I'm still around even though I have not checked in a while. I still have my 2006 Speedmaster. I will admit that I don't ride as much as I used to. My son will be 8 years old in July and spending time with him has become my priority. I know that one day soon he won't want to spend time with me as much anymore so Im just soaking it in while I can. I try to ride to work every chance that I get. I still cannot imagine ever getting rid of my Speedy.
The years I spent with Triumph including the Bonneville America years are great memories. JD, you joined here 14 years ago, long before your son was born. Yep, this forum and that bike are part of you. We can get old, we can get onto other tracks as life moves us. But the memories plus experiences mold who we are.