Tami and I do not get to many opportunities for recreation, but one of the recreational activities we both enjoy is motorcycling.  I have had a motorcycle OFF an ON since I was 16 years old.  In 2000, I bought a new Honda Goldwing and we decided to take a trip with my folks to Colorado for a week (not necessarily in that order).  I had a Kawasaki Vulcan which was not all that comfortable for the passenger.  Tami, however, gave me an ultimatum, and I quote, "If you want me to go motorcycle riding with you, buy a comfortable motorcycle".  My dad's friends all were giving me big advice stating that as a good reason to keep my Kawasaki.  I have more fun when Tami goes with me so I upgraded to the Goldwing.  The Goldwing is an awesome riding motorcycle.  They are like driving a small convertible which is good when you are putting on 500+ miles a day.

The picture below was the morning after a night's stop in York, Nebraska.

(LEFT TO RIGHT:  Tami, Me, and my mom Ramona)

Here we are stopped for a roadside break on our way to Manitou Springs, CO.  During our week trip, we ended up putting on some 3000+ miles.  Needless to say, Tami still won't let me sell the Goldwing 3 years later.  She likes it that much...  We'll see, I have to put an engine on the plane you know...

(LEFT TO RIGHT:  Tami, Me, dads pal Jerry, my dad Ron)

Tami and I moved to Nebraska in 2001 when I took a job as an Electrician for the Cooper Nuclear Station.  We decided that we had to make a change in our lives.  With that in mind, I took a job with an hourly wage (less responsibility and money) and Tami took a part time job as an office manager for an insurance and investment company in town.  Both jobs are a lot less stress, however, by doing that, we reduced our family income by almost 50%.  It did not come without some family sacrifice, but overall we are much happier and enjoy getting up in the morning (most of the time).