I’m currently not carrying a bag. It’s a revelation in NYC living that I’ve been experimenting with since early last year. However, should I ever decide to go back to rolling with a burden, I should remember to look into the new Incase Skate Messenger Bag. Even though I don’t skate, there’s tons of uses for those compartments and straps that could really come in handy.

 Last weekend the woman and I took the Triumph for its first real ride up to Pawling to celebrate our countries independence in the woods. Riding 70-80mph up the Taconic through green woods, over reservoirs, and around tightly packed rolling hills was heaven. Oh and the time up in Pawling was great, too. (Chopping down trees, building bonfires and generally cultivating rough manly hands.)

I need to remember to both visit my friend in Pawling more often and just plain get out there and ride away from the city more often.

(photo by Jay Erickson)

I’m finally back on a motorcycle as of Sunday and although the weather is terrible, I’m super excited. The Triumph Bonneville Black is the motorcycle I’ve always dreamed of. (I mean the engine is black for goodness sake!)

I have to remember to get out and ride as much as possible… between painting, taking photos, gaming, traveling, and, of course, working.