Member Spotlight - Alan
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Alan of Putnam Rides a 2005 H-D Heritage Softail Loves Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough |
| Occupation: | Sales Engineer |
| Family: | Wife, Cindy. Son, Alan Jr. |
| First bike: | Honda CM400E, bought it in 1982 as a second vehicle when I was stationed in Yuma, AZ. |
| Years riding: | Altogether 6 years |
| How often do you ride: | As often as weather and circumstances permit. |
| Who do you ride with: | Mostly my wife |
| Where are some of your favorite routes you’ve ridden: | Rt. 14 from Providence to Willimantic. Rt. 23 west of Springfield into NY. Rt. 44 from NY into CT. |
| Funny situation you had that involved your bike: | My wife and I hit a deer a couple of years ago going to dinner. I laughed so hard I broke 3 ribs and had to go to UMass in Worcester with a lacerated spleen. The deer laughed so hard he died. |
| What’s the most expensive change or repair you’ve made to your bike: | $5,000 to remove deer hair and blood from the front fender and headlight. Oh, and replacing most of the left hand side. |
| You could buy another bike, what would your next one be and why: | New Tour Glide, The dual headlights remind me of something. |
| What is your favorite Harley event you’ve attended: | It's not specifically a Harley event but the Rhinebeck Antique Bike Show. Hundreds of old motorcycles puttering around a fairground for 3 days. I was in bike heaven. |
| What are some of your other interests or hobbies: | Running, hiking, spending time with my Golden Retrievers |
| What is your favorite... | |
| Food: | BBQ anything |
| Vacation place: | Cruise ship to the Bahamas |
| Movie: | My Cousin Vinny |
| Recording artist or band: | John Hiatt |
| Tune: | Anything by John Hiatt |
| Do you have any pets: | 3 Golden Retrievers |
| Tell us about a humorous and embarrassing moment (you’re willing to share): | I fell asleep in the church balcony after my high school prom and started snoring. My dad had to come wake me up. They still laugh about that back in Minnesota 28 years later. |
| Tell us about someone you admire and why: | My Tech School instructor. He instilled in me the importance of professionalism in everything I do. |
