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| Posted: Wed Nov 25th, 2009 02:31 pm | 61st Post |
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It is my humble opinion that Dave0430 deserves to be recognized for starting a very successful "act of kindness" thread while helping out a fellow forum member. Kudos Dave for your thoughtfulness! 
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25th, 2009 05:42 pm | 62nd Post |
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It is my humble opinion that Dave deserves credit for helping MANY fellow wingers not the least of which ME! Both my wings are running because of Dave and I know of about 6 more just off the top of my head. He always volunteers to help anybody who needs it and will not take a thin dime for it either. GO DAVE!!! We LOVE YOU MAN!!!
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| Posted: Tue Dec 29th, 2009 06:21 pm | 63rd Post |
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Another great act of kindness!
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| Posted: Fri Jan 1st, 2010 02:59 pm | 64th Post |
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One more: at the beginning of this last spring after being out of riding for a year with a back problem; my bike had multiple problems keeping me grounded. I put a shout out on the Kanwing/Rhino thread; FreonRick and Flyone came over, worked half a day and I was riding with the group all summer! I appreciate my Rhino family and look forward to many many miles together!
____________________ 1996 GL1500 Aspy "Sophia" Rhino Proud! |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 4th, 2010 01:20 am | 65th Post |
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Another Great Act of Kindness Recognition
For Recognizing and Organizing a Fund Raising Event on
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| Posted: Sat May 15th, 2010 01:58 pm | 66th Post |
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I'd like to take time to thank those who have helped me out during my accident and recovery, the Arkansas Gang, AspectOne and Two, Dave0430, Lopeha, Monk, Mike & Kelly, and the many others who have sent me get well wishes, or have called to check on me. It has made my recovery much easier to deal with, and now I'm able to return to work, although I'm not ready to ride yet, nor am I ready to do a lot of things yet, I would not be this far along without their help. Also, I cannot forget my better half Keaula, who had to put up a lot dealing with me, she definately deserves a lot of credit. Gene 
____________________ Gene Lester Present Bikes: 2005 GL1800 Pearl Yellow "Banana Bike" 1981 GL1100 "Loud pipes don't save lives, they just annoy everyone" "A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of up to and including their life." (Author unknown) Proud member of the "World Famous" Wild Rhinos Arkansas Chapter Darksider #265 |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 25th, 2010 10:20 pm | 67th Post |
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I stopped along side of the road today to help some guy push his HD onto the trailer his wife brought to pick him up. He was 200+ miles from home he said. He also said he was broke down for over 4 hours in the same spot, countless bikes came by and I was the only one to stop. I wished him luck, shook his hand and followed them for about 10 miles to make sure his bike was secure. If I ever get a Harley, I hope someone helps me push mine on the trailer too.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 27th, 2010 10:10 pm | 68th Post |
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You did a great job! Of course, you will be treated in the same way, because you deserve it.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 2nd, 2010 03:10 pm | 69th Post |
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DaveO430. Sent me a GL1200 TPS to use on a friend's bike last year. For people that don't know, a fuelie TPS is almost impossible to find, and when you can find them, they're exorbitant. Dave sent it FREE. This past weekend, I came across the guy that has dave's TPS and he's still riding the same bike. Without that TPS, that bike would still be parked and gathering dust. DaveO430: good guy all around.
____________________ hahahahahahahaCubs lose AGAINhahahhahahahahahah In your face cubbies. Bartman for Prez. hahahahhahahahahahahahahaha. BillyGoat for VicePrez. hahahahhahahahahahahaha. hahahahahahahaCubs lose AGAINhahahhahahahahahah Go Sox. |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20th, 2010 02:34 pm | 70th Post |
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I know I'm going to miss someone so if I do please forgive me as it is not from lack of appriciation! Wayne J who is from Canada and took Tracy and me and the broke bike home at least 1000 miles out of his way  Scotthohio for being there as he always is John AZgl1500 for inviting Tracy and me to share his room for a snoring contest Dennis(D-Rod) for keeping my banged up mind busy trying to figure out his corny jokes all day at the hospital Qdaddy (Joe) for taking our trailer to Michagin with him and his wife and him for helping us break camp and keeping us calm Steve Saunders and the forum for being here and to the forum for paying our towing bill The nice old lady who stopped in front of us for not getting hurt And The big guy up there for seeing fit to carry my baby and me through this with only cuts and scraps THANKS TO EVERYONE ON THE FORUM YOU ARE OUR SECOND FAMILY!!!!!!!!! Ray and Tracy
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| Posted: Sat Sep 18th, 2010 06:15 pm | 71st Post |
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I always carry a set of tie-downs on my bike. You never know when you might break down, and need them. I have, on three different occasions, given my tie-downs to strangers on the road, who needed them more than I did. It bothers me to see someone in trouble, and I am glad to be able to help. Tie-downs are only aboout 5 bucks apiece, and I ask only that those folks "take a lesson", and pass 'em on to the next guy. A stranger gave me twenty bucks one time (forty years ago), and he asked only that I "pay it back" to someone else who needed it. Well, I did, and I still do. I average about once or twice a year. P.S.- I do not usually brag about it, or even mention it, but it seems OK to do here, on this thread................
