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Post by manxman on Feb 22, 2008 12:30:49 GMT -5
Where's hopwheels? Haven't seen a post from him in months. Gary, you out there??
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Post by G Man on Feb 22, 2008 18:40:46 GMT -5
Good question. I have also wondered if all was o.k., with him. He hasn't logged in here since Oct 29, 2007. He also used to do a lot of eBay stuff, but has been quiet there for a number of months also. We should maybe email him. His email can be found at the bottom of his web page here: www.hopwheels.com/G Man |
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Post by hopwheels on Apr 22, 2008 14:55:38 GMT -5
Hey guys! Wow, I hadn't realized this much time slipped by. Didn't really intend on dropping off the face of the SR planet. Hope everyone here is doing well.
I took a little hiatus from riding and bikes in general. A friend up in Washington state had a car make a left in front of him on his bike, and shattered his arms going through his windscreen and into the car. Could have been a lot worse, but was/is pretty bad.
It's taken some months and a few surgeries and he's doing better, but back when it happened, kind of put the fear of God in me. Talked it over with my wife, and decided I'd lay off bikes for a bit. Actually thought it might be the end of my riding career, but thankfully didn't rashly sell anything.
Just this past weekend pulled my '79 SR out for my brother-in-law visiting from North Carolina. He rides and has seen pics, and wanted to lite it up in person.
Well, I can tell you I'm not done riding. Just a few years into my riding career, and it sure gets into your blood. I don't have to tell you guys that.
So, thanks for thinking of me, missed posting and reading, and have some catching up to do. See lots of new names, very cool. See ya' around!
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Post by G Man on Apr 22, 2008 20:28:03 GMT -5
There you are!  Glad to hear all is o.k. with you. Hope your friend mends up well. There are a ton of new names and lots of interesting posts for you to read up on. Take care and talk to you soon, G Man |
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Post by manxman on Apr 22, 2008 22:55:03 GMT -5
Welcome back. Sorry to hear about your friend, I know how devastating it can be. I've lost two great riding companions due to the same circumstance. Hang in there!
dave
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Post by marlon on Apr 22, 2008 23:28:48 GMT -5
Hey mate, good to see you back!
Horrible to hear about your mate. Sh!t happens eh? I felt the same as you a while ago - a mate of mine had his leg severed when he was clipped by a truck. It's hard to shake the want to be on a bike eh?
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Post by StewRoss on Apr 23, 2008 1:43:49 GMT -5
Hi Gary, Welcome back to the fold mate...not good about your friend...it's not fun getting smashed up. Good that you kept the SR. SR  |
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Post by hopwheels on Apr 23, 2008 9:28:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys... appreciate it. And my friend is on the mend, so that's good. Guess I am too, 'cause when I brought my SR out of the garage to show my brother in law, and started it up and rode it a bit, couldn't get the smile off my face.
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Post by andy on Apr 23, 2008 23:39:33 GMT -5
Hi Gary,welcome back,I can only echo the previous comments.Its the worst nightmare,the one that pulls out on you and reckons they never saw you,scary.Hope the confidence comes back and you can enjoy riding again soon.
Regards,Andy.
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