I wasn't going to share this with you. This time of year feels so cyclical and daunting. But the thing I have learned since becoming a motorcyclist is that riding motorcycles is my own personal way of grounding and enjoying being in the present. I tend to have a lot of candid thoughts about this topics in this video and I am VERY aware that some of these expressions can seem whiny or complaining. Hence why I almost didn't upload this video... Hopefully I am among like minded people and would love to hear your thoughts on the changes you are striving for in your personal or professional life. In honor of manifesting my 5 year plan, I will share with you my dreams and goals; Ideally I would love to be able to bring a physical entity of my passion for motorcycles into my community. (Here in Ohio) A space where people can meet up in person, ride/ hang and just enjoy being in the moment. Something non exclusive. Everyone can come and enjoy the location whether it's on a motorcycle or car. (Or just walk) Hopefully that's a 5 year plan. Something that will take lots of learning and investment. But I love this community and I love you all. Maybe one day we can spend time together outside of the screens
Have to say I hate when I go for a ride and my mind is still consumed by the day-to-day I can't seem to let some of it go sometimes so annoying furthermore a reason why I need to take longer road trips next season and just let it all go
As of right now, I’m disabled because of my back, but now I have a bad shoulder so I have therapy twice a week. Told my therapist all I wanted out of my shoulder is to be able to get back on my bike , besides therapy twice a week I’m having surgery on that shoulder next week for something totally different. But in 5 years I want to ride the first part of the TransAmericanTrail from Ripley WV to Virginia Beach.
My five-year plan is to get my own 10 to 15 acre plot of land to raise my mini pigs on. I live on a farm now but don’t own it. I would like to earn the CVO pan America within five years, and also a springer.
My 5 year plan includes having a coffee at your establishment at least once before battling the endless hordes of Reptilians as they descend upon earth in open invasion. 👾
Hi, Jess, from a fellow Buckeye (Dayton area). I enjoy your candor and openness, as well as your Ohio videos, and this one is no exception. I moved to Ohio in 1980, thinking it would be for 2-3 years, but unexpectedly I’m still here and I love it (despite property taxes, levies, etc.) Speaking of “ 0:15 unexpecteds”, I went to the doctor recently and two weeks ago found myself undergoing open heart bypass surgery! Sometimes an unexpected scar is just as beautiful as southern Ohio in the summer. You’re unexpected love, and need of, motorcycling helps us realize there is an answer for each of us if we give ourselves permission to seek it. Please, keep doing YOU and thank you for sharing with us.
I've been watching your content since your begining. Not a patreon. But enjoy you and all your rides & motorcycles you ride. I'm 73 years old, and have been riding since before "it was cool for ladies to ride". My models of motorcycles number 15 over the years. I am now on a 22' TriGlide, which makes me sad sometimes. In my head I'm riding any of my two wheels I've had. With that said, I want to say that I ride with you each time I watch your videos, it makes me feel like I used to. Thanks for making me smile...Thanks Diane
Walking in nature is so calming. Fall is never long enough, and putting the bike away for the winter is always a sad time. I put the Spyder in a storage unit for the winter. Keep the XR150L and the Scram 411 in the garage. If the roads are clear I will take the Honda out, during the winter. We inherited our sons dog, and the dog likes walking in the woods, so we go to various nature preserves in our area. Riding is my therapy after our sons passing a year ago. I really enjoy the variety you present in your videos. Keep up the good work.
Another great and insightful video, Jess! I just laid my father to rest last week and I was with my sisters for the first time since 1998. Some of the things you brought up were on my mind then, but one that you touched on was a re-evaluation of who I am and what I want. At 59 in two weeks, I'm starting to plan my ramp out from corporate America and look at a new stage in my life. I don't know yet what it'll all encompass, but sometimes a reset is a good thing, especially if YOU'RE the one doing the resetting.
I too have felt unsettled this past year. The times I am able to take out my Spyder and feel the freedom have helped a great deal. I also like to ride alone. All though I have never ridden in a group. The thought of that, I find scarry since friends of mine have been injured while riding in a group. At 70, I tend to be more cautious. I commented on your last video because it gave me such a sense of calmness and peace. To be able to transfer that peace through video is a real art. I have watched your work for a couple of years and in my opinion it is your best work.
My goal is to Beat Long Covid and be well enough to ride again. Thankfully I have your Vlogs to transport me through your location, so beautiful. I live in Yorkshire UK on the coast and also have beautiful views and beaches to boost me. I am a true believer in the power of Hugging. So, c’mon everyone group hugs. 🤗 ❤
Jess, this is a great video I love the conversation and how openly you share your thoughts! I will have to finish watching it later because have to get ready for work "my daily grind"... I have been thinking the last couple of years on how to reinvent myself! I am 57 now and tired of the grind and same old thing day in and day out. It's hard to make a change and get out of the comfort zone but sometimes you take a leap of faith. You never know the possibilities if you don't try!
Hi Jess! I'm glad you shared this. I have similar struggles of sometimes feeling stuck. It's amazing what some two-wheeled therapy can do! I'm glad you're planning for ways to stay sane during the off-months.
Thank you for putting out such an enjoyable perspective on life that just happens to have motorcycling at its core. Those two wheels help make life just a little more bearable! Cheers!
I have just since September had my endorsement and a motorcycle. I have enjoyed your perspective and your adventures as well. I hope you keep hitting “upload”! If you’re ever in the Fort Wayne area and want to gab somewhere, hit me up. I do hope to try the Windy 9 in the next couple of years, if my budget and body will allow it. At 51, I have a number of physical limitations, and I hope I can work around them to have some iron horseback adventures of my own! And fall/winter are nature’s way of resetting the world and getting us to rest, so it’s normal to feel unmotivated.
Jess, we change, and life takes us in different directions. Alone time gives us time to reflect and clear our thoughts. Keep going whichever way you choose. And being truthful helps others relate. Keep well🤗
I’ve been watching you for.. I don’t even know.. your first bike. It lit a desire in me to ride. I finally got my license first week in February this year. “ thanks Cox HD! But unfortunately have yet to get a bike. Just decided today to sale my beloved vw new beetle diesel. I will ball my eyes out when she leaves me, but my new journey will finally begin. I am one of those who works all the time, to devoted to my job. And this is going to be my destressor /love. Much LoVe 🤗🥰
I hear you, Jess. I, too, am addicted to the net and have found hiking is a great alternative. I'm going to Glacier Ridge in Dublin tomorrow. Have a wonderful weekend.
Dear I know the feeling. I've been following your video's for quite sometime. Yes dear we all go threw a change of (whatever you want to call it)moods and thoughts. I'm no different, I'm going thru the same thing. Not knowing just what I want to do. Then again I'm 82' and free as a bird and still am not sure just what I want to do. I'll let my higher power handle it. I'll just do the next right thing. Be safe.
I'm a recent watcher, I just enjoy watching a woman enjoy riding her own bikes. Wasn't much of that when I was young and it's really good to see. I can't imagine having a youtube channel but you do a good job, love the scenery you put out, reminds me of here, eastern NC. Still riding fifty years later.
