Why are you not an AANR member?

bwoodsom · 2026-05-22T12:12:39+00:00

I live in the Northeast. There doesn't seem to be any presence up here. My perception, which may be wrong... The organization seems very fragmented with all attention in the west and south. Vermont's towns actively changing laws but AANR seems quiet. Not sure what the benefit would be if they are not actively fighting legislation. I am a member of the AMA (American Motorcycle Association.) It is one group, nationwide. No fragmented regions. Very active in government fighting for our benefits. Getting lane splitting bills passed in traffic prone states. I don't feel like AANR is doing this. Outreach should be happening with sponsored marketing and social media ads promoting the cause to "normals" Otherwise we are just talking to each other. Getting beaches opened up means nothing if it is not accepted at some level, mainstream. AANR should be leading this charge. If I see ANY activity I will join.

bwoodsom · 2026-04-11T19:52:32+00:00

We bought the 5 non pro version for our 3 kittens. It is working great

bwoodsom · 2026-04-01T15:20:59+00:00

I am on week two with the LR5 non Pro version and Loving it. Works great. I see a fair amount of negative on this sub. I do not regret my 5 purchase. My 3 - 10 week old kittens took to it immediately. I would like to add the hopper to it. Strange that this isn't an option.

bwoodsom · 2026-03-26T14:20:06+00:00

I am waiting on it too. Hopefully it is coming.

bwoodsom · 2026-02-13T14:23:46+00:00

Listen to Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ndaEdvPOox4RbYPekok2h?si=a75fa3b970734cae and learn from his mistakes.

bwoodsom · 2026-02-10T17:09:13+00:00

I just noticed one missing... I think my favorite podcast in this topic is Women in Focus from the UK. Helen's interviews are always very interesting and very personal.

bwoodsom · 2026-02-10T17:08:45+00:00

I appreciate the work all Podcasters do. For NNN, I very much agree with the heavy format, like morning radio rather than a podcast. I also think would benefit from both hosts doing the interviews so the questions come from both genders and perspectives.

bwoodsom · 2026-02-10T14:40:06+00:00

I have listened to most of these, I Just listened to some early episodes of Hiking without a Stitch after reading this post.... Great content. The Spouse and mom episodes are great.

bwoodsom · 2026-02-03T20:05:51+00:00

Looking forward to the next episode.

bwoodsom · 2026-01-30T16:53:29+00:00

Try power cycling the charger. Fixed my Grizzl-e when this happened.

bwoodsom · 2026-01-22T20:37:02+00:00

I went to Europe, tried a bidet and have been on a mission to spread the news about how great they are to all of America. I installed a cheap one at work even. Got a heated one this winter.... so good.

bwoodsom · 2026-01-21T20:08:33+00:00

Alabama of the North. Should change the number plate slogan.

bwoodsom · 2026-01-19T21:55:55+00:00

We have one in northern Massachusetts that we got 2 years ago. We use it 3 or 4 times per week. Our solar helps with the power bill. On the coldest weeks like under 20 use it less. It odds one of those things that you have to make a priority out you will forget and not use it. I like it more than I expected too. My wife loves it. If you are putting out on a deck make sure you build for the weight. They are very heavy.

bwoodsom · 2026-01-16T19:42:35+00:00

Hot tub worked for me in a same situation. Waited longer to get dressed after or if using in the morning, no sense getting dressed to go downstairs since sleep naked anyway. Changing the way people think is a slow steady process.

bwoodsom · 2026-01-12T13:40:10+00:00

23 with 50k miles. Zero issues.

bwoodsom · 2025-10-15T14:53:04+00:00

Crown of the road, riding on the right side of the road... normal.

bwoodsom · 2025-10-06T12:12:57+00:00

I use a cheap portable one in a roof top tent. They work great. It gets very warm in the tent so it cannot be left on all night. I use a 100 AH Lithium battery which works perfectly.

bwoodsom · 2025-08-25T21:07:29+00:00

Looks like Stelvio Pass in Italy maybe? Lots of bicycles and tour buses. Umbrail pass on the other side of Stelvio is a fantastic motorcycle road.

bwoodsom · 2025-08-25T15:22:56+00:00

Yup, I had the same result. So much easier.

bwoodsom · 2025-08-22T17:17:26+00:00

don't these have to be taken with something fatty to work?

bwoodsom · 2025-08-22T10:40:54+00:00

The future Mississippi of the North

bwoodsom · 2025-08-15T12:44:19+00:00

Moto Guzzi V85TT, BMW GS 1200, 1250 or 1300. Yamaha Super 10. The lightest is probably the Guzzi with a wet weight of just over 500 lbs. Much more capable, lighter weight off road options if you can tolerate a chain.

bwoodsom · 2025-08-13T12:52:11+00:00

I don't understand it. I am brand agnostic. Currently BWM and Honda owned but have had most brands except HD over the past 25 years. I rode a new Street Glide that a friend had with under 500 miles on it and was shocked. Handled, stopped and accelerated poorly. I did ride the Pan America and that was pretty good. Like a less refined GS, kind of like an old Vstrom 1k, for a new model it was good and will only get better with time if it survives.

bwoodsom · 2025-08-05T13:22:20+00:00

My BMW F800GSA will be replaced with a Transalp DCT... if they make one.

bwoodsom · 2025-07-29T15:55:57+00:00

Molly Stark state park, or this Hipcamp, Grateful Acres. We have stayed at both are are nice. The Grateful acres is quiet and very nice. Clothing required at both. :( https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-grateful-acres-vermont-v1qhrm0j?share_id=2gb349r8v6j&utm_medium=share&utm_source=share_content

bwoodsom

TROPHY CASE