tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post3161168010496510078..comments2023-10-14T08:37:11.192-07:00Comments on Round Circle: Last Tango, the Death of an EraSpadomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-52405504791168317722013-08-28T09:26:19.733-07:002013-08-28T09:26:19.733-07:00Joe, like the others I feel for you as well as app...Joe, like the others I feel for you as well as applaud your decision. Walking away on your own terms rather than being forced out is a great accomplishment. Stay well and true to yourself my friend. JimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790495453868421848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-80909799722310890372013-08-26T13:15:44.443-07:002013-08-26T13:15:44.443-07:00I'm glad you made this wise decision. Life, as...I'm glad you made this wise decision. Life, as you well know my friend is so very precious.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-40697958327616182552013-08-25T13:08:33.252-07:002013-08-25T13:08:33.252-07:00The best way to ponder the question may be to not ...The best way to ponder the question may be to not ponder it at all...<br /><br /><a href="http://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/broken/" rel="nofollow"><b>Haiku My Heart Broken Things</b></a>Magical Mystical Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853272111925075994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-5211108813293573052013-08-25T06:21:19.981-07:002013-08-25T06:21:19.981-07:00I used to have blocks on my pedals too...
I am sor...I used to have blocks on my pedals too...<br />I am sorry you are down,<br />but it won't last long,<br />you will find another,<br />cheaper,<br />safer hobby.<br />That's an exciting thought isn't it?<br />♥♥Priti Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387174904054579172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-67450493053909090992013-08-24T19:13:04.166-07:002013-08-24T19:13:04.166-07:00Hang on to those memories...Hang on to those memories...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-58268400965087632212013-08-24T16:54:01.562-07:002013-08-24T16:54:01.562-07:00Giving up chunks of our lives is a drag...and it&#...Giving up chunks of our lives is a drag...and it's obvious that this is huge. Maybe that is the way we slowly die...but I prefer to think that we continue to add things to our lives, as well. You have quite a history, to say the least...and I know that you're grateful for all the miles you put in and the endless memories you have. Crying and drooling seem heartily appropriate, 'cuz you can take the man off the motorcycle, but you can't take the motorcycle out of the man!Dawn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079162211848499285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-19932015113629023792013-08-24T06:38:03.125-07:002013-08-24T06:38:03.125-07:00oh Joe.
My heart has cracked wide open for you.
Ma...oh Joe.<br />My heart has cracked wide open for you.<br />May you always hold onto these precious memories of the open road and continue to be a warrior in other ways that allow your mind to be free. You are wise and brave. Thank you for sharing all of yourself here with us.<br />Peace, love and light. deb did ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540239617159548759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-27870449896927170012013-08-23T18:21:24.326-07:002013-08-23T18:21:24.326-07:00You were, are and always will be a Warrior, Joe. Y...You were, are and always will be a Warrior, Joe. Your decision has been a hard one, but there's no shame in taking your place with the Elders.<br /><br />Mel's words are most wise.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-84787891313638088652013-08-23T17:34:18.395-07:002013-08-23T17:34:18.395-07:00First we grieve, yaknow? Any time there's a l...First we grieve, yaknow? Any time there's a loss...and this is a biggie for you, as evidenced by that long standing history...we grieve. <br /> It's undoubtedly the responsible thing to do--I'd argue that you 'didn't deserve to ride'. For your safety, for the safety of others...it's the responsible thing to do.<br />But I'm clear this isn't solely about motorcycles. Leastwise it wasn't for me. It's about limitations that we outrun until we can't anymore. It's about getting to look at the realities of where our feet are today, and the part we played in arriving here...the good and the ugly. And it's about our own mortality, as you pointed out.<br />And that's an onion that has layers....<br />*hugs*Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-9310454218221859582013-08-23T16:15:37.808-07:002013-08-23T16:15:37.808-07:00Joe, thank you for sharing this story. I have to a...Joe, thank you for sharing this story. I have to admit that the ending shocked me, but I applaud you for your wise (albeit painful) decision. Something tells me that you will be writing Haiku of the Road for many years to come!<br /><br /><a href="http://markmredfearn.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/calling/" rel="nofollow"><b>My Lady Wisdom</b></a>Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642085862056313872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-88386065697516878982013-08-23T16:15:09.865-07:002013-08-23T16:15:09.865-07:00I think you are a hero by not getting out there an...I think you are a hero by not getting out there and endangering others even though the love of your life is calling, tempting you. Beautiful memories for you, especially when the wind blows.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-16630213555429563512013-08-23T13:08:36.956-07:002013-08-23T13:08:36.956-07:00I know only the joy of riding on the back of two o...I know only the joy of riding on the back of two of my sons' bikes. The youngest has not replaced the Harley that ended up beneath the car of a young woman's who had hit him. I could only imagine my horror if I'd be present at the scene. Apparently my husband had only driven fast cars. Once we met and started dating, speed went away.<br />I grieve with you your mournful loss of adventure on a bike, but memories are powerful. I hope that they will be enough for you. Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623569563122986528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-2694372573101090682013-08-23T12:43:52.691-07:002013-08-23T12:43:52.691-07:00My dearest Joe what can I say?