This was a great video! I think a lot of people are in the same headspace that you’re in right now. I just turned 49 in October, and like you said, now that I am on the horizon of 50 years old, I’ve just been thinking a lot about life lately and what matters and what doesn’t. Being from Southwestern, Pennsylvania, our whether has been pretty similar. We’ve been getting lucky with this much dry warm weather this late in the year. I’ll definitely take that when I can get it! One thing I like what about watching your videos is how passionate you are about keeping those wheels turning. When I go out to ride on an average day, it’s extremely easy to get between two and 300 miles. I drive for UPS, and often pass Farrow Harley Davidson when I go out to Columbus. I’ve often thought about stopping there seeing that it says it’s the oldest Harley dealer in America. That’s a pretty bold claim. One of these days I’ll get out there. I have a 2020 Road King special, I have two V Rod’s, and I have a 2023 nightster special. It’s funny you said about the Clickbait, because I always find myself clicking faster when you’re on the Pan America. lol
Check out the Farrow dealership in Sunbury. They have a mini museum and the birth certificate to prove they are, in fact, the oldest (continuously running) dealership!
Your view on life is appreciated, and it is what I keep coming back to. I’d rather have someone being honest with themselves, than be trying to sell the next anything, riding is for the joy of being on the road for what’s around you. Keep being you.
It’s been an incredible ride watching your channel and content grow. The theme of personal unrest and strife fits well with the changing season about you. At times, I was a little confused by this - not sure whether to dig deep for wisdom or to make some room for yours. Eventually, I settled on the notion that I’d greedily note any advice offered from a sailor navigating turbulent seas. Therein was the spell you cast! You made me think. I HATE THAT! 🤣 Forgive all of us that don’t know you, Jess, for using your first name like we do. You’ve bewitched us all! Happy autumn. Keep warm feeding your soul. 🍂
I watch your videos because I do relate, I to ride all the time, mostly as an escape, and to the grocery store 😎 but your videos help to keep me humble, I have a 22 heritage 114, and I'm 47 years old so comfort is huge and let's be honest big loud look at me pipes are just not what I need, but always a temptation. I keep my bike stock because it's easy, and it keeps me from going nuts, maybe I'm just weird but I love riding my Harley Davidson even if it's quieter. I rode today and it was 40 degrees here in Iowa, people looked at me like I was crazy, even my own mother was like you're out of your mind. I put down the phone, I loose everything and for a brief time I can hear my head voice. It's like nothing else in my life, your videos are a part of my motorcycle journey and I will quit watching them when you quit making them. Thank you for being you. I hope you know that what you do does matter too more than you may think.🤘
Riding more is always at the top of the list. More long trips. Camping. Love that! I’ve got 128,500 on my bike I bought new, it really makes me realize how close I am to her! Many memories and miles together.
Hi Jess, I've been watching your channel since your early days,.Since that time I have learned to take it a little easier thanks to you. I'm not saying that it was all because of you. Lol Since I retired in 2020 I have learned that some things are not as important as they used to be. Riding either of my motorcycles makes me feel free (so to speak) because as you know you have to be very aware of your surroundings as you ride. I don't know about you but it takes most of my mind away from my troubles when riding. Stay safe out there.
Those gusts were kinda insane haha. Reminded me of the wind gusts I also encountered on a bike occasionally. I do agree with the 5 year re-evaluate of life. Also total logic and normal that if seasons change some people feel different, low key depressed or just depressed or simply just feel like not doing anything or venture out and stay inside. As for RUclips I do see your videos even when I have alerts off. They pop up on my home page. Oh and when you do venture out doing whatever, go for a walk, go shopping or something is good for the mental too. When in forests or parks it is kinda like earthing. Getting back down to earth so the speak. Realize and stand still with the small things life and appreciate them (more). As of a year now, from when I got the bike last year, rode a few months then winter came. Then spring 2024 came and I felt the need to be out more. And that for made a lot of changes for my personal life, not even all fun things, just a complete new start on a new chapter to get more happy and chase my own happiness.
mental health is so important. One day at a time, and sometimes, it's one moment at a time. Riding really helps me clear my head, and quiet the noise. Keep on keepin' on! You got this.
Hey there Jess. I’m right there with you. That reassessment hit me for $500 a month out of nowhere. So I fully understand. But We’re not dead yet!! You rock. Hey how about one of those third wheels for winter? lol. Let’s all get crazy.
I hear ya on the colder weather comming. We are there in far North Idaho. Snow is falling up high. Daily highs in the 40s. But I have bought books written by female riders who have traveled the world. 7 to be exact lol. Can’t wait to read while I wait for spring!!!!
We are very much alike Jess, nature and riding! Right now I am also reallly into strength training and I didn’t expect to like it but I live it! Turning 50 next year and I aspire to get stronger to be healthier in my later years… all the best Jess to you Jess!
😊🥰🤓Better enjoy it before the Winter Blues. The leaves falling off the trees brings it on. It reminds us in the end, that their is an end. I Love that you take us along with you and just you talking. And your nature walks.
Girl! I haven't seen the show you're talking about about.. I have message you before & you're channel will always inspire me.If you are at all into podcasts (I have recently gotten into some bc I am now a full time school bus driver & I need to listen to something other than small talk from children sometimes/all the time), there is one I have found particularly interesting. It's called Spirit Gym with Paul Chek. I am also so into so many things you touched on, and I relate SO MUCH to how you're feeling lately. All my love! Compaining is okay. I like listening. It makes me feel a touch more sane. At least, not alone. Please continue to inspire, even if that means complaining. :) love love love you & your channel. Thanx for being awesome. xxoo
Gah! I just heard "& I AM NOT DRAMATIC!!!" which just made me crack up so hard bc of the way you said it! lmao! (Not bc it's not true.. it was just hilarious to me the way you said it)
OK. My wife of 33 years told me last March that she was leaving me. This whole summer I have been riding to clear my head. I haven't been on my own bike in 13 years. Last fall I bought an old (2006) high mileage full dress Harley for her and me to ride on. So, it's kind of bitter sweet. I'm riding again, but on a bike I bought for us. Anyway, I understand riding to get to the right place in your head. Keep up the videos, I love to hear how you're doing. I'm up north around Cleveland, maybe I'll see you on the road sometime.
Personal change is a part of life for we that choose to live outside the Matrix. Now, blessed by God, I’m 58 years old retired DMV. The same rides you take, I take. Right down to the point I realize I also sometimes take the wrong road and must look at my map again 🤙
It's amazing how getting outside, whether on a bike or walking in the woods can clear your mind. Some of my most refreshing mental times were sitting in a deer stand on a fall day even if I didn't see a deer. Flint Ridge looks like a beautiful place.
This is a good reminder that people do not have to travel far to see something beautiful and interesting. I need to start planning more short day trips to get out and ride. I think that would be good for my overall mood. I live in New Mexico and there are several historical Native American sites all around me.
