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« on: May 23, 2012, 12:28:57 PM » |
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Maybe it was broadsiding the minivan at 45 mph, Maybe it was my beautiful wive and I walking away from it, or maybe it was the Best Fracken Motorcycle I have ever owned or ridden but I actually had a tear in my eye. Good Grief I am 6'1" 385 man I was got emotional sliding a license plate over a counter. Patty had to come with me, they don't trust me driving alone yet, she just kind of looked at me. She knew what I was feeling, but a dirty license plate to her is a dirty license plate. I guess she is right, A beautiful wive , four great kids, 6 lovely grandchildren, two of the best son in laws ever.
G-D is good. All I have is His.
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MacDragon
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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 12:36:36 PM » |
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Sorry to hear... but I well understand... Keep your chin up and someday the fever may come back and you may be in the saddle again. Keep away from minivans...  |
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stude31
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 02:17:48 PM » |
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Hang in there Bonzo! I would speak for many that it would be a tough day for any of us to do what you did. You will always be family here. Just because you have decided to make some changes doesn't change who you are and what you bring to the VRCC. Hope to maybe see you at InZane. Bring four wheels!!! I'm bringing the whole clan with me (mini van and all), and my bike  Keep us posted on what your doing with your time. Peace be with you, Joe. |
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 03:50:42 PM » |
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Man i just know that weren't a snap decision. You have to do whats right for you and your family. Wife-kids-yerself. I truly understand. May our LORD and SAVIOUR be with you and yours always. And should you ever decide to throw a leg over again-RIDE SAFE.
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2012, 04:08:03 PM » |
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you had to turn in your plate? i dont get it...if i was to stop riding i would just stop and let the tags expire,,,
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Bonzo
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2012, 04:17:31 PM » |
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you had to turn in your plate? i dont get it...if i was to stop riding i would just stop and let the tags expire,,,
in NY state if you do not have insurance they can fine you up to 1000 dollars a day (i think about the price) if you have uninsured tags. some motor vehicle financial liability law. Maybe the OSS can explainit |
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2012, 04:50:01 PM » |
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We don't know each other Bonzo, But I feel I have to say how sad all this is. How one wrong turn has caused you so much pain, and taken from you a source of joy.  I hope you get comfortable with it again some day. Get well soon, Peace. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2012, 04:54:11 PM » |
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you had to turn in your plate? i dont get it...if i was to stop riding i would just stop and let the tags expire,,,
And in Kansas, turning in plates gets you a refund of the "unused months". |
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2012, 05:39:07 PM » |
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Steve,
I can't say I know how you feel because I don't........I have nothing but respect for you in the decision you have made (I know it was not an easy one). Right now the top priority is healing for you and Patty.......Let me know if there is anything you two need. I look forward to our next meeting......perhaps a "cage" wine tour or a NJ to NY visit to have some BBQ.......see you soon, my friend!!
Mark
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« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2012, 07:37:40 PM » |
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Bonzo... Not ready for a trike?  |
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1966 First year Bronco... 302 CI V8
1975 First year Chrysler Cordoba... 360 CI V8
1978 Honda 750F / Cafe Racer
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"Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul."
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Lil D
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2012, 03:01:28 AM » |
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Bonzo...feel your pain.....
Your priority is your family, we get it....
Find your peace...... You deserve it.......
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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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Jabba
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« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2012, 03:29:38 AM » |
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Most of us get it man.
We respect you call. You're ALWAYS welcome here and at any of our gatherings... once VRCC always VRCC right? This club is about the people. And this forum is chock FULL of great members.
Good luck sir. Enjoy that convertible Camaro.
Jabba
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Wallie
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« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2012, 06:06:34 AM » |
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I actually had a tear in my eye. Good Grief I am 6'1" 385.
This is one instance where size does not matter. No joke intended. If you don't have feelings, you're not alive. |
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Chattanooga Mark
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« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2012, 06:55:34 AM » |
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God bless you and your family Bonzo. My brother and sister in law came upon a Goldwing after it hit a deer. They were on the scene in less than a minute after the crash. They were holding the man's hand and praying with the very happily married father of 4 as he died. This was well before the paramedics showed up. They sold their motorcycles and all their related gear within 30 days. Motorcycle riding was one of their passions and no one ever questioned their descision.
That was 3 years ago. They now each have a motorcycle again and are greatly enjoying this hobby/passion. Take your time, heal completely and pray for full restoration. All will be well.
All the best,
Mark
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