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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by dmassey, Mar 25, 2010.

  1. dmassey

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    Anybody going?
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    not this time.........
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    not this time as well wallet to empty, & got some almost sad news today about my Dad :(
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    sorry to hear dave.........thoughts and prayers to you and your family.....
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    He's just hanging on for now ,I talked to My brother today & he said his guess within two weeks , My sister called & said about the same thing dad been sick for a few years now , sis said she thinks he's just giving up , dad's been a fighter all his life & guess it's his time or close to it , both bro & sis said he about 80 lbs now
    Sorry did'nt mean to highjack this tread
    cowboy, Mar 25, 2010
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    Not a problem. My prayers are with you too. My mother (92) is hanging on for whatever reason. Has been going down hill for last several months/years. I'm convinced that her pacemaker is the only reason she's still going since her pulse rate is equal to the programmed low paced rate. It's a shameful twist when our great technolgy becomes our curse. My prayers now are for a peaceful rest - for both.:(
    dmassey, Mar 26, 2010
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    Cowboy - Our prayers are with you - God bless.
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    Cowboy,

    Sorry to hear that you are facing the loss of your Dad. That's gotta be tough.

    My dad isn't in the best health. Although he is 77 years old I really enjoy spending all the time that i can with him. He's one of the best friends that i will ever have.

    Thoughts and prayers are with you.
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    thankl's to all , Dad's in his mid 80's ,& he's the one who tought me how to fish , hunt & all the encourgment (sp) i ever needed to get though life , he was always there for all of us kids & still try's , He also has gone down like this befor but some how bounced back , My sister who lives close to the folks say's she thinks he's had enough & giving up , Like he told me as a kid it's your life do as you want , just try not to hurt people on your though it , I have tried to always live by those words , only two of us kid ride & have riden since 1965 & he never has like us on Bikes but said it's your life have fun
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    Cowboy,

    My dad is from the old school too, and advise like that has never steered me wrong. We should all be so lucky to make it into the 8th decade and have family that is there for ya.

    Hope things workout for the best. :)
    Welder, Mar 27, 2010
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    Sorry to hear about your Dad my prayers are with you and your family. I losy my Dad back in December and I know how hard it is.
    steveb, Mar 27, 2010
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    Went and really gald I did. Now I'm ready to go back. The bike did great. Here's some pics:
    Danny

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    More pics. Failed to say that there were 400,000 bikes. What an event!!!!

    Danny

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    Had a couple more to post but for some reason, the upload failed. I'll try again later.
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    Not this year - but would like to make it - maybe next year - will have to set down and start plannig for the 2011 season pretty soon to get the money laid aside.
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    I did attend and it was awesome...I didn't know that it was 400,000 bikes but I wouldn't doubt it for a minute. That was my first time going and plan to attend them every year if possible. I do have pics and will post when I get them from my wifes camera. They started rolling out at 1200 and were still rolling out after 1615.
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    thank's for the pic's , looks like a lot of fun ,My brother has made the run many times & has enjoyed it every time ,I need to do as sarge7 said & start setting aside for next year :banghead:
    cowboy, Jun 8, 2010
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