I'm new here

[harleydad]

I've been "circling the pool" and finally decided to jump in.

:hi:

[AirmensMom]

1. Hi, harleydad!

:hi: Welcome to DU!

:loveya: :hug:

[harleydad]

16. What a surprisingly warm welcome

Thanks for the warmth.

[AirmensMom]

24. Thanks.

:blush: (Teehee)

[cally]

2. Welcome to DU

Can you tell us a little about yourself? Or, at least what made you hesitate to join?

[harleydad]

13. Thanks for the welcome.

I work as a Release Engineer (software development) for a major firewall company. In a former life I was a United Methodist Minister. I am married to a wonderful woman and have two daughters who are grown up and married. The younger has a son who is 4 1/2 years old and the greatest. A couple years ago I had a severe case of mid-life crisis and bought a 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic. This seems to have cured me for a while because I was able to sell my Ford Explorer Sport and buy a mini-van. I got enough "testosterone" from the bike to compensate for the minivan.

I hesitated to jump in because I sometimes come home from work really tired of computers and didn't want to be non-responsive. Anyway, I am really pleased with the warm responses I'm seeing.

[cally]

20. Thanks for the response

I look forward to your posts. You sound interesting and thoughtful. :hi:

[Swede]

3. Welcome aboard h.

Dive in,the waters fine.

[harleydad]

28. Thanks.

[Ariana Celeste]

4. Welcome to DU!

:hi: :toast:

[harleydad]

29. Thanks

I love the beer drinking icons. I need to find some smiley faces on bikes.

[northofdenali]

197. I've got a few - soon as I upload from the old computer

to this one, you're welcome to copy them!

[eyepaddle]

5. Welcome to DU

:hi:

I didn't discover the lounge until I had a few hundred posts--you're a quick learner! :)

[harleydad]

30. Airman's mom sort of showed me the ropes.

Actually, more like pushed me against the ropes.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

6. Welcome to DU!!

:hi:

[AirmensMom]

21. Hey, YellowRD!

He's my better (other?) half. Thanks for welcoming him. We're having a DU date tonight ... at last! :bounce:

[harleydad]

31. What is the world coming to . . .

Here is our idea of a cool Friday evening - sitting across from each other on different sofas, typing on our laptops together. Sort of makes your eyes moist.

[AirmensMom]

42. AAAAAAAAAhahahahahahaha!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Ain't old age great? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Cobalt Violet]

7. Welcome to DU!

:hi: :kick:

[harleydad]

32. Thanks.

Cobalt?

[Random_Australian]

8. Welcome! All are welcome here!

:hug: :hi:

Well, except freepers of course... and tinfoilhat people, but they at least can be amusing, a little of the time.

Welcome aboard!

[AirmensMom]

10. He ain't no freeper Random.

... or tinfoilhat person. :hi: :hug:

Thanks for welcoming him. :grouphug:

[Random_Australian]

15. Yeah, he sounds cool from that other thread....

Do I see a grouphug? All right!
:grouphug:
Grouphug!

[AirmensMom]

18. You saw the other thread?

In the other group? Yeah, that got to him.

YES! You saw a group hug! :grouphug:

Want some wine? It's port tonight. :9

[Random_Australian]

35. Sorry, but I'm 17 AND

a non-drinker!

Have one for me, though!

[AirmensMom]

45. I did ...

have one for you, that is. DAMN! Those left-hand letters keep moving!

:rofl:

[Katherine Brengle]

9. Hi-dey ho, neighbor!

[harleydad]

22. Thanks for the bouncy balls.

It gives the impression of confetti.

I sense an icon master here.

[Katherine Brengle]

23. On the contrary--

I just found out how to do them today, lol, so I am trying them out!

[Gormy Cuss]

11. Hi!

Welcome to DU. Have a seat on the lounge sofa.:hi:

[harleydad]

33. Thanks.

That flag looks familiar. It's a country, no?

[Gormy Cuss]

39. It's a country, yes.

A very popular one around these parts today. Erin go Bragh.

[harleydad]

48. Ah yes, the orange and the green.

[Alleycat]

12. Hi Harley

Welcome to DU. What made you jump? For me it was prior to the election of 2004. I lurked for awhile and then took the plunge. I've been quite happy although I have been here for almost two year I just surpassed the 500 mark.

[harleydad]

36. Thanks for the welcome

I jumped in because I got some encouragement from AirmensMom. And, why not?

[SeattleGirl]

14. Welcome to DU!

I did the same thing for almost 2 years before I took the plunge, and it was one of the best things I ever did!

:hi:

[AirmensMom]

49. Hey, SeattleGirl!

Success at last! Who says nagging doesn't work?
:bounce:

I've been working on him for MONTHS!

Great to see you, SG! :hi: :loveya: :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

150. Excellent! Sometimes nagging is a GOOD thing!

Nice to see you too! :hug: :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

191. Thanks, SG.

It's good to be back. :hug: :loveya:

[harleydad]

55. Thanks for the encouragement.

[Crazy Dave]

17. Welcome "harleydad"

The lounge is the best place with the best people on DU. Hang out in here a while before going into the "GD" area. Definitely more friendly, level heads and positive attitudes around here.

[harleydad]

37. Thanks.

Sounds like the CG area might be the smokey backroom.

[BikeWriter]

189. Damn, Dave. You make us sound like party poopers!

[Crazy Dave]

224. "level heads and positive attitudes"

That's not good? :)

[MrScorpio]

19. Welcome to DU

Stick Around!

[harleydad]

67. Thanks. I will stick.

[UrbScotty]

25. Welcome! (nt)

[harleydad]

38. Thanks.

I love your GWB quote. What a moran.

[Alleycat]

43. See already up to 14 posts

You won't be a newbee for long. Suck up all the attention it doesn't last long.:evilgrin:

[harleydad]

58. Oh no - what did I do? All these great responses?

Wow, I can hardly keep up - and I need to learn icons and everything.

