Last Motorcycle Ride Before Year Ends

As you probably already know, is a tradition for many motorcyclists to squeeze in a motorcycle ride before winter weather makes riding unsafe. Unfortunately, I am kind of late since winter is already here.

There is a winter weather advisory for the entire weekend in the Philadelphia area. It hit 23 degrees Fahrenheit today, with icy roads, snow, freezing rain and sleet until at least Tuesday. We are expecting rain, icy mix and drizzle the next three days.

I am hoping for warmer weather on New Year's Eve; hope springs eternal. My poor bike probably thinks she's been abandoned; I'll be stopping by the garage this week to check on her. I detest winter with a passion, but I got the itching to get on the bike again for a last ride before 2026. 

Lift A Glass To Toast The Year Ahead

Un Brindis Por Los Que Vamos A Terminar El Año Escuchando Salsa.

Here's A Toast To A Bright New Year And A Fond Farewell To The Old. Lift A Glass With Me To Toast The Year Ahead. May Your Life Be Full of Love And Laughter.

Throwback Thursday

Recently, my significant other sent me a picture from the 90's. We were at her sister's home celebrating New Year's eve.

The woman in the picture is my former sister-in-law; she passed away seven years ago. She was a wonderful compassionate woman and a loving mother.

Excuse the picture low resolution, my significant other texted the image after she took a picture of the original pic with her cell phone.

As you can see, at that time I was still a drinker and was holding my favorite drink, Grand Marnier on the rocks. For the record, I quit drinking alcohol on my 40th birthday. This year marks 25 years sober and I couldn't be happier.