The Biker

Mark in his gear

I borrowed this from Tam at TamsJewelry. Considering Mark rides as does his brother & soon Brodie will be as well I felt that I needed to share this. The more people that are aware of riders the happier I will be when my family goes out on the road.


I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But, you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.
I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the side walk. But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant. But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.
I saw you, roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by. But, you didn't see me, riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children. But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.
I saw you, stare at my long hair. But, you didn't see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.
I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather jackets and gloves. But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.
I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos. But, you didn't see me, cry as my children were born and have their name written over and in my heart.

I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family.
I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car. But, you didn't see me, pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.
I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. But, you didn't see me, squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you, race down the road in the rain. But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.
I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But, you didn't see me, leave the road.
I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But, you didn't see me.I wasn't there.
I saw you, go home to your family. But, you didn't see me. Because, I died that day you cut me off. I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But, you didn't see me.

Please re-post this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community. I hope you never loose someone that rides. EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHTS TO RIDE WHAT WE CHOOSE AND TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE'RE NOT IN 'YOUR' WAY - LIVE TO RIDE . . . . RIDE TO LIVE

Look Out Brodie Has Wheels!

Oh no, now we are in trouble! Brodie is on his way to becoming a licensed road user. Well kind of. He does at least have his own set of wheels. He just needs to work on getting his Learners permit. Brodz will need to wait until he is 18 ( I can't believe he is 18 next month) before he gets his permit though, its one of the requirements here in Victoria if you want to ride a motorbike or scooter.

Mark & Brodie went to the other side of Melbourne on Saturday to pick up this little beauty. Don't ask me what kind of scooter is it I have no idea other than the fact that it is a 50cc. They stashed the bike in the back of my poor Emi. Thank goodness I have a station wagon! Although Mark did bring a motorbike home a few years ago in the back of my poor little hatchback, Lily.

There are only one or two things that need to be fixed up before it is taken in for a roadworthy, where it will be checked over to see if it is safe enough for use on the road. Once it gets the 'all clear' then it can be registered.

When Brodie gets his learners he needs to do an approved rider training course before he is allowed to go on the road. He also needs to get the appropriate safety gear.

I wasn't all that sure about Brodie riding motorbikes or a scooter but I know that Mark will help Brodie become a safe rider. I just hope that Brodz takes notice of what he is taught by the riding school & by Mark. At least Brodie is one step closer to gaining some independence!

Oh and before I forget I will warn let my Aussie friends know when Brodie finally gets on the road. That way you can hand your license in keep an eye out for him.