Snow By Sodium Light

... or you can look at the auto-corrected version.
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Snow Scootin'

Through some roundabout circumstances which included my doing some web site design for the shop's mechanic, I ended up getting a new rear tire (Kenda, OEM) for BRU.

Looks like I needed it, hm? Got over 14,000km on that bad boy, but it should have gone at 11,000km.

Even the new tire won't help me the next few days, though...

Can you believe that a couple of hours ago, there wasn't a flake of snow on that seat? Now, I know... that's not a lot of snow. But this is Nashville, people. In the 14 years I've lived here, this much or more accumulation has only happened like three times.

Here I am, arriving at ESS this past Wednesday for "Project X." More about that as time goes by.
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More Purple Pimpala

For them's what enjoyed hearing of BrotherWilly's struggles with the Purple Pimpala, well he's done gone all 2003 and started a blog about it.
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So this is a call to arms

If you like your local dealer, they need your support now more than ever.

Amen.
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Not Origami, But...

... extremely danged cool, if you ask me. This is the handiwork of Chris Gilmour -- a life-sized sculpture of a Mod Lambretta, made entirely of corrugated cardboard and glue. Go take a look at his other life-sized masterpieces, likewise created. Simply amazing.

h/t 2sb.
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Friday Ride

Nice to finally get a break in the weather!

Stopped by ESS, and James and I ended up going up to Buffalo Wild Wings near the end of the day to play NTN Trivia. It was dark by the time we started, so even though the ride to ESS was a pleasant 55°F, the ride up, and back home was not-so-pleasant... I really hadn't planned to be out and about after dark, so I only had one layer of clothes on -- nothing special under the jeans, and just one sweatshirt under the jacket.

Still, it was fun. If you grab the map, and drag it right, you'll see Charlotte Park off in the west, which is where I live. So, about a 40-mile round trip, today.
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It's 2010!

Yeeee-haw! Where's my flying car, dammit?

Be careful out there on these sub-freezing days... and be wary of black ice. I've been riding, sparingly (for trips I had to make) this last week of frigid (for Nashville) conditions, and I've noticed several unexpected drainage spots on local roads that have iced up. Keep your eyes peeled, and take your time, scooting. Staying a little slower keeps you warmer, anyway. So, stay safe, stay warm!
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