I've also managed to schedule a few photo shoots which help to relieve some of the stress, but which were physically quite taxing (several hours of shooting, plus putting up and taking down the set can wear you out). In the evenings I've been researching more about the Piaggio MP3 500 ie, and I've determined that this is really the best compromise for me. I've also talked to a number of photographers who happen to ride, and they recommended the MP3 500 as the photographer's best choice for a motorbike/scooter so I think it's about to be decision time. Yes, if I decide to get the bike, it's going to seriously piss off my wife, but at the same time, if I forego what I think is a reasonable and well earned purchase because she is being adamantly stubborn, then I'm going to be seriously pissed off and that's not going to bode well for our relationship either. So, I'm going to do some more research.
First, I'll see how much extra insurance is going to cost. If it's excessively expensive, well, that's an X in her column. Next will be when I can get into the Team Oregon Basic Rider's course. If that takes more than a month or two, that's a reason to at least considering delaying the purchase. Thirdly, I've got to look a the total cost of the bike, the safety equipment, and the accessories I want to purchase. These have to fall within a ballpark budget I've established in my mind. And finally, I need to see what loan terms I can get with my credit union. All that research will be done this week.
And yes, I picked out the image of my wife standing beside the entrance sign to Death Valley for a reason.
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