04 Nov 2006, 8:45 am

Loved the video! And don't worry, I'm sure you will do just fine!!!! I plan on taking the course in the spring (and I'm way older than you so I'm scared to death!!!). But, I just want to do it - and my best gf is going to go with me and take the course, too. They say you can't teach an ole' dog new tricks, but I'm going to prove that theory wrong!

Can't wait to see you wave that DMV Waiver on your next video!

Hugs,
Lanie

03 Nov 2006, 7:41 pm

Rowdy one! AWESOME videoblog. Listen, you will be sooo F-I-N-E. Believe me, I'm not that far removed from my test that I can't relate. I was nervous as hell. For some reason, I think we all put this huuuuge pressure on ourselves. Don't! It's a test to get a cert. I am not trying to say it's not important because I know how important is was to me. What I'm trying to convey is that if you can just take an attitude that you will be fine and simply focus on what you were taught, you'll succeed.
And listen up....Harbor City?? WHEN (not IF) you pass that test this weekend....I'll be the first to buy you and your fiance a beer. I want to see your ass at the Love Ride NEXT WEEKEND! Hit me up if you're going!
Oh...you are so cute in this vid. It's amazing to see a video of someone..you get a real flavor for the person. And that puppy has some big ass ears!
:-)
Go for it Rowdy!
Relax, get into your zone, shut the world and the instructors out and do what you know how to do!
Peace,
Mike

03 Nov 2006, 6:17 pm

I have faith you will not only find an available bike for you on sunday, but you will ride like you were on an outing for fun and not like you are being scrutinized or evaluated. Your going to turn on that petcock (fuel supply) roll to proper speed smoothly and you're going to have a big smile on your face while you do it. Relax and enjoy yourself, that's what riding is about any-way, pure enjoyment. I look forward to seeing your post about how exhilerated you are about passing and obtaining your DMV waiver. Remember to have fun and that you have the support of many.....many people out there/here!

03 Nov 2006, 2:49 pm

R. G. Ingersoll
The greatest test of courage on the earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.

Robert F. Kennedy
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.

Chinese Proverb
If you get up one more time than you fall, you will make it through.

Dr. Robert Schuller
What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?

May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace. May a kind word, a reassuring touch, and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them. Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.