Our very own T-Bird ...Celebrating 10th anniversary of heart transplant.

[T-Bird]

Thanks Dave,
Who would of thought that on that rainy day we would all meet and become great friends.
BTW> it was the second wettest day I've ridden...ask Skinhead about the first.

It's great to see great things happen to great people.  I'm truly happy that you have had another 10 years to enjoy and spread merriment.  I hope you have a bunch more!

Now, what's this about

He tends to attract rain though, so choose your rides with him carefully.

13 July 2010, Lexington, KY, I believe, on the way to Bellaire.  5_19, HayHauler, me, Joe, and 2 Valks, with T-Bird on the camera   The wettest I've ever been while not scuba diving. 


Just a few hours later and almost all dried out, we found ourselves in Mexico.  Indiana, that is.

[cashman]

Thanks for posting Joe.  This really is a miracle. My son who was riding with me at the dragon roundup will be celebrating his 8th year for his new heart.  And by an odd coincidence, our last name is Akins too!

Leighton in 2005



Leighton last weekend in Jasper at the roundup!

[hotglue #43]

Cashman.. glad your son is with us!!!! 
  Terry, it has been my pleasure to get to hang with ya!!!!!!  we may need to change yer handle to "Timex' ..... Takes a lickin, and keeps on tickin'...Glad ta call ya Friend!!!!!

[T-Bird]

Cashman,
I hope to meet you and your son someday.

Thanks for posting Joe.  This really is a miracle. My son who was riding with me at the dragon roundup will be celebrating his 8th year for his new heart.  And by an odd coincidence, our last name is Akins too!

Leighton in 2005



Leighton last weekend in Jasper at the roundup!

[f6gal]

Congrats T-bird... I had no idea!

For you organ donor proponents, remember, you can be a donor while you're still living.  A partial liver donation (the liver regenerates) or one kidney can save a life.  

[cashman]

No doubt!  We will have to hook up one of these days!

Cashman,
I hope to meet you and your son someday.

Thanks for posting Joe.  This really is a miracle. My son who was riding with me at the dragon roundup will be celebrating his 8th year for his new heart.  And by an odd coincidence, our last name is Akins too!

Leighton in 2005



Leighton last weekend in Jasper at the roundup!

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Cool kid I talked with him a couple times... I never knew... So glad he is doing good.

[Punisher]

Terry, the world is a better place with you in it.

I'm glad to know you and look forward to many years of miles and smiles with you.

[Gavin_Sons]

Terry, congrats on 10 years of a new heart. Im hoping to see you at the FCR, I think that pretty wife of mine is going to try to come too. Missed you at the DRU this year but you had more important things to attend to. See you in a few weeks buddy.

[Jabba]

I can honestly say that I keep T-Bird on a short list of my favorite people to be around on this Earth.  You can NOT hang with him and not be smiling.  THAT'S the kind of guy he is.

Terry, your donor and doctors blessed us all when they patched you up.  I am honored, and humbled to call you a friend. 

I missed you this past week at DRU as well, but I understand.  I have been an organ donor as long as I have known about it.  When I am gone... I won't be using them parts anymore. 

Ride safe, and ride far.  This earth is better off with you on it.

Jabba