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Your mind tricks will not work on me, boy
Sep. 21st, 2005 | 05:30 pm
mood: happy
music: Rinÿcÿrÿse - Le Triangle (BeatBlender [SOMAFM]: A late night blend of deep-house & downtempo chill [
So, after my less than stellar performance yesterday, I read the VA Motorcycle safety guide last night before bed and took the online test a few more times this morning. I went back, waited about an hour to take my test, and passed it with only one incorrect answer. Take that, punks!
They took my picture, and now I have two licenses -- one for my car, and on for my motorcycle learner's permit. Seems like kind of a waste, since by next Monday I'll qualify for my full motorcycle license, but whatever. I expected to get a piece of paper, like my change of address card, or maybe a sticker. I think my picture looks pretty good though :D
Before I took my test, I went to a local bike shop to look at safety gear. I was hoping they had a lesser-known brand (AFX) flip up helmet for me to try on. It looks like this:
They had this helmet instead, which was over twice the price ($250) but was extremely comfortable:
It was well padded on the inside, and very comfortable. It's a flip up design, which means the front part of the helmet releases and rotates to the top of the helmet, like this:
There are a few benefits to this flip-up style helmet. For one thing, they're much easier to take on and off than a single piece helmet. They also allow for easier conversations and are more comfortable for folks who wear glasses. That will be a big plus to me, since I wouldn't have to put my contacts in every time I would want to ride. Flip ups also make drinking/eating possible without removing your helmet. It seems like a small issue, but you don't to keep track of your helmet when you take it off or worry about dropping it, etc.
They took my picture, and now I have two licenses -- one for my car, and on for my motorcycle learner's permit. Seems like kind of a waste, since by next Monday I'll qualify for my full motorcycle license, but whatever. I expected to get a piece of paper, like my change of address card, or maybe a sticker. I think my picture looks pretty good though :D
Before I took my test, I went to a local bike shop to look at safety gear. I was hoping they had a lesser-known brand (AFX) flip up helmet for me to try on. It looks like this:
They had this helmet instead, which was over twice the price ($250) but was extremely comfortable:
It was well padded on the inside, and very comfortable. It's a flip up design, which means the front part of the helmet releases and rotates to the top of the helmet, like this:
There are a few benefits to this flip-up style helmet. For one thing, they're much easier to take on and off than a single piece helmet. They also allow for easier conversations and are more comfortable for folks who wear glasses. That will be a big plus to me, since I wouldn't have to put my contacts in every time I would want to ride. Flip ups also make drinking/eating possible without removing your helmet. It seems like a small issue, but you don't to keep track of your helmet when you take it off or worry about dropping it, etc.
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YARRRRR! Pirates of the Burning Sea closed beta announced
Sep. 21st, 2005 | 07:38 pm
mood: giddy with glee like a seven year old girl at a pony ride
Listen up, this is very important. The long awaited MMORPG Pirates of the Burning Sea has just announced a closed beta. Fill out this form (registration in their forum is free and required), and you might be accepted. This game has a lot of promise and I've been following it for at least two years, as far as I can recall.
I'm not sure when signups close, so hurry up!
To get you in the mood, I recommend checking out the What is your pirate name? quiz on fidus.org. My result was the same as the last time I took it up in Rockville:
Bloody Jack Rackham.
Fuck yeah.
I'm not sure when signups close, so hurry up!
To get you in the mood, I recommend checking out the What is your pirate name? quiz on fidus.org. My result was the same as the last time I took it up in Rockville:
Bloody Jack Rackham.
Fuck yeah.