HI all, This is Gerry Strathman.  I have been a motorcycle rider for a bit over 50 years.  (Yep, I am old).  I have been retired for a while and live most of the time in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  I am now spending the Summers in the Twin Cities.  I am not fond of the cold so I go back and forth as the weather dictates.  I rode with HSTA for many years but discontinued my membership as there is no chapter in New Mexico.  I do ride with an informal group of Las Cruces and El Paso guys.  I currently have a Ducati Multistrada in NM and a Ducati Hyerstrada here in MN.  I just acquired the Hyperstrada after selling my 2003 Honda Interceptor.  I am eager to put some miles on the Hyperstada.  I know a few of the long-time members and am eager to meet the rest of the MSTA members.  Hopefully on rides.  Since I am retired I can ride almost any time I am not bicycling.  I now have two passions "Motorcycling and Bicycling."