General thoughts and comments

[solo1]

I'm still recovering from the effects of my TURP surgery. Bathroom breaks are becoming farther apart.  Kinda keeps me close to home as I don't have an RV, LOL.

I was over to Mark's house last night and he brought me up to speed on this year's Inzane. As usual, it was a good event for him and all. The get offs that he and Chris had, brought out the fact that there are still good people out there. The Ski patrol, the couple in the Mercedes SUV, and others, all helped in making a bad experience not so bad. I can't say enough about Loth and his wife who was with them and rendered a steadying hand. Twila has a sore knee but it's getting better.

During Mark's talk, i was thinking back to the five Inzanes that i attended. I keep thinking of RJ who I had good conversations with at both Paducahs and Johnson City. I remember sitting on my balcony at Bellaire with John Schmidt, contemplating the foibles of life as we indulged in a scotch and soda.

I most certainly remember accepting the special award, at Bellaire, for the oldest member even though I didn't ride to Inzane That was totally unexpected and was worth just as much to me as my Sagamore of The Wabash Award given to me by the mayor of New Haven.  

I also remember the Covered Bridge Rides undertaken by 'Doc" Morse of Crawfordville, Again, RJ stood out for me there as his birthday was celebrated during the CBR.  RJ is still on my mind as we were both Korean War veterans, me in an Army medical support group, and he as a combat Marine.

I remember the CBR and Hollywood doing his wheelie on Doc's residential street.

Last year I drove the Miata to Corydon and met still more Valk members.  I was welcomed, even though I came on four wheels instead of two or three.  I would hope that Steve continue the DRU as it's similar to the CBR.


Overall, it is indeed memorable to me that all this good stuff was brought about by a common love of a motorcycle that was no longer made after 2003, a long 14 years ago!

It is amazing to me that one motorcycle has done so much to bring together such a great group of people.

Thanks for listening.

Wayne, solo1

[DDT (12)]

Good story, well written, Wayne... Hard to add anything to that, so I won't try. I do agree with you, though, especially on your observations about this amazing social tapestry comprised of so many different strands, all woven together to make such a unique and beautiful whole...

DDT

[old2soon]

Wayne-Proud to call you and your Family-FRIENDS.  Wouldn't have it any other way.  RIDE SAFE.

[JimC]

Wayne,
your comment really hits home. Several times while at Inzane I realized that even though we tend to argue and piss and moan about politics on this board, the entire time at Inzane, the subject of politics never came up around me at least.

The week was full of good times, differences were set aside and friendship and was the norm.

Jim

[fudgie]

Always loved your stories and ramblings. Liked to hear marks story too.  The VRCC is great. Met so many and seen some neat places. Altho I never been to a IZ I do like the other rides that are put on.