who needs counselling?

[lawdog]

I know this seems like an odd title, "Who needs counselling?" Please, allow me to explain: I am a Detective (hence the name lawdog) I am, and have been assigned, for a long time to Child Sexual Abuse. I have prosecuted and played a big role in sending a lot of people to prison for a long time. I am completely dedicated to this work. However, this work takes a toll on the human soul. I am a lifelong motorcyclist> I have ridden Harleys, (still own one that never gets ridden now that I own a feej), I have ridden Ducatis, Ninja's, and owned a couple of gixxers. The other night while riding home from a 600 mile trip on my "new" 2004 FJR I was thinking of a conversation that I had with a friend of mine. I know everyone at the forum can relate:

my buddy John: You know Adam, You should really think about a new hobby, perhaps golf :angry: before you get your killing done on one of those graveyard pony's.

me: golf!! why in the hell would someone give up riding to play golf? Motorcycling is a way of life, it's family, it's brotherhood. The culture is not much different than that of the "thin blue line" (brotherhood and fraternity of police officers). You see, John, without motorcycling I would allow this stuff to eat me up, to consume me. Hell, I would be nuts!

John: (colorfully reminds me that it is too late)

me: I have never felt more alive than the other day when I was riding through a rainstorm and the sun started to peek out. I looked up and thanked God for such a wonderful experience. The smell of the asphalt, the trees, the fresh cut hayfields in Lewisburg, WV. Motorcycling is my outlet, my therapist, and even the other woman at times!!! lol. Motorcycling is what makes it possible for me to deal with each day. After last years EOM in my hometown, I said, "I got to get one of those." I have one and I love it. Thank you all for your advice and guidance in helping me make my purchase. Oh, and lineman, thank you for this great 2004 FJR. I am 4000 miles in and loving it!

Detective R.A. MARTIN (lawdog)

 

[odot]

wow, dude, you need to see a psychychrist. Or something. Or a meglomaniac. Or an alcoholatryst.

 

[airboss]

I hear you Lawman, not law enforcement, but my work is 24/7, tied to the phone and laptop like a cat to the bell, if it wasn't for the decompression my riding provides the men in white coats would have locked me away long ago. :wacko:

 

[lawdog]

wow, dude, you need to see a psychychrist. Or something. Or a meglomaniac. Or an alcoholatryst.

I had to go to the dictionary just to find out that ODOT insulted me> lmfao. Sometimes, I forget that not everyone is endearing and affectionate to the Police.

 

[RICLET]

wow, dude, you need to see a psychychrist. Or something. Or a meglomaniac. Or an alcoholatryst.

I had to go to the dictionary just to find out that ODOT insulted me> lmfao. Sometimes, I forget that not everyone is endearing and affectionate to the Police.

Nah, He's just the first to bust ya balls. It's a rite of passage

 

[03HiYoSilver]

Lawdog,

Nicely put and well written...dittos. Bike riding is hard to explain to those who don't share the experience. It definitely keeps my head clear and my feet on the ground especially during these difficult times and with stressful occupations.

All the Best to You and may you have many more Happy Therapy sessions.

 

[Patriot]

Lawdog,
Nicely put and well written...dittos. Bike riding is hard to explain to those who don't share the experience. It definitely keeps my head clear and my feet on the ground especially during these difficult times and with stressful occupations.

All the Best to You and may you have many more Happy Therapy sessions.

+1

Thank You for your service to humankind...really 'preciate it...

let's ride safe and be careful out there,

Mike in Nawlins'

 

[Toecutter]

The best therapy is to ride your FJR to and from the golf course. Those who don't get golf have probably never broken 80....

 

[weekend rider]

Well lawdog you work in the one area i would rather shoot the M.F. than let him stand trial.

I think most riders feel the same it is some kind of therpy , lets call it asphalt happy symdrome with postive result or suffer the other and get the men in white coats and go for a short vacation whether you like it or not :bike:

 

[squeezer]

The best therapy is to ride your FJR to and from the golf course. Those who don't get golf have probably never broken 80....

On the front nine or the back?

 

[happyPuppy]

A saying I heard awhile back I find is very true. One never sees a motorcycle in front of a Psychiatrist's office. I find riding very relaxing as well. The prescription for me is the Mountains, and all is well with the world from the top of it.

 

[Silver Penguin]

Well said, LawDog. I can totally relate to what you're saying. I work in a Pediatric ICU where we see some things that would upset almost anyone. You know what I mean, with respect to Child Abuse. Some days, the ride home from work is the perfect prescription for me, to calm down and let it go, whatever 'it' happens to be, that day.

