tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post1612037303900147892..comments2023-09-22T07:03:03.280-04:00Comments on The Clarity of Night: Easy RiderJason Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851992219298316168noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-38026875101523271912008-07-02T03:18:00.000-04:002008-07-02T03:18:00.000-04:00Oh what cool fun. I used to be a bike babe too.Ma...Oh what cool fun. I used to be a bike babe too.<BR/>Master P. Mantis probably kept you nice and safe and enjoyed the ride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-63567797017625433152008-07-01T20:37:00.000-04:002008-07-01T20:37:00.000-04:00Jaye, I would've obliged him, but I feared his fir...Jaye, I would've obliged him, but I feared his first ride would be his last. The rumble when I started the bike was like whoa, hey...lemme off of this thing.<BR/><BR/>Szelsofa, yes, much much bigger. You're right about riding. The sensations are a direct link to another, more free time.<BR/><BR/>Raine, you got it!<BR/><BR/>Bekbek, you can drive. That's cool. :) (Just wondering, why did you hate it?)<BR/><BR/>Geraldine, so you are one of the initiated! Very cool! Maybe you can relive those days sometime too.<BR/><BR/>Barbara, I was ready to get back underway, but when I saw that curious, tiny blade-of-grass-looking thing, I had to pull everything back out and grab the shot. (BTW, welcome!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-82965010271581405882008-07-01T16:47:00.000-04:002008-07-01T16:47:00.000-04:00Lucky for you to have captured the moment with you...Lucky for you to have captured the moment with your camera. It must be quite young to be so small. Nice photos.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-32376365368155619022008-07-01T10:29:00.000-04:002008-07-01T10:29:00.000-04:00Ahhh...I remember riding (on the back LOL)of a mot...Ahhh...I remember riding (on the back LOL)of a motorcycle as a teenager too. Such fun and a feeling of freedom. Seems like you are already picking up friends along the way Jason. Interesting little creature he was. <BR/>www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.com<BR/><BR/><BR/>PS: When you can, stop by MPP for a answer to cat ??? re: your comment. Thanks for photo suggestion too re: collage. GGeraldine https://www.blogger.com/profile/07410019941984295767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-32197173699661402262008-07-01T07:56:00.000-04:002008-07-01T07:56:00.000-04:00I've only been on a bike once, and it was behind t...I've only been on a bike once, and it was behind the driver. It was cool for about 5 minutes, and then I hated the rest of the ride.<BR/><BR/>If I ever get back on a bike, I'll be driving. :-p<BR/><BR/>Sounds like a beautiful day, Jason.bekbekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935766604154823539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-59394151418452729152008-07-01T02:27:00.000-04:002008-07-01T02:27:00.000-04:00Easy Mantis.I love it. ;)Easy Mantis.<BR/>I love it. ;)rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258822737734173873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-69206973013491055032008-07-01T01:02:00.000-04:002008-07-01T01:02:00.000-04:00I like the photo, too!I think he will grow much bi...I like the photo, too!<BR/>I think he will grow much bigger than this, won't he?<BR/><BR/>It's good to take old, forgotten habits back, if they suit you :) I can imagine you and Aine, not much of a teenagers now, gliding through the countryside...hopping down for an occasional encounter like this...It must be fun.SzélsőFahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600289147447182465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-10468584717380890252008-07-01T00:52:00.000-04:002008-07-01T00:52:00.000-04:00I bet he wanted to go for a ride.I bet he wanted to go for a ride.Jaye Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407478042834459126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-88135980627208265232008-06-30T23:59:00.000-04:002008-06-30T23:59:00.000-04:00Remiman, it's not too late.Bernita, especially won...Remiman, it's not too late.<BR/><BR/>Bernita, especially wonders <I>that</I> little.<BR/><BR/>Aine, <I>was he pointed you in a good direction?</I> I'll follow the way he said and find out. ;)<BR/><BR/>Sarah, I guess Master Mantis has that to look forward to! I'm glad I saw him before any harm came to him.<BR/><BR/>Beth, isn't that mantis reflection the best?! Not bad for shoving a camera up to your helmet.<BR/><BR/>Nothingman, definitely, definitely better with doubles.<BR/><BR/>Bridget Jones, seven? Wow. I can't see myself doing that. As for the combination, thanks! That combination is a good representation of me.<BR/><BR/>Chris, there's a majesty about them.<BR/><BR/>Ybonesy, now that was extremely thoughtful of him! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-74858585692699614782008-06-30T22:38:00.000-04:002008-06-30T22:38:00.000-04:00I love how he seems to be posing for the camera. L...I love how he seems to be posing for the camera. Like, he was about to step forward but then stopped and looked your way.<BR/><BR/>My husband bought a Harley Sportster about five or so years ago. Well, when I turned 40. He got it for my midlife crisis. Empathetic. 8)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-4402127562548653642008-06-30T20:35:00.000-04:002008-06-30T20:35:00.000-04:00Very nice. I think this bug is one of the more gra...Very nice. I think this bug is one of the more graceful ones...Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-22843401956935240682008-06-30T19:21:00.000-04:002008-06-30T19:21:00.000-04:00my first bf had a motorcycle (he now has 7, the id...my first bf had a motorcycle (he now has 7, the idiot) and I never got over the smell of bike grease. What a combination this post was---bikes, the tiny Mr. P, and exploring graveyards.<BR/><BR/>How very cool!!!Bridget Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440545318349892863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-24442733657473092572008-06-30T15:01:00.000-04:002008-06-30T15:01:00.000-04:00I think the fun of biking doubles when your babe i...I think the fun of biking doubles when your babe is sitting behind you. <BR/><BR/>But, single riding, you can go faster! :D<BR/><BR/>NPallavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09597178864833810868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-16090373798597697962008-06-30T14:51:00.000-04:002008-06-30T14:51:00.000-04:00Ah! What a contrast! The green of Master P. Mantis...Ah! What a contrast! The green of Master P. Mantis vs. the metallic sheen of chrome.ourladybethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003089621986303208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-4422833678742566792008-06-30T10:03:00.000-04:002008-06-30T10:03:00.000-04:00Little prophet...you must be on the right road. I ...Little prophet...you must be on the right road. <BR/><BR/>I hope there wasn't a Madame P. Mantis around, though--for his own good. Nothing ruins a good mating like being eaten alive. ;) <BR/><BR/>Glad you discovered your stowaway, Jason.Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-44402890541397243442008-06-30T09:15:00.000-04:002008-06-30T09:15:00.000-04:00Dear wee mantis-- what a find! I'm so glad you ha...Dear wee mantis-- what a find! I'm so glad you had the camera.<BR/><BR/>According to superstition, their powers range from bringing good fortune to being seers to pointing the way home for lost children. <BR/><BR/>Was he pointing you in a good direction? <BR/>:)Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-17320281853126920582008-06-30T07:17:00.000-04:002008-06-30T07:17:00.000-04:00Awww...Small wonders.Awww...<BR/>Small wonders.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-58256013978495238262008-06-30T05:19:00.000-04:002008-06-30T05:19:00.000-04:00Jason,There's and aura about bikes. I've never ri...Jason,<BR/>There's and aura about bikes. I've never riden one, always wanted to.<BR/>relrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030572981830789370noreply@blogger.com