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Post by Miss G Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:41 pm

I haven't taken the course at ESHD. I took 2 safety courses waaaaaay back in '83 and they were tough-ish but very good. I left there a fairly confident rider. Just took time in the saddle putting what I'd learned into practice. What a Face

Relax....you'll do great!!! Don't over think it....
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Post by Melissakins Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:06 pm

Miss G wrote:I haven't taken the course at ESHD. I took 2 safety courses waaaaaay back in '83 and they were tough-ish but very good. I left there a fairly confident rider. Just took time in the saddle putting what I'd learned into practice. What a Face

Relax....you'll do great!!! Don't over think it....

Heh - you're typing to Ms Overthinking here Smile

I agonize over pretty much everything.
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Post by Miss G Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:00 pm

lol!

I used to do the same thing. I started chanting in my brain, don't think, just do.. I'm having a blast riding now!
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Post by Paladin Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:22 pm

As long as you watch for hazards ie turning too sharp into a curve or some dingbat cager you willbe fine.
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Post by Melissakins Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:58 pm

Wooooooooooooooooooop! I successfully completed my course this afternoon Smile I won the best posture award, too Smile

One of our compadres left the class mid-morning and that whole thing sort of messed with my confidence. I took some time during lunch to sort of clear the mechanism and boost up my confidence again and I just rolled with it (no pun intended). It's been a tough last four days. Passed the written test with only two wrong for a score of 96 and before we'd even taken our skills eval on the range, our instructor told us he'd already passed us Smile We rocked!!!

4 dudes and 1 chick in the class (moi). It was awesome fun. If any of you know of any new riders, I highly recommend the Eastern Shore Harley Davidson class. Definitely worth the time and money. They'll leave feeling much more confident. Larry Lindsey is an awesome instructor Smile

Now to put the skills to more practice and become an even better rider.
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Post by Dragon Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:17 am

WOOOT, Congrats! Very Happy
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Post by Miss G Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:18 am

Woooo hoooo!!! bounce cheers bounce I knew you'd do it! Anytime you wanna ride, I'm ready!
My advice now....don't let anyone drive your bike but you. Meaning...drive within YOUR comfort zone....only YOU should ever push yourself outside of that. I did some of that for myself yesterday and no one died, so I'm thrilled. What a Face I rode the interstate from Biloxi to Mobile.... See, told ya there's things that make me nervous. Wink
Congrats....now, ride!
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Post by Paladin Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:56 am

Congratulations Melissakins. I knew you had it in ya. I think I speak for all of us when I say that I am proud of you.
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Post by hayweed Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:36 am

Congrats on the course. Now get out there and get some seat time.
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Post by Melissakins Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:44 pm

Here's our class:

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Post by Scadoodle Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:02 pm

Yeah, show them dudes up!
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Post by Melissakins Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:30 pm

queen

I had fun Smile
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Post by Miss G Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:37 pm

Melissakins wrote: queen

I had fun Smile

Now...get out there and APPLY what you learned. What a Face
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Post by ZombieNNN Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:25 pm

Welcome from WeMo, and just take it slow until you feel comfortable. The MSF course will make your fears go away and make you more comfortable on the bike.
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Post by Melissakins Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:35 am

Check! And, will do Smile
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Post by river rat Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:11 pm

Welcome from Bon Secour . pirat
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Post by Paladin Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:44 pm

Welcome back River rat. where ya been? afro
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Post by river rat Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:32 am

Thank you Paladin , see Hayweeds Birthday wishes . pirat
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