The Great Motorcycle Debate
What would you do?
Sim just called and one of his workmates bought him a motorcycle.
That's right. Bought. Him. A. Motorcycle.
A little Kawasaki 250.
All of his workmates were in on it.
Is it obvious that Sim works entirely with men? Because if there'd been a single woman on his crew, she'd have been the voice of reason that said,
"Sim drives two hours to work each way. Do you know what kind of traffic he drives through? It's a nice thought, but saving a bit on gas is not going to console his wife and their three children when he gets plowed down by an 18-wheeler."
Ya'll, I may have a heart attack. And he hasn't even driven the thing.
I mean, on one hand, that is so incredibly sweet of his coworkers. I mean, who does that? Who says, "I think I'll buy a motorcycle for someone." It's awesome. It's fantastic. It's really, really nice.
But I love my husband and I would like him to stay in one piece.
Is that too much to ask for?
What would you do? Sim likes the bike and, of course, feels obligated. I, however, think he should be thinking of us and what might happen to us if something happened to him.
And while it's true that accidents can happen in cars, too, I don't know.... there's something about motorcycles that just really scares me.
So. What would YOU do?
Comments
I like them, but my husband is 6'5", 400 lbs. That would have to be a big bike.
I know we have a pastor friend who drives it all summer, but that's cuz we live in the north woods, and never have to deal with more than 2 lanes. :)
Blessings!
Hannah
Blessings,
Sandwich
I am TOTALLY with you on this.Motorcyles scare me so much! I agree with whoever said "have him ride it in the country but not in traffic.
Leveta
He'll probably tire of riding it to work, and just ride it for recreation soon.
peaches
Praise God for wonderful Blessings..
Steph
A. Jane/aka "Peaches"... Sim says your the logical one in the family. "All men need a toy"? Um.. I thought that's what I'm for, but, okay... (hahahahah) ;-)
I'm still on the page with all the sane women out there who say No Way, Jose. But I've said my peace, prayed my prayers, and we'll see what happens. He knows how I feel about it...
Thanks for the comments.
You need to check out Gene Baker on facebook. He's on a motorcycle and he works for UPS. Aren't you jealous of Jennifer?
My Dad has always driven a motorcycle but not in Dallas traffic. Gene drives his some and so does my brother but not quiet as far and Sim would need to. What if he only drove it on Saturdays when traffic is light. Doesn't he work Saturdays?
Wow, what a gift?
Melissa
I'm sorry, but I"m with you... dangerous for the father of 3 kids to be on a bike in the rain, etc. Sorry, Sim, I would freak out if my husband drove it daily, but maybe just in the neighborhood.
PLEASE don't send me pictures of the mangled helmet and bike. My heart can't take it. But if you want to send one of your hot hubby sitting on a motorcycle, then that's fine by me. ;-)
Leslie :-)
"Dude, love the bike, but my witch of a wife thinks I'll get cut down in traffic and she'll have to raise our kids by herself. She's threatened to cut off all nookie if I ride it to work. Ya know a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do."
He can offer to give it back or just let the friend know he can come over anytime and they can ride it around on the deserted back roads.
If your Hubby is as honest as mine is, then go ahead and make the threats so he can tell the guy it's true with a clear conscience!
Anyway, that's what I would do.
Mary in Texas (who learned to drive on Central Expressway and won't drive it ever again, even in a TANK).
http://marythemom-mayhem.blogspot.com
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Marythemom - LOVE your answer. LOVE your blog!! :-)
Seriously, while I would worry if I were you, I'd let him try it out. Your hubby had common sense and I think he would do the best he could to stay safe!!
Tammy M
We have seven kids and live in a land where there are ZERO driving rules.
I have agreed that once the last child is 15 year old --- then he can get one. That way I don't get stuck for a decade of single parenting and he has something to look forward to. I think I am quite giving.
;)