Well Richard,, the Mrs is pretty much done with riding and Motorcycles in general. She used to enjoy it and we have been together just under 30 years (Where did the time go?) However she just is done with it.
Part of the problem is, I ruined a perfectly good hobby by opening a shop for 10 years and 24/7 and all the events, long hours and ups & downs of doing it professionally plus some people who were difficult wore her down. I promised to get a real job, (With tangible things like health care, retirement and a steady paycheck)
Helped,, but my big crash and my resulting health issues because of it (Which will be life long) really sourd her on Motorcycles in general.
She wants me to stop riding altogether.
As to my friend who rode with me, There are no secrets, Christine is also a military veteran and having some serious issues in her life, So she is one of many of my friends I spend time with and there is nothing going on other than friends and support. While it was openly discussed,, at the end, the Mrs was annoyed with the whole thing, but its not a big conspiracy.
It WAS amusing though at the ride as some people gave us funny looks as who the hell is that?
There was Axethrowing at the event which is a bit odd, but apparently its a very popular thing now. Christine wanted to learn more. (Far more complicated than you might think) but she thought it might be a good skill to learn for people who *** her off. She was US Army active duty, and then worked Logistical Support for Army/AirForce and just retired. She also worked for Boeing in purchasing & logistics.