Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
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Cormanus
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Queensland, Australia
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
LongRanger, I’m so very sorry for your loss.
I am at a stage of life where people I know are dying of cancer and other diseases. They all seem too young to me. That brings one face to face with one’s own mortality. Somehow, this makes even more incomprehensible the appallingness of the increasing number of random acts of senseless violence in which people going quietly about their business are harmed by other cruel, stupid or incompetent people.
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10-13-2017 02:41 PM |
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use2b
High Mileage
Perdido Key Florida
Posts: 1,040
Joined: Aug 2016
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
Very Sad and I feel your pain as i have been there a few times before.
Last Bike night friends who rode bikes with me in middle school all told me they ware thinking about hanging it up as i did also but deep in my heart i know i never will.
It is sad it ended this way but was a joy while it lasted. RIP
The best part about growing up in Florida is i didn't have to move here when i got old.
former owner of the baddest 2013 CB1100 ever ;] now a plush ride -2014 Goldwing Valkyrie GL1800C
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10-13-2017 03:55 PM |
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Blockhead
Running Like a Top
Pittsburgh
Posts: 692
Joined: Aug 2013
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
LongRanger, so sorry to hear about your friend...sad news.
2013 CB1100
2008 YZ 250
2008 TW200
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10-13-2017 04:03 PM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
(10-13-2017 02:41 PM)Cormanus Wrote: I am at a stage of life where people I know are dying of cancer and other diseases. They all seem too young to me. That brings one face to face with one’s own mortality.
Excellent point Cormanus. One of the reasons I started riding even more this year, was because of my friend John dying of cancer. As I visited him at hospice and watched him wither away, I vowed to enjoy each day as best I could. I wanted to feel the wind, feel the sun on my face, feel the rain, the heat, and the cold... things John would never feel again.
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
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10-13-2017 04:30 PM |
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Houtman
Been There
NC USA
Posts: 4,481
Joined: May 2013
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
Very sorry to hear about the accident.
I do not know the details but why on earth are we making pot legal , There are already enough distracted drivers on the roads.
Are we adding even more with the dope heads ?
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10-13-2017 04:45 PM |
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suhawk305
High Mileage
Orange County, NY
Posts: 1,098
Joined: Nov 2016
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
My condolences LR.
As far as your other friend killed by a drunk driver, probation is not enough! No excuse, jail for manslaughter is warranted in my opinion.
2014 Honda CB1100 Standard
1967 Honda CB77 Superhawk
You don’t stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding.
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10-13-2017 05:40 PM |
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cooldrum
Running Like a Top
Portland,Oregon
Posts: 266
Joined: Jun 2013
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
Sorry LongRanger, It's always a shock when people close to us is taken so quickly. Each time I go for a ride, I remind myself if "You think they're gonna do it, they'll do it."( In reference to car drivers)
There are just some things we cannot see, even if we're super defensive when out on the roads. I'm well aware every time I gear up and go for a ride, there is that element of risk in regards to our sport.
Thank You for sharing about the accident and how it impacted you and as a reminder for all of us to gear up and drive defensively.
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10-13-2017 07:55 PM |
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offroadfx4
High Mileage
Indiana
Posts: 1,113
Joined: Apr 2014
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
So sorry to hear about your loss....I know it's happening all the time....like Ferret I try not to think about it or I would never ride again.
2018 BMW K1600GT
2014 Honda CB1100 STD
1984 Kawasaki GPZ750
1978 Yamaha YZ125
1976 Honda CB750 (cost $1776 new)
1973 Honda CB350
1970 Honda 50 Mini Trail
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10-13-2017 10:12 PM |
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F800GT
1st Service Completed
USA
Posts: 108
Joined: Jan 2017
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
My condolences to Steve, Suzanne's family and to you LR.
Will pray for Suzanne and to all of her family members and friends.
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10-13-2017 10:22 PM |
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Guth
Forum Founder
Portland, OR
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Joined: Apr 2013
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RE: Vigilance isn't enough. Please be safe.
LongRanger, like the others, I'm very saddened by this news and sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and all those who were close to your friend Suzanne.
The Honda CB1100: STILL air-COOLed
Deposit placed 11/12/2012.
Received delivery 04/05/2013.
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10-13-2017 11:16 PM |
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