tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post2807598397017810358..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-72291735620751920042009-07-07T17:38:05.224-07:002009-07-07T17:38:05.224-07:00Roy,
Thank you for expressing yourself. I'm g...Roy,<br />Thank you for expressing yourself. I'm glad you find meaning here. Your comment is yet another proof of what I was saying about connections.<br /><br />Warm regards back to you!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-43215565738200237662009-07-03T12:34:14.753-07:002009-07-03T12:34:14.753-07:00Been reading your blog for some time now. I'm ...Been reading your blog for some time now. I'm a new biker, actually scooter but nevertheless it brings me joys and some distraction from my demanding and full of pressure these days job. I was touched from this post, really touched.<br /> Thank you for sharing, connecting, emotioning... From oversees I send you my deepest appreciation.<br /><br /> Roy.Roy Karnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038772403917093781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-91665408214607904322009-05-31T21:15:18.279-07:002009-05-31T21:15:18.279-07:00Mr. IronDad: In case you didn't notice I've been g...Mr. IronDad: In case you didn't notice I've been gone for awhile too. Today is the first day I've had the time to even read all of my blog friends own blogs. As I said on my post today, life got in the way. I must say it was a real treat to read your blog tonight! See you on the road. <br /><br />fasthairfasthairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578895011107651084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-88274292582369330632009-05-28T18:48:07.571-07:002009-05-28T18:48:07.571-07:00Apparently some breaks are somewhat out of our con...Apparently some breaks are somewhat out of our control. Or in one way or another we need to refuel.<br /><br />I'm glad to see you're still here (no pun intended) because I'd been gone so long I wondered who would still be writing and sharing.<br /><br />By the way, I'm holding a business card with the rider's view of Frogwing on it...<br /><br />You think we all have a history with each other? (wink)<br /><br />HarvAmerican Scooterist Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175082275638635145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-42643205914856654012009-05-26T19:52:26.634-07:002009-05-26T19:52:26.634-07:00Dear Irondad:
I wrote a very long and considered ...Dear Irondad:<br /><br />I wrote a very long and considered response to this post that went through several rewrites and spanned about four hours of work. I just tossed it in the can coming to the conclusion that my observations on your conclusions were really of very little interest to anyone but me. <br /><br />The only thing that really needed expressing was the thought that I m glad you are okay, after your long absence. I figured you had a wreck and was suspended in traction. <br /><br />You covered a lot of territory in this post. I will run into you someday and we can discuss the brilliant parts (those that I agree with) in person.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-30380949298691216852009-05-23T18:41:51.377-07:002009-05-23T18:41:51.377-07:00Since I was away for even longer, I didn't realize...Since I was away for even longer, I didn't realize you were too. I'm glad to see you are back. I always enjoy reading your blog. I totally understand being tired at the end of the day. After a full day of work, then college and the homework it involves, I'm very tired. My college classes have kept me away and now Blogger has marked me as spam when I just came back. They are threatening to delete me in 20 days, so I sure hope I pass their review. Anyway, sure glad you are back :)Biker Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994597212491993059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-24205963961666168422009-05-20T21:09:25.943-07:002009-05-20T21:09:25.943-07:00I'm the guy who commented about how much you care ...I'm the guy who commented about how much you care for one another. All of these comments including the emails that you posted are another testimony to that fact. I was hoping that your absence was due to the busyness of work. I think you and I might sell to some of the same people. I live in the Portland area and travel I-5 a lot. I have a scoot but I'm getting a BMW in the next couple of days. I'll continue to watch for that FJR. Maybe I'll see you one day either on the road or at Bob Lamphere's. <br />MikeMike Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137010429317366996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-53410042503190289252009-05-20T15:58:41.645-07:002009-05-20T15:58:41.645-07:00Dan
Glad you're back.
