My journey to the EKIII run (real long)
Traci aka sybil
Eddie through a link in Les' sig line, on aol. I had what I thought
were good excuses to not go before. Wasn't back to riding yet, the
bike didn't work well enough to go, no sitter for Tori...blah blah
blah
All bullshit!!
I believe it is TL that says....*Just show up!!*
Well, dammitall...that is exactly what we will do!!
Amid questions like...
"Where are we going?"
"I'm not sure."
"What are our new friends names?"
"Eddie and Ann."
"That's it?"
"No, there will be many new friends."
"What are their names?"
"I'm not sure."
"Mom, you're weird."
"Yes, but we knew that, didn't we?"
...we loaded the purple soccer mom van and headed out!!!
We found the campground. We had arrived!! OMG My very first IRL!! It's
Eddie's Birthday!!! WooooHoooo!!!!!
We came close to turning back when we checked in. I was given a
message of a death in the family. My Aunt, who had terminal cancer,
had quietly gone home, that very morning.
It may sound cold to some, but I was raised to do good for others and
that life is for the living. Aunt Rita would not wish to be a damper
on a celebration of life.....I believe she joined us in celebrating
Eddie's birthday!
I was starting to get nervous...who the heck were all these people?
What the heck were we doing there? Have I ever top posted?
How can someone you've never met be so important to you?
Then I saw Eddie and Ann by the fire.....as tired as he must have been
by that time....did you all see the glint in his eyes as he looked
around at his *family*??
I knew why I was there, I know I will be back. I had become part of
something so big that words just fail.....
I came quite close to lying at one point, I was talking with Ann and
she inquired as to why I was in a chair, but she knew. As Moms, and
sisters of life, our hearts ached for one another.
I cried and held my little angel close that night. I thanked God for
all the friends that have stood by me, and for having the ability to
*pay it forward*.
We ride motorcycles, we know the dangers involved. I will continue to
ride, especially for those that no longer can, and we must always
stand together, or we stand the chance of falling alone.
If you haven't gone before....GO!!! Those that were there....I am _so_
proud to have met you all! You are an amazing group of people!! God
bless you all!
AND I have to say......the condition of that van is intolerable, and
dangerous!!
I, personally, live in fear of Tori and I having a vehicle break
down...what the heck would we do??
Just imagine Ann and Eddie trying to find help when that van shits the
bed!! Seriously!!! Think about it!!
And then PLEASE dig into your pockets and help out all you can!!
Every little bit helps!!
Eddie Kieger III will always ride with me!!!
--
Traci aka sybil
http://eddiekieger.com/
'81 FLH w/sidecar "Doc"
http://sybilrides_flh.tripod.com/Doc/Bike.html
Ed
>I had wanted to make this trip for a couple years, since learning of
>Eddie through a link in Les' sig line, on aol. I had what I thought
>were good excuses to not go before. Wasn't back to riding yet, the
>bike didn't work well enough to go, no sitter for Tori...blah blah
>blah
>All bullshit!!
>I believe it is TL that says....*Just show up!!*
>Well, dammitall...that is exactly what we will do!!
<snipalittle>
>We found the campground. We had arrived!! OMG My very first IRL!! It's
>Eddie's Birthday!!! WooooHoooo!!!!!
>
>We came close to turning back when we checked in. I was given a
>message of a death in the family. My Aunt, who had terminal cancer,
>had quietly gone home, that very morning.
<snipalittlemore>
>Eddie Kieger III will always ride with me!!!
>--
>Traci aka sybil
It was great to meet you, Traci, and my
condolences to you and your familly.
I hope to see you next year, if not before.
--
HydraGlider BS#141
49 EL / sidecar
Kathy Fetzer
sybil) wrote:
>I was starting to get nervous...who the heck were all these people?
Yeah, I've been saying that since my first EKR in 1997. That year I
encountered SunShine playing with angle worms, and went after Putt
with a battery-operated fan when he broke out the cigars.
There's a great story every year -- this year, part of it was meeting
Traci and Tori!!!
Look forward to seeing you back there again next year, and with a
little luck, someplace up nort' in between now and then!
WF
Curt
>I believe it is TL that says....*Just show up!!*
>Well, dammitall...that is exactly what we will do!!
>Amid questions like...
>"Where are we going?"
>"I'm not sure."
>"What are our new friends names?"
>"Eddie and Ann."
>"That's it?"
>"No, there will be many new friends."
>"What are their names?"
>"I'm not sure."
>"Mom, you're weird."
It was great meeting you, Tonia, and Danielle. I took a closer look
at your tattoo on your Web page. What a great idea. And cool ink.
