I noticed you are from Peachtree City. Do ya'll ever come up to the Mtns to ride? If so drop me a line we would love to have ya along for the ride. Jen L. '79 CX500

Now were talkin' . a WLS biker bash in the Black Hills. Count me in. Keep me updated. It has been 7 long years since I have been on a scooter & now I am 231 # lighter I cant wait to be in the wind again. And what better way then to celebrate with some people who have been there & done that (WLS) I am ordering a 2004 this fall & cant wait. Now this well be the sugarfree icing on the sugarfree cake! LOL. Post op 05-01-03 Vrooom, Art

I rdie a Harley with my husband, I know people look at me and laugh about the fat old lady on the back of the harley. We ride usually after church on Sunday, and we ride alone. We have found some of the most beautiful places. I have to get off after about 100 miles and walk around. I like feeling free and see the beautiful world God has made.

Hey there =) This sounds like a GREAT idea! I am just planning on heading out there for the weekend this year. Take Care and ride safe. Count me in for 2004! ~Cherie

Hi to all my WLS brothers and sisters, I have not been on a motorcycle since '69-'70. October of last year I started my "pre-op diet". Had surgery in April '03, and since then have lost over 120 lbs. I have also been going to water aerobics, and now can go 90 mins. To reward myself I signed up for a cycle safety course. Had to attend the training with the mandatory gear. 1. boots covering the ankles 2. gloves 3. long sleeve top 4. glasses Went to payless and bought the boots for $22.00..... the gloves I purchase at Home Depot (raw hide)..... purchased my first long sleeve shirt I've owned in years (heavy denim).......... purchased a pair of jeans, also something new, and had them tailored........ The night before the class I dressed in the new apparel. Within 15min. I was sweating (still 100lbs. overweight). It occurred to me only at that time, that wearing this in San Antonio, Tx, with a 90 degree temperature at high noon, was going to be tough. (duh) Oh yeah, they provided us with black helmets. Thought I could beat the heat be keeping hydrated with gator aid. I started drinking first thing in the morning........... brought to class about a half a gallon of gator aid. I could not hold any more gator aid............ Approx. 5hrs. after the class started I had to sit down. Informed the instructor that I was begining to get chilled, and dizzy. I sat and watched the others riding and enduring the heat. I felt humiliated......... I wanted to leave right away, but could not stand up without passing out. I beat myself up on the way home and the entire following day. I did however note to myself that I was finally bright enough to quit before getting really very sick. The following day I gave up my self pity. I loved being back on a bike. I was happy that I got close to this dream. Have stepped up the exercise. Water aerobics can tone you up, but does nothing to prepare you for the Texas sun. Have also been spending more time outside, again something "new". I am totally confident that in a few months, I will master the course. Since WLS life for me now is loaded with hope and possibilities. I did not fail.......................I just got one step closer. Hope to see you riding!! Will keep you posted. P.S. next I have to buy a motorcycle................ dang the details