Its been a long 12 months.
I know I haven't been a frequent flyer around here lately, but GB having changed the forum, and my having to change my password I got a bit disinterested in all the hoops I was having to jump through to be here.
On top of that I had to have my left ankle fused last March. I was out of commission for several months. I had a little scooter under my left knee I used to get around the house for two months, and I was on crutches for another two months. As soon as I could I pulled my Harley Ultra Limited out of the barn, got it cleaned up & tried to see how I would adjust to riding it. I put about 300 miles on it in a few days. I gave it a good attempt at adjusting to it, but it became clear that I wasn't going to be good at balancing it when I came to a stop. That bikes is very heavy, and with my bad back, and now a weak ankle, I was just unsure of myself on it. So, after much consideration I rode it to my local Harley shop, & did a trade of a new 2019 Tri-Glide Trike/three wheeler.
I had several other issues that I had to deal with during the fall that took up a lot of my time. An attempted trip to Texas for a friends funeral was one, but with my back I couldn't ride in the car any further then Nashville. Turned around & drove back to NY. I was locked out of my shop for several weeks this winter, because of the ice in my driveway was at least six inches thick. I didn't want to slip on the ice like in the past, and do more damage to my back or ankle. Then in late February I was finally able to have my VA approved Spinal Cord stimulater installed in my back. Now I can adjust the different programs to help alleviate the pain in my back. I think this is going to help me out a lot. Looking forward to getting back in the shop & finishing some of the work that has been put on hold.
Today I logged in & low and behold my log in name, and post count is back to the way it was before all the changes. So now I have no reason why I can't hang out here any longer. Looks like some of you are going to have to put up with me for a while longer, that is unless I succumb to some stupid virus or something...
On top of that I had to have my left ankle fused last March. I was out of commission for several months. I had a little scooter under my left knee I used to get around the house for two months, and I was on crutches for another two months. As soon as I could I pulled my Harley Ultra Limited out of the barn, got it cleaned up & tried to see how I would adjust to riding it. I put about 300 miles on it in a few days. I gave it a good attempt at adjusting to it, but it became clear that I wasn't going to be good at balancing it when I came to a stop. That bikes is very heavy, and with my bad back, and now a weak ankle, I was just unsure of myself on it. So, after much consideration I rode it to my local Harley shop, & did a trade of a new 2019 Tri-Glide Trike/three wheeler.
I had several other issues that I had to deal with during the fall that took up a lot of my time. An attempted trip to Texas for a friends funeral was one, but with my back I couldn't ride in the car any further then Nashville. Turned around & drove back to NY. I was locked out of my shop for several weeks this winter, because of the ice in my driveway was at least six inches thick. I didn't want to slip on the ice like in the past, and do more damage to my back or ankle. Then in late February I was finally able to have my VA approved Spinal Cord stimulater installed in my back. Now I can adjust the different programs to help alleviate the pain in my back. I think this is going to help me out a lot. Looking forward to getting back in the shop & finishing some of the work that has been put on hold.
Today I logged in & low and behold my log in name, and post count is back to the way it was before all the changes. So now I have no reason why I can't hang out here any longer. Looks like some of you are going to have to put up with me for a while longer, that is unless I succumb to some stupid virus or something...
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Your absence has been noted and you have been missed...
It's good to hear from you.
Mike
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Glad that you are back here, has to be a great feeling to be able to get back into your shop. Hope all the bad is behind you and life can get back to at least a semi normal. 0 -
I am sorry for your misfortune. I hope owning a new Tri Glide makes up for some of it. 3 -
Very glad to see one of the "good guys" back. 6 -
Welcome back to the fray, Trinity!
Let's see some of your recent leather work!3 -
Just keep stepping TS. Buying the trike is much better then giving up, good move. 3 -
NeoBlackdog,
I have to figure out how to post Pics here again before I can do that.
I am working on a dual holster rig that is fully lined with 38/357 bullet loops on the Ranger belt for two Colt Pythons. I have it all cut out, I just need to stain it & sew it all together. Lining the belt is quite time consuming when sewing by hand...
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It's actually easier to post pictures now than it has ever been. Click on the 'attach pictures' icon, then 'Choose Files, then select the one from your computer that you want us to see. No third party involved. 3 -
Damn, ..................................................................................,er I mean - Welcome back stranger.
Not this transition, but the previous one screwed me. Almost gave up.
Good luck on your health issues Sir.
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The above picture is a test, but how do you add a comment? I will not allow me to type a message or comment with the picture.
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After you get the picture loaded you have to scroll down a bit and you should see the little vertical blinky bar thingy (cursor). You should be able to start typing and have it show up there.TrinityScrimshaw said:The above picture is a test, but how do you add a comment? I will not allow me to type a message or comment with the picture.
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Welcome back, sir. Glad to hear that things are on the up-swing for you! 0
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