I was so much into hunting and guns in general for so many years I forgot that there were other things that could grab and absorb ones attention.
When I found I had cancer and could die very soon, within two years, I decided to see as much of Aus as I could from a big road bike. Got a 1200 bandit and did 15,000 ks in 9 months, loving every minute.
I really liked it so much I bought a new Kawasaki 1400GTR and even though I am back at work part time, I can honestly say I have never had as much pleasure on these two bikes as I could have ever expected. (My wife got her licence and got a Virago. Our son has a 1200 Bandit so we all do k's together).
I still hunt. Take the rifles, shotguns and hand guns out into the scrub and like it.
But I can honestly say the feeling of being out on a bike doing k's to nowhere is a great pleasure. Sometimes up to 800 in a day.
Life is such an unpredicatable thing that we all take for granted. Its not here for ever and we need to enjoy every experience to the upmost.
I love the feel of a great gun but I now appreciate so many things I took for granted. I also appreciate so many people I have known for decades so much more.
I have been given a reprieve but it still is a change to ones life when you are told in no uncertain terms that you are dying (unless..... blah.... and on and on),

Live every minute like its your last is not a stupid idea. Enjoy it all and don't regret one moment of pleasure ever.

Ross

Good point!

Ahh yes, I do miss the bikes. My first bike was a TT250, then I bought a CB750 (for $750)jeeze I loved that bike, went like the clappers. I may get one again, who knows

Well said GGB

GBB ,
All too true . My brother in-law died of melanoma about 3 years ago . Opened my eyes to what is important . Booked my first guided hunt shortly thereafter and will probably book my third soon . Hope the prognosis has improved .
Regards ,
K

Yep, riding is right up there as one of those "must do" things in life in my opinion.
My only regret is that I have taken it up quite late in life when I really should have done it 20+ years ago.
There's just no better feeling than being out on the road somewhere, just you and your thoughts, the bike, the wind in your face and the bitumen rolling underneath you and you feel like you could go on forever.

Cars move your body.
Bikes move your soul.