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Chasing down a '14 Tax Refund . The twist is I chose to have the refund put on a NetSpend VISA card ( won't do that again ) 1. Refund by IRS 3 NOV 2. 3 NOV, Rx email from bank I need to get ahold of them 3. 5 Nov , contact bank. Told funds were returned to sender. 4. Contact bank 2 more times before they finally give me a transaction number. 5. Contact TurboTax for help tracking . Told to to contact IRS. Would hate to see how they react if I had got audited? 6,. Spent six weeks.. yes you read that right .. SIX WEEKS trying to get through .. finally. A competent person ( yes I was shocked ) on the other line gives me the bad news. No funds returned, but , i get a routing number that the money was sent to and a phone number. ****Now... one would assume, this would send me back to the NetSpend financial institution , but.. it doesn't. *** 7. Contact the GreenDot bank ( they handle cards that you put money into , apparently for folks with c...

Still waiting for delivery of the bike. Been doing a LOT of reading as I prepare for this next .. .... phase.. .. journey .. .adventure.. of riding. Been riding street bikes for 32 years... small ones.. lots of big ones. Never seriously ridden off road... but , have the itch to get off the beaten path. I found myself reading an article the other day ( don't have the link.. probably couldn't find it if I tried ) .. but the gist of it was... deciding on what type of bike you want .. You know.. Off road.. vs. Dual Sport/Purpose .. vs 'Adventure" bike.... had me rethinking ...WTF am I doing here? Basically, it pointed out that bikes like the TEX weren't really off road bikes, but street bikes that find their way onto gravel roads, blah blah. .. Had me wondering.. "should I have gotten a used KLR650 and ride it for 6 months first? " ...just to make sure? . BUT... they keep banging on the weight of bikes like the TEX .. th...

Wrote this on a forum this morning...  a lil full of myself, but... how I feel .. thought I'd save it off here :) ___________________ I've been on the Indian forum(s) for about ... 6 1/2 years ( I believe there are basically three today , that most frequent). Within those forums, each has a group of people that frequent them and set the tone / direction. I do find one thing interesting.... and you touch on it here. Historically, HD boyz have been known ( truth and/or perception ) to be pro HD and pretty much belittle everything else on two wheels. Yes.. that's a generalization... but one that seemed true for many .. especially those that ride rice burners (guilty , for 20 years ) . Now, once you own an HD and 'join the club' .. you realize differently, but there are still fanatics within the ranks. There are also the posers, RUBs, weekenders, .... and .. well.. the normal guy that rides one.. because.... well, he likes them for whatever re...

Day 1.. here we go For those that know me ... I've got a background in bodybuilding.  However the last 10 years or so , I've allowed myself to .... 'slip' .  I get back in the gym, injury pops up, slide backwards.. then.. repeat.    Something has to give.  I've lost my edge.. motivation .. my mojo. I've been hearing good things about Plexus.  It's multi-level like Amway, but .. if it works, also turns into a side business and maybe I can help others like myself. So, it' begins.  I'm north of 300lbs ( once again).   I've been out of the gym.  Today, we start my own "30 day challenge". Want to join me?  You can buy the products here and ... as I have .. .. sign up as a distributor. http://rickkcir.myplexusproducts.com/ UPATE: Just had a quick workout...   truly depressing event.   Came back from Mexico last week at 309.  Weighted in this morning at 304.  Did a quick , back to the gym...

First let me say this... Awesome Vacation!     Why?   EVERY single person we spoke to, from day 1 to the last day, from the Bell Boys to the General Manager, were courteous, respectful and made us feel welcome!   That alone, makes for a great vacation. The weather cooperated.   We had an awesome room.   Rooms were near the beach/pool.    Top Shelf liquor and great food.   Altogether, a great vacation! Quick overview of the positives.   Interestingly, we were destined to a different resort on the Island, but due to a remodel, our Travel Agency moved us to the Sunscape Sabor.    Maria , our Travel Agent pulled out her Rolodex, contacted the GM, and had us upgraded to the Aura Secrets (we’ve done a LOT of business with her). The GM met us at check in, assured me everything would be good to go… and… he was 100% correct.  And for my Travel agent, Maria.... you rock as always!  I'll always continue...

