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My Buddy Stewart

One of my old buddies back at MDH was a guy named Stewart. Everyone needs a token Asian friend and he was mine. A brilliant, funny, therapist who has since gone on to other work, much of which I don't understand. Whenever I head back in that direction I really try to catch up since Stewart is also a bike rider. Now getting a token Asian friend is hard enough but finding one that rides is even more spectacular. We have travelled together a few years ago to Boscobel Wisconsin to a Kawasaki bike rally and a couple times with a mutual buddy named Jim Foster.

Stewart is also in our fantasy baseball and football leagues and he remains a friend with occasional missives through Facebook. I used to have other photos but have misplaced them so these will have to do.



Stewart's picture of his trip to Wisconsin this past summer.  Wish I could have joined you.  These pictures are not mine.


He rejoined other Kawi enthusiasts and from the looks of this he might have had a beer or two.


Or even more.  Wow. 


Stewart's bike, a hybrid I believe, which he tends to trade on a regular basis.


All packed and heading out.

Pushing Stewart's bike into Snicks, a great biker-type bar in Boscobel, Wisconsin.


Is that Black Chrome behind you Stewart?


Give that crazy Asian a beer!


Perhaps I can get Stewart to explain some of what was going on in this picture.


Looks like a group ride.  


Wisconsin roads are universally great.  I want to go on that ferry across the Mississippi again sometime.  


These pictures of from a ride Stewart, Pick and Pick's son, Ben, and I took a few years ago.  I knew we were in trouble when Stewart commandeered the map.


Somewhere near Peoria.  


Pick in his best sport bike pose.  Actually, Pick is one of the safest riders I know.  Everything he has as far as mods or gear or equipment is designed for his safety.  


Pick (Jim) Foster, Stewart, and Ben Foster.   



Stewart ready to blast off.


Stewart and Lori have 2 equally brilliant kids, conquering the halls of academia and creating a bright future for themselves.  Lori is a pretty cool lady and like talking to her, she's so grounded.  They also have 2 dogs, one of which is named Missy, who jump with excitement with visitors and are cute as all get out.  I just wanted you guys to meet a truly good friend who would do anything for you and glad to have you in my corner, Stewart.  Happy riding. 
Oh, and having a token Asian who happens to like bikes, fantasy and is crazy is almost too much to ask for.


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