Distracted Drivers

Well, I had to vent to someone. I am getting sick and tired of it.

I drive about 80 miles everyday to and from work. Unfortunately 60 miles of that is on the interstate but there are no good back roads to take into work that allow me to get there with any sort of schedule. So, I put up with the hazards. And I accept some. Truck tires in the road, stupid drivers that change lanes without looking over their shoulder, slow people scared to death to drive and big rigs full of logs spewing all sorts of painful junk into my face.

But there is one I will no longer put up with. It is time to devise a plan to do something about these idiots texting while they are driving. This morning I had a girl (maybe 20) fly past me doing at least 80mph in a red Honda. I didn't think much about it until she locked up her brakes to avoid slamming the car in front of her that was only going 70. When I got up beside her in traffic, she was holding her pink phone up in front of her face texting. I followed her (from a little distance) for a couple miles and watched. She was all over the center lane and I could see the phone from 3 car lengths behind her. So, I pulled up, tapped the horn and pointed at the phone. Normally at this point the drivers throw their phones in the seat and stare straight ahead like they have no idea why I am pointing. But not her. She took her left hand off the wheel and flipped me off and then put her phone up higher. She texted for the remaining 10 miles until she exited.

I will be 100% honest. I couldn't care less if this girl runs off the road and slams a tree. I know I should be more "environmental" and try to "Save the Trees". But these people need off the road one way or another. They are either going to kill me or worse my wife or kids. And that is simply not acceptable. We have a law, but it is not enforceable. And you can't legislate intelligence.

So here is my plan. I am getting a POV camera for the trip to Sturgis. Other than the Sturgis trip, I am going to put it to good use. I am going to mount it on my helmet and film my trips back and forth from work. I am going to get video of these idiots and tag numbers. And I am going to start a YouTube channel. I am going to post about them as many places as I can. Hopefully some of their family will see the video and will either help them to stop or at least kiss them goodbye in the mornings before they leave since they will lose them one days soon.

"Don't Text, Eat, Put on Makeup, Read the Newspapaper, Watch TV or Sleep and Drive"

First Post

Ok, so I finally got this blog started. It has been too long coming to be honest but for some reason Blogger seemed hard. Don't ask me why, just accept that I am getting older.

I was really inspired due to the major upcoming adventure we plan to take later this summer. But then when I got to thinking about it even more I realized how much I rely on other blogs and sites to help me make decisions on accessories, trips or just for enjoyment. In short, I was becoming an internet leach. Sucking all I could from the net but contributing nothing. Now I will contribute. It will be up to you to judge the contribution.

First, some introductions. My wife (Rhonda) and I live in NC with a couple wonderful kids (16 and 18) and a great dog (Xander). We have a lot of hobbies, but the one we will dedicate this blog to will be our love of motorcycling. Well, I should say that I love motorcycling. I am not 100% convinced that my wife does, but I will soon find out! We currently ride a 2009 Harley Davidson Road King Classic. Nearly 18K miles on it in less than 2 years means we have vastly exceeded the average mileage for a HD owner (which I read somewhere is 1500 miles/yr).

This blog will let you experience (without the massive pain in the backside) the trip the wife and I have planned in August to Sturgis, SD for Bike Week. And yes, we are riding not trailering. See what I mean when I say I will find out for sure if my wife loves motorcycling soon? On the road I will update the blog as often as I have a free hand and cell coverage/wifi.

But between now and then I will start putting some reviews/opinions together on some trips we have taken and the various gear we use on our trips. Like everything else, motorcycling is a conduit for my other true passion: gadgets! So I love to experiment using technology on a bike trip.

I really hope you enjoy reading this. If at anytime you have questions or want some more info, just let me know.

Enough of this... Let's get to it!
Chris