[UrbScotty]

249. Well, when he said that, he was actually right (nt)

[harleydad]

254. He said some more stupd stuff just the other day.

GWB was trying to sell a group of senior citizens on how easy it is to buy into the prescription drug plan. He said is was as easy as buying a car. See http://www.forbes.com/entrepreneurs/feeds/ap/2006/03/15/ap2598088.html for more on this.

[bigwillq]

26. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[harleydad]

40. Thanks.

[Ramsey]

27. Welcome aboard!

We're a great group, except watch out for LynneSin. She likes to make fun of your taste in movies. :evilgrin:

[harleydad]

41. Thanks

Do you think she would laugh at Sound of Music?

[AirmensMom]

54. AHAHAHAHAHAHA, Ramsey!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

(Oops! His, LynnSin! Sorry ... that was the wine. :shrug:)

[aQuArius]

34. Welcome Newbie!

don't worry if some are a bit stand-offish

[harleydad]

44. Thanks. Your icons are impressive.

[aQuArius]

52. You'll learn...

my young apprentice...


I am NOT your father...

[AirmensMom]

60. Young apprentice?

And all this time, I thought he was a young GRASSHOPPER!

(No offense to harleydad, but you'd have to be a little older than a spring chick to be his father ... just sayin' :shrug:)

(Pssst ... here's a secret ... I'm in love with harleydad, :loveya: ShhhhhH!)

[harleydad]

61. Big mouth!

[AirmensMom]

63. HAHAHAHAHAHA!

How long did you expect to keep it a secret?


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[aQuArius]

68. To be perfectly honest....

I was lured here by someone I had a crush on....

and now we're in love :loveya:

Your secret is safe with me

[harleydad]

70. You have to be careful about internet romance.

My brother-in-law . . . but that is another story.

[aQuArius]

80. No, we live together now

I knew him before I knew about the DU... He's the one who told me about the site.

Since you're new here... here's how he found out about my "crush" after a night of drinking:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=656446

However, this sad story still has a VERY happy ending!! :)

[AirmensMom]

83. Hey!

Are you telling stories about MY BROTHER?

:rofl:

[Oeditpus Rex]

46. Welcome to DU

from something of a Mecca for Harley owners. :hi:

[harleydad]

50. Yes - the west coast highway

I hope to be moving to the east coast mecca - Tennessee, Blue Ridge moutains, Smokey Mountains, etc.

[Oeditpus Rex]

74. More specifically

if you've ever seen "The Wild One," I live in the town where the actual incident happened on which the film was based. About 100,000 bikers come here every July 4 weekend to celebrate "the birthplace of the American biker."

[harleydad]

82. in florida but never been to Daytona Rally

I have been in Florida but never been to the Daytona Bike Rallies. We did go to Daytona Beach to buy a custom Corbin seat for the bike, though.

[Oeditpus Rex]

99. The Corbin factory

is about three miles NW of me.

[harleydad]

104. Oh, the main factory.

Yes, I remember the Daytona Corbin people saying the seats are really made in CA.

[Fla Dem]

307. Welcome Harley Dad. Live just north of Daytona Beach and

week before last was Bike Week. I'll tell ya, it was rollin thunder all week. Unfortunately, they had the highest incident of accidental biker death in their history. 20 bikers killed in accidents. So you all be careful, you hear!!

[northofdenali]

198. Twisties!!!!

:loveya: twisties!

[harleydad]

203. Yup, twisties.

That is one thing you won't get in South FL. There is Lyons Road down here that has a slight S curve, but really!

It will be like a whole new experience.

[northofdenali]

250. Try South Banana River Drive in Merritt Island -

a bit north, but a blast of a ride - as long as it hasn't rained recently because then it's under water!

[miss_american_pie]

47. Hi and welcome

:hi:

[harleydad]

51. Thanks. AirmensMom says you guys are good.

[flamingyouth]

53. Welcome!

Nice to have you! :hi:

[harleydad]

56. Thanks for the welcome.

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

57. Welcome harleydad!

:hi:

[harleydad]

59. Thanks. I like your quote.

What about Steel?

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

64. As in the Steelers?

:shrug:

[harleydad]

69. Got it.

Down here it is the Dolphins. I don't follow football much but know there is a big deal with them signing Daunte Culpepper.

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

77. This town is nuts about the Steelers: TOTAL black-n-gold for the SB

Democrat or Republican, Conservative or Liberal...if you live around Pittsburgh there is one thing that can unite us...the Steelers.

Again, welcome to DU!!!

[SofaKingLiberal]

66. Welcome to DU, harleydad

:hi:

[harleydad]

71. Thanks. SofaKing

It makes me wonder if the conastoga had a sofa in it, like those VW vans from the 70's with a mattress in the back.

Wonder what that is for?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

62. My dear harleydad!

Welcome to the Lounge.....It is the beating heart of DU!

Enjoy your stay in our crazy, addictive little village!

:hi:

[AirmensMom]

72. Peggy!

It might take him a few minutes to get to you ... he's still in learning mode. But I'm a FANTASTIC teacher (even if I can't find the keys just now, due to CA port ... specifically South Coast Winery Black Jack Port ... yum). I've missed being here and seeing your gorgeous pics, Peg. I posted earlier ... life has been, uh, challenging (hell!) lately. Good to be back.

Please know that harleydad is one of the BEST. :loveya:

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

89. My dear AirmensMom.....

Thanks so much, sweetie! And it's very good to see you tonight....

Welcome back!

You haven't missed any of my pic threads, since I haven't had any lately...

That MIGHT change this weekend.....time will tell!

And I plan to put all future pic threads in my Journal, for easier viewing!

I must say that harleydad looks like a winnah!

Enjoy your port, sweetie!

