Oh yes, and it was a big motorcycle. He was around 60 then, and that was years ago. Always had been a rider, and his wife would come later in the car.
Your story about your pastor reminded me of a time i had to leave a graduation at Boston Garden early, because i was sick, and the only vehicle available to me was a Harley Davidson 1100 Sporty.
So there I went, down the southeast expressway (I93/95) on the Harley wearing an evening gown and high heels.