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THE FREE-WHEEL DRIVE

Story ID:3430
Written by:Bonnie Jarvis-Lowe
Organization:Retired RN/Freelance Writer and Photographer
Story type:Story
Location:Clarenville,NL Canada
Year:2007
Person:The Somewhat Embarrassed Author
THE FREE-WHEEL DRIVE
THE FREE-WHEEL DRIVE
THE FREE-WHEEL DRIVE
THE FREE-WHEEL DRIVE

The time had finally arrived for us to pick up our new four-wheel ‘All Terrain Vehicle’. It is a sturdy, fine piece of machinery, and we are proud of our ‘bike.'


Having never really had the opportunity to enjoy a cabin, boat, skidoo or ATV, it was great for us to have those things to experience after returning to Newfoundland to retire in 2000. “Out ‘round da bay ya needs dis stuff!” an elderly gentlemen told me. I believe that to be true, obeying all the environmental laws and exploring our vast land is a wonderful experience.

When we arrived home from buying our newest ATV, my husband took the it for a short run and deemed her a good solid machine. So the conversation was ‘all about the bike’ of course. “How many kilometers is on it now?”, I was stunned enough to ask.

“Maybe two or three I guess,” he answered with a strange look.

“How come?” I persisted, “We drove her home 60 Km from the dealership?”

With a glance of utter befuddlement, my husband restrained himself and quietly said “The truck drove the 60KM, the bike was along for the ride! Remember?”

Nuff said! I know when I'm defeated!

I definitely had a somewhat vague moment!

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