:loveya: :hug:

[AirmensMom]

100. Thanks, Peggy!

I had an earlier thread ...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=4901366&mesg_id=4901366

Haven't been around for a while. But I always love your photos!

Yes, harleydad is a winnah! I'm very happy that he's finally meeting all my wonderful DU friends! And his FIRST post is on fire! YES!

:loveya: :hug:

[harleydad]

73. Thanks, CaliforniaPeggy

AirmensMom says you are extra-special.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

94. My dear harleydad!

Well, who am I to argue? I try to be friendly to everybody......

And normally it works very well!

Look forward to getting to know you better!

:hug:

[maveric]

65. A big DU Lounge WELCOME

Dont let GD scare you. We get a bit testy and combative at times.

[harleydad]

76. Thanks. I will be sure to "suit up" before going there.

[TK421]

75. Welcome! Please don't pee in the pool

;-)

[harleydad]

85. AirmensMom says the pee turns purple

[AirmensMom]

117. You betcha!

It's from special pee-sniffing chemicals. :shrug:

[Aristus]

78. Welcome harleydad! It's good to have you here!

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

Hey! I'm a Methodist, too! Cool! B-)

I have to grit my teeth over all those reich-wingers who say liberals hate Jesus (and God and spirituality and everything the party-of-hate insists that we hate). It would seem to me that Christians ought to be liberal, but I'm willing to accept that not everyone feels that way.

Great to have you here on DU! :thumbsup:

[harleydad]

86. Thanks. Perhaps a Rightie can be Christian but . . .

Like a camel through the eye of a needle - if you get my drift.

[Aristus]

111. J'ever notice when they talk about the whole rich-man-camel-eye-of

needle thing? They usually mention that the "needle" of famous memory was actually a low narrow gate that the camel had to pass through. What a crock; If Jesus had meant "low narrow gate", he would have said "low narrow gate".

[harleydad]

115. I agree.

Absolutely. The parables are supposed to make us UNcomfortable!

[Redstone]

79. Ride a motorcycle, do you? And have at least one kid?

See how I can read people's minds?

Good to have you around. In case nobody warned you, I'm the crazy one.

Redstone

[AirmensMom]

88. Ah, Redstone!

:hug: :hi:

harleydad and I have TWO kids ... and TWO kids-in-law, and one grand-kid (it's been busy around here).

Oh, yeah, stay tuned for harleydad's reply ...

:bounce:


... (hi, Redstone! :hi:)

[Redstone]

91. So you warned him about me? Good job.

Redstone

[AirmensMom]

95. YES!

I told him about all the great people at DU! I've been trying for MONTHS to get him to join us! Thanks for making him feel welcome!

:hug:

[BikeWriter]

192. I see you have checked him out carefully, Dear. Good job!

:)

[harleydad]

90. Yes, an HD.

How's this for crazy - that 2003 HD Heritage Classic is the only motorcycle I have ever owned, or driven. When I bought it, I went into the Harley store and bought the prettiest bike I could see. I loved the Heritage Classic.
I didn't know how to drive a motorcycle so I had a friend drive it home for me and put it in the garage. I took the MSF Basic Rider's course that weekend and nervously rode the 700 lb. bike around the neighborhood the next Tuesday after work. In the two years since then I have put 27,000 miles on the bike. What a ride.

[BikeWriter]

195. 27,000 miles in two years is no weekend warrior! Right on!

[harleydad]

204. I ride it all I can. Almost every day to work.

[johnnie]

81. Hiya harleydad

Good to have you here. :thumbsup:

[harleydad]

93. Thanks, johhnie.

[In_The_Wind]

84. Hello harleydad

to DU :hi:

[AirmensMom]

92. Joani!

:hug:

Good to see you! harleydad and I are having our first DU date ... very fun! :loveya:

Thanks for welcoming him! He'll be along shortly! (I type faster! Teehee!)

[In_The_Wind]

98. AirmensMom

It's so nice to see you. I sorta already had a hint that it wasn't harleydad answering me. Strangers never call me Joani.
How was your Day?

[AirmensMom]

105. Well, strap on your seatbelt ...

he knows I call you Joani. Then again, he's not exactly a stranger.

It's good to see you! :hug: And I'm pleased as punch that harleydad is getting such a warm response!
:bounce:


My day was OK ... and yours?

edit ... I'm blaming it on the port!

[In_The_Wind]

114. Today worked out to be the best day I've had in a while.

:) All of the minor repairs were completed on my truck today.
It needs an oil change and a tire rotation. Then I'll be ready to go on my trip south in 10 days.

[harleydad]

118. How far south can you go - FL?

[In_The_Wind]

123. I haven't been to Florida on it yet.

Maybe next year.

I may do a ride to NC sometime this spring or early summer.

[harleydad]

128. How about TN

We just bought property in NE TN. In a year we should have a house there. How about the GW up in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

[In_The_Wind]

146. I had plans to ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway last year.

That was when I realized there was a problem. I'm still going to make the trip after everything is in good working order.
Tennessee isn't that far away. :)

[AirmensMom]

124. Woohoo!

Where south? Are you comin' to see me? I'll put you up in S. FL! :bounce:

[In_The_Wind]

131. I'll be flying in just south of you sometime this year.

I called an old friend from my college days recently. I'll be in Ft. Lauderdale. :)

[harleydad]

134. Fort Lauderdale? I work in Deerfield Beach.

We could come fetch you.

[AirmensMom]

136. WHEN????

We're just north of Ft. Lauderdale (30-40 minutes!) :bounce:

[In_The_Wind]

151. Not anytime soon. I gotta sneak-up on this one.

www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=4841896#top
I'm thinking about a trip sometime this fall.

