Porte Photo’s Daily Quote: October 4, 2022

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It’s been quite a ride.
I loved every minute of it.

~ Charlton Heston
American – Actor October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008

Porte Musings:

So glad I decided to join and attend rides with CMC 021. The last ride of the season was last night. The weather was perfect. We took the long way to Parkhill and returned to Strathroy Burger King. I even won the 50/50 draw (It will probably never happen again. LOL)

I was a late starter and at 50 had never ridden a motorcycle when I saw a contest for a Vespa Scooter in Chatelaine. I entered the contest and didn’t win. So I decided I would buy one. Well, the process for getting a Limited Speed License is the same as getting a license to ride a motorcycle, so my husband convinced me to get my motorcycle license. We signed up for lessons at Fanshawe College. My husband had a perfect score, I had to return for an additional lesson. My first motorcycle was a red 650 Sport Suzzuki. It was light and powerful. We had a lot of fun. It almost felt like I was flying, then we tied the saddlebags down better. Just before I took my final motorcycle test my husband talked me into a bigger motorcycle and I bought a 2009 Yamaha. She is much more grounded and comfortable. But there are days I wish I had kept the Suzzuki.

Porte Photo’s Daily Quote: October 2, 2022

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I intend to live forever,
or die trying.

~ Groucho Marx
American – Comedian October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977

Porte Musings:

Groucho Marx, a comedian who was known to play a curmudgeon old man with a unique outlook on the world. But I agree with this philosophy. I’ve already told my grandchildren I’m living to be 120. Now that I’ve lived longer than both of my parents it seems like I could make it come true.

Luckily group activities have resumed. 3 weeks of Zumba on Fridays and 5 more to go. Put a smile on your face, do what you can and most importantly have fun.

Daily walks with my sister at least 3-4 times a week.

Kayaking at least 1 a week.

Motorcycling with CMC 021 now also added to my list of things to do.

Church on Sundays, with Junior Church (or Sunday School) starting again today.

Yes, I might just live to be 120 or die trying. ❤

Porte Photo’s Daily Quote: September 26, 2022

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I don’t know what my path is yet.
I’m just walking on it.

~ Olivia Newton-John
Musician / Born: September 26, 1948 Died: August 8, 2022

Porte Musings:

Busy weekend over and I’m ready for the 2nd Repatha shot. If the weather co-operates I’ll also be going on my second ride with CMC 021. I really am a fair weather only rider.

Of all the songs Olivia Newton-John did when she passed everyone only remembered her for Grease but I remember her for Physical and the Promise (the Dolphin Song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jau-m6qlc84.

So, even though you may not know your path, keep walking it ❤