tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37337796.post9215177017074202212..comments2023-10-16T07:43:33.631+00:00Comments on All Grown Up...still feeling like a kid: Non-supportive wife.allgrownuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558724767417950811noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37337796.post-15759213183075569672009-07-04T21:17:35.549+00:002009-07-04T21:17:35.549+00:00I'd be worried too so I totally understand how...I'd be worried too so I totally understand how you feel! But it sounds like your hubby is a sensible man...<br />I know that in our area the police often hold safety meet ups for bikers and they follow them on a ride. Afterwards they tell them what they're doing wrong/well. Maybe you could see if the police do this in your area? Might make you feel a bit more confident in his riding skills. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754562741952800845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37337796.post-75701042311326441242009-07-01T17:21:25.395+00:002009-07-01T17:21:25.395+00:00thanks for the words of support guys, I think I re...thanks for the words of support guys, I think I really needed it.Nothing like this has ever happened in our marriage, we don't even argue! I'm slowly getting over it. I can't stay mad forever, especially as (much as I cringe and hate to admit it) he looks very sexy in his biker gear.....god, I'm such a soft touch!allgrownuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558724767417950811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37337796.post-58364901805096757482009-06-29T18:29:34.773+00:002009-06-29T18:29:34.773+00:00Oh i understand your feeling on this one, I too ha...Oh i understand your feeling on this one, I too have requested the no bike rule.... Mr would love, and so far he has 'done the right thing' but I know it is only a matter of time. ;(<br /><br />But well done to him for his achievements *applause*!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37337796.post-47933665050072599732009-06-29T15:35:34.973+00:002009-06-29T15:35:34.973+00:00Just to reassure you - not all bikers are stupid. ...Just to reassure you - not all bikers are stupid. My other half is a biker and though he was irresponsible in his youth, he is really sensible now. A good, experienced rider is so hyper aware of the road that he should be able to keep himself out of danger. I hope your husband can take it easy until he has built up lots of experience of his own. My dad is also a biker and has never had an accident (and I've ridden pillion with him).<br /><br />Don't worry too much about him riding, but try to persuade him to stick to a sensible size of bike (like a 250) for a good couple of years before he gets a really fast one. With a smaller bike the rider can develop good roadcraft and learn to handle a bike without the temptation to open the throttle and go too fast. This is <i>really</i> important. The bikers who die are the ones who are prematurely riding bikes that they don't know how to handle.Cave Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08489375502067939290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37337796.post-5807374628115150602009-06-28T20:47:26.545+00:002009-06-28T20:47:26.545+00:00You poor thing. I would hate to be in your positio...You poor thing. I would hate to be in your position, I dislike motorbikes too. But I also know plenty of sensible riders who avoid trouble on the roads. It sounds like he is going to be one of the sensible ones.<br />When the new baby arrives he won't have much time for riding anyway! xsanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004801243819162845noreply@blogger.com