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It’s been a busy couple of days. After lots of intense staring at computer screens, I almost took the night off. But then I realized I’d mess up my ten-posts-in-a-row streak.

We’re a third of the way through February already. Ack!

The topic for today is favorite sandwich.

I haven’t read anyone else’s post for the day yet, so I’m not sure if others found this one difficult. For me, it was easy. Why? Because I love sandwiches.

Laugh if you will, but I take my sandwiches seriously. Some might say I’m picky. I prefer to say “particular.”

Its hard to pick one favorite, so I’ll list my favorite in a few different categories.

First, Favorite Sandwich Purchased While Traveling. That’s the one pictured above. Thick slabs of Camembert cheese with fresh veggies on a fresh-baked baguette. With Hoegarden as a chaser. YUM. That was at a little cafe in Bruges, 🇧🇪.

Second, Favorite Cold Sandwich Made By Me. Italian Cold Cold, all the way. Preferably on a sub roll. There’s mayo, hots (hot pepper relish in oil), lettuce, raw onions, provolone cheese, a couple different kinds of ham, genoa and  hard salami, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and parmesan cheese.

Third, Favorite Hot Sandwich Made By Me. Grilled ham and provolone, with lettuce, mayo, and fried onions. Served on grilled white bread.

That’s it for me. I hope to catch up on my reading tomorrow.

I remember thinking as I was making up the list of prompts that today’s prompt might be too easy. All we have to do is share three images we’ve never shared before.

I was wrong.

I have a gazillion pictures. Between this blog, Facebook, and Instagram, I’ve shared many of them. Some more than once. So finding images I haven’t shared previously that are worthy of sharing at all took some time.

I did manage to find a few images I don’t THINK I shared previously, but, truth is, I’m not 100% sure. Good thing the rules of this challenge are loosy-goosy.

This pic is kinda old. It was taken when we lived in Maryland. I think it was 2007. I didn’t even have a blog at the time. That’s Hubby’s Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad on the left and my Yamaha V-Star Tourer on the right.

I cannot imagine riding that big fatty again, I love my F650GS so much more. Except for it’s name. BMW motorcycle names are dumb.

Don’t you just love the water droplets on that flower?

The last pic is the only one I think might have been shared before. I was getting a bit desperate, though, and running out of time. And it made me laugh. So I thought you might enjoy it, too.

Speaking of making me laugh… I had to share this gem, too.

 

Yes, I shared four images, and I’m pretty sure I’ve shared the last one before. It’s just a bonus thrown in for giggles.

Wanna see what everyone else shared? Check out the other bloggers participating this year…

• Two Wheels Two Feet
• Highway Lass
• Ride North
• CurvyRoads
• The Biker Wave
• FuzzyGalore
• Richard’s Page
• Scooter in the Sticks

I don’t usually think of my bike as having a lot of gadgets and gizmos. I mean, it isn’t really fancy-looking. It feels simple, kind of more utilitarian than gadgety. I haven’t added much stuff either.

The more I think about it, though, the more I realize there’s a bunch of built-in stuff that I’ve taken for granted. Of those, the power outlet is probably my favorite. It comes in very handy, all of the time. The “computer” thing is pretty handy, too. It’s got a couple of trip meters, thermometer, gear display, gas mileage/usage tracker, stop-watch, and a couple more things I can’t think of and rarely use.

I’m sure there are mechanical gadgets or gizmos, too. But, honestly, I don’t think about the mechanics of my ride. If I did, if FORCED, I guess I’d say the ABS is an extra that’s nice to have. And I can’t forget the heated grips. Those are cool gadgets, too.

That’s about it.

Who came up with that stupid prompt?

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This is post #6 in my second annual Brave, Bold Blogger Challenge.

Hi, y’all!

Steve asked me last week if I’d be doing another challenge this year. I’d been pondering it, but hadn’t decided.

This morning, I figured I’d start a list to see what I’d come up with. That’s when I saw an Instagram message from Mark asking the same thing.

I’d like it, too. It DID make February seem more manageable last year. So, yes, I’m going to issue the Brave, Bold, Blogger Challenge for 2017.

Who else is in?

I will share the list tomorrow.

When I rolled out of bed this morning, I had no real plans for last day of 2016. I kinda-sorta wanted to go for a motorcycle ride, but it was 20 degrees at 6:30 when I let the dogs out. Pretty cold, if you ask me.

It never did warm up, but I decided to ride anyway. There was a 20,000 mile milestone I’d set for myself earlier in the year but hadn’t hit.

It was 42.8 when I left around noon. Thank GOD for heated gear.

It wasnt a pretty day. And the low to mid 40s is rather chilly on a motorcycle. But it felt good to be out there. Really.

Happy New Year!!!