roadworthy
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Reged: 08/29/07
Posts: 8879
Loc: St Louis MO
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Although I never met the man in person I am saddened I never will.
+1 on that. Just because I never got to shake his hand doesn't make the hurt any less felt
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I stopped fighting my inner demons. We're on the same side now.
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Bill
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Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 2009
Loc: Ottawa Ontario Canada
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Made it to Riverside around 2-2:30 local time. Leaving way earlier than usual worked out pretty good.
Another run at Mingus and White Spar this morning with virtually no traffic was heaven (and left quite a bit more footboard metal behind as well). Had no idea there were more twisties between Yarnell and Congress. That hairpin descent down the mountain to Congress was sweet. Said goodbye to Ryan (rgoldberg) in Quartzsite around 11am after which Devon and I got thoroughly cooked going across the rest of the desert on I-10. But it was a lovely 82 degrees in Riverside with a nice breeze when we arrived. More of that, please!
Devon went on to LA and tomorrow I'm headed to San Diego for a visit with more friends. He and I will meet up on 395 Thursday morning for the 1300+ mile ride home.
I imagine this is john's last post on the board. *clearly* he was having an excellent trip.
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2004 America - Starship Touring Edition
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The_Dog33
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Reged: 02/01/07
Posts: 16984
Loc: NE PA USA
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I was just looking around at some of the things he did and does. Take that little 10n yr anniversary in the banner at the top of the page that he also made. I was just looking at another thread where he had fixed the pictures someone had tried to post and got the address wrong. It got me thinking and in addition to that special place for him that bulldog avatar he loved so much should be incorporated as well. The home page banner has a black area to the far left I think might be a good spot for it if that can be done.
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I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
some shots of our bikes
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The_Dog33
Fe Butt
Reged: 02/01/07
Posts: 16984
Loc: NE PA USA
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Made it to Riverside around 2-2:30 local time. Leaving way earlier than usual worked out pretty good.
Another run at Mingus and White Spar this morning with virtually no traffic was heaven (and left quite a bit more footboard metal behind as well). Had no idea there were more twisties between Yarnell and Congress. That hairpin descent down the mountain to Congress was sweet. Said goodbye to Ryan (rgoldberg) in Quartzsite around 11am after which Devon and I got thoroughly cooked going across the rest of the desert on I-10. But it was a lovely 82 degrees in Riverside with a nice breeze when we arrived. More of that, please!
Devon went on to LA and tomorrow I'm headed to San Diego for a visit with more friends. He and I will meet up on 395 Thursday morning for the 1300+ mile ride home.
I imagine this is john's last post on the board. *clearly* he was having an excellent trip.
There is some comfort in the fact that this post shows he was having a great time, if you are going to go might as well be fast doing something you love.
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I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
some shots of our bikes
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RonL
Adjunct
Reged: 06/27/08
Posts: 198
Loc: 48150
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Damn. Sad day indeed. RIP John. Prayers for the family.
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bigbill
Worn Saddle
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 6138
Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Oh no.
I'm in shock.
I just spent this last weekend at the Southwest Triumph Fest riding and visiting with John.
As has been said; he was the life blood of this site but much more than that, a friend. A pleasure to be around and to ride with.
He will be sorely missed.
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"I miss Kansas": Dorothy
"I miss the rains down In Africa": Toto
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marty
Learned Hand
Reged: 03/23/08
Posts: 1152
Loc: Alberta,Canada
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It is a sad day around the world,you are greatly missed John.Rest in peace my friend.
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MsChevious1
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Reged: 02/08/10
Posts: 246
Loc: Beaverton Oregon USA
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I could have sworn we took pictures last time we saw him, but I can't find them anywhere. Thank you to everyone who share their pictures here.
You never know when you will see those you care about again. Make it a point to make good memories, and preserve then when you can.
Sad here.
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Don't knock on death's door. Ring the doorbell and run...he hates that!
My bike photo bucket
http://photobucket.com/MsChevious1
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DunnSpeed
Oil Expert
Reged: 10/27/08
Posts: 2380
Loc: St. Louis, MO
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I never met John but I am moved to the point as if I did know him. It's amazing how much we get to know each other on this board and the relationships that happen.
John...you will be missed. I appreciate the time you devoted to us and I appreciate you as a person. God speed, bro.
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arstaren
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Reged: 07/23/07
Posts: 3463
Loc: Southeast ,Iowa, USA
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This is terrible news indeed! I will miss ribbing back and forth with him. This not only a great loss for his friends but a great loss for the whole BA.com community as well.I was just PMing back and forth with him not long ago, I am in total shock and almost disbelief.I didn't always see eye to eye with John but that is why I liked him. He kept this place going with fairness and just enough restraint to make this a great place to hang out. John put his time, knowlege and effort into this site for us all and I am sure we all appreciate that. He will be missed by those who knew him weather it be just on here like me or in person like many others.
Ian said it as good as I could have. I'll miss him and his sharp cuts. Huge loss. damn!
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Fidelis et Fortis
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