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I came across this while trying to find out my information about the percentage of some crap I’m supppose to be adding to my pool based on the gallons of water. Though I didn’t find the information I needed I did find a moment of comic relief… something I probably needed more!

Oh, btw, for the body piercing fantatic who just can’t get enough it looks like you now have the option to add body piercing to your vehicle:     Yeeeehaw!! Come to think of it, my CBR could use a nose ring.

My friend had another basketball game so I headed into central Phoenix to watch him play. I didn’t pass any fighter jets or anything weird this time and when I walked into this particular gym I saw a normal mascot so all is well, right? Nope. As I was walking up the bleachers I heard someone yell “Let’s go Tierra, play defense!” I assumed they were merely offering boisterous encouragement to a particular player until after I got to my chosen seat and sat down, I saw that the opposing team was wearing jerseys that said “Tierra” on the front. Being only fluent in the English and Southern I had no idea what the Spanish word really meant. While waiting for a friend to arrive who I knew would be able to translate for me, I listened to “C’mon Tierra you can do it!!”, “Go Tierra Go!”, and other Tierra cheers. Well, my friend arrived and did indeed translate “Tierra” for me. Ready? You sure? Ok, LAND. Yes, it means “land”. The school’s full name was “Tierra del Sol” or “Land of the sun.” So, bascially the cheers translated to “Go Land Go!, Let’s Go Land!” and the like. You gotta be kidding me?! I can’t believe just last week I went to a gym and saw Fighting Artichokes and this week I watched Land run up and down a basketball court! At this point I’m thinking the extreme heat here in AZ has wilted the part of the brain of those responsible for making decisions in this state about school names and nicknames.

Speaking of odd, did you know that a motorcycle can legally pass on a double yellow line in the state of Vermont? I learned that this summer while at the BMW International rally in Essex Junction, VT. Another interesting bike law I learned this summer involves the state of Wisconsin. A motorcyclist may proceed through a red light after waiting 45 seconds if the light does not recognize the presence of the bike. Wonder how frequently this is heard: “Your Honor, it really was a full 45 seconds.” BTW, if by chance you’re wondering what my answer would be to “If you could change/make one motorcycle law what would it be?” the answer is: Lanesplitting legal in every state!!!

Tomorrow I head to the International Motorcycle Show here in Phoenix that’s being held at the new Cardinal Stadium. I’ll probably post something a/b the event after the wkend festivites are complete.