29/29 - TWENTY TWO: Sam

Betcha thought I was gonna miss day 22!
January 2, 2012
 Just a quick snap of Sam. We'd gone for a little ride, our first for 2012. I took several pics and even drafted a post, but for whatever reason never posted it. Oh well, I have a photo to get me through one more day of 29/29.

Tomorrow the weather looks decent. Hopefully I'll be on the bike.

Comments

  1. Trobairitz2/22/12, 9:58 PM

    Nice to see Sam out in the wild - natural habitat

    Funny how we look back and see we have drafts we've never posted. Good to peek through them every now and again.

    Hope you get to ride tomorrow.

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    1. Bluekat2/23/12, 10:38 PM

      ...and so useful when someone challenges a post a day! :-D

      I did get to ride today...it's post #23! ;)

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  2. SonjaM2/23/12, 2:29 AM

    Everybody can take motorcycle photos in fair weather. This one looks great, just because it is not, and Sam's colour still sticks out.

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    1. Bluekat2/23/12, 10:39 PM

      Sam's color practically glows in the dark! Actually the ride that day was pretty decent weather. Just the roads were wet in spots.

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  3. Fuzzy2/23/12, 5:17 AM

    Handsome devil

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  4. Unknown2/23/12, 10:51 AM

    BlueKat:

    can't wait to see SAM in person, this summer, rolling & Leaning with it's master

    bob
    Riding the Wet Coast

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    1. Bluekat2/23/12, 10:41 PM

      Sunshine and warm weather - Yes! Rolling Yes. Leaning....I still don't lean. I'm such a chicken!

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  5. Dar 2/23/12, 1:06 PM

    Bluekat - I am green with envy! What a gorgeous bike!

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  6. Keith - Circle Blue2/23/12, 4:33 PM

    Aren't trees wonderful. They always seem to have a symmetry about them. I've always liked Sam and the green is such a great contrast. I agree with Sonja, anyone can take a fair weather photo, but you've got to be out and about to get one like this. Love it.
    ~k

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  7. Bluekat2/23/12, 10:42 PM

    Thanks Keith, Trees are wonderful. Especially some of the older ones with great character.

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  8. ToadMama2/24/12, 5:44 AM

    I do love that green bike. Very nice.

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