Love the honesty you bring ❤. I enjoy riding the same way as you and that’s why I watch. I ride a 2014 Honda CTX 1300. You can imagine the looks I get on it.🤙
so Ive been watching off and on for a while but I dont think Ive ever commented. I love your channel and you. I love the commentary even with the swearing lol. Lets us know you're a real person. Keep doing what you're doing girl
Hey jess!!! i completely agree im currently stressed the heck out with my motorcycle test at the mo but i want it so bad ive failed twice for stupid shit due to being nervous im hoping and praying 3rd time is charm. keep on being you i love your videos and look forward to seeing what youre going to do this winter whether you ride or not 😊
Great 👍 to see you are on a ADV bike , going down the roads less traveled can be enlightening “ I’m from Australia and we are coming into our Summer . This year my wife and I went North for our winter MAY-JULY , so I to can ride all year around as well .
New follower here only watched like 3 videos so far. Love you content and how you just open up. You are so relatable. I just hit 6 months of my current 5 year plan
Get a cheap bike get some decent tires and continue to ride year round one that can take a little salt dust without worrying. When living in Cleveland the coldest i rode was 19 and had to push the bike out of the driveway because it was snow covered oh and it was three of us going to help a friend pick up a bike he bought. I used to love walking into a place stand next to someone and let them feel the cold leather radiating
I think people are tired of the beast mentality. You are so much more genuine. Getting back into nature tends to heal the soul. A big disconnect from electronics. Just working and coming home can get old. The human quality in us all is to do/learn something new. I will use your term "struggle bus". Thanks for that one and thanks for posting.
I always enjoy your videos! When it comes to riding motorcycles and mental health, I always say, "I am a better Man when I get off my Motorcycle than when I get on it."
Hi, Jess. Old dude here. Seems there's some innate need for my wife and I to take a "final ride" of the season. I can feel a change in my attitude as the season turns cold here in the Rockies, and some subconscious requirement for a ride that represents end of the riding season for us.But there are also the little projects that need to be completed over the winter, such as moving my bars back about 1/4" to stop the bar from touching my Klockwerks windscreen at full left lock... lubing the vent doors on my Road Glide, looking over maps for route options for next year's long rides. Little things that keep the pilot light going, even though the thermostat is turned down for a while. Our 5-year plan is to dig ourselves out of debt and be in a position to possibly move... maybe downsize so there's less time maintaining and more time riding.
We are not a Motorcycle channel but Mike rides and watches you regularly. Our main goal is to grow our travel channel on RUclips. You are correct, you need to verbalize your goals.
Fall,a time of reflection.remembering what i did and didnt do.start a new list.get ready for renewal.road trips as well as a fresh start in health and around the house.prepare for a new begining as the body rests and regenerates
Like I've said before I like seeing parts of our country like Ohio that I haven't seen much of. Your cross country tours are fun to kick back and watch and I'm stoked you like Adventure bikes. The Pan American looks like a fun bike. I don't video and probably should but where I live on the central coast of Calif., it's beautiful and has many great canyons to cruise and the pacific coast hwy and I usually cruise solo and it is peaceful. Do what you enjoy content wise and share your joy.
It's really obvious that your ride worked wonders in lifting your spirits; so cool to watch and hear the transformation. Over the past 55 years of riding, I've found that hopping on the bike to clear my mind is one thing I can always count on in this ever-changing world. I don't have your skill of self-reflection (hurts my head when I try to think deeply), but I admire your ability and willingness to get out of your comfort zone to do it. Guess I'm more like Woody in Wild Hogs “I just wanna ride !” Come on, Springtime !
We all need to vent Jessica I’m going through a lot right now turning 40 a couple months ago has really made me think 🤔 about where my life is going I have plans and dreams but my current life situation and finances are not good right now so for now I’ll do my best to keep my head up and keep struggling dam I miss riding my 150cc moped 🏍 sniff sniff 🤧!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Hopefully it won't take 5yrs, but living in Northern Mi, summers are very short, & we're getting to old to ride for hours on end. We hope to build a toy hauler/camper from a nice 7x14 cargo trailer so we can extend our riding season plus see more of this beautiful country. (Hocking hills area is our favorite so far)
Hi Jess, I can fully relate to this vlog. after 25 years in a job as a manager i lost my job in July 2024. Luckily i am financially ok, but my motivation just went down hill. Even to the point of going for a ride on the bike. once i am on it i am fine and love the ride, but the thought of putting all the gear on was just too much work. My Health has not been the best and it has played a big part. I hate the winter months with the long dark nights and cold. Thankfully i am starting to get the motivation back and all though it is a struggle a lot of the time i can at least reflect that i have completed my tasks set out by the end of the day. 2025 will be the rebirth lol
So sorry to hear about your job! It’s getting so difficult out there! I truly feel like I need to read up on foraging and growing my own food. Honestly the cost of living and the way the world is shifting is so scary. Hopefully we can get a good rest and reset this winter!
Appreciate your honesty, Jess and perspective. Adulting is doing things you don't want to do even if it's doing what you have to do to get clicks to watch. In TX taxes are bad and insurance added more than $1k. It's mind boggling to advance and earn more to find your struggle to be middle class and not actually moving ahead 😒 We all have to keep doing what we're doing and stay the course. This is a season that will pass and we will return to the sun. Question and some others might chime in. Keeping my RoadGlide but looking at selling/trading my RoadKing for a PanSpecial. I noticed you have spoke wheels instead of rims. Thoughts? I'm reading all kind of opinions. Keep doing what you're doing and ride safe.
I 100% support your thought process of trading in the road king for the Pan Am. The Panama has by far been one of the most enjoyable motorcycles I have ever ridden! I absolutely love the spokes! they are not traditional spokes, they are faux spoke. Which means I can still plug my tire and I don’t have to have tubes replaced when I get new tires! They’re also for off-road riding.
I find myself not watching your videos as much as I used to, I think more of changes in myself than anything you are doing. I stuck to the end on this one and glad I did. I'm glad bikes have changed your life, I am 60 and have been riding 52 years, truthfully with a couple of multinyear dry spells. Just like a good marriage, true love never dies so you will be riding for a long time to come . The Lord works in mysterious ways you know.
I hope to gain you back as a regular viewer! Like I said in this video, I'm not "New and Exciting" anymore... but I still love to ride and record every second of it!
I agree, we live in strange times. What with the rotten economy, threat of civil *&&%%& and living one minute to midnight can drag you down fast. Then add to that the approaching the "down season" and we need a way to lift ourselves out. Riding, faith and family does it for me.I will ride unless there is snow on the ground--I have even been known to ride then too.
Same here! So sad to be putting my bike away for the season. Hubby and I are going to try to get back into the gym habit but yeah, total lack of motivation right now!
It's probably a bond measure that was passed last year by people want the "govt" to pay for something. Of course, Joe voter doesn't understand that the bonds would be paid by assessing property taxes (typically).
I do miss the seasons. I loved November too because, with all the leaves down, there was so much light. Now I live in the desert. Ride all year round. Thanks for the videos.
I fully understand I've been riding motorcycles for about 56 years, all over the place. Once the snow flies, the (3) bikes get filled up, stabil put in and all on trickle chargers. I get SAD, but get outside, learn something new, tidy up and complete all the other tedious tasks. Visit your bikes in the garage, watch some TV and listen to music. Soon its time to oil change and ride again.
