Heloise Hints from

Dear Heloise: I’m the proud new owner of a URAL PATROL SIDECAR RIG. I know you have had a Ural motorcycle for some time, and I wanted to know if you had any hints for me. — Jerri in Holiday Island, Ark.

Love the bike, and it’s really fun (and safer than a two-wheel) to ride through the Texas Hill Country. I do have a few hints for you:

Use rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth to shine any chrome on the motorcycle.

Travel with a small, plastic spray bottle of half vinegar and half water. Use a microfiber cloth and the solution to freshen the inside of your helmet.

Use the same vinegar solution to clean mirrors.

After taking off your boots, sprinkle baking soda in them and/or stuff them with newspaper to keep odor down.

If your hands get dry while riding, slather them with lotion and put on cotton gloves.

Keep the wheels on the ground! — Heloise

P.S.: The best Heloise motorcycle hint: Wear a helmet! I always have, and I’ve had my motorcycle license since 1974! Visit my website, www.Heloise.com, and watch the videos of me riding in Texas! TRAVEL HINT Dear Heloise: My phone has a feature where I can write myself notes. While on vacation, I keep track of what I did, saw and took pictures of.

When I get home, I go over the notes and type up a description of each day. Then when I scrapbook the trip, I place the description on the page with the corresponding pictures. Years later, it is a great reminder. — Nita in Texas HAND WATERING Dear Heloise: Due to water restrictions in my area, I have to hand-water my lawn instead of using a sprinkler. Because of a previous injury, I have a hard time standing for long periods of time. I take a fold-up, lightweight chair with me outside when I water. I sit in the chair and water a section of my lawn. When done, I simply move my chair to the next section and continue. — Evelyn in Texas