There is also that fraternity you mention (sororiety?) Check out the posts about Tyler and you'll see it in action. When a forum member needs help, they get it!

It's often said that if you have to ask why we ride, your wouldn't understand the answer. One of the surgeons I work with demonstrated this. He has spent many years working on patients with brain and spinal cord injuries. A lot of those were motorcyclists. It occurred to him that there must be something that drives otherwise rational people to take up such a risky hobby. As an experiment, he went out and bought a Harley Davidson. (He's a neurosurgeon, don't forget, so this was probably pocket change). He liked it so much that he bought a Triumph too, then another one. He understands now.

 

[mdisher]

All I wanna know Detective R.A. MARTIN (lawdog) is...

If I get pulled over in WV while exercising my therapy... can I drop your name?



Oh and golf aint so bad...

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Lawdog -- Yeah I get it, and many others as well.

HappyPuppy -- old wives tale, sorry to say. I do notice most of the patients that ride do so on Harleys though ....

 

[madmike2]

my buddy John: You know Adam, You should really think about a new hobby, perhaps golf :angry: before you get your killing done on one of those graveyard pony's.

It's not your fault that your "happy place" is astride your FJR! :yahoo:

 

[Jeff Q]

I think it takes a special kind of person to work those particular crimes. That spot recently came open in our department and it is not for me. My hat is off to ya.

 

[old&slow]

I know this seems like an odd title, "Who needs counselling?" Please, allow me to explain: I am a Detective (hence the name lawdog) I am, and have been assigned, for a long time to Child Sexual Abuse. I have prosecuted and played a big role in sending a lot of people to prison for a long time. I am completely dedicated to this work. However, this work takes a toll on the human soul. I am a lifelong motorcyclist> I have ridden Harleys, (still own one that never gets ridden now that I own a feej), I have ridden Ducatis, Ninja's, and owned a couple of gixxers. The other night while riding home from a 600 mile trip on my "new" 2004 FJR I was thinking of a conversation that I had with a friend of mine. I know everyone at the forum can relate:
my buddy John: You know Adam, You should really think about a new hobby, perhaps golf :angry: before you get your killing done on one of those graveyard pony's.

me: golf!! why in the hell would someone give up riding to play golf? Motorcycling is a way of life, it's family, it's brotherhood. The culture is not much different than that of the "thin blue line" (brotherhood and fraternity of police officers). You see, John, without motorcycling I would allow this stuff to eat me up, to consume me. Hell, I would be nuts!

John: (colorfully reminds me that it is too late)

me: I have never felt more alive than the other day when I was riding through a rainstorm and the sun started to peek out. I looked up and thanked God for such a wonderful experience. The smell of the asphalt, the trees, the fresh cut hayfields in Lewisburg, WV. Motorcycling is my outlet, my therapist, and even the other woman at times!!! lol. Motorcycling is what makes it possible for me to deal with each day. After last years EOM in my hometown, I said, "I got to get one of those." I have one and I love it. Thank you all for your advice and guidance in helping me make my purchase. Oh, and lineman, thank you for this great 2004 FJR. I am 4000 miles in and loving it!

Detective R.A. MARTIN (lawdog)

Lawdog ,,,,, Thank you for your service,,, it's got to be taxing on the soul dealing with low life individuals on a regular basis...

After a dear friend was killed on a MC ,, my daughter asked if I was going to give up riding my motorcycle ?

My answer was one word ,,, No....

Getting out on the bike , blowing the cob webs out from between the ears is great therapy...

But you stated it better than I can..

Golf is a frustrating game ,,,,,

Hang in there and ride,,,, People that don't ride,, just don't know...

Lots of great roads in W.Va. to blow the cob webs out.... ( hometown: Morgantown ,, still ride thru W.Va. on a regular basis.)

Take Care ,,,, Dan <<<<

 

[Texan]

Great topic.

Last night I was out on a boat watching fireworks on the lake. I was with my buddy that got me into motorcycling. I was remarking how much I still enjoyed riding and thanked him for getting me hooked. I like the riding. I like the farkling. I like the community. I even like taking apart my bike and putting it back together when the weather's not good for riding.

Great therapy. And the fact that it seems to dangerous to most people, just makes me like it more.

 

[blueman]

WHO NEEDS COUNSELLING. I NEED COUNSELLING. I am going to my garage right now and start my counseller up and go for a counselling. I must be nuts!!