Dedication or compulsion?

Yesterday I got off work having already made arrangements to ride @ my super secret indoor spot. When I got off the snow had already started to come down in large quantities. As I arrived @ my house I began to ask myself if it was really a good idea to drive on the roads like they were. I decided that I really had to go ride, because I'd been planning on it all day. If I did not go I would not have been able to stand myself. So I went, and I rode my ass off. I had one of the single best sessions I've had all winter so far. As I arrived home I began to wonder if I really would have the chance to prepare for this upcoming contest. And then all @ once my compulsive side says " I'll see to it!" Always remember to believe in yourself. It'll take you a long way. L8r, Joe

Mom wasn't that far off.

As I sat last night with ice on my knee I remembered a conversation that I had with my Mom some years ago. Basically Mom was trying to tell me to take care of myself or I may have lingering orthopedic health concerns.While I realize She was just looking out for me I have to say that @ the time I thought she was crazy. Me, not be the picture of health we all know ? I know, I should have listened a little better, but I was young and for the most part indestructable. One comment Mom made that day was this. Joe, if you aren't careful you won't be able to walk when you're 40. As my knee is becoming numb from the ice I realize @ 38 years old, she wasn't that far gone. So Mom, when you read this know that I'm paying a bit more attention to my health nowadays, and thanks for the concern. L8r, Joe

Coming of age.

I will start this by saying that I like contests. Not for the competition but because I get to see all of my friends from all over. I started going to contests in 1986 when my Dad realized that I wasn't just playing on my bike and agreed to take me to an AFA comp in Columbus Ohio. I still have alot of respect for Dad simply because he took an interest in what I was doing and put some energy into my dream.
Since then I've been to many comps some I did well at, and others I did not. The one thing all of these experiences have in common is fun. I had the best time at all of them. Not because I rode well, but because I got to ride with people of similar interests, my friends.
I am looking forward to the comp @ the end of the month. It'll be great to see old friends and make new ones as well. L8r, Joe

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