<p>I'm 99% sure the no motorcycle thing was in the reg's when I was there, but I'm not sure of all the details. I'm pretty sure it was that you're not supposed to ride as a midshipman.</p>
<p>Interesting, there are much more dangerous things to do then ride a motorcycle.</p>
<p>KP10sMOM, the "no motorcycle" reg may have it right.</p>
<p>See "Marines literally dying for a thrill"</p>
<p>The military is losing too many young men to risky behavior such as motorcycle riding. It seems that servicemen seek to replace the adrenaline rush they get from combat (or similar challenges) with something to make them feel good again. The resultant deaths for one unit were twice the previous five-year average.</p>
<p>This article that you quoted was much what I suspected it to be. </p>
<p>Riding a motorcylce can be a real adrenaline rush. And folks that have the amount of unhealthy adrenaline in combat are seeking something to "equalize" what their bodies have now grown accustomed too. And they can take something that may initially be therapuetic and have it develop into an addiction and a high risk behavior. Any real joy in life can be abused in one form or another. </p>
<p>In addition the article talks about factors such as speed, fatigue, no helmets and yes even alcohol that contributed to these deaths. There is no room for such recklessness on a motorcycle. </p>
<p>Given that this article pertains to a completely different population of young men and women, I don't see it applies to KP10. And I believe there is room in a young adults life to learn the sport with discipline, safety and what I call mindful riding. </p>
<p>I am a 40 something mom, nurse, safety nerd when it comes to wearing the right gear. I ride. It was something I started a year and a half ago. </p>
<p>I am not certain I get an adrenaline rush, but I love the brisk air racing past my body as I ride and the total heightened awareness of driving that I experience on the Ninja than in my Mini. I have overcome certain fears involved with learning as well as gained a new sense of confidence in myself that has helped me in other areas of my life. And what I love most is that I keep my attention on one thing, the ride. And when my attention goes else where I go back to the ride. It is almost meditative. It has been a very good thing.</p>
<p>I was pretty gaurded about getting KP10 into riding. He took the motorcycle safety school. He has in my limited observations prooved to be a safe and sensible rider. Our hopes for him were that this would enrich his life too and be another component of his overall informal education in life. We also figured if he is going to be traveling the world, we'd rather him learn to ride in our back yard than to rent a scooter in a third world country not being prepared to ride with skill.</p>
<p>I haven't though, ridden with him; he rides the Ninja when he rides and I am not comfortable on my husbands Duke. But the two of them ride together. And it is a great male bonding experience for them. They go out early in the morning, out to the country on the back roads. The Pacific Northwest twistie roads take on a new beauty on a motorcycle! And then they go out to breakfast and then back home. </p>
<p>I don't want him to do something that could seriously affect his status at MMA, but I also know what an enriching experience it is for him. </p>
<p>I am not concerned anymore for the risk factor of him being on the motorcycle than when he goes hunting in Eastern Washington, out on his dinghy in high winds or snowboarding off the back of Alpental. But I do want to keep him "under the radar" when it comes to school. </p>
<p>In summary I don't think the no motorcycle reg can be justified by the very real and sad situation of the article you site. But I do want him to do what he has comitted himself to.</p>
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<p>Motorcycle safety is a huge issue in the military. Last month I participated in the Army Safety Coordinating Panel led by the LTG Campbell, Director of the Army Staff and the DASA for Environment, Safety and Health. All the Major Commanders from the Pentagon and around the world (including Iraq) were either there or hooked up via satellite and the Under Secretary of the Army key noted the meeting. A major topic of the meeting was POV, especially motorcycle accidents. </p>
<p>There are a lot of safety topics in the Army, but this is one that the leadership focuses on every time. While motorcycle safety has been on the radar screen of the Army for a number of years now, it remains a priority for every commander. In fact, in the Army, motorcycle deaths are actually down -- with the number of motorcycles going up as gas prices go up. And remember, the Army has more new recruits every year than the entire United States Marine Corps has marines. So, this is a huge challenge and a very significant accomplishment.</p>
<p>The Army has developed a number of practices to improve safety, including mandatory safety training for all personnel (enlisted and officers) with motorcycles permitted on post as well as a network of very active riding clubs that stress safety as part of their mission. A good example of the type of leadership that has led to this improvement is that the Sergeant Major of the Army, who is an avid rider himself, has a motorcycle safety session at every post he visits. </p>
<p>It’s a tragedy when even one soldier, marine, sailor or airman dies in an accident. Its also, it is just like the press to find a bad news story as opposed to a good news story.</p>