[AirmensMom]

190. OH!

We're hoping to be moved by then. :( :cry: I wanted to meet you, :cry:

[In_The_Wind]

199. I'm going to be all over the east coast for many years.

I'm sure we can work it out sometime. I would love to meet you too. :pals:
I know I'm welcome in Ft. Lauderdale now or anytime but I'm just not ready to go there yet. O8) :hippie:

[harleydad]

96. Thanks, Joani

AirmensMom says you are the greatest. Works for me.

Thanks. By the way, AirmensMom is impressed with the flames on my thread.

Cool!

[In_The_Wind]

106. If AirmensMom vouches for you, that works for me.

BTW I ride a Goldwing Trike.

just sayin'

[harleydad]

112. Cool ride.

I heard from a friend that the trike is hard on the butt.

[In_The_Wind]

120. The Goldwing seat is built for comfort on long rides.

The Trike has air shocks. I've done 300 miles without getting sore.

[harleydad]

126. 300 miles ain't bad

With the stock seat, AirmensMom would be a cripple in 60 miles. With the Corbin seat we can do at least 400 miles but still don't mind walking around when stopping for gas. I had heard the suspension was a little stiff on the trike was all.

There is a huge GW club down here out of Miami. We see these guys taking a day trip around Lake Okeechobee which has to be 100 miles away.

[In_The_Wind]

144. It had a small problem with the alignment last fall.

We thought it had been fixed. x(

I just ride my Beautiful Beast back to the shop Saturday.

[harleydad]

147. Beautiful bike

I have to admit the Gold Wing is a really pretty bike. I will see if I can get a picture of my bike up here.

I view the HD as a little "closer to the ground" type of bike. By that I mean that it, mine in particular, has a lot fewer luxury items. Yet, it rides so nice. It has counter-balance shafts to absorb the vibration.

[In_The_Wind]

153. When I win the lottery, I'm building a V-Rod Trike!

One of my house mates bought a V-Rod last spring. I am impressed.

[harleydad]

156. I don't know - a V-Rod Trike?

Isn't that like those guys who take a Corvette and lift it 4 inches?

[In_The_Wind]

168. LOL. It is an awesome engine.

My days of being on two wheels are over.

[harleydad]

181. It IS an awesome engine.

I've only been riding for 2+ years and 2 wheels is still cool.

[In_The_Wind]

187. I started riding when I was 18.

I stopped when I moved to NYC. After 30 years on 4 wheels I bought a Yamaha Verigo back in '99 and traded it in the same summer for two scooters. x( That was a big mistake! This summer will be my third with the Trike. :thumbsup:

[harleydad]

227. I may have told you - I have been riding since 9/03.

This HD is my first and only bike and I have 27K+ on it. I'm on my fourth rear tire and second front. I bought the bike strictly on looks, since I didn't know anything about bikes, and had a friend drive it home. I took the MSF Basic Rider course that weekend and was on the bike the following Tuesday, albeit slowly and a little nervous.

Since then I have put V&H pipes on it, bought the tour pack for the back, got new seats, and a little extra chrome. I don't like the look of total chrome. Since it is a Heritage Classic is has lots of black leather with chrome dots. So, the general look is black with chrome accent all over. The chrome dots run down the tank panel, across the side of the two-up seat and down along the saddle bags. I also bought the Howard's Horns air horns for the left side. Down here in South FL, there are so many drivers with bad hearing, and eye sight, I make all the noise I can. The horns have saved my life many times.

[In_The_Wind]

248. I am looking forward to seeing your ride! It sounds awesome.

My friends were kidding me about all the miles I've put on my trike. My first Triking summer began in August 04.

I agree with you, making noise can save your life.

[harleydad]

257. AirmensMom has a picture in post #239

[In_The_Wind]

259. Alright! I'm impressed!

:thumbsup:

[AirmensMom]

293. There's another one at #292.

I just posted it. :hi:

[CottonBear]

87. Hi & welcome to DU harleydad!

:hi: :toast: :party: :hi: :toast: :party: :hi: :toast: :party: :hi: :toast: :party: :hi: :toast: :party: :hi: :toast: :party:

I too lurked for quite a while before posting. This is the only place I've ever posted on the internets! DU is the best! :)
It took me a while to figure out the lounge. The lounge is our refuge from GD!

My little sister rides a Harley Road King (cherry red with silver flames and all of the extras!) She's a classy Harley hottie (i.e. no tats or piercings but with all the sexy leather outfits and leather bra tops!) She's sort of a Cosmo Harley girl! I, on the other hand, ride one horsepower: an actual horse!

Welcome and have fun! :woohoo:

[harleydad]

101. Thanks for the welcome

Not to be crass but I assume you sister wears clothes with her chaps, at least in public? I have a friend who always teases me asking if I wear pants with my chaps. Rather sick, sort of.

Anyway, her bike sounds beautiful.

I am rather overwhelmed with all the great responses.

[CottonBear]

107. LOL! She wears clothes with her chaps! So do I! I wear riding chaps

with jeans, a polo shirt and paddock boots! :rofl: My sister wears sexy clothes, full hair and makeup and I am more practical: full hair and makeup for work meetings, going out and DU meetups only! :)

We are so glad you are here! :hug: :hi: :hug:

[harleydad]

119. That's good to hear.

By the way, is that your ride in the picture? Gorgeous.

[CottonBear]

130. He's my ride's dad, Coromino, an Oldenburg stallion. He's fabulous!

Coromino does not belong to me (I could never afford him!) He shows in the jumpers and dressage.

Click on my journal link to see my equine baby: Cotton the Oldenburg filly! I can't ride her until she's four (she'll be three in May 2006) because she needs to fully grow and develop her bones and joints. I've been with her since the night she was born! :)

[harleydad]

137. Coromino is the bomb - striking.

I wonder if Cotton has some of her dad's looks.

