It's not difficult to make a woman happy.

A man only needs to be:

1. a friend
2. a companion
3. a lover
4. a brother
5. a father
6. a master
7. a chef
8. an electrician
9. a carpenter
10. a plumber
11. a mechanic
12. a decorator
13. a stylist
14. a sexologist
15. a gynecologist
16. a psychologist
17. a pest exterminator
18. a psychiatrist
19. a healer
20. a good listener
21. an organizer
22. a good father
23. very clean
24. sympathetic
25. athletic
26. warm
27. attentive
28. gallant
29. intelligent
30. funny
31. creative
32. tender
33. strong
34. understanding
35. tolerant
36. prudent
37. ambitious
38. capable
39. courageous
40. determined
41. true
42. dependable
43. passionate
44. compassionate WITHOUT FORGETTING TO: 45. give her compliments regularly
46. love shopping
47. be honest
48. be very rich
49. not stress her out
50. not look at other girls AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO: 51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes IT IS VERY IMPORTANT: 54. Never to forget:
* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes

HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY
1. Show up naked
2. Bring food and beer
3. Hand over the remote.

That's a great list! Honestly, I don't know how you men do it! We are such different creatures, but it somehow works. I've always been attracted to tough guys who ride motorcycles...so I went out, got myself a Harley, passed my MSF course and became my own boyfriend! I AM the boyfriend I've always wanted! LOL. Just kidding...but I do love my Harley!!!

Thank you FLTH, for your welcome.
Now that my bike is on its way to Seattle, I have plenty of time to hang out. 'Haul Bikes' is shipping it. They assured me, more than once, that it would take about 3 weeks. However, once it was on the truck, then they told me 5 weeks!

It takes only 3 days to drive cross country and it takes them 5 weeks?? I do realize they have to get enough bikes on the truck to make a profit...but geez...there has got to be a faster way. I'll be in Seattle for 3 weeks w/o my bike. Painful!

Does anyone know a company that ships motorcycles faster than that (for future reference)? I may be shipping it BACK to New York in about 9 months.

Well, I have homes on both coasts. I am in the process of deciding where to live permanently. I have some family in Seattle (most importantly, my son) but my roots are here in NY. I really don't know what to do...I hope by this time next year, I'll have it figured out.

I'm not good at sitting in a confined space (car) and traveling long distances. I practically killed my ex-husband for taking me down to Florida 2 times to vacation with his family! He thinks it's hilarious, my idea to travel cross country. He says my car would make it, but I wouldn't! Fortunately, we are still friends and I've forgiven him for putting me through the hell of those long, tedious trips. And he has forgiven me for making the trips none too fun for him! Back to that list at the top....I think it's all true.

If I can get someone to go with me to share the driving, that is possible. I'll figure out something...or just decide to stay in Seattle and come back here next year and sell the house. Time will tell.

Welcome! As a Long Islander all my life (I don't know what part of NY you are from) and only loving the summer life hear on the Island, I recommend that you GET OF OF NY AND MOVE OUT THE THE WEST ASAP! jmo.

Funny! I live in Fredonia, NY just outside of Buffalo. Yes, the more I think about it, the more I feel I need new surroundings. The Seattle area is just so crazy with traffic, though. I hope I find a riding buddy who knows his/her (preferably 'his') way around!

I've been to Fredonia, winters are terrible there. But I have to say, it's a lot nicer place to live then the NYC area. When you move to Wash join H.O.G when ya get there. You'll meet lot's of riding buddies. You'll see the sights.

Yes, the scenery is gorgeous. My sister lives in The Dalles, O. On my way down to see her 2 years ago, I was stunned at the beauty of it all. I told her I want to ride my bike down to see one of these days.

BTW: how long is the riding season in the Northwest? Are people still riding in November?

Yes, the winters here are terrible.

I thought I was already a member of HOG but I haven't gotten any of their magazines..probably because I keep changing my address from one coast to the other. I will check into that.

I know there are quite a few riding groups in the Seattle area. Hopefully I'll find one that's a good fit and then develop some good friendships. Thanks!

Thank you Chuck! I love the 'thumbs up' I get from both men and women when I ride.

Riding motorcycles is still a man's world, pretty much, but I'm glad more and more women are learning to ride. I got my inspiration from seeing other women ride.

I grew up with motorcycles. My brother, in the 70's had a Bridgestone dealership. However, women riders were pretty much unheard of. I do remember he put me on a moped and I went straight into a bush! I said, 'Okay, this is for the birds!' But he took me for a ride on his bike and I was hooked.

Anyhow, I'm glad times have changed because I love riding so much!!!!! When I hear that roar underneath me, I'm in heaven.

Sorry for my long winded messages. Isn't this what women do? Go on and on and on... Blah, blah, blah. :gah: