the power of persuasion

The weather is becoming increasingly balmy. The hillsides are popping as leaves unfold and pollen drifts upon the wind. There are more bikes out everyday. I've decided that I am hooked if not obsessed with moto-riding. I perseverate on rides of the past and the chromed out bikes that thunder by. I can tell you the make of the bike by the sound of its exhaust. I can tell you the horsepower by the size of its block. I am hooked; its fun to have a beginner's mind in the art and science of motorcycles. And the bling! Like a Raven attracted to a shiny treasure for its nest, nothing stops the direction of my feet and snaps my head around faster than loud pipes and gleaming chrome. Resolved to meet more riders and go more often in my quest to satiate this addiction to wind and bling, I've tried several postings on CL (because its instant, its free, it allows pictures); I failed in the first 3 attempts over one month. I was waxing poetic, trying to veil my lust for the wind in my face. So last night, in the quiet darkness of my study; I crafted what appears to be a masterpiece. Drawing on years of horse training, dog handling, and even training a cat to fetch milk jug lids, I posted a persuasive note; systematically pleading my case and never disclosing my weakness of my addiction to wind therapy. Successfully scoring rides on beautiful bikes with nice men is like herding cats. What ever you want, you have to make them think "it was their idea and boy, what a good one." The random 2up pic at the top of this post was at the bottom of the CL post. I've received 14 responses in 24 hours (safe response protocols are implemented) Because I believe in sharing the better won tricks to life, I am posting it here that anyone who can benefit from this marvelous example of persuasive tacting may finally be lead to their salvation (or their obsession). This is an open source template; feel free to customize it to fit your needs:

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It's good to share - w4m - 47 (all points north)
Date: 2009-05-01, 5:12PM EDT

For moto riding gentlemen with guest pegs, second seat and a passion for wind.
These are the top 10 Reasons you should invite me for a ride on your MOTORCYCLE:

Aesthetics
1) You need some feminine bling on the back of your shiny cruizer
2) I look good in hats
3) I look better in leathers (5'6", 130)

Comfort
4) I'll buy us lunch
5) You won't need electrics with my arms around you

Enhanced Skills/Performance
6) Cornering is enhanced as I lean how you lean
7) Your bike will brake more effectively
8) I'll help you refine your clutching

Patriotic
9) It would be an admirable effort in conserving petroleum products

Mentoring
10) I would listen attentively to your moto-wisdom (I am taking my BRC this summer)

and one more:
Vermont is too beautiful a place to cruize it all alone...

If you are a gentleman who wishes to share the ride, please send me a note
let's ride, LKS

location: all points north

I hope you smile while you read this, inspired to live your dreams...
peace ~ ell