just kinda sux - Page 3

CasterTroy · 12-10-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Krabill

I certainly didn't mean to offend.

Oh man no worries!!!! I know that for sure.

You just put the mirror there (which is what I needed)

LeeNetworX · 12-10-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

14-16 works for me. Lee? Maybe we could head out Tuesday that week to avoid some of the weekend traffic? The few times I've done these rides, Tue-Thu are by far the best riding with minimal traffic.

I'm with Lee, let's get some dates hammered out and I'll plan around them now, new job or not.

14-16 works for me as well. Middle of the week sounds like a good idea, too.

karl_1052 · 12-10-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

It's a shame we don't live closer; based on some of our conversations, it seems we'd get along pretty well. Hope things get easier as time passes.

This.

Although, I think you would be much faster than me.

MissHell · 12-10-2009, 02:04 PM

I have nothing to add, that hasn't already been said.

It doesn't compare, but the group I rode with dis-banded over time and I really miss riding with them. I have tried other groups, but they are too young and reckless for me. Sometimes I get a little down about it, I miss the good ol' days.

Good riding partners are hard to come by.

Kerry_129 · 12-11-2009, 05:27 PM

I know what you mean - good riding partners, like good friends are rare and to be treasured. But they do exist & might not be as hard to find as it may seen right now.
I consider myself very fortunate to have several great people in my life who are both. Up until the past few years I have taken that somewhat for granted, but it has slowly dawned on me that those people will likely be lifelong friends and are a huge part of what makes my life great (including Kathy of course, the best person & influence in my life).

I'm so sorry you lost Brian like that & though I can relate, I can still only imagine how it feels to deal with the memory of that day. Life goes on though, and there are more 'kindred spirits' out there to ride with & even more importantly be true friends who 'get it'. Kathy & I mentioned Doug in your thread discussing your negative feelings towards riding. A friend/riding buddy of ours died in his arms in August of '08, and he still deals with the after-effects. Much like you, he questioned continuing to ride, but couldn't give up something which is a part of our very being. He remains a very fast yet conservative & considerate rider, and more importantly he's an all around great person (his wife Angela also, who often rides with him). They live east of Charlotte & often ride in the Uwharrie Forest area (some surprisingly good twisties around there). It would be very convenient for you to meet up and ride together, and I feel very confident in telling you that Doug could restore your faith in being able to find good solid riding partners who are trustworthy, yet fun & challenging. Not squidly, not slow, not stupid - just right. Take me up on it & let me put you guys in touch for a ride some day - I dare ya.

And hang in there, man - I still think about my buddy Trent on a regular basis, but it's easier now to look at pictures & remember him with a smile instead of feeling tears well up.

12-10-2009, 02:04 PM	#24
MissHell Followed the crowd over. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Moto: '07 Yahama R6 Posts: 911	I have nothing to add, that hasn't already been said. It doesn't compare, but the group I rode with dis-banded over time and I really miss riding with them. I have tried other groups, but they are too young and reckless for me. Sometimes I get a little down about it, I miss the good ol' days. Good riding partners are hard to come by.

12-11-2009, 05:27 PM	#25
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	I know what you mean - good riding partners, like good friends are rare and to be treasured. But they do exist & might not be as hard to find as it may seen right now. I consider myself very fortunate to have several great people in my life who are both. Up until the past few years I have taken that somewhat for granted, but it has slowly dawned on me that those people will likely be lifelong friends and are a huge part of what makes my life great (including Kathy of course, the best person & influence in my life). I'm so sorry you lost Brian like that & though I can relate, I can still only imagine how it feels to deal with the memory of that day. Life goes on though, and there are more 'kindred spirits' out there to ride with & even more importantly be true friends who 'get it'. Kathy & I mentioned Doug in your thread discussing your negative feelings towards riding. A friend/riding buddy of ours died in his arms in August of '08, and he still deals with the after-effects. Much like you, he questioned continuing to ride, but couldn't give up something which is a part of our very being. He remains a very fast yet conservative & considerate rider, and more importantly he's an all around great person (his wife Angela also, who often rides with him). They live east of Charlotte & often ride in the Uwharrie Forest area (some surprisingly good twisties around there). It would be very convenient for you to meet up and ride together, and I feel very confident in telling you that Doug could restore your faith in being able to find good solid riding partners who are trustworthy, yet fun & challenging. Not squidly, not slow, not stupid - just right. Take me up on it & let me put you guys in touch for a ride some day - I dare ya. And hang in there, man - I still think about my buddy Trent on a regular basis, but it's easier now to look at pictures & remember him with a smile instead of feeling tears well up.