My first bike was a 1966 Honda CT90 Trail, on which I earned my Class 6 drivers licence. Over time I graduated to a couple of Honda CB350’s and a Kawasaki 750 H2. In the early 80’s I stopped riding to focus on other interests: engineering and family life. Mary and I started going out in 1972 and it has been a lifelong adventure. Currently we have three sons and unfortunately no grandchildren. 

I have retired from a very satisfying career as a mechanical engineer, and Mary and I are now greatly enjoying a well earned retirement. My interest in motorcycles re-flourished in 2013 with the purchase of a 30 year old Honda Shadow. Soon after that I left my teenage attitude, and graduated to my first Beemer. 

I enjoy the people and events of our club, and want to contribute to its health and success. In Feb of 2023 I asked to take over the membership/treasure’s position which was gifted to me in abstention.

Currently I have two BMW’s a 2010 F650GS and a 2001 R1150RT, one for the spring and the other for the fall. When the time allows I hope the RT will be deserving of collectors plates. 

I plan on continuing with the riding (and maintaining) of my bikes and all the other toys I get to play with.

In closing I leave you with a fundamental truism:

 “Engineering is not about perfect solutions,

It is doing the best you can with limited resources.”    

Randy Pausch, The last Lecture