Just this ~
May y...My dearest Joe what can I say?<br /><br />Just this ~<br /><br />May you dream every night in full colour your trips along the desert highway, 'telegraph posts going by like toothpicks', wind rushing through your hair and the wonderful feelings that have been yours!<br /><br />Hugs Ms Foxy<br /><br />PS Nothing is lost it is all still a part of you....foxysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620248626509576905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-77561721987102418042013-08-23T11:45:45.818-07:002013-08-23T11:45:45.818-07:00Think of all the cool things you still can do Joe...Think of all the cool things you still can do Joe. Life is good! To everything there is a season.... Great that you honor your love for motorcycles here on haiku My heart....we feel ya brother.gmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879507440579599549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-9514865312886476572013-08-23T10:01:00.972-07:002013-08-23T10:01:00.972-07:00Thanks, Joe for your prayers ~ much appreciated an...Thanks, Joe for your prayers ~ much appreciated and know they will work ~ lots hugs to you ~ carol, xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-15358537343916318852013-08-23T08:16:04.723-07:002013-08-23T08:16:04.723-07:00You are a motorcycle cowboy. These machines are a ...You are a motorcycle cowboy. These machines are a part of your soul, your body, your psyche. I ache for you... for it is a death. I grasp this dance with every breath you take from that first three wheeled drive all through your life until now... may the winds blow forever more through your being, your words and your memories that live on in us all...<br /><br />Much love.Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101643429585271655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-88292648127391066492013-08-23T07:55:32.819-07:002013-08-23T07:55:32.819-07:00But this is also how we live fully - in gratitude ...But this is also how we live fully - in gratitude and awareness for the pleasures we have experienced. Your post is filled with awareness - which is not always sweet, but - as you have shown - is enriching. Thank you for sharing your joys and your sadness - I hope new joys come your way soon, as in the ebb and flow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-65485680481322039302013-08-23T07:38:22.107-07:002013-08-23T07:38:22.107-07:00What a sad love story Joe...
I guess we will all ...What a sad love story Joe...<br /><br />I guess we will all be faced with hard decisions in life, you gave up your love but I do hope in time you will find happiness in the memories, perhaps find something else to give you such joy.<br /><br />thank you for sharing thisStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163848048048193138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-32286601712862617022013-08-23T07:29:18.180-07:002013-08-23T07:29:18.180-07:00oh dear joe
sadness & wisdom ...
looked at pr...oh dear joe<br />sadness & wisdom ...<br /><br />looked at pros & cons<br />&<br />you decided<br />& now <br />on<br />for the next life adventure<br /><br /><br />{{ there could be<br />~~a duck crossing the road~~<br />moment <br />for any of us<br /><br />good grief !! }}<br /><br /><br />♥somepinkflowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553884470329083831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-52483596293253571522013-08-23T06:52:20.440-07:002013-08-23T06:52:20.440-07:00'But I’ll tell you, there is nothing like blas...'But I’ll tell you, there is nothing like blasting along a two-lane highway in the dessert at 100 miles per hour, wind in your hair and the telephone poles going by so fast they look like toothpicks.'<br /><br />Adrenaline superman, you lived life to the fullest. You celebrated life in this special way and that makes it all worth it. Your many ailments are all part of life and I am happy you bear them well. Much respect, Sir. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-27742351258079627282013-08-23T06:25:19.092-07:002013-08-23T06:25:19.092-07:00Yes, having trouble myself right now ~ 'accept...Yes, having trouble myself right now ~ 'accepting what is' ~ Yet your photos show such wonderful memories and a well lived life thus far ~ thanks for sharing you ~ carol, xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-82210300211236103822013-08-23T06:05:02.719-07:002013-08-23T06:05:02.719-07:00Oh I mourn with you Spadoman! Your lifetime romanc...Oh I mourn with you Spadoman! Your lifetime romance with the bike, the road, the roar, the wind and all that goes with it has been a whirlwind affair! And the end of this era symbolizes so much for you. You are so right that a small part of us dies every time there is a change in our lives. This is how we must LIVE, losing bits and pieces, a chunk at a time! Peace! I hope you can find a way to still feel the wind!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-36027973655187102022013-08-23T05:31:08.594-07:002013-08-23T05:31:08.594-07:00I don't think you can use the phrase "I d...I don't think you can use the phrase "I don't deserve to ride a motorcycle" as if you were intentionally neglectful of the responsibilities involved. You have outlived your ability. And that's pretty awesome really, if sad.<br /><br />As much as I've never owned a bike and became a little wary of them when my brother had an accident, I really did love riding on the back when I was young and can understand the allure. A car is comparatively cumbersome - not nearly the same sense of freedom as you accelerate down the road.<br /><br />It's hard to give up things you love. The cumulative effects of age, our experiences and lifestyle can be cruel. Your reward for surviving so long is pain and decreptitude.<br /><br />But you have your memories. Re-live them.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900762748835789870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-26964955633547466322013-08-23T04:05:30.370-07:002013-08-23T04:05:30.370-07:00Well, i am sad you are feeling so sad, it is so ha...Well, i am sad you are feeling so sad, it is so hard to accept what IS when it's less than what we want! I have never ridden a motorcycle nor do i really want to, but i understand about giving things up.... not easy....Fallingladieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010949984698699058noreply@blogger.com