After 45 years in the automotive business, 10 as a mechanic and the last 35 as a parts manager, I retired in April. I don't miss getting up and going to work in the morning at all.
My wife and I have been planning a move to southern Arizona for almost 20 years and hopefully this year we will make it happen, with a little luck before the snow flies. But we have two houses to sell here in Maine first. We've spent the last 3 months going through 32 years worth of stuff we've gathered, many trips to the dump and Goodwill, not to mention giving lots of stuff away to family and friends. More work then I ever imagined!
One thing I had been saying for years is that when I get to Arizona I want to learn how to ride so I can explore the back country, dirt roads and trails, on a motorcycle. I'm 63 years old and have never ridden in my life! Two weeks ago I signed up for a motorcycle training class as I want to get my license in Maine rather than have to take a road test in Arizona traffic. I figured a head start would be good for the course so last week I went out and bought a new Kawasaki KLX300 dual sport.
I've been watching training videos on Youtube for pointers to get me started. I've got a little over 800' of driveway and in the last week I've put 26 miles on the bike just in my driveway practicing low speed maneuvers and having a ball!
After working my butt off for 45 years it's really nice to be able to enjoy the fruits of my labors! Once i get settled in AZ, I may get bored and pick up something part time but I may not too!
My wife and I have been planning a move to southern Arizona for almost 20 years and hopefully this year we will make it happen, with a little luck before the snow flies. But we have two houses to sell here in Maine first. We've spent the last 3 months going through 32 years worth of stuff we've gathered, many trips to the dump and Goodwill, not to mention giving lots of stuff away to family and friends. More work then I ever imagined!
One thing I had been saying for years is that when I get to Arizona I want to learn how to ride so I can explore the back country, dirt roads and trails, on a motorcycle. I'm 63 years old and have never ridden in my life! Two weeks ago I signed up for a motorcycle training class as I want to get my license in Maine rather than have to take a road test in Arizona traffic. I figured a head start would be good for the course so last week I went out and bought a new Kawasaki KLX300 dual sport.
I've been watching training videos on Youtube for pointers to get me started. I've got a little over 800' of driveway and in the last week I've put 26 miles on the bike just in my driveway practicing low speed maneuvers and having a ball!
After working my butt off for 45 years it's really nice to be able to enjoy the fruits of my labors! Once i get settled in AZ, I may get bored and pick up something part time but I may not too!
