any ideas?

Plans for 2015- Ride! Enjoy life! I could go on but will stick to motorbikes here.. I want to get that R65 running and decide where and what to do with that. Twinstar running would be cool.. But thats in my back pocket. I have met some interesting fellow in the Norton club and will see where that leads me. Id love to get a nice old classic! See the whole Relic monker means something- in name only.. I need to ante up with an actual relic.. So we will see what the winds sweep my way. A quad up north would be fun.. But thats 4 wheels... May as well start a car blog then- ugh!

As for my Girl... I miss her and a day doesnt go by with out thinking about her. I miss her paws on the hardwood floor, our walks and her presence. Thats the hardest part really.. Shes here in spirit and pops up when least expected- But I expect to see her sleeping in the sun in her spot on a day like today. Time has taken the edge off the feelings, but it will never erase. There is a void, a gap that can never be filled. But its hers and I take comfort knowing we did spend 13 great years together and I did learn to cherish time. Time for everything, time for living in the moment.