Abode of Clarus

I'll admit, when I had first heard about "mini-bikes" the first thing that popped into my mind was this:

Of course, if you look at the actual thing, they really arn't much different:

Well, after two weekends, Vadim finally got me to break down and find / buy my own XR 50. This one hails all the way from California, but was so cheap that it saves even after shipping! I don't want to talk it up too much until I get it here (and assemble it) and put a few laps down on her. Now I'll have a great tool for the colder winter months to be able to carve up the pavement.

For the price I got it for, this'll be a great fun factor! I can't wait! Might be the best Birthmas present I've ever gotten myself.

Three plain non-descript UPS delivered boxes... Of course, as they were delivered by the UPS man, panting as he wheeled 120 lbs up my walkway, I asked him, "Do you have any clue what you're actually delivering?" and he said, "Exercise equipment?"

... Close.