Hi all, my name is Hobe and this is my first post. I grew up in California and grew up riding dirt bikes. After high school I moved to Arkansas as I had family there. I met my wife, stayed, and the family moved off! I really came to visit but after seeing how beautiful the state was to an outdoor person, I stayed. That was in 1985.

I am a career cop and military reservist. After a trip to Fallujah my priorities changed a bit. Things that seemed important before all of a sudden were'nt. Enjoying life and mellowing a bit was what I needed, so I did.

At 20 I bought a 1978 KZ-1000, followed by several more Kawasaki street bikes. About 30 I sold the last Vulcan after deciding I might live longer on 4 wheels. I told my wife I would buy another after I grew up a little. Well, you know how that goes, career, kids, kids to college, deployments.

Last year I decided to start riding again. I did my homework and looked at everything. My wife asked my why I hadn't considered a Harley, considering how I felt about buying American whenever possible. She picked up a catalog and we bought a Heritage Classic. We put over 2500 miles on the bike in the first 2 months, most of it 2 up. She decided to take the MSF class and get her motorcycle license. We began the buying process all over. I didn't feel like the 883 was the bike that the Triumphs were. I also thought what else is out there with the history, heritage, and "it" factor of a Triumph. So we have a H-D and a Triumph!

A Harley Heritage, a Triumph America, a good Irish Whiskey and cigar. As close to Heaven on earth as I can get.