"Michael" wrote in message

Damn shame MP. My Beemer days ended when three idiots put me in the
hospital three times in one year. Nothing to do with the bike just got
disgusted over idito drivers who couldn't see bright yellow etc. even if
they bothered to look. The culprits, all whom statedthey 'didn't see me?
Fell into three categories 1) too damn old to be driving 2) too young
and
too busy fiddling with make up 3) John Rocker's favorite an oriental with
a
cellphone. Come to think of the exact same categories that caused most of
the problems when I was flagging traffic.

I don't plan to quit riding, but I do watch out for 1) gray hair, 2) young,
farding (applying makeup) women, and 3) ANYONE with a cell phone glued to
his/her ear. Farmers in old beater pickups are another stay-clear item.
I've been riding for roughly 40 years with no accidents outside of a
racetrack. Guess I'm just paranoid enough to stay alive.

Sorry to hear about your accidents. I had three auto accidents--none my
fault--which made me think twice about riding my bike for a while. I don't
blame you a bit for your decision.

Max