If Indian mounds are an interest when get a chance you to check out Serpent Mound in southern Ohio. It is very unique and spiritual for many people. Also check out the House of Phacops Rock Shop in Locust Grove. The guy that owns it knows a lot about the geology and history on the Serpent Mound and the surrounding area. Rocky Fork Lake has cool camping if you want to stay a day or two to explore the area.
My goal this coming year is to explore my beautiful state of Mississippi on my sport glide. I grew up in California and know that state so well, I moved to Mississippi just 2 years ago and there is so much I still have not seen.
My goal is to have 20+ acres in the middle of nowhere Arazona or similar and start an animal sanctuary.. for all the un adoptable pups and cats.. old blind missing limbs etc etc.. save all the babies..
Can I get your opinion on that saddlemen seat. Does it feel way better that stock. I’ve been looking for an honest opinion. If you plan on doing a video on it I can wait but if you weren’t doing a video I would appreciate your thoughts.
Hey Jess Jean from Ont Canada here ,I to get get down ,bummed at this time of year ,leaves start changing ,gets cooler having to make that first decisions when to put bike number 1 of 2 into hibernation and when does my other one go to sleep ? trust me its always a hard decision. i never knew it has a name seasonal depression and that in my case it had anything to do with the end of the riding season and yes i think i learned that from watching your videos lol ha! who knew ? anyway dont stop what you do as i always enjoy the ride with you .
Greetings from Alberta. I suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. 5000 units of vitamin D taken daily helps big time. I just wrapped up my first riding season. It’s going to be a loooong winter.
FYI... If you are interested in doing a hike in Black Hand Gorge, they are going to close a good part of it for a major renovation November 18th. It's supposed to take approximately a year to complete. 😎
(14:53) The leap of faith. I've done it twice. 2004 working for a homebuilder in Florida, decided to go out on my owner, and started a small power washing company, two years later, I passed my residential Building exams, and started home remodeling. I did that for 29 years, Now, as the body doesn't not want to do the physical work, and my mind, is still fully fictional, I'm in the middle of National exams, to become a Residential Building inspector. (this is where you come in) I watch these videos, to relax my mind, after studying for up to 8 hours a day, every day, 7 days week.
What happened to your house trailer/rv that you had? What you need is a cargo trailer with a ramp to bring your cycles with you.then just spend the winter in Arizona or someplace warm.use the front of the trailer as an rv. Thats my plan.plus its good storage for the bikes.
20:00) now that I'm at the age where I can move north and south, or even overseas, I'm thinking of all the places I've traveled to, I'd like to get a cabin in the Adirondacks, of New York one week, then off to Maine, & upper UP in (June/July), and a second month traveling up into Canadia, and Alaska, returning to Florida in late September.
No one believes me when I talk about how the frequency of southeastern Ohio is different. It sometimes feels like another universe where pockets of time replay over and over under the overcast. Like an addict, I embrace the journey it leads me down. I don't think I'm doom scrolling, but I try to avoid social media except for looking at inspiration scenes on Instagram. I generally rabbit hole topics and stay in touch with my children. Every day I swear I'm going to delete Facebook due to the schizophrenic narcissist behavior I witness. Thank you for this video, I might have to ride to Maysville and nap at the Port while I admire the Ohio side aura.
Hey Jess, The Old Man Here. I have been having a very hard time getting motivated to do anything. I have a plan for a bike. It's cheap. Only 400 pounds. My old legs like this idea. It's a 2004 Suzuki GS 500. It runs. But I'll need to buy all the panels for the front of the bike. But once I do, I believe this will be a pretty nice-looking bike. This machine won't be a rocket ship. However, I'll be able to cruise the freeways if I choose to do so. Little over a 5 gallon tank. So, I should be able to ride close to 250 miles before refilling. A man can cover a lot of ground that way. Would still like to meet you and Jordon one day. Would be nice to sit down and grab a meal talk some shit. You know stuff like that. Here's wishing everybody a happy turkey day. I'll probably play my Xbox or watch some movies. Make some instant mash spuds. Maybe buy some rolls you can heat up. Say my prayers that I'm still alive and feisty. I did receive a bit of bad news. I'll be using a by-pap machine. It's not cool when you try to sleep. And you stop breathing 54 times in an hour. Without challenges, what would we do? Answer, not be in a shity mood all the time! Lol... Ya'll be safe out there. And thanks for letting an old fart blow off some steam now and then.
I was bike less for a few years after an accident that really messed me up. Now I have a 2000 Softail Deuce and I'm thankful every morning that I wake up not dead again that I have the opportunity to throw my leg over it and lose myself. I'm saving up for a second bike that will either be an Evo Sportster or a Softail Heritage. Once I get that bike I will work on them both, alternatively until I have them where I want them and be at rest.
I rode for most of my life, got off in 83, coming back from a war, got back on ten years later. I really missed it and am happy to be able to pick a bike and go ride. Got my young niece on the back last summer and building a bike for her this winter. Get back on, you're probably wiser and more laid back these days. Just a thought, I always enjoy other people's comments on things I love.
I wasn't going to share this with you. This time of year feels so cyclical and daunting. But the thing I have learned since becoming a motorcyclist is that riding motorcycles is my own personal way of grounding and enjoying being in the present. I tend to have a lot of candid thoughts about this topics in this video and I am VERY aware that some of these expressions can seem whiny or complaining. Hence why I almost didn't upload this video... Hopefully I am among like minded people and would love to hear your thoughts on the changes you are striving for in your personal or professional life.
In honor of manifesting my 5 year plan, I will share with you my dreams and goals;
Ideally I would love to be able to bring a physical entity of my passion for motorcycles into my community. (Here in Ohio) A space where people can meet up in person, ride/ hang and just enjoy being in the moment. Something non exclusive. Everyone can come and enjoy the location whether it's on a motorcycle or car. (Or just walk)
Hopefully that's a 5 year plan. Something that will take lots of learning and investment. But I love this community and I love you all. Maybe one day we can spend time together outside of the screens
Have to say I hate when I go for a ride and my mind is still consumed by the day-to-day I can't seem to let some of it go sometimes so annoying furthermore a reason why I need to take longer road trips next season and just let it all go
As of right now, I’m disabled because of my back, but now I have a bad shoulder so I have therapy twice a week. Told my therapist all I wanted out of my shoulder is to be able to get back on my bike , besides therapy twice a week I’m having surgery on that shoulder next week for something totally different. But in 5 years I want to ride the first part of the TransAmericanTrail from Ripley WV to Virginia Beach.
My five-year plan is to get my own 10 to 15 acre plot of land to raise my mini pigs on. I live on a farm now but don’t own it. I would like to earn the CVO pan America within five years, and also a springer.
5 years? To still be alive in good physical and mental health.
I be in my 70’s by then.
My 5 year plan includes having a coffee at your establishment at least once before battling the endless hordes of Reptilians as they descend upon earth in open invasion. 👾
Jess , I'm 60 and i love bike's as much now as when i did at 17 when i first started riding ,it never goes away .
