Man, has my job ever been tough on me lately. Things haven't been going so well out in the garage either. But you know what? I came home tonight and saw a lot of terrible things reported on the evening news. With this in mind, I took a good hard look at my personal situation and found that I am incredibly fortunate. I hope that we all will periodically appreciate just how lucky we are - to be able to pursue our hobby, to share in the fellowship our group, and to do something positive for this old world. Even if that means simply preserving some neat old motorcycles. TED
Yep Ted, that is true, I read this story once about a man riding home on the Subway. The car was nearly empty and it was very late. Down a few seats and across the way was a women with a blank stare. Her son was running all around and making alot of noise. The women did nothing. As the man sat there he got madder and madder. Then he thought maybe he should go and talk to the women... as he did he found out that her husband had just passed away, She had no insurance and the boy had seem his father die not slipping away in peace but in great pain. Suddenly The man cared very little that the boys was causing such a scene. And his heart went out to the women and the boy who had suffered such a great loss. I truly enjoy fixing and riding my old bikes but what I think I love most is all the people I have met. That is what it is all about... no hokey Pokey, just the basics.
Thanks Ted for helping us to stop and see what is important.
Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)
78' 400 MC5
About a year ago my wife and I invited her parents to live with us. They had health issues and there was no where for them to go. To make a long story short, he passed away four weeks ago. It was not easy for him, or any of us. Throughout all of that, I kept a baby monitor on my workbench so I could drop everything and go help if needed. I would not trade one moment of that time for anything I have done with, or will do, in motorcycling. I will say, however, that the bikes gave me a lot of release time. It was something I understood in a world that sometimes doesn't make any sense.
I will never sell my Penton. This organization is just like riding with my brothers back in the 70's used to be. Thank you all for being who you are.
Mick
Mick, Sorry for Loss, I realize it was not your father but none the less, it deeply effects the whole family dynamics. Life often does not makes sense or fair. I love to ride my bike but what amazes me is that I really do enjoy working on them. It provides a release as well for me. There is so much going on both professionally as well as personally that at times I feel over loaded and going out to the shop and working on my bikes gives me a chance to get away from it all. It is quiet with no one to bug me. I often find myself praying or listening to worship music as I work and just thoroughly enjoying the time. All of that is futher amplified by those I have come to know because of my envolment here and those at the track were I race. They (Poggers and race buddies) have become in a sence a part of my extended family. We may never know how important the little things we do for other. It just could make all the difference.
Life gets dirty.. might as well enjoy it on two wheels!
Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)
78' 400 MC5
Amen, Thom, and thanks for sharing your personal insight. TED