<p>Oh thank goodness. Another crazy mom that likes engines. I like you KP10s mom. See LFWBDad? I'm not alone! My racing stripes came in today so next Thursday is d-day for the things along with the new exhaust. Weeee! This Pony can run!</p>
<p>How many of you Plebe parents remember the emotions back in July?? And now they're coming home for a week!!! How cool is that?</p>
<p>And he thinks he can beat me at foosball...what a silly young man.</p>
<p>FYI - Is2Day is my boy - in case you didn't pick up on that ;)</p>
<p>Yeah. But is2day is mine now too. Sorry. Already adopted. Nothing you can do. You now have to share every minute of what the visit home is like. I can't stand it that I don't get a kid home for fall break this year so ya'll share whats going on or I'll be super miffed. </p>
<p>100% agreement. He won't beat you at foosball. They always try but can never truly pull it off. Dad cleaned the Jamz's clock playing pool when we were up last July. The record will stand when he comes home at Thanksgiving.... It will be interesting because the KP captain of Jamz' ship plays in tournaments & may have passed along some tricks of the trade from what I'm told. Will have to wait & see.....</p>
<p>JM - you're awesome :)</p>
<p>Food:</p>
<p>Here is my goal for fall break.</p>
<p>Eat the following,</p>
<p>At least 3 steaks, go through atleast a can of bruschetta, drink multiple bodles of geriostiner sp?, apple struddle, ben and jerrys ice cream, capresie salad is a must, one box of mrs. T's pierogies with a onion, drink whole milk, drink good cappachino's every morning (only drink them untill 1200) then esspresso's after that, and most of all go open a fridge and stare at it for 10 miniutes then decide i dont want food and go sit back down on the sofa. :)</p>
<p>oops i almost forgot, eat a bird that is so fresh that i saw it flying that morning. and that i was the source of its demise. :)</p>
<p>KP10 YOu will NOT stand with the door of the fridge open for 10 minutes.......</p>
<p>well not if I am home at the moment. </p>
<p>LOL it is the most mundane and simple pleasures one misses when living in a dorm. </p>
<p>I am thinking of those birds either in orange sauce or with apple/brandy stuffing.....</p>
<p>Motorcycle safety school, in my opinion makes a huge difference. You learn so much there and much of what you learn transfers over to being a better driver in your car also. </p>
<p>I'd reccommend anyone to take it, even if you never intend to own your own motorcycle.</p>
<p>Jamzmom, do you ride a motorcycle or a fast car. I see you in something snappy and red with a rag top.........</p>
<p>i drive a 2010 section. its pretty awsome it has 4-8 PP (plebe power) and it can make a full 90 deg turn... i want to see your snappy red sports car do that...</p>
<p><a href="http://www.legendlimeregistry.com/registry/photos/292/1279.jpg%5B/url%5D">http://www.legendlimeregistry.com/registry/photos/292/1279.jpg</a>
I can get to the grocery, in & out with milk & back to my house in 3.6 minutes.
This is what is happening to her next week. LOL I want the neighbors to know I'm coming so they can get out of the way.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pof2jkBgak&mode=related&search=%5B/url%5D">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pof2jkBgak&mode=related&search=</a></p>
<p>The Jamz has the red rag top. He named her Lola. :D</p>
<p>KP10, back to snappin' & poppin'.</p>
<p>Have fun with your exhaust enhanced toy. I always joke that someone has to purchase these things so it just as well be me. :)</p>
<p>Well plebes and midshipmen (are plebes also midshipmen? I am always so confused as to who to call what) it is two weeks until the break. Keep up the hard work until the end, you have a job worthy of being finished to the best of your ability. </p>
<p>As a parent I can safely say we are all very much looking forward to your coming home and having a few days of chilling out. It is around the corner so keep up the hard work until you get there.</p>
<p>we are midn in the usnr but her at school we are plebes...</p>
<p>I am looking forward to Fall Break, but does anyone know how much time off there will be Veterans Day weekend, the weekend after Fall Break?</p>
<p>THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER </p>
<p>Veteran's Day Ceremony 0750 at War Memorial
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday (actual) - cake-cutting ceremony
Liberty for 1/c, 2/c and 3/c commences after last obligation
Liberty for Plebe Class commences and expires at the direction of the Regimental Commander </p>
<p>FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER </p>
<p>Veteran's Day - Holiday (Actual)
Liberty commences for Plebe Class at the direction of the Regimental Commander
All restrictions and watches in effect </p>
<p>SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER </p>
<p>Regimental Function - Football Game - Grove City (Home) at 1300
Sailing - Atlantic Coast Champs (Home) - 2 days
Liberty commences and expires for Plebe Class at the direction of the Regimental Commander </p>
<p>SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER </p>
<p>Liberty commences for Plebe Class at the direction of the Regimental Commander
Liberty expires for Plebe Class at 1800, 3/c at 1900, 2/c at 2000 and 1/c at 2100
Plebe Knowledge Test (Ackerman Auditorium) at 1800 </p>
<p>MONDAY 13 NOVEMBER </p>
<p>Physical Fitness Assessment 07-2 for 2007 and 2010
Physical Fitness Test (through November 17) Liebertz Gym at 0530
Regimental Training 1550-1650
Class Elections 2008(B) and 2009(B) after last obligation
Class of 2007 - Active Duty application packages due to Naval Science</p>