Count Desmo's Last Ride

[IZ]

First I find out my brother bought an HHR and now this?! 

What next?! 

 

[NAKID]

Jeremy, sorry to here about that. Didn't you JUST buy an S2R?

[factorPlayer]

Wish you the best bro but have to say personally I couldn't disagree more.  I can understand making certain concessions to one's wife but giving up riding would be inconceivable to me.  Good luck.

[printman]

Well it will be sad to see ya go, but only you know what needs to be done. 

I was going to say how I'm glad about how my life is different or other comments, but they wouldn't even matter.

So, I'll leave it at, hope to see you return sooner than later 

[gojira]

Living up to promises is a rare things these days. Thanks for sharing that rare moment. Best wishes in your time away from the rides. Godspeed 

[TiNi]

it's sad news, but  on making a decision that YOU think is a benefit to your family.

if we ever have a child, i'm not sure i'd keep riding either...

stop in and say hi

[jerryz]

I am sorry to hear that , and I am certain it will not last ,you will regret it , also anyone who asked such a promise cannot really love you as you truly are. Sorry .....my mother asked a similar thing of my father years ago with boats and it turned him into a deeply bitter and unhappy person . My wife would never ask such a thing of me, we have been together 15 years ride together and our 9 year old daughter also rides with us.Mind you my work and life style are hazardous but my family accept me for what I am .

I wish you well and I hope you find another joyous passtime.

[the_Journeyman]

It's nice to see someone putting what they feel is most important before their own wishes and wants.  That's very giving of you and your family will be the better for it and benefit from it.

That being said, I agree with the poster that said get dirt bikes and involve the whole family if you want a fun way to be in two wheels AND still enjoy that time with your family ~

JM

[johnster]

As they say, "Ya gotta do what ya gotta do..." 

-My father used to be really into skydiving (I have gone a few times with him), and the exact same situation transpired.... He promised as my brother, sister, and I got older he would get out of it, and he did..

-He has snuck a few jumps in here and there (like when I went w/him), but had to give up a whiole lifestyle + group of friends because he made a pact that he would....

Do what you have to for now and be a father fist + foremost... Motorcycles + the good people who ride them aren't going anywhere, should you choose to return down the road when your kids are all grown up....

-Good luck man....

[Scottish]

 

[bigiain]

I don't understand it, but I do respect it. Hope it works out for you. Just promise me that in 15 or 20 years time when you become a "born again biker" you'll get back on a beautiful Italian machine, not some Japanese appliance (or American ditch pump) 

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[corey]

I totally understand. It's the same reason my brother won't get on one. He has two kids and a wife who depend on him entirely. He could never really enjoy riding with the thought of leaving them stranded if something were to happen. Best of luck man, maybe it's time to get that classic muscle car you've always wanted

[Count Desmo]

OMG 

it has been great fun riding with u babe... we will certainly miss u

and im sure a group of us will be up there to harrass ya, and i would u would do the same

 

maybe we can talk about of ur gear

Ditto!  My house is always open to everyone in the NMMR crew!

[Count Desmo]

start riding offroad and involve the whole family!

This is a definite possibility in the future!

[Count Desmo]

I'd like to clarify that my wife isn't reading me the riot act over riding, nor is she demanding that I give it up.  She didn't give me an ultimatum.  I would probably respond diferently under those circumstances.

Her request is not based soley on safety concerns, though that is part of it.  My wife is a stay at home mother, so I'm the sole provider in our household.  I work in a fairly stressful job and spend a lot of time at the office.  Couple that with business trips and it doesn't leave as much time as I would like.  This is really about being more accessible to my family and spending more of my free time with my daughters.

2 years ago I would have been posting up what many of you have.  Even as a father then, I would have told you how I didn't understand the decision and told you that you would be back.  I'm in a different place now, and everything has shifted for me.

This is something I will do, something I will miss, and something I will stick to.