I'm working on Let It Be as my next piece. This is of course by the Beatles and it's a lovely haunting rhythm. I have the fingerpicking score for solo guitar. It's really nice to listen to as I have programmed the song into my Guitar Pro 5 software. This helps me to hear how the piece should be played and to keep time with the music. The book I have includes a simplified melody and a more difficult harmonized version. I'm working with the harmonized version. It's tough going but I know I'll get this and get it sound as good as it should be.

The guitar lessons went much better on Wednesday. The talk I had with my instructor did some good. I feel he understands that I need direction and that I'm a serious student that wants to progress and learn. I'm willing to do all it takes to become a confident player and that includes scales, rhythms and exercises until I puke. The lesson went well - we went over a breakdown that I'm fairly confident playing and we worked on rhythm. Then we finished by me accompanying Ross while I played a simple rhythm. I did pretty good keeping up with him - he's quite accomplished and can site read the music perfectly.

It's been a week now since I've had my full M license. I don't feel any different, well except I am incorporating some of what I learned in my regular riding - like checking my blind spots more often. I turned in my paperwork at the MTO office to get my full license - it was nice to hear the lady behind the desk tell me that I'm all done and I won't have to return for any further levels. Of course, learning never stops on a motorcycle - everyday we learn as we ride. If you don't - you are doomed to repeat your mistakes and it could be scary and even costly.

My luggage seems horribly back ordered as many other riders are suffering along with me. But, I did call Twisted Throttle and they said they had supply of Givi racks and top cases. I can wait on the side cases and racks but I really need the rear rack and top case otherwise my trips in July will be really rough. I don't find it safe to just strap things to the seat of a motorcycle. I'm not that good with knots and it would be quite scary to have your luggage flip under the seat and get caught up in the rear tire. It's happened - I've read some stories about it. Not good. I called my dealer and explained and they were cool about it and I agreed to take a credit for cancelling the rear rack and I'll get the money back through services and parts. They are good people and I want to keep this relationship going. It's so much better than what I had with BMW. I miss my old bike but I have to move on and I'm in a better place. I hope Corrina is sitting in a nice warm garage somewhere with a loving and caring rider.