I had a 15 hour drive home, I spent all day outside working in the yard and I am still having trouble putting my feelings into words. I know what I want to say but I can't seem to find the right words to really express my thoughts... I read Shawn's post earlier and I think that he and I are struggling with the same problem... The only think I know to do is put it out there and hope that you understand and can relate to my message.
First I hope that you all were not dissapointed in me, I know that many have been suprised that I am not a crochity old man. I'm going bald, have a gut and a dry sense of humor.... I have hidden behind the board for years and just last fall stepped out and went to Eureka, I loved meeting everyone and it was awesome.... This year at the bash my goal was to put faces, screen names and avatars together... I met a whole group of fantastic people. I have been reluctant over the years to get out there and meet you folks honestly because I have been afraid that I would dissapoint you all, there is no way that I am the guy that you all think I am......
I got to Robbinsville about 8:30pm on Thurs, Ozzy met me out front of the hotel to unload the bike and he ask's me if I want the good news or bad news first... He tells me about Doyle's dad and Shawn going down... We went to Hal's trailer and the guys already had the bike apart and Shawn was at the ER getting checked out.... I watched 5 guys pulling parts and working on the bike and another 10 guys at the doors offering suggestions and waiting, anticipating the chance to help work on Bessie... It wasn't where a couple of guys felt they had to fix the bike, there was an entire group of men with a true desire to see their friend have the opportunity to ride the next day..... I stood in the back and watched this all play out, men looking out for other men, unconditional giving...... I was taken back by it all and to tell you the truth really excited that I was a part of it.... I never picked up a wrench but I new that if there was anything I could do I would have......
I experienced so many personal triumphs at this meeting that you all have no idea what your involvement was in many of them.... I have been struggling in my personal life with many "other" things, we all have them.. Work, work, work, you know how it goes..... I sat around with you folks and realised that I was actually a part of something greater than the sum of any one indvidual....
I am humbled and actually a little embarrassed by the hospitality that I received... I was reluctant to go to the bash because I know that I am a simple man, just a guy behind a keyboard... I see guys like professor, GSXcite, MC Mustang and all the other wrenches out there that know all about the mods and technical stuff with the bikes..... I just get along, nothing special about me, I know the things that are in my closet and there is no way that I deserved to be treated in the way that you all took care of me there....
I make at least 10 mistakes a day and scrape by with getting myself out of situations.... You folks honestly hold me to a standard that sometimes I dont think that I can ever achieve.... at the end of the day I am just not worthy of the kind words, actions and genorisity that you show me.....
I will tell you this... I have been slaving like a madman with my job, shirts, the house, kids, you know what it's like... I typically don't take vacations so this was an odd thing for me to take off and even go out there...
Friday as we all were riding to Hooters I was in the back of the pack and I watched the other 30 or so bikes in front of me and I started thinking about exactly what I was doing. I was riding with folks from literally all over the country... people that I chose to get with... Who else in this world would have a group of great people drive for hours to be a part of something like this?? It was a great eye opening moment for me, I was part of something bigger than I could ever make myself.....
Sat I honestly had one of the best times in my entire life.....
Apex
Punisher
Badassbusa03
Daryl and Brink from Roadlok
justintime
I will get the pics out and make sure that I have everyone listed....
You guys may not know it but you were all part of making my day incredible...... The ride on the skyway was just short of heavenly.... I had FUN, I can't tell you the last time I just had fun, no questions, we just went out and rode hard.... THANK YOU for letting me play with you guys.......
The entire trip was great and I can't thank you all for letting me come and be a part of it.... I humbly thank you for your kind words, genorisity and sharing hearts....
I needed to put this out there, you will see some other post with a lot less heartfelt stuff and more fun.....
cap
First I hope that you all were not dissapointed in me, I know that many have been suprised that I am not a crochity old man. I'm going bald, have a gut and a dry sense of humor.... I have hidden behind the board for years and just last fall stepped out and went to Eureka, I loved meeting everyone and it was awesome.... This year at the bash my goal was to put faces, screen names and avatars together... I met a whole group of fantastic people. I have been reluctant over the years to get out there and meet you folks honestly because I have been afraid that I would dissapoint you all, there is no way that I am the guy that you all think I am......
I got to Robbinsville about 8:30pm on Thurs, Ozzy met me out front of the hotel to unload the bike and he ask's me if I want the good news or bad news first... He tells me about Doyle's dad and Shawn going down... We went to Hal's trailer and the guys already had the bike apart and Shawn was at the ER getting checked out.... I watched 5 guys pulling parts and working on the bike and another 10 guys at the doors offering suggestions and waiting, anticipating the chance to help work on Bessie... It wasn't where a couple of guys felt they had to fix the bike, there was an entire group of men with a true desire to see their friend have the opportunity to ride the next day..... I stood in the back and watched this all play out, men looking out for other men, unconditional giving...... I was taken back by it all and to tell you the truth really excited that I was a part of it.... I never picked up a wrench but I new that if there was anything I could do I would have......
I experienced so many personal triumphs at this meeting that you all have no idea what your involvement was in many of them.... I have been struggling in my personal life with many "other" things, we all have them.. Work, work, work, you know how it goes..... I sat around with you folks and realised that I was actually a part of something greater than the sum of any one indvidual....
I am humbled and actually a little embarrassed by the hospitality that I received... I was reluctant to go to the bash because I know that I am a simple man, just a guy behind a keyboard... I see guys like professor, GSXcite, MC Mustang and all the other wrenches out there that know all about the mods and technical stuff with the bikes..... I just get along, nothing special about me, I know the things that are in my closet and there is no way that I deserved to be treated in the way that you all took care of me there....
I make at least 10 mistakes a day and scrape by with getting myself out of situations.... You folks honestly hold me to a standard that sometimes I dont think that I can ever achieve.... at the end of the day I am just not worthy of the kind words, actions and genorisity that you show me.....
I will tell you this... I have been slaving like a madman with my job, shirts, the house, kids, you know what it's like... I typically don't take vacations so this was an odd thing for me to take off and even go out there...
Friday as we all were riding to Hooters I was in the back of the pack and I watched the other 30 or so bikes in front of me and I started thinking about exactly what I was doing. I was riding with folks from literally all over the country... people that I chose to get with... Who else in this world would have a group of great people drive for hours to be a part of something like this?? It was a great eye opening moment for me, I was part of something bigger than I could ever make myself.....
Sat I honestly had one of the best times in my entire life.....
Apex
Punisher
Badassbusa03
Daryl and Brink from Roadlok
justintime
I will get the pics out and make sure that I have everyone listed....
You guys may not know it but you were all part of making my day incredible...... The ride on the skyway was just short of heavenly.... I had FUN, I can't tell you the last time I just had fun, no questions, we just went out and rode hard.... THANK YOU for letting me play with you guys.......
The entire trip was great and I can't thank you all for letting me come and be a part of it.... I humbly thank you for your kind words, genorisity and sharing hearts....
I needed to put this out there, you will see some other post with a lot less heartfelt stuff and more fun.....
cap
