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I have been on a posting holiday for various reasons which are not up for discussion. A few realities of life hit me square in the face yesterday and helped me decide today was the day Id return to the dialog here. I rode with the Pensacola PGR to a Memorial for a Air Force Special ops dude that was shot by an Afghan soldier over the koran thing. Very sad, so unecessary.    It was a perfect day to ride and over 40 bikes showed up. We stood a flag line just outside the church and could hear every word of the service and just what a special person this guy was. Now hes gone! None of know how many days we have left (FIRST REALITY CHECK) After the service we stopped at a BBQ place to have lunch about 12 or 14 of us. A woman rider I was sitting near told us the story about how she was hit by an 18wheeler rig that ran a red light and smashed her in her car. Totally a miracle shes alive. And, shes the most happy upbeat person you could meet even though her body is scared, shes in pain and her (now ex) husband ran off with the settlement money and left her broke and (then) crippled. (REALITY CHECK #2) So Im riding home on the same stretch of interstate that I rode back and forth to be with my first wife while she was in the hospital she never got out of and I remember looking into the sky as I was driving or riding wondering if God was hearing my prayers (REALITY CHECK #3) Bottom line. No one knows how many days they have to enjoy life, family, friends etc. And EVERYONE has something to add to whatever conversation they are involved in. So, I changed my plans. I was going to start posting again after Daytona to put up details....a few of us that plan on riding up the Cheaha mountain in May even though there is no official event. So Im back, and anyone that feels like a cheap shot......GO FOR IT! It will fall on deaf ears, life is too short |
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Rams
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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2012, 05:51:34 AM » |
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I have been on a posting holiday for various reasons which are not up for discussion.
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So Im back, and anyone that feels like a cheap shot......GO FOR IT! It will fall on deaf ears, life is too short
Welcome back and to be honest, I use that selective hearing tactic on my wife all the time.  |
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Learning the majority of life's lessons the hard way.
Every trip is an adventure, enjoy it while it lasts.
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Chrome
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Um boom ba Bay Um boom ba Bay Ba Ba Boom Ba Be Be
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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2012, 06:03:02 AM » |
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Hey Jeff Good to see you back. Kind words. Your friend, Chrome  |
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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2012, 06:05:14 AM » |
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Bonjour.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2012, 06:06:51 AM » |
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Bonjour.
And an energetic bonjorno to you too |
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012, 06:18:59 AM » |
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Michael K (Az.)
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« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2012, 06:19:16 AM » |
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I ride as often as I can for that exact reason! You NEVER and I mean NEVER know if and when you may be hit by the proverbial BUS!! Sitting around and saying," I'll go on the next ride", just doesn't cut it anymore. I believe Mr Lennon once said,"Life is what happens when you're busy making plans!" And if he didn't, he should have.  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2012, 06:29:50 AM » |
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Cheaha - May when???
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Oss
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« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2012, 06:31:16 AM » |
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Good to see you back
Thank you for representing the PGR on that ride for our serviceman who gave his all
Best to you and the Queen
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
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« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2012, 07:03:38 AM » |
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Cheaha - May when???
Judy and I were looking at the first or second weekend. I think there are a couple others thinking the same thing......So maybe itll be a fun little get-away weekend to ride those familiar hills once again |
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Black Dog
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« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2012, 07:08:59 AM » |
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Good post Jeff. Glad you decided to come back  Black Dog |
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Just when the highway straightened out for a mile And I was thinkin' I'd just cruise for a while A fork in the road brought a new episode Don't you know... Conform, go crazy, or ride a motorcycle...  |
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
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« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2012, 07:24:08 AM » |
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 good for you chris , there anit much better then this board anywhere. now you starting to sound like me happy good lucky, even when your having a bad day there are so many people out there that is so much worse off.. i will never forget that . i love life almost as its my last day here and i tell ya im going to live it up man .. im very bless for my family .. and everything i got and can do . see ya in daytona .pulling out thursday be there friday..
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« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2012, 07:39:55 AM » |
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Glad yer back. Life to frikin short for cheap shots. Found out almost to late life was happening while i was out earning a living. Can't change what be past but just might help adjust the future some. RIDE OFTEN-RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2012, 07:49:52 AM » |
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Welcome back You do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.
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“Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don’t have time for all that.”
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2012, 08:07:31 AM » |
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True words and glad you're back |
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« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2012, 08:08:27 AM » |
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Glad you're back Jeff. |
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« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2012, 08:28:09 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: March 06, 2012, 10:39:37 AM » |
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This makes me so damn mad #$#@$%^^&*  |
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« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2012, 01:04:09 PM » |
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I hear ya LOUD AND CLEAR Fritz...
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« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2012, 02:51:31 PM » |
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There are many that don't understand or heed the "Sobering Day Event". Glad you did and welcome back.
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« Reply #20 on: March 06, 2012, 04:37:08 PM » |
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Welcome home, Jeff.
Still remember you meeting Kiwi and I in Crestview one cold January.
You have been missed.
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BigAl
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« Reply #21 on: March 06, 2012, 04:46:36 PM » |
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Life is short.
Then after you realise that, life gets better.
You think of the little things and take time for them as well.
May your ride be with the wind at your back, a friend by your side.
Thanks for honoring the fallen.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #22 on: March 06, 2012, 05:37:41 PM » |
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Thanks Everyone........ |
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« Reply #23 on: March 06, 2012, 07:06:38 PM » |
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Welcome back!
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I've never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. I don't understand people who hide from their past. Everything you live through helps to make you the person you are now. ....Sophia Loren
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GreenLantern57
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« Reply #24 on: March 06, 2012, 07:29:34 PM » |
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Glad you had some of those moments, we all need a reset once in a while. Keep the shiny side up!
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« Reply #25 on: March 06, 2012, 08:18:54 PM » |
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Cheers, and celebrate every day!
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