Comfortably Numb

Turns out they didn't pull the broken molar, they decided to build up a fake base and then put a crown on it... I've got a temporary crown for the moment. I've never had novacaine before, it's strange. Half my face is numb and my tongue feels 6" thick. I've also got some vicodin. I think I'll be catching up on my sleep this week.

Speaking of "numb", I *really* want to get some heated gear. As I get older, I'm finding that just riding for the sake of riding isn't fun when it's 20 degrees out; that my tolerance for cold weather is a little less each year. I can ride when it's 35 with rain gear on (to keep the cold wind out) but it's not much fun. 45 degrees with a t-shirt, sweat-shirt, winter jacket and gloves, and jeans is ok. My legs get kind of cold, but I'd have to ride for 1.5hrs or more to be really concerned about hypothermia. The heated gear (along with my bacalava) should extend the riding season to the entire year since I would be comfortable (not just tolerating) down to 20-25 degrees.

The only question is, buy it now, or next year? Being that it's March, I'm tempted to wait until next year. Since I do have the grand canyon trip this fall (when riding through the 100 degree desert all day, those 60 evenings can just about freeze you to death) and the clothing is available locally, I may just do it this weekend.

Gotta pick up the scooter and get it to a dealer as well. Man, that was unbelieveable, oil blowing everywhere. I couldn't tell where from. It stopped leaking (I think it was caused by the crankcase vent clogging during an extended high-speed jaunt on the freeway, but that's just a wild guess), get halfway back home check the oil, all is well. I think I'm off the hook, then my friend/co-worker points out that there is a nail in the rear tire. Argh! Now I have to trailer it.

Ironically, a blown engine would cost me less because of the warranty. Oh well, that's life with an italian machine I guess. :/

Not much more to say at the moment. My work area is a mess and the vicodin is kicking in. I hope we can make it to the club this weekend. I need a break.