Hi, Jess, from a fellow Buckeye (Dayton area). I enjoy your candor and openness, as well as your Ohio videos, and this one is no exception. I moved to Ohio in 1980, thinking it would be for 2-3 years, but unexpectedly I’m still here and I love it (despite property taxes, levies, etc.) Speaking of “ 0:15 unexpecteds”, I went to the doctor recently and two weeks ago found myself undergoing open heart bypass surgery! Sometimes an unexpected scar is just as beautiful as southern Ohio in the summer. You’re unexpected love, and need of, motorcycling helps us realize there is an answer for each of us if we give ourselves permission to seek it. Please, keep doing YOU and thank you for sharing with us.
I've been watching your content since your begining. Not a patreon. But enjoy you and all your rides & motorcycles you ride. I'm 73 years old, and have been riding since before "it was cool for ladies to ride". My models of motorcycles number 15 over the years. I am now on a 22' TriGlide, which makes me sad sometimes. In my head I'm riding any of my two wheels I've had. With that said, I want to say that I ride with you each time I watch your videos, it makes me feel like I used to. Thanks for making me smile...Thanks Diane
Walking in nature is so calming. Fall is never long enough, and putting the bike away for the winter is always a sad time. I put the Spyder in a storage unit for the winter. Keep the XR150L and the Scram 411 in the garage. If the roads are clear I will take the Honda out, during the winter. We inherited our sons dog, and the dog likes walking in the woods, so we go to various nature preserves in our area. Riding is my therapy after our sons passing a year ago. I really enjoy the variety you present in your videos. Keep up the good work.
I love your heart to heart talks, especially when you take us on a scenic journey while sharing your thoughts. Thank you Jess.😍
Another great and insightful video, Jess! I just laid my father to rest last week and I was with my sisters for the first time since 1998. Some of the things you brought up were on my mind then, but one that you touched on was a re-evaluation of who I am and what I want. At 59 in two weeks, I'm starting to plan my ramp out from corporate America and look at a new stage in my life. I don't know yet what it'll all encompass, but sometimes a reset is a good thing, especially if YOU'RE the one doing the resetting.
I too have felt unsettled this past year. The times I am able to take out my Spyder and feel the freedom have helped a great deal. I also like to ride alone. All though I have never ridden in a group. The thought of that, I find scarry since friends of mine have been injured while riding in a group. At 70, I tend to be more cautious. I commented on your last video because it gave me such a sense of calmness and peace. To be able to transfer that peace through video is a real art. I have watched your work for a couple of years and in my opinion it is your best work.
Great video, appreciate the real talk! Motorcycling definitely helps clear the mind space, even a short 30 minute ride can make a difference.
My goal is to Beat Long Covid and be well enough to ride again. Thankfully I have your Vlogs to transport me through your location, so beautiful. I live in Yorkshire UK on the coast and also have beautiful views and beaches to boost me.
I am a true believer in the power of Hugging.
So, c’mon everyone group hugs. 🤗 ❤
Jess, this is a great video I love the conversation and how openly you share your thoughts! I will have to finish watching it later because have to get ready for work "my daily grind"... I have been thinking the last couple of years on how to reinvent myself! I am 57 now and tired of the grind and same old thing day in and day out. It's hard to make a change and get out of the comfort zone but sometimes you take a leap of faith. You never know the possibilities if you don't try!
Hi Jess! I'm glad you shared this. I have similar struggles of sometimes feeling stuck.
It's amazing what some two-wheeled therapy can do! I'm glad you're planning for ways to stay sane during the off-months.
Thank you for putting out such an enjoyable perspective on life that just happens to have motorcycling at its core. Those two wheels help make life just a little more bearable! Cheers!
One of our favorite parks! The museum and informative people are AMAZING! Beautiful video, Jess.
My wife and I love your videos and content Jess. I've watched your video for a year or so now and enjoy all of them, keep up the good work!
Thank you! Will do!
You keep living your dream and I’ll keep watching. You are a real person who loves to ride. That works for me.
I have just since September had my endorsement and a motorcycle. I have enjoyed your perspective and your adventures as well. I hope you keep hitting “upload”! If you’re ever in the Fort Wayne area and want to gab somewhere, hit me up. I do hope to try the Windy 9 in the next couple of years, if my budget and body will allow it. At 51, I have a number of physical limitations, and I hope I can work around them to have some iron horseback adventures of my own! And fall/winter are nature’s way of resetting the world and getting us to rest, so it’s normal to feel unmotivated.
You are so brave, and actually you are inspiring more than 14k people with your content! Keep doing it!!! ÁNIMO!!!!
Jess, we change, and life takes us in different directions. Alone time gives us time to reflect and clear our thoughts. Keep going whichever way you choose. And being truthful helps others relate. Keep well🤗
I’ve been watching you for.. I don’t even know.. your first bike. It lit a desire in me to ride. I finally got my license first week in February this year. “ thanks Cox HD! But unfortunately have yet to get a bike. Just decided today to sale my beloved vw new beetle diesel. I will ball my eyes out when she leaves me, but my new journey will finally begin. I am one of those who works all the time, to devoted to my job. And this is going to be my destressor /love. Much LoVe 🤗🥰
I hear you, Jess. I, too, am addicted to the net and have found hiking is a great alternative. I'm going to Glacier Ridge in Dublin tomorrow. Have a wonderful weekend.
Dear I know the feeling. I've been following your video's for quite sometime. Yes dear we all go threw a change of (whatever you want to call it)moods and thoughts. I'm no different, I'm going thru the same thing. Not knowing just what I want to do. Then again I'm 82' and free as a bird and still am not sure just what I want to do. I'll let my higher power handle it. I'll just do the next right thing. Be safe.
I'm a recent watcher, I just enjoy watching a woman enjoy riding her own bikes. Wasn't much of that when I was young and it's really good to see. I can't imagine having a youtube channel but you do a good job, love the scenery you put out, reminds me of here, eastern NC. Still riding fifty years later.
Thanks for making this video. I’ve been living on the struggle bus. I hope it gets better for the both of us!!!!
This was a great video! I think a lot of people are in the same headspace that you’re in right now. I just turned 49 in October, and like you said, now that I am on the horizon of 50 years old, I’ve just been thinking a lot about life lately and what matters and what doesn’t. Being from Southwestern, Pennsylvania, our whether has been pretty similar. We’ve been getting lucky with this much dry warm weather this late in the year. I’ll definitely take that when I can get it! One thing I like what about watching your videos is how passionate you are about keeping those wheels turning. When I go out to ride on an average day, it’s extremely easy to get between two and 300 miles. I drive for UPS, and often pass Farrow Harley Davidson when I go out to Columbus. I’ve often thought about stopping there seeing that it says it’s the oldest Harley dealer in America. That’s a pretty bold claim. One of these days I’ll get out there. I have a 2020 Road King special, I have two V Rod’s, and I have a 2023 nightster special. It’s funny you said about the Clickbait, because I always find myself clicking faster when you’re on the Pan America. lol
Check out the Farrow dealership in Sunbury. They have a mini museum and the birth certificate to prove they are, in fact, the oldest (continuously running) dealership!
@@HerTwoWheelsit’s on my list
Love the ride, the conversation. Gladly listen to you anytime.
