Doc Wong’s Dual Sport Dirt Clinic
Both wheels lock-up, searching for any sort of traction as I try to maintain the standing attack position and guide my BMW R1150GS down the last hill of the trail ride. I ease the brakes slightly to let the wheels start rolling again and to allow me to control the big endure down the last steep hill. This was the culmination of a day of Doc Wong’s Dual Sport Dirt Clinic at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area-(SVRA).
Doc Wong and California BMW (www.calmoto.com) host the special Dual Sport Dirt Clinic, which is a day and a half class. The class is divided into two sessions. The first session is the Friday evening lecture at Calmoto. Doc Wong and Kerry Prager discuss and demonstrate many of the Sunday’s drills – proper positioning, balance and technique, along with the course’s moto, “Baby steps.” The added bonus of getting to wander around the showroom aimlessly lusting after the new bikes and gear. The F800GS looks better every time I lay eyes on it. The demo bike of the night also happened to be the F800GS. I think I thought about what I could for my current bike, if I could find a used one and so forth. I was eager to see the new bike in the dirt. Bumblebee? Urban Warrior Magnesium? Between the new bike fantasies, “stay loose”, “baby steps” and the basics slowly made it into memory.
Perfect Weather Weekend
The weather in San Francisco was stunning all weekend. Despite the windy conditions late in the day, there was plenty of warm sunshine and clear, blue skies.
The weekend started out with a visit to Spindig. A couple of quick, relaxing drinks put me in the right mood for the weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with Miriam, making cocktails on Friday night as we chatted and got caught up. Yes we live together, but we have been both busy with life and we haven’t taken the time to shoot the shit.
Saturday morning was a motorcycle ride with my colleagues. The weather was tops, and we got our day started with some coffee at the Creamery before setting off for the day. We would head to Alice’s Restaurant in Woodside for a break and more coffee. Scott, Thomas and Julian rode with us, and Miriam was the videographer. The Mino HD camera caught some great shots and I surprised at the quality for such an inexpensive camera.
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Long time catchup…
Feels like it has been months since I have written. Oh wait, it has been.
Over the last months, there have been many life changing events that required more focus then blogging. Miriam and I have moved in together in a great 2-floor, 2-bedroom apartment in Noe Valley. Its a great neighborhood and our second floor, mostly glass living room provides a nice view of the city. We have enjoyed sitting on the couch after work and watching the sunset-colored San Francisco skyline erase the day’s stress. The front deck and park-like backyard has allowed us to enjoy some nice outdoor living space. Miriam has found her green thumb and we are rewarded with some fresh herbs for our dinners.
Worklife for me has certainly improved dramatically for me. I have moved into the Project Management team. It has been a smooth transition, albeit long, and I am settling in nicely. Its a great feeling to learn something new and be challenged in new ways. I am already looking forward to getting my first project out the door.
Rolling back some more…
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