>We came close to turning back when we checked in. I was given a
>message of a death in the family. My Aunt, who had terminal cancer,
>had quietly gone home, that very morning.
>It may sound cold to some, but I was raised to do good for others and
>that life is for the living. Aunt Rita would not wish to be a damper
>on a celebration of life.....I believe she joined us in celebrating
>Eddie's birthday!<snip>
That doesn't sound cold at all, Traci. She sounds like a wonderful
lady. My condolences.
Here's to Aunt Rita!
<clink>
--
Curt
John Ross
"Traci aka sybil" <sideca...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:38b830b9.0308...@posting.google.com...
<snips here and there>
> I believe it is TL that says....*Just show up!!*
Yep, it's true
>We came close to turning back when we checked in. I was given a
> message of a death in the family. My Aunt, who had terminal cancer,
> had quietly gone home, that very morning.
<clnk> To your Aunt.
> If you haven't gone before....GO!!! Those that were there....I am _so_
> proud to have met you all! You are an amazing group of people!! God
> bless you all!
I'm glad to have met you, too. I think you are an amazing person. Next year,
we ride!
Les
"Traci aka sybil" <sideca...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:38b830b9.0308...@posting.google.com...
> Eddie through a link in Les' sig line, on aol.
I remember talking to you about Eddie... I'm glad you got a chance to make
the trip. I'm still hoping to one of these days... I'm working on something
that may allow traveling a bit more than we've been able to do for the past
2 years.
<snip>
> We came close to turning back when we checked in. I was given a
> message of a death in the family. My Aunt, who had terminal cancer,
> had quietly gone home, that very morning.
> It may sound cold to some, but I was raised to do good for others and
> that life is for the living. Aunt Rita would not wish to be a damper
> on a celebration of life.....I believe she joined us in celebrating
> Eddie's birthday!
Sorry for your loss Traci. I think your aunt would be proud of you.
Les
Steve Shein
> I had wanted to make this trip for a couple years, since learning of
> Eddie through a link in Les' sig line, on aol. I had what I thought
> were good excuses to not go before. Wasn't back to riding yet, the
> bike didn't work well enough to go, no sitter for Tori...blah blah
> blah
> All bullshit!!
> I believe it is TL that says....*Just show up!!*
<a little snippage>
> We came close to turning back when we checked in. I was given a
> message of a death in the family. My Aunt, who had terminal cancer,
> had quietly gone home, that very morning.
> It may sound cold to some, but I was raised to do good for others and
> that life is for the living. Aunt Rita would not wish to be a damper
> on a celebration of life.....I believe she joined us in celebrating
> Eddie's birthday!
I'm sorry to hear about this, and pass on condolences from the
Shein's, and commend you on continuing forward in your journey.
>
> I was starting to get nervous...who the heck were all these people?
I've been going to the EKR's for 6 or 7 years now, I remember the
first one vividly. The exact same thought passed through my mind (ever
so briefly as there is not much left there to slow it down). But after
that first encounter IRL with those present at the EKR, I was hooked
and the thought never crosses my mind now. Each EKR, is like a
homecoming to me and my family.
> What the heck were we doing there? Have I ever top posted?
> How can someone you've never met be so important to you?
> Then I saw Eddie and Ann by the fire.....as tired as he must have been
> by that time....did you all see the glint in his eyes as he looked
> around at his *family*??
> I knew why I was there, I know I will be back. I had become part of
> something so big that words just fail.....
There are no words to describe it, you have to come to an EKR to see
what it means to you.
> I came quite close to lying at one point, I was talking with Ann and
> she inquired as to why I was in a chair, but she knew. As Moms, and
> sisters of life, our hearts ached for one another.
> I cried and held my little angel close that night. I thanked God for
> all the friends that have stood by me, and for having the ability to
> *pay it forward*.
> We ride motorcycles, we know the dangers involved. I will continue to
> ride, especially for those that no longer can, and we must always
> stand together, or we stand the chance of falling alone.
Can't say that any better...
> If you haven't gone before....GO!!! Those that were there....I am _so_
> proud to have met you all! You are an amazing group of people!! God
> bless you all!
>
...and God bless you and your family for making the trek. Also,
without your daughter's presence the "redneck crack incident" would
have been much different.
> AND I have to say......the condition of that van is intolerable, and
> dangerous!!
> I, personally, live in fear of Tori and I having a vehicle break
> down...what the heck would we do??
> Just imagine Ann and Eddie trying to find help when that van shits the
> bed!! Seriously!!! Think about it!!
> And then PLEASE dig into your pockets and help out all you can!!