I appreciate that! ❣️
Your view on life is appreciated, and it is what I keep coming back to. I’d rather have someone being honest with themselves, than be trying to sell the next anything, riding is for the joy of being on the road for what’s around you. Keep being you.
I appreciate that!
Great video, thank you. I have been to Flint rige . Thanks again. Cheers to ya.
love watching and listening started to watch this am stop and took bike out only 45 hear gone for about 1 .5 hr what a great reset .. thank you
I'm in Australia and spring time is here...hold on, things will and do change!
It’s been an incredible ride watching your channel and content grow. The theme of personal unrest and strife fits well with the changing season about you. At times, I was a little confused by this - not sure whether to dig deep for wisdom or to make some room for yours. Eventually, I settled on the notion that I’d greedily note any advice offered from a sailor navigating turbulent seas. Therein was the spell you cast! You made me think. I HATE THAT! 🤣 Forgive all of us that don’t know you, Jess, for using your first name like we do. You’ve bewitched us all! Happy autumn. Keep warm feeding your soul. 🍂
I watch your videos because I do relate, I to ride all the time, mostly as an escape, and to the grocery store 😎 but your videos help to keep me humble, I have a 22 heritage 114, and I'm 47 years old so comfort is huge and let's be honest big loud look at me pipes are just not what I need, but always a temptation. I keep my bike stock because it's easy, and it keeps me from going nuts, maybe I'm just weird but I love riding my Harley Davidson even if it's quieter. I rode today and it was 40 degrees here in Iowa, people looked at me like I was crazy, even my own mother was like you're out of your mind. I put down the phone, I loose everything and for a brief time I can hear my head voice. It's like nothing else in my life, your videos are a part of my motorcycle journey and I will quit watching them when you quit making them. Thank you for being you. I hope you know that what you do does matter too more than you may think.🤘
Riding more is always at the top of the list. More long trips. Camping. Love that! I’ve got 128,500 on my bike I bought new, it really makes me realize how close I am to her! Many memories and miles together.
Hi Jess, I've been watching your channel since your early days,.Since that time I have learned to take it a little easier thanks to you. I'm not saying that it was all because of you. Lol Since I retired in 2020 I have learned that some things are not as important as they used to be. Riding either of my motorcycles makes me feel free (so to speak) because as you know you have to be very aware of your surroundings as you ride. I don't know about you but it takes most of my mind away from my troubles when riding. Stay safe out there.
Those gusts were kinda insane haha. Reminded me of the wind gusts I also encountered on a bike occasionally.
I do agree with the 5 year re-evaluate of life. Also total logic and normal that if seasons change some people feel different, low key depressed or just depressed or simply just feel like not doing anything or venture out and stay inside.
As for RUclips I do see your videos even when I have alerts off. They pop up on my home page.
Oh and when you do venture out doing whatever, go for a walk, go shopping or something is good for the mental too. When in forests or parks it is kinda like earthing. Getting back down to earth so the speak.
Realize and stand still with the small things life and appreciate them (more). As of a year now, from when I got the bike last year, rode a few months then winter came.
Then spring 2024 came and I felt the need to be out more. And that for made a lot of changes for my personal life, not even all fun things, just a complete new start on a new chapter to get more happy and chase my own happiness.
mental health is so important. One day at a time, and sometimes, it's one moment at a time. Riding really helps me clear my head, and quiet the noise. Keep on keepin' on! You got this.
Am proud to see all your videos! Stay you, always an inspiration ❤🎉
Hey there Jess. I’m right there with you. That reassessment hit me for $500 a month out of nowhere. So I fully understand. But We’re not dead yet!! You rock. Hey how about one of those third wheels for winter? lol. Let’s all get crazy.
I hear ya on the colder weather comming. We are there in far North Idaho. Snow is falling up high. Daily highs in the 40s. But I have bought books written by female riders who have traveled the world. 7 to be exact lol. Can’t wait to read while I wait for spring!!!!
We are very much alike Jess, nature and riding! Right now I am also reallly into strength training and I didn’t expect to like it but I live it! Turning 50 next year and I aspire to get stronger to be healthier in my later years… all the best Jess to you Jess!
I need to get into strength training as well! Seriously!
@ it’s the best thing I’ve done for myself! You would not regret it!!
I’m 67, and still have to rock back and forth, in my lane for the sure joy of being on a motorcycle, free to be the teenager in me. Thanks Jess.
😊🥰🤓Better enjoy it before the Winter Blues. The leaves falling off the trees brings it on. It reminds us in the end, that their is an end. I Love that you take us along with you and just you talking. And your nature walks.
I hope you continue to post. I enjoy your content. I enjoy seeing different area of this country. I can't currently see.
We either heal as a team or we will die as individuals. Best quote. Social media just needs to be dealt with responsibly.
Girl! I haven't seen the show you're talking about about.. I have message you before & you're channel will always inspire me.If you are at all into podcasts (I have recently gotten into some bc I am now a full time school bus driver & I need to listen to something other than small talk from children sometimes/all the time), there is one I have found particularly interesting. It's called Spirit Gym with Paul Chek. I am also so into so many things you touched on, and I relate SO MUCH to how you're feeling lately. All my love! Compaining is okay. I like listening. It makes me feel a touch more sane. At least, not alone. Please continue to inspire, even if that means complaining. :) love love love you & your channel. Thanx for being awesome. xxoo
Gah! I just heard "& I AM NOT DRAMATIC!!!" which just made me crack up so hard bc of the way you said it! lmao! (Not bc it's not true.. it was just hilarious to me the way you said it)
OK. My wife of 33 years told me last March that she was leaving me. This whole summer I have been riding to clear my head. I haven't been on my own bike in 13 years. Last fall I bought an old (2006) high mileage full dress Harley for her and me to ride on. So, it's kind of bitter sweet. I'm riding again, but on a bike I bought for us. Anyway, I understand riding to get to the right place in your head. Keep up the videos, I love to hear how you're doing. I'm up north around Cleveland, maybe I'll see you on the road sometime.
I hate to hear that, man. It'll get better. Takes a while to find yourself again after that much time. You've got better days ahead. Keep riding! ✌️
Ohio looks a lot like Nova Scotia , but we're a week or so further along with fall colors. I always enjoy riding along.
Hopefully prices will get much better come January 🤞
Thank you Jess for all your great content.we love you and Jordon.
Personal change is a part of life for we that choose to live outside the Matrix. Now, blessed by God, I’m 58 years old retired DMV. The same rides you take, I take. Right down to the point I realize I also sometimes take the wrong road and must look at my map again 🤙
I travel through your videos. It's like you take me places I'll probably never get to see. I also like you, prefer to go out riding by myself.
It's amazing how getting outside, whether on a bike or walking in the woods can clear your mind. Some of my most refreshing mental times were sitting in a deer stand on a fall day even if I didn't see a deer. Flint Ridge looks like a beautiful place.
It is! I can’t wait to get back and explore more trails!
This is a good reminder that people do not have to travel far to see something beautiful and interesting. I need to start planning more short day trips to get out and ride. I think that would be good for my overall mood. I live in New Mexico and there are several historical Native American sites all around me.
