With this fabulous summer weather upon us, I can't help but think about being out in the open, riding anywhere there's decent road and minimal traffic. Years ago I fell in love with being on a bike......a Harley, that is. It's been many years since then, marriage, kids, divorce and remarriage with his & hers kids. Time has gotten away from me. Things I used to love to do got replaced by things that needed to be done, riding replaced with work, school, house, stress.

As time went on, I thought less and less about riding....except in the late spring, when I'd hear that unmistakable rumble off in the distance, and have that sudden recollection of feeling the wind in my face, the sun on my back and the smell of the woods or fields or desert around me.

My daydreams of riding a two-wheeler have been replaced by one for a three-wheeler: a bike with a side-car to be exact. I'd really love to build the whole deal myself....and I know this would be a long, loooong project. I'm in not particular hurry. I've got way too many things going on to put this at the top of the list. Besides, I need to build up my courage to get back on, since I had a minor incident way back when.

Nevertheless....my decision to add researching a bike/sidecar as part of my 101 list is at least pointing me in the direction and giving me the inspiration to revive that dream.

I picture me and my husband riding, with one of our dogs & some luggage alongside. Puppy goggles! Minimalist camping, or maybe a bed & breakfast along the way. Who knows where? Does it matter?

Meanwhile, here is the first step in researching a sidecar. These folks just may steer me away from a complete "build it myself".

Liberty Sidecars, out of Seattle Washington, has been in buisness for twenty years, hand-building sidecars to order. Check out their website to see some extraordinary work!! Here is just one example.