[CottonBear]

152. Cotton definitely takes after her sire in overall confirmation (her build:

which is typical of the Oldenburg breed), topline (the view of her top line from the side from head to tail, again Oldenburg), her way of going (i.e. how she walks, trots and canters) and her color (a reddish bay with 2 1/2 white socks). She has her dam's beautiful head and crest mark (the white mark on her forhead.) Her dam lives at the farm where Cotton lives. Crestie is a registered Thoroughbred who is decended from both Northern Dancer and Native Dancer, two of the most famous racing thoroughbreds ever! Cotton's line from the TB's includes Kentucky Derby winners. Her sire's line includes some of Germany's and Europe's most famous and prepotentWarmbloods!

[harleydad]

158. Who couldn't love a girl like that?

[Alleycat]

97. Holy Crap Harleydad

You are not a newbie anymore!!!

[harleydad]

102. That is true. I even have flames.

AirmensMom says flames are great. Anyway, I am as busy as a cat in the rocking chair factory trying to answer all the replies. I guess I dove into the deep end and am trying to stay afloat.

[Alleycat]

108. Flames are a good thing.

[Clintmax]

103. Welcome to DU, HarleyDad!

:hi::bounce:
Captain Clintmax of the Early Morning Crew here! Miss Airmens is a member of my early morning crew and I want to invite you to join us anytime! :woohoo: She and I have become fast friends here on DU! Welcome again! :bounce:

[AirmensMom]

109. Hi, Clintmax!

:hug: :hi: :bounce:

I missed you all week! Good to see you! Thanks for welcoming harleydad! He's very special to me, you know! Gosh, it's good to see you! :loveya: :hug:

[Clintmax]

113. It's good to see you too, my dear!

:hi::hug::bounce:
I've missed you in the early mornings also! You're welcome! I'm glad to see him here!

[AirmensMom]

122. Thanks, Clint.

I got in too late again today. I miss chatting with you! But I'm really glad you are finally meeting harleydad. See? He's not a figment of my imagination after all!

Are you gonna be here tomorrow morning? Have I missed the latest Tony pics? Are you going to drive down this weekend so we can wash cars together (and meet each other and greekspeak?) Enquiring minds want to know!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :bounce:

edit: typo (oops)

[Clintmax]

127. I'm glad I'm getting to meet him too!

I WILL be here in the morning to get the Early Morning Crew started, yes! :woohoo: I posted a couple of new Tony pictures the other day. I put them in my journal also, so you can pull it up and see them there! I have to work tomorrow, so I probably won't get to drive down THIS weekend, but that's a great idea! :bounce: I'd love to wash cars together and so we all can meet! :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

133. Oh, man!

Thank the DU powers that be for journals! I've been SO down this week! Now I can go back and see what I missed! Thanks!

I'm going to beat on harleydad until he joins the morning crew (VE HAVE OUR VAYS!). :rofl:

We should definitely schedule a weekend together before we leave town. We could have a cookout and everything! :bounce:

[Clintmax]

135. LOL! Yes, I am pretty excited about the journals too.

I'm going to keep mine updated with the early morning crew threads every day and if I post new photos or anything, I'll put them in also!

Having a cookout, washing cars, meeting each other...what a fantastic weekend THAT would be! :bounce:

[harleydad]

138. I think this would be cool!

[Clintmax]

139. Sweet!

:bounce:
I'll have to see what I can do!

[AirmensMom]

140. You know ...

we have a separate cabana with a full bath (shower, no tub). And a pool. It would be SO great! Only thing is, you'd have to leave any fragrance (cologne, etc.) at home. Better get your reservations in soon, before we move! :bounce:

[Clintmax]

142. Wow! I didn't know you had all THAT.

I'm impressed! By the way...how's the house thing going anyway? I haven't heard a word in a while. Any interested parties? (I hope)

[AirmensMom]

145. I just posted a thread today.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=4901366&mesg_id=4901366

This afternoon, we got a ball-park estimate from the new builder, which was right around what we expected, maybe even a little lower.

Selling the house is a little discouraging, but maybe we need to find a job first. :shrug:

Let's plan a weekend together in Boca, before things start to move quickly and we're "out of town by sundown Brown." :bounce:

[Clintmax]

148. Wow. Thanks for the link.

I'm sending all the good vibes and well wishes I can to you right now and they'll keep coming until it's time for you to go! :loveya:

A weekend in Boca would be fantastic! I've never been there. I've been to Orlando many times...but not boca.

[AirmensMom]

160. We MUST plan!

In the AM! Remember, Boca is closer to you than Chuckey, TN, is. :hi:

[Clintmax]

155. I'm heading off to bed now, Miss Airmens!

I'm tuckered out! Hopefully, I'll see you and Mister Harley in the morning, bright and early! Talk to you then! :loveya:

Clint

[AirmensMom]

157. OK!

Have a restful night, Clint! Hope to see you in the AM thread (... but I might have to spike harleydad's OJ!). :hi: :loveya::hug:

[harleydad]

110. Thanks for the welcome.

AirmensMom speaks rather highly of you. Perhaps I can join the early morning crew, sometimes. I have actually found things to do at work these days so I might not be able to write every day.

[Clintmax]

116. You're welcome!

It's not imperative that you're there EVERY SINGLE MORNING. Just come in when you can and say Hi! I'm glad you're here now, Man! Even though you say that country music will make your stereo explode! :nuke: :rofl:

[harleydad]

129. I don't mind playing country music on the cheap radio.

I just worry. The main stereo cost so much money.

[Clintmax]

141. LOL!

Oh, I see. :rofl:

[graywarrior]

121. Yay, another Floridian!

Welcome harleydad! How'd you find us?

[harleydad]

132. A lot of shoving from AirmensMom.

[Earth_First]

125. Welcome!

:hi:

[harleydad]

143. Hi!

;)

[KitchenWitch]

149. Welcome to DU

Glad you felt safe to test the waters!