I remember rolling into Sturgis back in '86.  What a rush ..  Bikes , hundreds of bikes, everywhere.  Rolling along, you might find yourself in pack of dozens.. hundreds.  At some deep level, it was a rush . Fast forward to 2006 and I'm rolling into ROT down in Austin.  Just going light to light, you could be in a pack of 200 bikes.   Again, what a rush ..... Seems like every year there is a big 'Toy Run' or other fundraiser.   You roll in and there might be 50 bikes.. or 1000 bikes. If they are well managed and there is a police escort and they handle the intersections, usually works out.  Other times, not so much. Chaos Over the years, I've seen idiots pile into each other.  Read about idiots piling into each other.  Hundreds of bikes spaced out on the highway with their heads up their asses, creating dangerous situations with cages.  Riding tight with your buddy is one thing, but.. with someone you don't know?...

Your lights are on, but you're not home Your mind is not your own Your heart sweats, your body shakes Another kiss is what it takes You can't sleep, you can't eat There's no doubt, you're in deep Your throat is tight, you can't breathe Another kiss is all you need Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to bikes You see the signs, but you can't read You're running at a different speed Your heart beats in double time Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind You can't be saved Oblivion is all you crave If there's some left for you You don't mind if you do Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to bikes Might as well f...

Well, it’s been about 7 weeks, 750 miles.   Haven’t had enough seat time, but between the crappy weather,  riding bikes, work, and … life….   I’ve been able get enough time in it to truly formulate an opinion. This is definitely a ‘first year’ product.   I’m fine with that, but there have been a few issues that folks have had problems and/or whined about.  The Fit / Finish of the SS could be better; there is no doubt about that.   But I’ve said from day one... this isn’t a high end sports car… it’ an adult, street legal, Go-Cart. It’s got a similar fit/finish as the Polaris off Road Vehicles, so I’m not surprised.  We are in the middle of a recall for the steering , and the ‘hoops’ which serve as a roll bar of sorts.   And there is a wire routing issue that is being addressed.  Still, I bought this knowing I was a guinea pig, so no harm no foul as far as I’m concerned.  If fact we are in a 'no drive' mod...

Normally, by now after an extended break, I'm well into the routine.   Of course, after a month of throwing around heavy weights, I start to remember why I had to quit working out, with some of the joints flaring up and causing issues. I've taken way too many layoffs from the gym over the last 40 years, but one thing I've learned well is how to ease back into working out, without pushing your muscles too hard, too early, then screaming the first week (s) about the pain and soreness. However, I'm three weeks back in  , starting to find my groove, but, haven't found my mojo.  I'm just not feeling it!  I believe it's because I'm sticking with the lighter weights, higher reps.  Also, I haven't broke up my body parts yets; I'm still doing minimal weight, sets and high reps, for all body parts, in a single workout.  Next week, I'll split this up into a push/pull , twice a week routine.  That should kick things in a lil'.  Addtionally, I...

Well, I finally did it  Been contemplating this for ... literally .. years.. 5 or 6 at least.    I've finally entered the world of Sport Bikes, after 30 + years of riding.  Have to admit, I'm the first to make jokes about and shake my head at, all the morons on Sport Bikes , doing the stupid stunts on our roads, and acting like idiots.  But, damned if I haven't secretly admired their rides; their potential of those rides. So , I did it. As many know, I recently got a Slingshot .  While in the dealership checking on a recall, I did what I have always done there ... sat on and/or admired the KZ-14 and Hayabusa.  Except, this time, the Sales Manager gave me a deal I couldn't refuse, and mama' went along with it. So now, I'm on my fourth Kawasaki owned over the years .. and one of , if not THE, baddest bikes on the planet. Has 200HP on tap, limited speed at 189mph ( I don't envision that being a problem), big enough to give me comfort, and ju...