Love the honesty you bring ❤. I enjoy riding the same way as you and that’s why I watch. I ride a 2014 Honda CTX 1300. You can imagine the looks I get on it.🤙
I appreciate that!
so Ive been watching off and on for a while but I dont think Ive ever commented. I love your channel and you. I love the commentary even with the swearing lol. Lets us know you're a real person. Keep doing what you're doing girl
Hey jess!!! i completely agree im currently stressed the heck out with my motorcycle test at the mo but i want it so bad ive failed twice for stupid shit due to being nervous im hoping and praying 3rd time is charm. keep on being you i love your videos and look forward to seeing what youre going to do this winter whether you ride or not 😊
I totally get that kind of anxiety! My test anxiety is debilitating! You’ll get it though!!
Great 👍 to see you are on a ADV bike , going down the roads less traveled can be enlightening “ I’m from Australia and we are coming into our Summer . This year my wife and I went North for our winter MAY-JULY , so I to can ride all year around as well .
New follower here only watched like 3 videos so far. Love you content and how you just open up. You are so relatable. I just hit 6 months of my current 5 year plan
Get a cheap bike get some decent tires and continue to ride year round one that can take a little salt dust without worrying. When living in Cleveland the coldest i rode was 19 and had to push the bike out of the driveway because it was snow covered oh and it was three of us going to help a friend pick up a bike he bought. I used to love walking into a place stand next to someone and let them feel the cold leather radiating
Oh and the cars actually see you because they are shocked to see it
I think people are tired of the beast mentality. You are so much more genuine. Getting back into nature tends to heal the soul. A big disconnect from electronics. Just working and coming home can get old. The human quality in us all is to do/learn something new. I will use your term "struggle bus". Thanks for that one and thanks for posting.
I know I sure am!
I always enjoy your videos! When it comes to riding motorcycles and mental health, I always say, "I am a better Man when I get off my Motorcycle than when I get on it."
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Hi, Jess. Old dude here. Seems there's some innate need for my wife and I to take a "final ride" of the season. I can feel a change in my attitude as the season turns cold here in the Rockies, and some subconscious requirement for a ride that represents end of the riding season for us.But there are also the little projects that need to be completed over the winter, such as moving my bars back about 1/4" to stop the bar from touching my Klockwerks windscreen at full left lock... lubing the vent doors on my Road Glide, looking over maps for route options for next year's long rides. Little things that keep the pilot light going, even though the thermostat is turned down for a while. Our 5-year plan is to dig ourselves out of debt and be in a position to possibly move... maybe downsize so there's less time maintaining and more time riding.
We are not a Motorcycle channel but Mike rides and watches you regularly. Our main goal is to grow our travel channel on RUclips. You are correct, you need to verbalize your goals.
LOVE IT!! Can’t wait to check out your videos! ❣️
Fall,a time of reflection.remembering what i did and didnt do.start a new list.get ready for renewal.road trips as well as a fresh start in health and around the house.prepare for a new begining as the body rests and regenerates
Like I've said before I like seeing parts of our country like Ohio that I haven't seen much of. Your cross country tours are fun to kick back and watch and I'm stoked you like Adventure bikes. The Pan American looks like a fun bike. I don't video and probably should but where I live on the central coast of Calif., it's beautiful and has many great canyons to cruise and the pacific coast hwy and I usually cruise solo and it is peaceful. Do what you enjoy content wise and share your joy.
It's really obvious that your ride worked wonders in lifting your spirits; so cool to watch and hear the transformation. Over the past 55 years of riding, I've found that hopping on the bike to clear my mind is one thing I can always count on in this ever-changing world. I don't have your skill of self-reflection (hurts my head when I try to think deeply), but I admire your ability and willingness to get out of your comfort zone to do it. Guess I'm more like Woody in Wild Hogs “I just wanna ride !” Come on, Springtime !
And it’s cheaper than Therapy! 😅
@@HerTwoWheels Amen to that !
We all need to vent Jessica I’m going through a lot right now turning 40 a couple months ago has really made me think 🤔 about where my life is going I have plans and dreams but my current life situation and finances are not good right now so for now I’ll do my best to keep my head up and keep struggling dam I miss riding my 150cc moped 🏍 sniff sniff 🤧!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
I liked this video. Nature is what we are and it's so important to be amongst it and see it
Hopefully it won't take 5yrs, but living in Northern Mi, summers are very short, & we're getting to old to ride for hours on end. We hope to build a toy hauler/camper from a nice 7x14 cargo trailer so we can extend our riding season plus see more of this beautiful country. (Hocking hills area is our favorite so far)
Hi Jess, I can fully relate to this vlog. after 25 years in a job as a manager i lost my job in July 2024. Luckily i am financially ok, but my motivation just went down hill. Even to the point of going for a ride on the bike. once i am on it i am fine and love the ride, but the thought of putting all the gear on was just too much work. My Health has not been the best and it has played a big part. I hate the winter months with the long dark nights and cold.
Thankfully i am starting to get the motivation back and all though it is a struggle a lot of the time i can at least reflect that i have completed my tasks set out by the end of the day. 2025 will be the rebirth lol
So sorry to hear about your job! It’s getting so difficult out there! I truly feel like I need to read up on foraging and growing my own food. Honestly the cost of living and the way the world is shifting is so scary.
Hopefully we can get a good rest and reset this winter!
Load the bikes in the toy hauler and move south for a few months like you did last year, or was it the year before that?
Maybe fund a job that let's you travel,do winter camping in a nice warm place and spend time working there foe awhilethen move somewhere else
Hay Jess My wife and I love your videos keep it up
Appreciate your honesty, Jess and perspective. Adulting is doing things you don't want to do even if it's doing what you have to do to get clicks to watch.
In TX taxes are bad and insurance added more than $1k. It's mind boggling to advance and earn more to find your struggle to be middle class and not actually moving ahead 😒 We all have to keep doing what we're doing and stay the course. This is a season that will pass and we will return to the sun.
Question and some others might chime in. Keeping my RoadGlide but looking at selling/trading my RoadKing for a PanSpecial. I noticed you have spoke wheels instead of rims. Thoughts? I'm reading all kind of opinions.
Keep doing what you're doing and ride safe.
I 100% support your thought process of trading in the road king for the Pan Am. The Panama has by far been one of the most enjoyable motorcycles I have ever ridden! I absolutely love the spokes! they are not traditional spokes, they are faux spoke. Which means I can still plug my tire and I don’t have to have tubes replaced when I get new tires! They’re also for off-road riding.
I find myself not watching your videos as much as I used to, I think more of changes in myself than anything you are doing. I stuck to the end on this one and glad I did. I'm glad bikes have changed your life, I am 60 and have been riding 52 years, truthfully with a couple of multinyear dry spells. Just like a good marriage, true love never dies so you will be riding for a long time to come . The Lord works in mysterious ways you know.
I hope to gain you back as a regular viewer! Like I said in this video, I'm not "New and Exciting" anymore... but I still love to ride and record every second of it!
I agree, we live in strange times. What with the rotten economy, threat of civil *&&%%& and living one minute to midnight can drag you down fast. Then add to that the approaching the "down season" and we need a way to lift ourselves out. Riding, faith and family does it for me.I will ride unless there is snow on the ground--I have even been known to ride then too.
