A few years ago, before we got married, Roger broke up with Adelaide. She'd loyally served to seductively scratch an itch I never could, but he finally realized that it was me he loved and so he let her go. It was a long, drawn-out, tearful goodbye. He knew he'd miss her desperately but priorities were priorities and I was at the top of his list. I sheepishly admit now that I was thrilled at her departure--my competition neatly squashed by him without any prodding from me. But my motives weren't exactly what you'd think. I wasn't threatened by the thrill-seeking danger she doled out to him time and time again or even jealous of the time they spent together. In fact, they rarely saw each other once I entered the picture. Nope. Getting rid of Adelaide meant one thing: we'd be able to start a pre-nuptial nest egg, something we never could have done if that bitch had stuck around.
You see, Adelaide was a Honda Goldwing.
Fast forward to summer 2006 when Roger and I watched a show called, "Feasting on Asphalt," in which our favorite foodie, Alton Brown, cruises the country on a bike and samples America's road food (In case you missed it, it's terrific. Be sure to catch it when it's back in rerun rotation.). That show? Gave Roger the bug--The Bike Bug. The only cure? He's gotta ride.
This weekend Roger's renting a Harley and hitting the open road. Just a boy and his bike (well, it's his for the weekend anyway) and his love for roaming the unexplored Texas countryside.
Have fun, My Love. Be safe. And remember, whatever her name is, she's only a fling.
That's great! And I love Alton Brown too but haven't had the chance to watch his new show yet. Happy Love Thursday!
Posted by: Waya | September 28, 2006 at 05:44 AM
Sounds like a fun guy weekend for Roger! I'm glad it's just a weekend fling, though. ;)
Posted by: Jamie | September 28, 2006 at 06:53 AM
You totally had me fooled on this one! Great story -- and whoa, that's a nice bike!
Posted by: maryrwise | September 28, 2006 at 08:22 AM
I love Alton Brown, but somehow didn't get into this show as much. Guess I'm not a biker girl! Glad that your love is able to enjoy his--at least for a weekend. Happy Love Thursday!
Posted by: jen | September 28, 2006 at 11:45 AM
Great story and Happy Love Thursday!
Posted by: Mama T. | September 28, 2006 at 01:38 PM
Did you see the episode when he dropped his boke on the trail and had to be taken to the hospital? That was pretty unusual and I was a little surprised they kept it in the lineup. I've ridden on the back of a few harleys and have to say there is nothing like it in the world. Texas highways and side roads were meant for that kind of driving.
Posted by: Texasbelle | September 28, 2006 at 03:58 PM
I love Alton Brown and have seen that show once. It was really good.
Meanwhile, I hope Roger has fun. Believe it or not, my sister and her hubby both have Harleys. They LOVE to go riding!
Posted by: Lisa | September 28, 2006 at 04:29 PM
oohhhh, Mr. Flinger wants to do that. So badly. Please don't let him read this ;-)
Posted by: Mrs. Flinger | September 28, 2006 at 10:26 PM
Alton Brown is awesome. When my husband was in high school his choir director and the High School band director and their respective wives would spend their summers riding their motorcycles cross country and into Canada.
Posted by: PastorMac's Ann | September 29, 2006 at 12:17 AM
Sure she's pretty, but can she make a roasted chicken?
Posted by: Jenny | September 30, 2006 at 01:02 PM