> Every little bit helps!!
I've spent a lot of time with Ann and Eddie and that van, and can
state that it was bad a few years ago (we had to go through the manual
lift operating procedure, in case the electrics failed). The problems
then were not as life threatening as they are now. A badly rusted
frame and body, could allow deadly fumes to enter the vehicle. Eddie
needs a new van, donate, buy a patch, or put something up for auction.
>
> Eddie Kieger III will always ride with me!!!
He's with me in good weather and bad...I know he'd give anything to
feel the rain beating on his face again.
Steve
Traci aka sybil
> "Traci aka sybil" <sideca...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:38b830b9.0308...@posting.google.com...
> > I had wanted to make this trip for a couple years, since learning of
> > Eddie through a link in Les' sig line, on aol.
>
> I remember talking to you about Eddie... I'm glad you got a chance to
> make
> the trip. I'm still hoping to one of these days... I'm working on something
> that may allow traveling a bit more than we've been able to do for the past
> 2 years.
Well, if there is a way, I know you will find it! I should be getting
some info early next week, which I think might help you and your
lovely bride. I'll be sure to forward it on.
And thank you for the info on Eddie. A true life changer!
> <snip>
>
> > We came close to turning back when we checked in. I was given a
> > message of a death in the family. My Aunt, who had terminal cancer,
> > had quietly gone home, that very morning.
> > It may sound cold to some, but I was raised to do good for others and
> > that life is for the living. Aunt Rita would not wish to be a damper
> > on a celebration of life.....I believe she joined us in celebrating
> > Eddie's birthday!
>
> Sorry for your loss Traci. I think your aunt would be proud of you.
Thanks Les.
> Les
Traci aka sybil
<lotsasnippage>
> It was great to meet you, Traci, and my
> condolences to you and your familly.
> I hope to see you next year, if not before.
Thank you, Ed.
It was a pleasure to meet you, as well. Hopefully, I'll be riding Doc
when next we meet! Can you teach me how to *sky* my sidecar? <g>
Traci aka sybil
<a little more snippage>
> <a little snippage>
>
> > We came close to turning back when we checked in. I was given a
> > message of a death in the family. My Aunt, who had terminal cancer,
> > had quietly gone home, that very morning.
> > It may sound cold to some, but I was raised to do good for others and
> > that life is for the living. Aunt Rita would not wish to be a damper
> > on a celebration of life.....I believe she joined us in celebrating
> > Eddie's birthday!
>
> I'm sorry to hear about this, and pass on condolences from the
> Shein's, and commend you on continuing forward in your journey.
Thank you, Steve.
> > I was starting to get nervous...who the heck were all these people?
>
> I've been going to the EKR's for 6 or 7 years now, I remember the
> first one vividly. The exact same thought passed through my mind (ever
> so briefly as there is not much left there to slow it down). But after
> that first encounter IRL with those present at the EKR, I was hooked
> and the thought never crosses my mind now. Each EKR, is like a
> homecoming to me and my family.
I'm hooked! It's definately a *family* gathering I'll not miss by
choice, that's for sure.
> > If you haven't gone before....GO!!! Those that were there....I am _so_
> > proud to have met you all! You are an amazing group of people!! God
> > bless you all!
> >
>
> ...and God bless you and your family for making the trek. Also,
> without your daughter's presence the "redneck crack incident" would
> have been much different.
I'd love to take credit for raising that young lady, but I can't. We
borrowed her for the weekend. lol I was real proud of her for jumping
right in to help, as were her parents.
> > AND I have to say......the condition of that van is intolerable, and
> > dangerous!!
> > I, personally, live in fear of Tori and I having a vehicle break
> > down...what the heck would we do??
> > Just imagine Ann and Eddie trying to find help when that van shits the
> > bed!! Seriously!!! Think about it!!
> > And then PLEASE dig into your pockets and help out all you can!!
> > Every little bit helps!!
>
> I've spent a lot of time with Ann and Eddie and that van, and can
> state that it was bad a few years ago (we had to go through the manual
> lift operating procedure, in case the electrics failed). The problems
> then were not as life threatening as they are now. A badly rusted
> frame and body, could allow deadly fumes to enter the vehicle. Eddie
> needs a new van, donate, buy a patch, or put something up for auction.
<gonna leave the above, as it bears repeating>
> > Eddie Kieger III will always ride with me!!!
>
> He's with me in good weather and bad...I know he'd give anything to
> feel the rain beating on his face again.
I'm sure he would!!
I'm sure this has been thought of, and please tell me if I am crossing
any lines, but is there _any_ way that Eddie could be gotten into a
sidecar?