Although I'm from Pennsylvania I am yards from the Ohio boarder and I love the Ohio content! The fact that you're riding stuff I can go to is cool.
Same here! So sad to be putting my bike away for the season. Hubby and I are going to try to get back into the gym habit but yeah, total lack of motivation right now!
Omg!! Property tax went up $300 a month?! That is insane! Have a 1000 acres!?
It's probably a bond measure that was passed last year by people want the "govt" to pay for something. Of course, Joe voter doesn't understand that the bonds would be paid by assessing property taxes (typically).
I do miss the seasons. I loved November too because, with all the leaves down, there was so much light. Now I live in the desert. Ride all year round. Thanks for the videos.
Wonderful!
I fully understand I've been riding motorcycles for about 56 years, all over the place. Once the snow flies, the (3) bikes get filled up, stabil put in and all on trickle chargers. I get SAD, but get outside, learn something new, tidy up and complete all the other tedious tasks. Visit your bikes in the garage, watch some TV and listen to music. Soon its time to oil change and ride again.
Thanks jess I'm catching up on your videos I just want to live a life i can be happy with a cabin in the woods and a trike motorcycle
I love my 4 seasons in Illinois. Then again I love going away at times in winter now I'm older
If Indian mounds are an interest when get a chance you to check out Serpent Mound in southern Ohio. It is very unique and spiritual for many people. Also check out the House of Phacops Rock Shop in Locust Grove. The guy that owns it knows a lot about the geology and history on the Serpent Mound and the surrounding area. Rocky Fork Lake has cool camping if you want to stay a day or two to explore the area.
My goal this coming year is to explore my beautiful state of Mississippi on my sport glide. I grew up in California and know that state so well, I moved to Mississippi just 2 years ago and there is so much I still have not seen.
Nothing like new adventures!
My goal is to have 20+ acres in the middle of nowhere Arazona or similar and start an animal sanctuary.. for all the un adoptable pups and cats.. old blind missing limbs etc etc.. save all the babies..
I had that, but my wife’s health issues caused me to have to move to a suburban area and I miss my rural lifestyle.
Can I get your opinion on that saddlemen seat. Does it feel way better that stock. I’ve been looking for an honest opinion. If you plan on doing a video on it I can wait but if you weren’t doing a video I would appreciate your thoughts.
Hey Jess Jean from Ont Canada here ,I to get get down ,bummed at this time of year ,leaves start changing ,gets cooler having to make that first decisions when to put bike number 1 of 2 into hibernation and when does my other one go to sleep ? trust me its always a hard decision. i never knew it has a name seasonal depression and that in my case it had anything to do with the end of the riding season and yes i think i learned that from watching your videos lol ha! who knew ? anyway dont stop what you do as i always enjoy the ride with you .
Greetings from Alberta. I suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. 5000 units of vitamin D taken daily helps big time.
I just wrapped up my first riding season. It’s going to be a loooong winter.
FYI... If you are interested in doing a hike in Black Hand Gorge, they are going to close a good part of it for a major renovation November 18th. It's supposed to take approximately a year to complete. 😎
(14:53) The leap of faith. I've done it twice. 2004 working for a homebuilder in Florida, decided to go out on my owner, and started a small power washing company, two years later, I passed my residential Building exams, and started home remodeling. I did that for 29 years, Now, as the body doesn't not want to do the physical work, and my mind, is still fully fictional, I'm in the middle of National exams, to become a Residential Building inspector. (this is where you come in) I watch these videos, to relax my mind, after studying for up to 8 hours a day, every day, 7 days week.
The anticipation for seasonal mood can pull you in early. Not unusual for creative people to over think what comes naturally.
Because you ride, makes you think, and critical thinking is a good thing! Keep on riding
What happened to your house trailer/rv that you had? What you need is a cargo trailer with a ramp to bring your cycles with you.then just spend the winter in Arizona or someplace warm.use the front of the trailer as an rv. Thats my plan.plus its good storage for the bikes.
I talk about that in this very video 😅
Love your videos 😊 .. I wish I could afford a motorcycle again soon and do about the same here in North eastern France 🏍 !!!
Hope it works out!!
20:00) now that I'm at the age where I can move north and south, or even overseas, I'm thinking of all the places I've traveled to, I'd like to get a cabin in the Adirondacks, of New York one week, then off to Maine, & upper UP in (June/July), and a second month traveling up into Canadia, and Alaska, returning to Florida in late September.
❤ your videos
No one believes me when I talk about how the frequency of southeastern Ohio is different. It sometimes feels like another universe where pockets of time replay over and over under the overcast. Like an addict, I embrace the journey it leads me down.
I don't think I'm doom scrolling, but I try to avoid social media except for looking at inspiration scenes on Instagram. I generally rabbit hole topics and stay in touch with my children. Every day I swear I'm going to delete Facebook due to the schizophrenic narcissist behavior I witness.
Thank you for this video, I might have to ride to Maysville and nap at the Port while I admire the Ohio side aura.
Southeastern Ohio truly is magical! ❣️
Hey Jess, The Old Man Here. I have been having a very hard time getting motivated to do anything. I have a plan for a bike. It's cheap. Only 400 pounds. My old legs like this idea. It's a 2004 Suzuki GS 500. It runs. But I'll need to buy all the panels for the front of the bike. But once I do, I believe this will be a pretty nice-looking bike. This machine won't be a rocket ship. However, I'll be able to cruise the freeways if I choose to do so. Little over a 5 gallon tank. So, I should be able to ride close to 250 miles before refilling. A man can cover a lot of ground that way. Would still like to meet you and Jordon one day. Would be nice to sit down and grab a meal talk some shit. You know stuff like that. Here's wishing everybody a happy turkey day. I'll probably play my Xbox or watch some movies. Make some instant mash spuds. Maybe buy some rolls you can heat up. Say my prayers that I'm still alive and feisty. I did receive a bit of bad news. I'll be using a by-pap machine. It's not cool when you try to sleep. And you stop breathing 54 times in an hour. Without challenges, what would we do? Answer, not be in a shity mood all the time! Lol... Ya'll be safe out there. And thanks for letting an old fart blow off some steam now and then.
That machine will change your life! Sleep is so important! Cheers friend!
I was bike less for a few years after an accident that really messed me up. Now I have a 2000 Softail Deuce and I'm thankful every morning that I wake up not dead again that I have the opportunity to throw my leg over it and lose myself. I'm saving up for a second bike that will either be an Evo Sportster or a Softail Heritage. Once I get that bike I will work on them both, alternatively until I have them where I want them and be at rest.
I rode for 20 years and I stopped 24 years ago ....you make me miss it
I rode for most of my life, got off in 83, coming back from a war, got back on ten years later. I really missed it and am happy to be able to pick a bike and go ride. Got my young niece on the back last summer and building a bike for her this winter. Get back on, you're probably wiser and more laid back these days. Just a thought, I always enjoy other people's comments on things I love.
Winter is not cool. I just wish I could stop working and go riding around the country. Thank you for sharing this.🙏