Hello from the Pacific Northwest

[YoungOldDude]

While I've already made a couple of posts in the New Bikers forum, I figured I should introduce myself here, too.



I'm a guy in my early 40's (that's too young for mid-life crisis, right?) who's getting back into riding after being away from it for 18 (too many) years.

The wife is not thrilled, but she knows I'm a good driver, and the 14 mpg that my truck gets while commuting has helped convince her that getting a
bike "just makes sense".

So anyways, I'm excited to be getting on a bike again, and I am loving these forums!

Oh, and bonus points if you're not from WA state and can (correctly) pronounce where I'm from (Puyallup).

[NWTrtle]

Welcome to the forums! I'm originally from Oregon, but live in here now, so I guess that takes me out of the running for the points.

[blues2cruise]

to the TMW community from

Not only do I know how to pronounce Puyallup...I've ridden through there.

I can also pronounce Tulalip.

So-o-o-o-o, how many bonus points do I get?

[aw58]

Welcome.

We all use similar excuses. MPG - funds itself as it doesn't pay tolls on the bridge (£120 month). My gap was 22 yrs.

But it is great to be back in the saddle, isn't it.

Ade