Ramblin'

[solo1]

It sure has been some good years with the VRCC.  Many of you helped when i lost my wife.  Lots of good memories. Meeting many friends here but also seeing many of them going away. RJ comes to mind, along with Highlander, Sarge, and many others.  I also have made local friends like Six2Go and Fudgie, and others.

While the memories are still here, I have found a decided lessening of my physical ambition, coupled with an increasing demand on my dwindling financial base. It has been 26 years since I retired and my 'fixed income' showed very modest gains. A big problem for me is the ever increasing costs of medical premiums and just about everything else.  As a result, I am becoming more frugal every day both in energy expended and money spent.  I mentioned that I might go to the next Inzane, having forgotten that there are very few mom and pop motels left with low rates and parking at the door.  I'll not be going to Inzane.

I had told my kids that I would like some type of open house upon making it to 90 years and I'm going to concentrate on that.  Plans aren't firmed up yet but I do know that I would rather try to make that an event rather than spend well over four hundred dollars on a motel plus expenses driving to Inzane. 

 The 'open house' date, here in New Haven, will be around April 24th.

I have also come to the conclusion that, due to me not riding anymore, I don't seem to have the ties to the VRCC that I once did. I no longer can write motorcycle stories, in the present,  because I don't ride.  I also feel, deep down, that I might have worn out my welcome here a little bit because of it. At any rate, though, it has been a fun ride.

Maybe I'll be able to talk in person to some of my VRCC friends when the family does the open house for me. At this point the plan is to welcome some of my friends from the VRCC, along with local friends, and members from my church.  90, for me, is a big deal.

Wayne, solo1

[The emperor has no clothes]

Wayne, I'm sorry to hear this. Only you know whether you can afford Inzane or not. But consider rooming with your sons. Or others for that matter. As to having thought you might have worn out your welcome here. I can tell you in no uncertain terms, you are wrong in this. MAYBE, with one or two. But remember, there are hundreds of us that feel the opposite. Many don't post much and you may not realize it, but they value your time and insight here.

[DDT (12)]

Wayne, I'm sorry to hear this. Only you know whether you can afford Inzane or not. But consider rooming with your sons. Or others for that matter. As to having thought you might have worn out your welcome here. I can tell you in no uncertain terms, you are wrong in this. MAYBE, with one or two. But remember, there are hundreds of us that feel the opposite. Many don't post much and you may not realize it, but they value your time and insight here.

As is so often the case, Rob is right on the money again! Ours is much more than a loose knit group of folks who ride... That may be the item that draws us together initially, but the bonds that form, the spiritual connections made, the close friendships established with good people, combine to transcend anything so superficial as merely riding... Your stories have interesting qualities of riding per se, but for me, it's the cross-current of human experience and emotion, of the drama of life that holds my attention and engages my thinking apparatus!

The sharing of the feelings during the loss of a life-partner, of being outside while thousands of miles from home on a cold winter night in Korea... simple things like breaking down or dodging a near miss calamity... being caught in rain or snow... enjoying meet-ups with good friends... It is through the sharing of laughter, tears, aches and joys that we feel our connection with others grow and solidify...

In that regard, your thoughts and sharing of you is timeless, and whether or not it involves recent riding is just so much detail... and it matters very little... It is you and not your bike(s) that have connected with us, Wayne, and it would be a significant loss for us if you felt a need to withdraw from our social arena... Like it or agree with it or not, you do make a positive difference here, and you would be sorely missed...

DDT

[JimC]

Wayne,
I feel that you are one of the main stays of the board,(just like RJ was)
It is people like you (and your family) that make this board great. Your postings do not have to be motorcycle related. I appreciate your stories, whether life related or motorcycle / car related, you have a way with words, I hope that they continue on.

Jim

[baldo]

Wayne,

You and I don't agree on very many things around here, but please be assured that I read and appreciate every one of your posts. I might not see eye to eye, but I respect your views...

Your 90 years in this world is a very unique and valuable asset to this club. It would truly be a shame if you decided to fade away.

Those are both of my .02, worth what you paid....

Bob

[John Schmidt]

Well old friend, I'm saddened to hear you're not going to make it to InZane, but I do understand. I wish there was a way I could break away to attend your proposed open house, that is one thing I'd love to take in. As for feeling a bit on the outside, I understand that as well. As soon as Rita could no longer ride and I had to start staying home more, the majority of the GWRRA members in the local chapter no longer kept in contact. As for myself, I do enjoy reading your posts of times past, many ring a bell of memories for myself as well. I've found as the years pass, the social isolation oft times seem more of an issue than medical/health problems. Stay with us, it's time well spent.

[..]

Wayne,

Write some stuff and post it.

Most of DDT ramblings carefully constructed phrases and sentences aren't motorcycle related.

There's lotsa grits

There's lotsa  coffee

There's lotsa bacon

There's lotsa beer

There's lotsa of urgency 

[Hooter]

Wayne, we want to be here with you to enjoy your journey to 90. To close the door on your past and upcoming experiences / adventures would be a loss for you mostly and us as well.  Nothing has been worn out here by you. 

[da prez]

   Wayne , I know the world shrinks as we age. You do not have to let it happen to fast. Your posts and input is important. You can read and type. You can talk and walk. (maybe a little slower) P L E A S E
do not fade away. Even those who do not agree with your input read what you write. We have ate together ,had coffee and talked on and off the board. Do not fade away.

                              da prez    Ross

[solo1]

Gosh, my intention was not to give the impression that i was fading away, just that I perceived that things changed. (which they do). 

I just won't post as much and not anything in the way of riding. While Inzane is out, I'm hoping that we, the family,  can put together a nice 'open house' for my 90th.

[Serk]

I was really hoping you'd be able to make it to Inzane so I could finally meet ya' and shake your hand...

But after my not making it for the first 16 years, I can't really say much.

[old2soon]

Keep posting yer memories. I for one am transported by your words and feel at times-O K Most times-like I'm ridin bitch with you. GOOD writers have that effect on me. While we do NOT git face to face as often as I'd like too this electronic whiz bang sorta suffices and makes life-well my life fer sure and fer certain-a bit more palatable than it might be sans the tronic whiz bang! While I was down and reconsidering and reconfiguring my options tuning in here helped beyond my expected belief. I aim to either have iced tea or coffee with you Again Friend!  RIDE SAFE.