11-12-21 To Thine Own Self Be True
I had barely gotten underway on the treadmill this morning when Jake called that he was at my front door. It was so good to see him as I was intentionally ignoring the fact that he was driving from the coast in the shoulder winter season which can be some of the worst driving conditions. We had a quick hug and off to bed he went to catch a few hours before being on work time. I headed to the office and once again made good work of the time in my day. Another call with CRA ended in positive news for a client again. While I was on hold waiting for an agent to answer Lance and Jordon went to check out my motorcycle and then came to talk to me to make a deal to swap it for the work on my 46 Willys. We had worked through the history of her when the agent came on the phone so they left. I called when I was done and we made a verbal handshake on it. I guess I have officially ‘sold’ my Triumph. My heart is sad and happy at the same time. I am glad it is going to friends, and sad it will no longer be mine. I bought her on May 13th 2009 and have put most of the Kilometers on her. I will store it for the winter and hopefully be able to ride it out there in the spring but if not that’s ok too. It is the end of an era but not necessarily the end of me riding. I have been licensed for 41 years, this may be the end of this bike, not the end of me being a motorcycle enthusiast.
After work I popped home before heading to the hockey game. It was fun to be there with the crew. The Alberni Valley Bulldogs won 4-2 which is no surprise as we looked a lot like we were tired or frazzled. It was still fun though as it was the turkey night. A 20 dollar donation would give a turkey dinner to a family in need. A guy in a turkey outfit raced against Stagger the mascot during the first intermission. Our prices are very reasonable especially compared to the Seattle Kraken at $16 US a beer.
When I got home Ashlée had left after playing games with Jake for the evening. She is going to pick him up in the morning to get Emmy and drop his car to get the winter tires put on and then I am going to make us breakfast buns. Jake and I had a good visit and catch up and then he all but insisted I open his Christmas present. I am so glad he did as it made me have happy tears on the perfect day for it. I have a tattoo of a few of my defining things.. my zodiac sign, my motorcycle and my motto for life. He found the most perfect gift, what a good boy. I had to hang it immediately. It will always remind me of this day of a tough decision.
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