[harleydad]

154. Test the waters? Shoot - I dove into the deep end.

I've spent the whole evening treading water. It has been cool, though.

[BikeWriter]

193. Hey, you have great references! ;-)

[harleydad]

205. Thanks.

Does your icon refer to the offensive?

[AirmensMom]

162. Bwahahahaha!

It's all in how you crack the whip. :evilgrin:

Oh ... HI, KW! :hi: :hug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

159. Welcome aboard!

:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[harleydad]

161. Thanks. Anointed by BossHogg?

There is a BossHogg that makes bad-ass bikes <http://www.daytonabosshoss.com>, actually I see it is boss hoss.

[ScreamingMeemie]

163. Welcome to DU harleydad!!

:hi: :toast:

You have a wonderful wife...but I'm sure you knew that already. I look forward to getting to know you.

[harleydad]

166. Thanks. AirmensMom says you are a good one.

She is wonderful. I certainly appreciate her support during the stressful times we are going through.

Thanks again.

[AirmensMom]

264. Hey, MrsG!

:hi: :hug:

:blush: ... and thanks! :blush:

Did you see the performance I left for you on your congrats on 35,000 posts thread? It's one of a kind, you know. :rofl:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=4907040&mesg_id=4907366

[mdmc]

164. welcome to DU

glad your here!

[harleydad]

167. Thanks for the welcome.

[harleydad]

165. Thanks for all the great responses.

I really enjoyed this although the number of responses kept me busy all night. It was fun.

Thanks again.:yourock:

[Random_Australian]

169. 62 posts! That's HUGH! I can only remember 1 higher daily score!

(mind you, I've only been here since 28 January)

Nice going, 'man'/'dude'! 'word'!

[mdmc]

173. you can find a lot of great things here.

great people too.

[bridgit]

170. welcome to du, harleydad...

:hi: :kick: :patriot: ain't AirmensMom just the sweetest thing :hug:

[harleydad]

171. Sometimes. There is another side, though.

But, I'm glad to have her.

[AirmensMom]

172. Now, bridgit ...

you're making me :blush: !

... but thanks! :hug:

[BigMcLargehuge]

174. Enjoy your stay at DU

:)

:hi:

[harleydad]

175. Tiny, thanks for the welcome.

[entanglement]

176. It's a nice pool, 'cept for the sharks and piranha in GD

:evilgrin:

Welcome :hi:

[AirmensMom]

177. Yeah ...

and don't forget that pets group! :scared:

[harleydad]

178. Thanks for the welcome - and the warning.

I will be careful.

[mvd]

179. Welcome!

Hope you enjoy it as much as I have! :hi:

[harleydad]

180. Thanks.

I have had a great welcome.

Edit: grammar.

[EstimatedProphet]

182. Welcome to DU dude

[harleydad]

183. Thanks. Love the eye. From Lord of the Rings I would guess.

[EstimatedProphet]

184. Exactly

[u4ic]

185. Hi harleydad!

I'm pleased to meet you! :hi:

Any friend of AirmensMom is a friend of mine! :pals:

[AirmensMom]

186. Hey, u4ic!

Good to see you! harleydad has left the room ... gone to bed. But I'll see that he answers appropriately tomorrow. :)

[harleydad]

202. Good to meet you. It looks like AirmensMom has a bunch of good

friends. Thanks for the welcome.

[auntAgonist]

188. hey harleydad! It's nice to 'meet' you!!

welcome to DU! A finer place you'll not find anywhere.

aA
:hi:

[harleydad]

206. Thanks, aA. I have had a great reception.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

194. Welcome to DU, HarleyDad!

:toast:

[harleydad]

207. Thanks for the welcome.

Guinness stout?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

221. None other!

[harleydad]

223. great picture. Wish I had some to go with my coffee this morning.

I saw where you are a free-lance violinist. AirmensMom plays violin although she doesn't free-lance.

What kind of market can there be for violinists?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

230. Actually, at this very moment I'm looking through ads

for auditions. There's one in British Columbia that looks interesting...

But for those who don't have a fulltime job, in the DC area at least, there are a number choral groups and churches that hire orchestras, regional (part time) orchestras, weddings, parties, recording studio gigs, and occasional TV shows.

And there's always teaching...

[harleydad]

234. Are you having a Guinness with your coffee?

Anyway, since I have had to look for employment in NE TN, where we own land and are building a house, I can't imagine what it might be like to pay the bills in DC. I use to play trumpet and french horn (translate as freedom horn ;^) in high school and college and actually loved it. Maybe I good make some money playing trumpet up there if nothing else happens.

[northofdenali]

196. You've made a big "splash"!!

:hi: harleydad, welcome to DU! I ride a Yamaha Roadstar Midnight Star - and if you ride up to the Fairbanks area, first beer's on me!! :-)

Can't post a picture, I'm in the process of changing computers and my photos are ALL on the old one!

[harleydad]

208. Thanks for the beer.

The Yamaha Star-series bikes look really good.

[tjwmason]

200. Welcome to D.U.

:hi:

You obviously come with the highest recommendation being married to Airman'sMom.

Always good to see a new face around here.

[harleydad]

209. Thanks. I am amazed at the responses.

Edit: grammar

[AirmensMom]

240. Aw, thanks, tjwmason.

You made me :blush:

:hi: :hug:

[matcom]

201. Welcome my good man

:hi:

glad to have you on board

[harleydad]

210. Thanks for the welcome.

Now I know - the smiley face has a butt.

[matcom]

211. and the purple hippo wears a thong

and likes to spank :7

[riona]

212. you're going to like it here - the best site for dems!

[harleydad]

214. Thanks - I think I will like it here also.

[DainBramaged]

213. Welcome

Glad you stayed for the duration.

[harleydad]

215. Woa - what a picture.

That looks like a Pan-head.

