Update... called Rubba today, had a long chat. He might not make it back on here again as his computer died and he can't afford to replace it. Doesn't seem interested either. I'm usually not one to talk about another's personal situation but in this case I feel that I should make an exception since he's family here.... he's now gone through bankruptcy, has no real income, engaged to a girl who physically attacks him (although she also has her good points like putting a free roof over his head, etc
), still using "artificial joy" to get through the day, no car, no Busa... just that needy 954 Fireblade gifted to him from his good friend Jim who passed away last year suddenly from cancer... although it's still not road-worthy yet. Despite all of this though, he's still Rubb. Fun to talk to, jokes around, sees the lighter sides of things regardless of how bad they look, and generous. Offered me a bunch of Busa swag just because we're friends, no cost, no obligation. I told him to hold onto the stuff as one day he will be back on a Busa, although he doesn't see how it will ever be possible. I swear that if I wasn't unemployed myself, I'd find him a cheap Gen1 and put his butt back on the saddle where it belongs. He deserves as much.
So that's it. Those with his phone number can stay in touch with him but if you're hoping the org will be the medium to sustain your friendship, it might not happen unless he gets back online.