Hope the BMW does not fall a...Dan<br />Glad you're back.<br />Hope the BMW does not fall apart!<br />JonjONh0https://www.blogger.com/profile/09783482891051107455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-65856712797366512392009-05-20T14:53:34.585-07:002009-05-20T14:53:34.585-07:00The 599 rider is just peachy. The worst thing is ...The 599 rider is just peachy. The worst thing is the difficulty of tracking down a replacement part for the givi case. right now she's just riding the 'bee lopsided.Macavitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15542306241003106582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-38073623631454704282009-05-20T11:15:23.525-07:002009-05-20T11:15:23.525-07:00R Bike or K Bike? Inquiring minds want to know. Ju...R Bike or K Bike? Inquiring minds want to know. Just glad to see your inspiring words back on the screen.kz1000sthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322913253825488007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-84798168273556257172009-05-20T09:48:51.186-07:002009-05-20T09:48:51.186-07:00Enough mushy sentimentality. Get writing and photo...Enough mushy sentimentality. Get writing and photographing.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-91696552033433491812009-05-20T04:15:17.906-07:002009-05-20T04:15:17.906-07:00Hi Dan, this is a first time comment for me on you...Hi Dan, this is a first time comment for me on you blog. I have been following for some time now and I'm sure I've picked up some useful tips.<br /><br />In this post I agree with you on some aspects. Yes blogs do show ourselves, maybe as deep as our souls at times, with some bloggers feeling like they can "talk" to others through the internet better than face to face. This opens up the connection, however this is where we differ slightly,blogs have to have the content to open the connection barrier. If the content does not interest the searcher, they move on. Many people read blogs but seldom leave comments, I know because I can be as guilty as the next reader.<br />Blogs can be educational, with the blogger being the teacher and the reader the pupil.I have seen parts of the world that may not appear in tourist guides by reading blogs, many of which I may never have the oppertunity of seeing with my own eyes, others give me ideas as to where to go on my travels.<br /><br />There can never be two situations the same, similar? Yes as life generally is pretty repetitive. From these situations we learn and pass on advice from what we have experienced.<br /><br />Hope this makes sense to you Dan and I've not gone off at a tangent too much.<br /><br />Ted.bikertedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787908890609485075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-61320007982944819902009-05-19T20:30:11.021-07:002009-05-19T20:30:11.021-07:00Steve,
I think the connection thing just happens w...Steve,<br />I think the connection thing just happens without our really thinking about it. I, too, now count you as an old friend. You and I have been doing this a long time! <br /><br />I have to say, nobody has ever listed my personality as a positive thing, before!<br /><br />Charlie6,<br />Thanks! I'm looking forward to taking a cyber trip to Colorado and catching up on your world.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-22016761381234193592009-05-19T20:21:03.507-07:002009-05-19T20:21:03.507-07:00Allen,
Ouch!
Krysta,
Et tu Brutus?
Take care,
D...Allen,<br />Ouch!<br /><br />Krysta,<br />Et tu Brutus?<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-3384777075233582112009-05-19T20:20:09.659-07:002009-05-19T20:20:09.659-07:00Bucky,
Thanks for letting me know you are reading....Bucky,<br />Thanks for letting me know you are reading. I appreciate it. I do cruise on over to your place often. I've wondered how you get the google earth maps and the pinpoint markers on your blog.<br /><br />Perhaps I should have said that I will have to go farther afield to be alone with God. I agree He's still close and visible wherever we are.<br /><br />Bobskoot,<br />Thanks. I'm back. Don't know if my batteries are actually recharged, though.<br /><br />cpa3485,<br />Thank you for the kind words. There are things to admire in all of us. Some of us are just better at calling attention to ourselves than others, methinks!<br /><br />Richard,<br />I am deeply honored. For anyone to go back and read the archives, there is no higher compliment. I hope to keep it worth your while.<br /><br />Ford,<br />Wow! I truly don't know for sure how to respond. I was deeply touched by your e-mail to TEAM OREGON. It was an awesome experience to get the forwarded message. That was what sparked me to finish the post and get going again. So it was great motivation and was appreciated. <br /><br />Abraxas,<br />Thank you. Your words form a timely encouragement. I worry about not having anything meaningful to say anymore. I guess I should let the readers decide, shouldn't I?<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-15329190492557869692009-05-19T20:05:43.984-07:002009-05-19T20:05:43.984-07:00Lucky,
Just too busy period. Thank you so much fo...Lucky,<br />Just too busy period. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to worry about me!<br /><br />Bryce,<br />Yes, I am still alive and employed for now. I'm going to pass on the offer of the Goldwing. I might become too attached and you know what kind of trouble that leads to.<br /><br />Arizona Harley Dude,<br />I actually have Katie prepped and ready to go, just in case. As you can see, I've thought about that eventuality myself. Oh, by the way, thanks for jinxing us!<br /><br />Conchscooter,<br />I can see you and I have been on the same page. Interestingly, even though we may have no responsibility to anyone but ourselves, do we assume that responsibility when we hit the "publish" button? We make people care for whatever reason. Is it fair to rob them of closure?<br />Just wondering.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-22576130841906791122009-05-19T19:59:31.543-07:002009-05-19T19:59:31.543-07:00Baron's Life,
Thank you. It's good to be back!
M...Baron's Life,<br />Thank you. It's good to be back!<br /><br />Macavite,<br />You're welcome. How's the 599 and her rider now?<br /><br />Stacy,<br />I wish it were that simple. Sometimes I feel like the blog's a hungry monster!<br /><br />Balisada,<br />I was truly glad to see you. I can't tell you how comforting it is to know I'm not the only one crazy enough to work weekends. I was teaching a new class. It was a great weekend.<br /><br />Lady R,<br />30 days? I could be a skeleton by then if nobody checked on me! It's okay to say "sometimes" as much as you want.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-30967472737841349332009-05-19T18:28:25.738-07:002009-05-19T18:28:25.738-07:00Good to see you back online Dan!Good to see you back online Dan!redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-30694728046534151292009-05-19T17:49:07.782-07:002009-05-19T17:49:07.782-07:00I've tended to dismiss the connections myself and ...I've tended to dismiss the connections myself and look to the content. But I know that really isn't a fair assessment of the value of a lot of blogs. Without ever having met you or spoken to you I do feel a connection. It's probably your exceptional wit and prose!<br /><br />And I think part of my own concern on your departure from regular posting without warning was a general acknowledgment of the risk riders assume. It makes one wonder. Or at least me. Call me grey cloud...<br /><br />Glad you're back and finding some distance from the mothership.<br /><br />And don't sell your blog short. It has been an invaluable resource for me and I'm sure for many others. Having your personality emerge from your writing is just gravy on top of it all. <br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><A HREF="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</A>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-25111501580470143742009-05-19T17:28:21.506-07:002009-05-19T17:28:21.506-07:00Off topic for a bit; just want to announce that I ...Off topic for a bit; just want to announce that I have started a blog of my own.<br /><br />http://cpa3485.blogspot.com/<br /><br />It is a start for something I have been thinking about for some time. Would appreciate it If you would visit me there and make comments and suggestions on what you might think. Many of you have inspired me and I would appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance!cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-79905919368586125572009-05-19T06:47:00.000-07:002009-05-19T06:47:00.000-07:00"You are touched."
Or should that be 'teched...<I>"You are touched."</I> <br /><br />Or should that be 'teched'...? ; ) <br /><br />Glad you're OK, & to see you back, Dan.Krysta in MKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101287869577972478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-87122211825991813692009-05-19T06:11:00.000-07:002009-05-19T06:11:00.000-07:00Having followed your blog for an extended period o...Having followed your blog for an extended period of time, I would have to agree with you. Youare are touched. :)<br /><br />-PeaceAllen Maddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975320122826127770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-4015785913584287452009-05-19T01:35:00.000-07:002009-05-19T01:35:00.000-07:00Hey irondad ... as always, an awesome post :)
I do...Hey irondad ... as always, an awesome post :)<br />I do disagree with you though, on a small matter.<br />You say: "What is left to say? There's only so much riding wisdom to dispense. "<br />Perhaps, but i do believe you got a lot more to share than just riding wisdom. Plenty of life wisdom too ... and whether in a parking lot, or a blog, you're a good man to have around.<br />peace from far awayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-31776747098007512182009-05-19T00:12:00.000-07:002009-05-19T00:12:00.000-07:00I am very glad to see a new post. It was worth th...I am very glad to see a new post. It was worth the wait. Your summary line, “Blogs are about the connection, not the content’, is true. Connections between strangers are based on shared values and/or perspectives. In addition to the experience of riding motorcycles (which is what brings us together in the first place) you add a teacher’s perspective that is enhanced by professional experience. Any reader can learn from what you say and trust your lessons implicitly. These are powerful connection points.<br />I respect your warrior attitude even though I have never fit the mold myself. I assume other men sense the same connection and your female readers like the idea even if they don’t have a G.I. Jane self-image.<br />You express your passion with purity. The comments on your absence affirm how effective this connection point is.<br />Your candid comments with respect to your personal flaws and foibles inspire openness by your readers. I often find the comments as enlightening as the blog itself. For example: Lady Ridesalot said... <br />I have a 30 day rule. I try not get too worried about a fellow blogger until 30 days have passed without a post. Time has a way of flying by and I figured you were still lurking around somewhere. <br />I will definitely keep that bit of wisdom in mind from now on. <br />My reaction to a hiatus in your writing is different since I don’t have a motorcycle and can’t just go twist a throttle until you come back. So you and Steve Williams are my main sources of vicarious riding experience. <br />I’m glad my intentions where understood. Although I felt a little dumb after following the link to Team Oregon to then going and check the comments page to find… <br />Krysta in Milwaukee said... <br />OK, folks, I had an email from Dan about 5pm on Thurs. the 14th, so he was alive & able to type coherently as of then. Guess he's just VERY busy with real life. <br /> <br />Oh well. This probably won’t be the last time I go off half cocked.<br />Keep up the good work, please!<br />FordAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-80004475452666741442009-05-18T23:42:00.000-07:002009-05-18T23:42:00.000-07:00I am another one that really enjoy reading your po...I am another one that really enjoy reading your posts. I am a relatively new rider and find quite a few insights in many of your posts. Enough to get me to spend several evenings going back and reading a lot of the older posts. I was wondering what happened.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com