There is a certain sound that Homer Simpson makes when he is confronted with, thinking about or near food. His jaw drops, his head falls back, his tongue falls out like an over heated dog and he begins to expound something that is difficult to spell but goes a little something like "Guhhhhhhhhhh!" This is precisely what happens to me when I open the pages of a new 'stich catalog.

After perusing the pages for a bit I immediately set forth on a trip north to visit the kind folds of Duluth Minnesota and everyone's favorite rider outfitter Aerostich. After savoring the sweet bouquet of riders gear I proceeded to give my list of "stuff I want" to my salesperson and they looked puzzled? "Sir, why are you handing me the catalog?" the Aerostich employee asked. I explained simply "One of each, please." He leapt to his feet and started filling the order. A couple of trips later and a call to the local moving company I threw caution to the wind and handed them my MMM corporate card. (Hey Victor, why does the card have my account number and my name on it?)….

Actually I sat at home leafing through the booklet saying things like "…and one of these, and one of those, and maybe 2 of these, and OOOOO look…" Then I drove (yes, you read that correctly, sigh. I am so ashamed) up and grabbed some T-shirts, a set of tank panniers, etc. If anything, grab yourself a copy of the catalog and read through it. Not only is it full of wonderful motorcycle gear but the sense of wit and humor that fills its' pages make a day of bench racing in the rain feel oh so good.

Aerostich can be reached at 1.800.222.1994 or www.aerostich.com. Otherwise thump up to Duluth MN and head to Eight South 18th Ave West. They will be happy to see you and you will be pleasantly surprised. Early recommendations: Of course the suit, a Ride There t-shirt, an Aerostich Parcel bag, collapsible cup and a Mr. Happy.