Virginia Wind From Where I Sit October 2002

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Backseat - From Where I Sit

October 2002

My Other Half Is a Pin-Up Model - Confessions of a Back Seater

Ok - I have learned to accept the fact that I am considered more or less a bike accessory to many folks who don't appreciate the art of back seat riding. I have even learned to play up this concept and add my own flair to this unique lifestyle. BUT I never expected that one day, my turf would be invaded in an entirely different way and by none other than by my "better half" and driver Kent. Who is now otherwise known as one of the models for "Mr. January 2004" in the "Men and Their Machines" calendar printed to raise funds for Virginia Motorcyclists Against Cancer (VMAC).

How much stepping aside is a lady to take? In my world, the person on the back seat is the one who is supposed to get all the attention but how am I supposed to accomplish this, when I know that hanging on a wall some where is my spouse baring it all I(almost) for the sake of charity?

Just as I was adjusting to having my "accessory" status encroached upon, insult was added to injury when he was invited to attend an autograph party. Never in all my days of gracing the back seat had anyone requested the favor of my attendance, much less requested an autograph. Something was definitely wrong with this picture!

I began studying him carefully to see if I could learn anything - to see what he's got that I haven't (beyond the obvious differences between a man and a woman that is). I knew he knew something was up, especially when he caught me trying on his chaps and leather to see if I looked better in it than he did. Having that experiment fail miserably, especially since I couldn't fit into them, I spent hours searching my mind to figure out how I could regain my status as the official "eye candy" (such as it is) of our biking duo.

It didn't take long before I had to concede to defeat. My ego would have to accept the fact that the "biker babe" was going to be him and not me. At least I got a chuckle or two at Kent's expense with the thought of his reaction to this new title.

Discouraged but not completely out of the running, I moved to the next step - revenge! He now had my job - maybe, just maybe, I should think about taking his role. I am not sure I am ready to take that final step of moving up to the front seat quite yet but even thinking about it does leave me with a certain sense of satisfaction.

For now, I have to be content knowing that when we walk into a room, all eyes will turn to us but it won't be me they are looking at. At least I can be proud that the blonde hottie drawing all the attention is on my arm - and it feels pretty good.

NOTE: If you would like to have your very own copy of the VMAC calendar visit: http://www.vamac.org/calendar/project.htm . Just remember the sexy blonde on the left featured in January 2004 is already spoken for.

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