Today is the seventh time for my fortieth birthday! Loving every day too.

Wow. Thanks all. Was up before dawn, turned on the CD player and popped in the Moody Blues. The first song touched a cord too.

Between the silence of the mountains
And the crashing of the sea

Well I long for the mountains, and live at the sea.

Today Lynn and I are off to Daytona to buy me a new skid lid. One of those flip ones. Right now I am amazed at all of yous guys wishes. Wow. Up early huh? Who'da thought? Except for you fine English gentlemen who have a 6 hour lead! We'll just have to see if everyone can get up that early at the next GA rally!

Today is a grand day. And as our Greek brother (Bedouin) alluded to, this is Three Kings Day. A huge day of celebration and feasting in most of the Latin world too. Ain't I the fortunate son?

Again, thanks to all for the wishes. Now I will waken Lynn, ignite Vera's fire
and ride till the pastels of evening, colour our countenance as we spend this day reflecting on my past 47 years.


Blowing gravel off rural roads