I have always wondered...

[swlamedic]

I don't know what draws me to these places, but I always seem to find myself visiting places of past death and despair.  I have visited old plantations, the Coloseum in Rome, battle fields from the civil war.  I don't know why it is that I get this feeling when I visit places of tragedies past.  I stay quite, think of those who gave their lives there, and in a way, pay my respects.  I get this huge sobering feeling that comes over me when I visit places like this.

That brings up a question.  In your story, where you dump your friend's ashes, where exactly is that place?  I don't mean to draw up feelings inside you, as I know it was hard for you to do that for your friend.  I would like to visit and pay my respects.

[Daniel Meyer]

I intentionally ... obscured ... that location in my writings.

It's not time to reveal that place, yet.

[swlamedic]

I understand, but I will always wonder.  I can almost image the scene, similar to all pull offs in mountainous areas.  Seriously, your stories move me, and makes me want to visit these places, to see what you have seen and experience what you have.  Not that I want to get into a mountain side fight, nor would I want to get hit in the head with a bat, but I often pass little gas stations in the middle of nowhere and think back to your stories.  Seriously, you should write a screen play and make a movie out of some of them.  I guess that is how movies start, as books, based on a true story.

I guess my insight is not as good as yours, because I ride and I ride, but have never came across such things.  No old lady being frighten by teenagers, girls needing a bus ride, women of the night being humble and nice, no naked women standing on the side of the road in the middle of the night either.   

I can not wait for the next book.

See you on the road, have a safe trip.

P.S.  I have not seen a wizard either.   

[Daniel Meyer]

I guess my insight is not as good as yours, because I ride and I ride, but have never came across such things.  No old lady being frighten by teenagers, girls needing a bus ride, women of the night being humble and nice, no naked women standing on the side of the road in the middle of the night either.   

The more you ride...distance and solo especially...the more you'll find.

I've run somewhere close to 3/4 million miles on motorcycles.

[Max (OK)]

So true!  Especially the riding solo part.  I can never understand these people who ride in packs.  Riding solo is a whole new experience and allows a special connection to the environment.  It is the closest thing to a ZEN moment that I have experienced.  If you ride solo try it without a GPS, RADAR detector, CB or any other electronic gadget.  Music is allowed, however....

Max

[Poncho]

So true!  Especially the riding solo part.  I can never understand these people who ride in packs.  Riding solo is a whole new experience and allows a special connection to the environment.  It is the closest thing to a ZEN moment that I have experienced.  If you ride solo try it without a GPS, RADAR detector, CB or any other electronic gadget.  Music is allowed, however.... Max

Riding Solo allows for much self and surrounding awareness and reflection in new and ever changing environments. It is wrought with dangers... which does heighten the experience.
The best riding is still the buddy system (k'gtn style) with somebody you work well with. You are still alone and self dependant but have your wingman (or gal) at the ready. Shared experiences are more cemented... well some of them.

riding in packs are social engagements, much like going to a bar... or church (not much difference). you are too busy finding your place and not running over folks to focus on the ride and zen out.