[DainBramaged]

217. A beauty it is (from an Italian trike site)

http://www.rewaco-trikeshop.com/ (great sound when you land there)

When I can afford to get my carpal fixed (and take off from working while it heals), I'm going to be able to ride again. I want a bobber now. as much as I'd love to have a modern bike, a bobber fits my style. Lots of good used older bikes around now in the $3-5K range. Missed a beautiful totally rebuilt '84 for $4200 last fall. But, deals always come when you least expect them. Just like places like DU.

Glad you decided to stay.

[Minnesota Libra]

216. Welcome Harleydad, may I be so bold as to ask what brought you.......

.....to DU?? :hi: I'm fairly new here myself and can tell you from experience you will love it here. The DU site is very user friendly:yourock: and the people are beyond compare.:grouphug:

[harleydad]

220. AirmensMom brought me to DU.

I put it off for a long time because, since I work on computers all day, I often don't really feel like using the computer in the evening. However, AirmensMom has such a good time on here so I thought I would try it out.

What a reception.

Thanks for the welcome.

[Call Me Wesley]

218. With the risk of not beeing seen anymore:

Welcome to DU, harleydad! :hi: Glad you're here (Thanks to AirmensMom!)

[AirmensMom]

219. Hi Wesley!

:hi: :hug: I was wondering when we'd see you here! How are Heidi and The Wiley And Excellent Boy Cat Named Ginger? :loveya:

[Call Me Wesley]

232. We're all fine here.

Except for the weather which is going cold again. Now it's really time for spring to arrive ... :hug:

[AirmensMom]

242. I'm glad you're fine.

Now I'll warm you up. Close your eyes and imagine the warmth coming through the computer from sunny south FL through your fingers, all the way to your toes. To really feel it, put one hand on the computer and the other on your body ... NOT THERE -- YOU'LL GO BLIND!

:rofl:

Are you warm now? :hug:

[Call Me Wesley]

246. ROFL!

Thanks for that! :loveya:

[harleydad]

222. Thanks, Wesley.

[Left Is Write]

225. Welcome aboard!

[harleydad]

228. Thanks for the welcome.

I've enjoyed it already. Are Mrs. Jetson?

[Left Is Write]

231. Am I? Not quite.

But I'm trying.

[harleydad]

236. Well, don't try too much.

Perhaps Ms. Jetson.

[liberalitch]

226. Welcome to DU.... now will you come to my house and...

do my dishes?
I ask all new DUers that,.... so far..... no takers.
Smart bunch here.

[harleydad]

229. I will go there and do your dishes if you come here and

trim my hedge. I have put it off since I had hoped to sell the house but no takers. So, I may need to have you trim it in the next week or so.

[liberalitch]

233. Oh, man.... that's at least a 12 pack.

[harleydad]

235. I agree. My hedge is probably 80ft. long and 7 ft high.

And, when the sun comes out, well, it gets a tad warm.

It really isn't fair. That hedge would be equal to about 500 lbs of dishes washed out on the lawn in the sun.

[wildhorses]

237. did you jump in feet first or did you do an amazing one and

a half twister with a pike?

:hi:

[harleydad]

238. Probably more like a belly-flop. None of that fancy

diving where there is no splash.

[AirmensMom]

239. Here he is, folks ...

harleydad in action. :bounce:

[bertha katzenengel]

241. Welcome, harleydad

Hope it's just the right temp.

[harleydad]

243. Yes - it was the right temperature.

I didn't know there were so many others in the pool. I bumped into people wherever I moved.

[bertha katzenengel]

245. MARCO!

[harleydad]

295. Polo.

[Shine]

244. "circling the pool", I love it!

Yeah, I did that, too, for about a year, amazingly enough. Glad to have you in here, harleydad!

Welcome to the lounge! Since it's morning time, have some coffee and a donut, on me. :donut:

:hi:

[harleydad]

275. Thanks for the welcome.

I had the coffee but not a donut in the house.

[AirmensMom]

298. Hey, Shine!

I'm just glad he didn't say "circling the drain!" That wouldn't be so good. :scared:

:hi:

[MissMillie]

247. So glad you joined us!

The more, the merrier!

Welcome!

[harleydad]

253. Thanks for the welcome.

:-)

[otohara]

251. Marco

Polo welcome to DU

[harleydad]

256. Thanks. AirmensMom had to explain Marco Polo to me.

They don't let me out much.

[caty]

252. Welcome to DU.....

You'll love it here!!:pals:

[harleydad]

255. Thanks. I think I do already.

[lavenderdiva]

258. Welcome to DU! Here's a little welcome gift, just for you-

Take your pick, you're welcome to use them:


Glad you decided to 'jump in', the water's fine.... :hi:

[harleydad]

266. Very cool. Those are great.

Thanks. I got them.

[xmas74]

260. Welcome!

I think someone told me to watch out for you.

[AirmensMom]

261. Shhhh, xmas, that was me. :)

It took long enough, didn't it? You missed him, but I'm sure he'll be back on.

Good to see you! :hi: :hug:

[xmas74]

267. Good to see you too!

I left it alone at "someone" but knew that he would figure it out.

[AirmensMom]

270. He keeps asking,

"Do you know who this is?" for everyone. Cute. :loveya:

I'm very pleased with the warm welcome he's receiving. :bounce:

[xmas74]

273. That's great!

He's quickly learning that this is a good place to be. And I've added him to my buddy list.

[AirmensMom]

281. You must be his first ...

I haven't even added him to my buddy list yet! :hide: :yoiks:

[xmas74]

283. That's so sweet!

I've never been someone's first before!

[AirmensMom]

284. It's a big responsibility.

I have confidence in your ability to handle it well, young grasshopper. :D

[xmas74]

285. Grasshopper isn't as young as she used to be.

I can feel it in my ankles and knees tonight. Lesson learned today: never take a group of Girl Scouts skating and actually try to skate w/ them!

