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Some things I've been doing lately.
As I said before, my bike broke down a few years ago, trying to find the time and motivation to fix it.  I bought some accessories for it, a new fairing and some L.E.D. lights.  Since I have it taken apart seemed like a good opportunity to get some other things done with it. I might take the fenders off, shave them down a bit, we'll see if I feel like tackling that job.  I have to fix the wiring and install the fairing and lights so I dont know if I want to take even more apart.  That would mean painting and a lot more than I think.  My wife's bike is all together but needs some TLC.  I''ll tackle that this winter too.

I haven't been doing my woodworking hobby lately, garage is too packed to do anything.  Tow motorcycles,  3 tool boxes, a few ladders and an old china hutch from my mothers estate. Its in need of a good restoration but thats not a job I want to do either.  I think I'll just sell it as is and let someone else worry about the rest.  I need to get some of the crap out of there, I need some space in there.

Started tearing up the basement, getting water in so I had to pull the paneling off to see where its coming from. Going to have to get the basement sealed, I think a french drain will be the best option. I am not about to dig up the foundation so I will have someone do that for me. My dad had it done to his house before he past away. Kind of a side job for the contractor so its a lot less than going with some big outfit and they did a pretty good job. But I really cant do anything with the basement until I get that done. I would like to put a bedroom and a bathroom down there. On top of all that the roof needs to be replaced and we need new windows.  I'm going to look into a home improvement loan I guess.  No way I can save enough up to do all that. 

I took a job as a service manager last year, made the mistake of working for a shady dealership.  However I think it worked out for the best.  I was working with Ford before I took the manager position, and when that turned to shit I got a job with a different Ford dealership.  They pay better and there is a little better atmosphere, and less chaotic.

Health wise, I'm still kinda fat and a lot older. There were times I never thought I'd make it to 50, but now I'm 53 and really wish I was a younger man.  I need to hit the gym more, but just like my bike, that motivation sometimes is very hard to find. We are going to the Caribbean islands in February and I'd like to be in a bit better shape.  As they say, just do it....   but talk is cheap. 

My wife and kids are doing well all things considered.  Both my kids are still at home and are working so they aren't leaches.  We are trying to guide them onto a path of Independence, but that path is not as easy as it was when I was younger.  They both are really good kids so I cant complain too much.  My Wife changed companies as well, the job before was really causing her a lot of grief and there was few rewards. Then they bitch and gripe about things even though she's sacrificing her time and sanity.  Fuck them.....  She found a job that may not pay as much but has a lot less stress. She's happy with that,. 

Thats about it,