We can’t lane split here in Texas. Although, when I lived in Germany, I lane split all of the time on a BMW K1200LT which is a much, much larger bike (mine weighed right at 1,100 lbs.).

Funny you mention that. A BMW R1200GSA is probably going to be my next purchase. I think it would make for one helluva fun commuter bike.

I’ve covered thousands of miles on many different bikes. My current “cruiser” is, by far, the most comfortable one I have done it on. It is a Victory Cross Country (not the tour model). When you have long legs (37” inseam) many touring bikes cause your legs to folds up uncomfortably.

I ride a motorcycle daily. I, too, wear el-cheapo safety glasses from a big box store. Those $3-$5 construction safety glasses definitely stop a june bug at 80 mph! Plus, if I scratch them or lose them, they cost less than a cup of coffee.

A boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into. . .

To be clear, you’d rather spend $16,864.08 a year to have $3,530.07 in interest to deduct from your taxes than just pay off the loan early and save all $16,864.08 annually? OK. Keep on calling me a sheeple.

Our was like that. 10-15 in there somewhere. Presided over by a judge. It was beautiful an curt at the same time.

This is the best comment I’ve ever read on Jez.

I live in Texas and am not a fan of the 75/80/85 limits that are everywhere for that very reason: fuel economy. Sure, zipping along at 75+ is great for getting somewhere quickly, but, damn, it also raises the fuel cost a ton! Even on my motorcycle, I go from 40 mpg @ 70 down to 30 mpg @ 80. We’ll not speak of the…

Drinking alcohol while taking it can cause fainting. That’s your extra .5 a month. The number increases if in the presence of a Cosby or fraternity.

Top Secret is cinematic glory!

That, and Real Genius are Kilmer’s greatest achievements away from the dinner table.

Why is a 16 month old article on Giz’s main page today?

Yes. Perspective is the right word. I find stories like yours heartwarming and romantic. Every time I see a huge 3+ karat engagement ring, I just think, “Wow! That could have been your kid’s college tuition!” (18+ years of compound interest goes a long way)

The price on all of these made me snort. When Mrs. Hippoplatymoose and I got engaged, I couldn’t have afforded a cheeseburger, let alone a multi-thousand dollar ring. Our wedding bands were 10 karat cheapos that cost $100 for the pair. She never got an engagement ring.

H2S sounds like my wife...

Unions are definitely alive and well within the government work force. All levels are unionized with the exemption of supervisory personnel who cannot be. Promotions only require one year (52 consecutive weeks) in the next lower pay scale. In my experience, they are not seniority based. They are qualification based.…

I see you posted at the exact time as the current “top comment”

I get you. I still would put the phone way low on the list. I abhor cellphones, let alone smart phones. Yes, I own one and I put it to good use. That said, I truly miss the landlines-only world. I don’t WANT to be contacted anywhere at any time.

Sounds like he has amazing friends to go along with that bullshit lie he made up about the night that he took off with a stripper. His friends saved his marriage by backing his play. Just sayin’

When I first glanced the headline, I thought children would be in the ingredients. I clicked anyway.