Just a thought......
> Steve
Traci aka sybil
Looks like I just got the weekend of Sept. 19th for *adult time*.
Anybody heading nort' then? <g>
SunShine
--Traci aka sybil typed on Friday, August 15, 2003 06:15:14 -0700:
> I'm sure this has been thought of, and please tell me if I am crossing
> any lines, but is there _any_ way that Eddie could be gotten into a
> sidecar?
> Just a thought......
At this point, highly unlikely. He's atrophied pretty badly and can't
stand. He would have to be poured in. Plus, he's pretty tall. Nice
thought, and with his new massage therapist, anything may (again) be
possible.
SunShine - in da burgh
B#10:W#8:A#50 '83 KZ1000 "rozi"
"Get on your bikes and Ride!" -Queen
______EKIII and Thumper rider with me....______
Be...@hotmail.com
>
> Looks like I just got the weekend of Sept. 19th for *adult time*.
> Anybody heading nort' then? <g>
If the creek don't rise, I will be.
You ridin 'Doc'?
--
(^::^) SENS NEWT#11 BS#188 MISFIT
(_o_)
BEAR 99 FLHR "GRZLY" 80 XLH (getting reborn)
Reply-To: gtodd at eye_ex dot netcom dot com
RMH FAQs - http://rmhfaq.com
EKIII page - http://eddiekieger.com/
RMH parking lot - http://the.rmhparkinglot.com/
Netscape Bit_Bucket - http://www.desisoft.com/fixnews/
SunShine
--Be...@hotmail.com typed on Friday, August 15, 2003 4:28 PM -0400:
> If the creek don't rise, I will be.
Hmmm, that's a loaded comment!
Les
> "Les" <oktr...@aohell.com> wrote in message
news:<tOD_a.254027$R92....@news2.central.cox.net>...
> > "Traci aka sybil" <sideca...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:38b830b9.0308...@posting.google.com...
> > > I had wanted to make this trip for a couple years, since learning of
> > > Eddie through a link in Les' sig line, on aol.
> >
> > I remember talking to you about Eddie... I'm glad you got a chance to
> > make
> > the trip. I'm still hoping to one of these days... I'm working on
something
> > that may allow traveling a bit more than we've been able to do for the
past
> > 2 years.
>
> Well, if there is a way, I know you will find it! I should be getting
> some info early next week, which I think might help you and your
> lovely bride. I'll be sure to forward it on.
Thanks Traci, I'll be looking for the info from you. I hope my trip to
Monroe, La this weekend will have us a step closer to making some decent
trips.
> And thank you for the info on Eddie. A true life changer!
I'm glad your first IRL was so positive. I just wish I'd have been there
with ya'll.
Les
Be...@hotmail.com
>
> --Be...@hotmail.com typed on Friday, August 15, 2003 4:28 PM -0400:
>
> > If the creek don't rise, I will be.
>
> Hmmm, that's a loaded comment!
>
> SunShine - in da burgh
OOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhh, I think I might resemble that! /;^)
Traci aka sybil
> Traci aka sybil wrote:
> >
> > Looks like I just got the weekend of Sept. 19th for *adult time*.
> > Anybody heading nort' then? <g>
>
> If the creek don't rise, I will be.
> You ridin 'Doc'?
I'm _planning_ on it.
(crossing fingers, toes, eyes....)
> --
> (^::^) SENS NEWT#11 BS#188 MISFIT
> (_o_)
> BEAR 99 FLHR "GRZLY" 80 XLH (getting reborn)
> Reply-To: gtodd at eye_ex dot netcom dot com
> RMH FAQs - http://rmhfaq.com
> EKIII page - http://eddiekieger.com/
> RMH parking lot - http://the.rmhparkinglot.com/
> Netscape Bit_Bucket - http://www.desisoft.com/fixnews/
--
Traci aka sybil
> --Traci aka sybil typed on Friday, August 15, 2003 06:15:14 -0700:
>
> > I'm sure this has been thought of, and please tell me if I am crossing
> > any lines, but is there _any_ way that Eddie could be gotten into a
> > sidecar?
> > Just a thought......
>
> At this point, highly unlikely. He's atrophied pretty badly and can't
> stand. He would have to be poured in. Plus, he's pretty tall. Nice
> thought, and with his new massage therapist, anything may (again) be
> possible.
OK I understand. We'll hope for the future, then. :)
> SunShine - in da burgh
> B#10:W#8:A#50 '83 KZ1000 "rozi"
> "Get on your bikes and Ride!" -Queen
> ______EKIII and Thumper rider with me....______
--