[AirmensMom]

286. Grasshopper is younger than AM and hd.

You are wise to learn your lesson the first time. They say it takes laboratory rats 26 times ... sucks to be a laboratory rat. :shrug:

I hope your creaky old joints feel better soon! :hug:

[xmas74]

287. More like my head.

I used to be a fantastic skater-I used to race all the time and actually won quite a few of those races.

A girl started falling, took out my knees and ankles while I was helping another girl and I fell backwards, hitting my head on the wooden floor.

[AirmensMom]

288. Ouch!

Grasshopper heads are very valuable ... must take care of this one. :hug:

[xmas74]

289. I've learned my lesson.

Aleve has helped the pain.

[AirmensMom]

290. That's good to hear.

:hug:

[harleydad]

269. Thanks for the welcome.

I took the plunge and have enjoyed it.

[xmas74]

272. It's a good place to be.

I'll add you to my buddy list since you've been recommended.

[harleydad]

279. Ditto.

[xmas74]

280. Why thank you!

[nofurylike]

262. woohoooo, you made it in, harleydad!! we been hearing great things

about you for a long time! AirmensMom tends to speak very highly of you!

WELCOME to DU!!!

and, my goodness, are you ever mr popular!! i think you probably broke the welcome to DU record!!

:woohoo:

:hug:


peace!!

[harleydad]

271. Thanks, nofurylike.

I have heard so many good things about you also.

You are the greatest.

:applause:

[Ron Mexico]

263. Welcome aboard, good sir.

I've been here for just under 11 months and repeatedly find myself amazed at how friendly and knowledgeable the other posters are.

[harleydad]

274. Thanks for the welcome.

I am overwhelmed by the warm reception.

[Hissyspit]

265. Welcome!

[harleydad]

276. Thanks.

[ChoralScholar]

268. wilkommen herr harleydad

Glad you are here. The lounge is a friendly place to be most of the time.

Unless you have an opinion. :hide:

Just kidding. :) Welcome!

[harleydad]

277. hilarious.

Who would possibly have an opinion here?

[AirmensMom]

294. Ahem ... well, it's not really a problem here.

Just be careful venturing out of the lounge. Take some thick skin with you. :hug:

[bigwillq]

278. Hey! Congrats on 100 posts!

:toast:

[harleydad]

282. Thanks - and I wasn't even counting.

[momophile]

291. Helluva splash, harleydad! Welcome.

:hi:

[harleydad]

297. No kidding.

Do I get a prize or something?

[momophile]

304. yeah, over one hundred posts like that!! nt

[AirmensMom]

292. Here he is with our grandson a few years ago.

I don't know why we never manage to get the "pretty" side of the bike.

[nofurylike]

296. great photo, AM! looks pretty to me!

hey, thanks for introducing harleydad n us all!

:hi:

:grouphug:

and

:toast:

for you and hd!!


peace!!

[harleydad]

299. I love the bike but our grandson is over the top.

[nofurylike]

301. i bet he is! and harley-bound, already, i bet. wonderful! eom

[AirmensMom]

300. Well, it is ...

but the OTHER side is fancier, with all the 100th anniversary stuff on it and the pretty pipes. Guess I'll have to get that camera out again.

:hi:

:grouphug:

:toast:

:yourock:

(Am I gonna get in trouble for using too many smileys? :scared:) :rofl:

[nofurylike]

305. ma'am, step AWAY from the smiley-generator :D HA HAHA!! we LOVE

your smileys, AirmensMom!!!!!!

:hi: :hug: :yourock: :loveya:

you just keep 'em comin!!!

and we got reason to celebrate: harleydad got in and broke all records - far as i can see - for WELCOME!! you done way good in talkin' 'im up for us, ah! :D

not even to mention how highly a harley speaks of a person

:applause: :applause: :applause:


:woohoo: :woohoo:

:woohoo:



light and love and
peace!!

[AirmensMom]

311. Just try an' make me!

Yeah, he keeps on getting more welcomes. And he's even jumped into an argument over in R/T!:D

Here's a smiley brigade for you ... they got together just now to do an impromptu performance.

:hi: :hi: :hi: :hug: :loveya: ... Ready, set, GO!


:applause: :woohoo: :bounce: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :bounce: :woohoo: :applause:

:applause: :woohoo: :bounce: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :bounce: :woohoo: :applause:

:applause: :woohoo: :bounce: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :bounce: :woohoo: :applause:

...........................................:yourock:..............................................


Now, give em' all a hand! :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

:hi: :hi: :hi:

[w8liftinglady]

302. Hey,bro!

I ride on the back of a '92 heritage softail.Welcome to the party...
:toast:

[harleydad]

303. Thanks - and I like your quotethough I am a christian.

Well, not a typical christian. Anyway, I just burned up a tank going from West Boca Raton up to Lake Okeechobee and back. What a way to relax. Out there you get away from the traffic and your worries and enjoy the real world.

I feel somewhat rejuvenated, although tired.

[AirmensMom]

312. I'm a back-of-the-bike rider, too, w8liftinglady!

Who would've known? :shrug:

Makes it easier to sight-see, doesn't it? :bounce:

:hi:

[caty]

306. Welcome to DU....

the water's fine!!:pals:

[harleydad]

309. Yes, it is. Thanks for the welcome.

I can't believe all the people AirmensMom knows.

[yellowdogintexas]

308. welcome, hope you like cats!

nice to meet you.

[harleydad]

310. Ah - you/re one of those yellow dog democrats?

Yes, I love cats - far more than dogs, or even people for that matter.

[yellowdogintexas]

313. third generation yellow dog democrat, actually

married to one too.

And my cousin is County Chair back in Kentucky.

You will fit right in if you like cats.....go check out the pets group

[harleydad]

314. I already mucked about in the pets group.

I did as much damage as I could over there and decided to let things cool down. }(