ThomWill
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Reged: 10/01/07
Posts: 1626
Loc: Georgia
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Pegs down...
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Thom
I might be wrong, I sometimes am.
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HabuBA
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Reged: 03/08/05
Posts: 599
Loc: Chowchilla, CA (San Joaqin Va...
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Dear Lord, I don't know what to say. Moe was kind enough to drop me a line today to let me know what happened. I am so sorry. Sorry for John, his family, and the lot here. I really didn't know John very well other than what conversations we had here on the boards in the early days, and the discussions we had as he took over the site, but I can say from what I know he was a great guy, had a ton of friends, and had a heart big enough for everything involved in keeping this site going for everyone, and I know it's a lot. I've informed Moe to let me know what I can do to make sure things keep cooking here, and I'll be happy to do so.
Best Regards, Robert
Thanks Robert, turning the reins over to the Good Friar way back when, will be for ever appreciated,and your help now will be greatly be appreciated as well I'm sure by all.
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eprunier
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Reged: 04/11/10
Posts: 167
Loc: Auburn, NH
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Oh what horrible news. RIP John.
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06 Speedmaster
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Keith
Stickman Yogi
Reged: 03/21/09
Posts: 11611
Loc: BC, Canada
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I've informed Moe to let me know what I can do to make sure things keep cooking here, and I'll be happy to do so.
Robert, it is so uplifting to hear you say that! I was not around in the early days but I know about you starting things up here and... just look at what you started. One of the most amazing internet communities ever to be known. Between you and John I don't know who to thank the most but this offer to help sure as heck means a lot. Thank you so much for caring like you do!
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Live to love, love to live.
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trash
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Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 1010
Loc: ahoskie, nc
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Well damn... See you in the next life ole boy. You will be missed...
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Blackwind
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Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 2052
Loc: Houston
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I've informed Moe to let me know what I can do to make sure things keep cooking here, and I'll be happy to do so.
Robert, it is so uplifting to hear you say that! I was not around in the early days but I know about you starting things up here and... just look at what you started. One of the most amazing internet communities ever to be known. Between you and John I don't know who to thank the most but this offer to help sure as heck means a lot. Thank you so much for caring like you do!
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I'll say till I die, that this is a very "active" forum, like it's alive. Always has been. Worldwide. A mighty big family, we all.
Robert, whatever life throws your way, THANK YOU, for making this all happen, and for understanding how important this forum is to so many people. You really created a masterpiece with this one. Bless you, my friend.
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Keith
Houston
Ridin'Texas
'04 Speedmaster
AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, 45 slow jets, 140 mains, 2.0 turns, 16/42 final drive, Nology Coils
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lylesdo
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Reged: 06/26/06
Posts: 1265
Loc: Warrenton VA
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Such tragic news... really hard to wrap my head around this one. My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to all who knew John.
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'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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edmspeedmaster
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Reged: 07/11/11
Posts: 1245
Loc: Alberta, Canada
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I've informed Moe to let me know what I can do to make sure things keep cooking here, and I'll be happy to do so.
Robert, it is so uplifting to hear you say that! I was not around in the early days but I know about you starting things up here and... just look at what you started. One of the most amazing internet communities ever to be known. Between you and John I don't know who to thank the most but this offer to help sure as heck means a lot. Thank you so much for caring like you do!
Robert thank you for the offer to help out, frankly as a sort of recluse my circle of friends is limited, but this group just has that "something" that something that allows members from across the world to feel something for someone they have never even met!! speaks volumes, don't it? if $ are required to help out as others have mentioned, i would chip in best i can for certain.
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2007 Speedmaster and lovin it!
In Memory of "Friar John" 1967-2012 RIP
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Gregger
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Reged: 04/07/07
Posts: 2371
Loc: Timmins, Ontario
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Robert,
Along with the tragic news about the Friar, I was concerned about the continued existence of this site.... John was the heart and soul of the place. He was like a big mother hen always watching out for us chicks (not meant to be disrespectful) and you didn't mess around with this site and it's members with John around.
Appreciate the offer to keep things going. We will support you in any way we can. Just keep us abreast of any needs since John usually kept $$$ needs to himself.
I think we should have a sticky showing all the pictures in one folder of Friar John as a memorial to him.
I noticed Fast Eddy closed shop for a few days out of respect for the Friar. Much appreciated Eddy!
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69 BSA Firebird Scrambler
73 Yamaha TX 750
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Bedouin
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Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 2450
Loc: Athens, Greece.
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
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You can bet your ass I’m going to take that new Rocket III all over the place ... I have two semi-epic rides in mind for next year ...
... I followed him on fb during the AZ portion of his epic ride this year.
After hanging out here for nearly 10 years, it saddens me that we have lost "one of our own".
John always had a strong admiration for what he called "epic" rides.
"Epic" was a word which featured very highly in his "ride" vocabulary (as was the "hammer" in a different context).
It is therefore even more frustrating and ironic that when he finally commenced on his own long-distance rides ... he paid the ultimate price ... thus robbing him of fulfilling his dreams of far-away expeditions.
I am sure that my fellow brethren on here who indulge in long-distance expeditions will agree that John's demise can serve as a strong reminder to us all, both newbies and veterans, of an important set of simple rules ...
Rule 1 - The most important part of an epic ride is to GET BACK and remember it.
Rule 2 - NEVER forget rule 1.
So ... John, sooner or later when I get to where you are ... I'll nudge you to continue some epic rides together.
I think we have unfinished business.
R.I.P.
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Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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