Angela 9 Posted July 28, 2022 Hi all, I'm Angela, wife of @Hawkins, and am just starting out with motorcycle riding. I took a dirt bike course during a week of middle school summer camp a million years ago, and rode a moped around Chiang Mai, Thailand with @Hawkins in 2013. Just bought a Royal Enfield Himalayan (2022) and have had a few lessons to get me started so far. I only have my motorcycle permit, but have my drive test scheduled for August 11, so looking forward to being able to ride longer/later after that. I have a gaggle of young kids around me most of the time, but they all go off to school/preschool in a couple weeks, so I'm looking forward to getting more seat time in soon! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted July 28, 2022 Dude, my wife is a hottie. Welcome, @Angela! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted July 29, 2022 Angela, Welcome, plus a big Thanks for lending your Dude to the group. He is much appreciated. Cool Bike. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 507 Posted July 29, 2022 Angela, thanks for you and your hot hubby 🤪 for joining. Good luck with your bike and riding. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto_rph 177 Posted July 29, 2022 Welcome Angela! @Hawkins told me about your Royal Enfield and your riding with Saibeth. She is a good person to learn from I am sure we will meet soon Perry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto_rph 177 Posted July 29, 2022 However, the hair doesn't match the bike 😉 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted July 29, 2022 Hey @Angela, Perry, aka @moto_rph rides with me and Nick, aka @shutterrev. He's wicked fast and could give you lots of good pointers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto_rph 177 Posted July 29, 2022 I'm looking forward to it, however knee replacement surgery on Monday is gonna sideline me for a few days (weeks?) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A 2 54 Posted July 29, 2022 From one Noob to another, welcome. I hear your man is a stud. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 461 Posted July 29, 2022 Welcome, that is really exciting, there is just something about those Himalayans that really makes them a cool bike. You also are getting to learn from a really talented road rider, Saibeth is awesome. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela 9 Posted July 29, 2022 Yes, I love Saibeth, she is indeed awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, moto_rph said: knee replacement surgery on Monday is gonna sideline me for a few days Sending you good vibes buddy. If you want to have your 2-wheeled friends over for a beer sometime, let me know. I did ankle surgery years ago and recall the boredom of being on my butt for weeks. Bathing was a pain in the butt leg. Trashbags and medical tape are your friends. 1 hour ago, shutterrev said: Saibeth is awesome Is she on the forum? Edited July 29, 2022 by Hawkins combined two comments into one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 29, 2022 Welcome Angela, you’ve got yourself a very capable, and nice bike there👍 Check out this epic trip👇 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECDave 91 Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Hawkins said: Sending you good vibes buddy. If you want to have your 2-wheeled friends over for a beer sometime, let me know. I did ankle surgery years ago and recall the boredom of being on my butt for weeks. Bathing was a pain in the butt leg. Trashbags and medical tape are your friends. Is she on the forum? shower chairs for the win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted July 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, ECDave said: shower chairs for the win YES! I kept mine well past the time that I needed it for my bum ankle. When my back is acting up or when I have one of those days where I Just Can't, I sit on that chair and just meditate under the hot water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto_rph 177 Posted July 29, 2022 5 hours ago, Hawkins said: Sending you good vibes buddy. If you want to have your 2-wheeled friends over for a beer sometime, let me know. Trust me, that will be sooner than later thanks for the vibes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1058 Posted July 29, 2022 Welcome. That bikes a modern classic! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted July 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Zubb said: That bikes a modern classic! It really is an interesting bike. Confidence building, techy enough to be useful (it has a turn-by-turn navigation indicator!), cool looking, well built, and most importantly, it got my wife to learn to ride. I am proud of her work and happy to see her having fun. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanT 29 Posted August 1, 2022 Welcome @Angela it will be great to have you along on the rides. And thanks for supporting @Hawkins in all he is doing for this community. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar33 164 Posted August 1, 2022 Super cool bike! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) Nice! That's the bike Itchy Boots, one of my favorite Youtube channels and all around great gal rode places I can only dream of on. Welcome aboard. Miss Itchy Boots in case anyone hasn't seen her awesome channel. Edited August 2, 2022 by Bub_Hannah 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted August 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Bub_Hannah said: Miss Itchy Boots Damn that’s a stunning photo. Zoom in and check out that road patina. This image tells a story. Squad goals @Angela! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 880 Posted August 9, 2022 Interesting bike, that should be fun. Welcome to the group, see ya on the trail! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites