T-Bird (my latest update)

[T-Bird]

Hi to all my friends,
I want to apologize for not posting and keeping everyone up to date, I do read the forum every few days. My wife is typing this for me because the meds I am on make my hands shake too much. I have already had some bad text messages from auto correct .  I am doing a whole lot better than I was six weeks ago, and it looks like everything may turn out great. I can talk all day (wife:I can't get him to shut up  ) just can't type.
To catch everyone up, the viral disease I had 12 years ago that caused my first heart transplant, has resurfaced and now is in my heart and lungs. My doctors are great and say they can keep the virus at bay with meds. I just have to go through a long period of medical & physical treatments to try and repair or even reverse some damage I already got to my heart & lungs. 
I made the decision to sell both my Valkyries, while I am on the mend. I sold my beloved yellow Chiquita banana (nicknamed by Don & Tracey) to a good friend and fellow VRCC member, Rainman (Steve) in Bloomington, IN. My Black Interstate has been sold to a old friend and fairly new VRCC member texas23 (Steve) in Houston,TX.
I am not going to say my riding days may be over, they will just take a turn for awhile. I just don't want these bikes to sit for a year or so, when they should be ridden and enjoyed by another.
I will miss these bikes no doubt, but also look forward to what my next steed will be in the future.
I "will" stay active with the VRCC, and will continue to read the forum, just not able to participate in topics.
I will miss being at Inzane this year and seeing everyone, but will be able to go to my good friend & 
riding buddy...Smokin'Joe's fall color ride in October. Hope to see you there.
Terry 

[Thunderbolt]

Keep that positive attitude T-Bird.  Now you can start searching for that new ride.
From another Terry.  My Dad told me that my name came from the funny papers.  Terry and the Pirates.

[eric in md]

  terry, hope your really on the mend. really hate to hear you sold your bikes, better days ahead my friend think positive ,,,  love ya buddy mean it

[Willow]

Good to hear from you, Terry, even in your wife's voice.  They are good to have when we need someone to look out for us, aren't they?

Take good care of yourself and do what the doctor says.  We look forward to seeing you down the road.   

[Misfit]

Hang in there Buddy. You will be sorely missed at the big show this year. Take care and heal well. 

[RDAbull]

Good to hear from you T.  Keep up with what the Docs are saying and we will see you later this summer/fall.

[wiggydotcom]

Thanks for the update, Terry. Glad to hear the meds are working. They'll always be more Valk opportunities, whether it's the originals or the new fangled versions. Will miss you at Inzane for sure.

If by chance you can still go, I'm keeping an extra queen bed open for ya. Just show up and it's yours.
Take care,
Russ

[hal47]

Glad the doc. says there is hope for repair, will mis sharing the wind with you this summer,allready mised you this spring,will see you before the fall ride I hope. Take care my friend.

[Bighead]

T hate you had to sell the banana but hey I understand better to be ridden and loved than looked at and loved. It also removes the temptation of trying to ride when not physically able you will be back in the wind one day. I look forward to seeing you in Robinsville at Miss Reba's.

[JimC]

TBIRD,

The bikes can be replaced at any time. YOU on the other hand can not. Get well soon, we will meet up and party again. After all you (and your other southern buddy) are great fun to be around. We will allow you to take all the time you need to get back to your old DIVA self.

(Yes, I still have your DIVA under pants, I was waiting for the right time to give them back)

Get well,
JIM

[..]

Roll on FCR 

[Mr Whiskey]

Luv Ya Broham!
Keep givin' them nurses 
We'll catch ya down the road a piece!

[jimmytee]

Thanks so much for the update. Glad you are on the mend and look forward to seeing you again whether chasing through some crooked roads or just sharing conversation.

Rainman huh? Steve didn't say anything a couple of days ago on the phone.

[old2soon]

Yer forcing me to come on down to Cleveland Tn.-ain't ya?  Don't know what yer adult beverage restrictions are with your meds but I'd let ya watch me have one or two!  Glad you are on the mend my friend.  Gonna fer sure and fer certain miss sharin wind with ya.  Git yer self all fixed up A S A P. 

[Bigwolf]

Terry,
Thank you for the update.  Crazy B and I were getting concerned when we didn't hear anything for a while.
It is great to know you are doing better.  Do what you need to do to get well.  We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry (AKA: Bigwolf)

[BF]

Mend well.  Some of us are facing a ruff road and tuff choices.   

btw....I've been drooling over that yellow Valk ever since I've joined this site.   

[hubcapsc]

Hey Terry, great to hear from you!



-Mike "Paducah Kentucky."

[woofred1832]

                                          good to hear you are on the mend............... I have a brother-in-law recovering from heart surgery 4 by-passes, had the opperation last fall and just last week got on his trike for the first time and road about 25 miles, he said it felt great and cant wait to ride with us again on our ALL DAY rides
                                                 so keep up with the theropy thats what it takes ,,,,, many more rides to be had, .....................good luck ( woofred )

[G-Man]

So happy to hear that things a looking and getting better, T!  Maybe Steve will bring Chicita Banana to Spearfish so you can be there with us in spirit.    

[JimmyG]

Glad to hear you are on the mend Terry.   You can ride my Valk any time you need a fix once your feeling better and up to snuff. 

[Ice]

Terry, great to hear from you and that you are on the mend. We wish you a speedy recovery. Sorry you had to part with your bikes, but who knows what the future now holds for your next ride.
Take good care of yourself, and do what the Wife says, its easier that way, especially when your sick.  

[solo1]

You've made some wise choices and, i'll bet, it took some fortitude.

I pray that the docs will get you back to healing so that you can reinvest in the 'steed' of your choice.

Wayne, solo1

[Hooter]

Good to hear from you, Terry, even in your wife's voice.  They are good to have when we need someone to look out for us, aren't they?

Take good care of yourself and do what the doctor says.  We look forward to seeing you down the road.   

I really coudn't tell the difference in the voices?      Glad you are doing better Terry and do what the wife and doctors tell ya.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Glad things are heading in the right direction for you. Best wishes for that trend to continue 

[Super Santa]

Glad you are on the mend, Terry.  Hope to see you again some day.

Wind in the face is always good therapy.  Maybe wife will take you for a ride in the car and you can hang out the window and grin.

Heal up fast and well. HUGS to a brother.

[Reb]

Hey dude,

Gonna miss sparking the roadside up with you. Let's get this crap taken are of already and get back to business.

Miss yah my southern friend 

[Crazyhorse]

Hope to see you soon.

[Wolfhound]

Terry,

glad you are doing better.
Will miss you at InZane this year, but you made the right decision.

Your Yellow Beauty is in good hands and I was happy to hear that as well.

Keep up your positive mind set and get better soon.

I am proud that I had the honor to ride with you an the wild bunch.

[Bark2]

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear positive news.

My wife and I missed the last 2 Inzanes. We are looking forward to seeing everyone this year. Sorry we will miss you but I bet we will hear some stories. 

Get Well!

[Skinhead]

Terry, I'm glad your doing better and I hope you come out of this better than new.  But I must say I am very disappointed you won't be at Inzane this year, that you sold your bikes (although I understand why) and am really glad that you will be at the FCR. 

I guess there is a bright side to you selling your bikes though, at least now we don't have to worry about rain and floods of biblical proportions for a while when we ride!

I'm praying for you Bro.  Keep in touch.

[Gavin_Sons]

Glad you're feeling atleast a little better. I know I have said this before but you are one of my most favorite people. I will personally make sure that yellow bike is well cared for. Hope to see you soon buddy.

[5_19]

Just wow how fast things can change!
Last time I talked to you we talked about seats and your InZane plans. I haven't been on here for a while and just now reading about your InZane health condition  . Shocked me to say the least. Terry you need to get well soon and you will be in my prayers for a full and speedy recovery. ~TJ

[shortleg]

   Hang in there our brother, and make sure the wife is in fact putting
in what you tell her to. She maybe telling us we take too much of your time.
            love ya Bro
          shortleg

[threevalks]

                Terry, Very happy to hear you are on the mend. Will see you at the fall color ride.

[vanavyman]

Trish and I were happy to here things are looking up. Still praying for a full recovery. We hope to see you at FCR.
Dan & Trish Adams

[AJ4Fun]

Glad to hear you're doing better, Terry. I'm sorry we weren't able to meet since I'm working/living in Cleveland, TN, now and was looking for other Valk riders here. Thanks for getting me some info regarding places to take bike for service and a suggestion on someone to contact about riding to InZane.

Take care of yourself, and like others have said, listen to your wife!

Alice