It seems we all learn the same lessons from riding the 250. I also hate it when someone that doesn't ride wants to talk about how little power my bike has. It's a shame but what can you do... I'd love to have a 600 super if I could afford it. I try not to pass judgment on anything or anyone and after owning a 250 this has just been reinforced.
Here is a kewl article I was reading yesterday on Ben Franklin's thoughts on how we spend our wealth:
http://artofmanliness.com/2012/02/15...amin-franklin/