So I moved into my 'new' house a bit over a week ago. I met the neighbors directly behind me this weekend. They are closer to my parents age than mine, but she being a systems programmer hit a chord with me (fellow geek) and he a truck drive for home depot (if that doesn't hit a chord with your heart as a man, you've revoked your man card.) But alas they were busy trimming up a tree, and I busy with unpacking/repairs/blah/blah/blah. Fast forward to this evening. The past few days have been filled...

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and the weather has been too nice to post. I kid, I probably could have but other hobbies have kept me away. I guess the good news is my xbox 360 took a dump on me today so maybe I'll find myself blogging more. Bike has been running great, almost time for the 15k check-up (anyone want to lend a hand?) I've found myself spending way too much on mod's, but damn the bike is looking sharp! Short of bags, stainless lines, and a new paint job I'm running out of things to do (HAH). I guess that's...

In a split second it was over... How could this happen? Anita Zaffke was enjoying some quality two wheel time in Lake Zurich IL Saturday afternoon, May 2nd and noticed the light was turning red. Zaffke stopped and waited for the light to change so she could resume her ride. The light never did turn Green for Zaffke.

Zaffke was struck by Lora Hunt, 48 who admittedly was painting her nails at the time she hit Zaffke with her Chevy Impala. According to Lake County Sherriff Mark...

Welcome back to the Bull Pen. It's great to see so many of you out enjoying some quality two wheel time. Last year's riding season was brutal to our biker brothers & sisters. We have seen annual increases accidents and fatalities for as long as the pointy heads in Washington have been keeping track. Don't take my word for it, see what Mary has to say.

Motorcycle accidents and fatalities are a major concern. "Our nation's greatest traffic highway safety challenge is...