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| Posted: Sat Nov 20th, 2010 05:35 pm | 72nd Post |
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All these posts' just goes to show what a fantastic bunch of guys and gals you all are!
____________________ If it aint broke?....don't fix it?....keep riding it! |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 21st, 2010 03:28 pm | 73rd Post |
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that's cool
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 10:06 pm | 74th Post |
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Ed, a few years back, about 30 or so, same thing happened to me. and I have been doing the "return" ever since. Although lately I still do the random acts but I question myself with society the way it is. But I will still do it until it bites me big time in the back side......Ho ho ho....happy holidays..... Last edited on Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 10:07 pm by waltharper ____________________ Submariner |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23rd, 2010 11:22 am | 75th Post |
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Although I don't post often, I do read every day. This is a great source of help(and laughs). Thanks to each and every member.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 23rd, 2010 02:10 pm | 76th Post |
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I want to take a special moment here to record the wonderful things that the world and especially the folks living in England and Ireland did for my son. He was working in Bath, England and upon trying to get home for Christmas break, was befouled by winter storms. significant winter storms that cycle about every 10 years. Just a few minutes ago, he finally at long last, was experiencing a plane taking off that would indeed deliver him to the USA once again. It is a long thread, and will take a few minutes to go through it page by page. but if you did not experience this week long travail as it unwound, do read this one. thank you, one and all, for making PJ's UK visit so memorable. Your emails, phone calls, all made such a wonderful impression on him. I will be forever grateful. John http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum3/105810.html Trapped in London, nay, make that DUBLIN
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| Posted: Sun Jan 9th, 2011 01:01 am | 77th Post |
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This is not meant to "blow my own horn". It is intended to highlight how far a little thing can go when someone is in need. The Hag and I were on a car trip one day and stopped in at a roadside rest area. We parked next to a sedan which was pulling a fairly good-size boat on a trailer. Father and mother in their 70s and son and daughter-in-law in their 50s. They had noticed the trailer wobbling and stopped to check it out. They found the pin had come out of their trailer hitch receiver and the insert had slid almost all the way out, at which point it got wobbly. Lucky they stopped or it would soon have come out leaving them pulling a boat/trailer combo by just the safety chains. Anyway, they had not a single tool with them or any idea what they were going to do about it. So - I reached in the toolbox, pulled out an extra pin I always carry, and stuck it in. Back in business. They tried their best to buy that pin but The Hag and I were having none of that. Now here's the wrinkle in the story - I had just bought a couple extra pins a few days before for less than $2 US on sale at the local farm store. I didn't really need them, they were just a great price so I stocked up. (Providence?) So like I said at the beginning - it was really a small thing for us but a huge thing for a stranger in need. Pay it forward gang, pay it forward. Last edited on Sun Jan 9th, 2011 01:03 am by QDaddy |
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| Posted: Sun Jan 9th, 2011 01:17 am | 78th Post |
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QDaddy wrote: This is not meant to "blow my own horn". It is intended to highlight how far a little thing can go when someone is in need. The Hag and I were on a car trip one day and stopped in at a roadside rest area. We parked next to a sedan which was pulling a fairly good-size boat on a trailer. Father and mother in their 70s and son and daughter-in-law in their 50s. They had noticed the trailer wobbling and stopped to check it out. They found the pin had come out of their trailer hitch receiver and the insert had slid almost all the way out, at which point it got wobbly. Lucky they stopped or it would soon have come out leaving them pulling a boat/trailer combo by just the safety chains. Anyway, they had not a single tool with them or any idea what they were going to do about it. So - I reached in the toolbox, pulled out an extra pin I always carry, and stuck it in. Back in business. They tried their best to buy that pin but The Hag and I were having none of that. Now here's the wrinkle in the story - I had just bought a couple extra pins a few days before for less than $2 US on sale at the local farm store. I didn't really need them, they were just a great price so I stocked up. (Providence?) So like I said at the beginning - it was really a small thing for us but a huge thing for a stranger in need. Pay it forward gang, pay it forward. Good for you. Now you can restock the toolbox.
____________________ Michael Too much chrome to polish, too little time!! Have trailer, will travel!! Not all Wingers are old Wingers. PGR member. Riding in memory of my father, Clyde D. Ward, USN. WWII Myself, USN, Vietnam Vet. 68-72, 74-76 VF-194 aboard the USS. Oriskany USS Saratoga, ships company |
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| Posted: Sun Jan 9th, 2011 01:30 am | 79th Post |
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Already restocked my friend. 
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| Posted: Wed Feb 2nd, 2011 01:39 pm | 80th Post |
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Reading this thread brought to mind a small event from last years summer trip through Europe. I think we were in Germany, or Austria, on the homeward leg back to Ireland. There were about 4 or 5 in the group, when we pulled in off the motorway for a fuel stop.As we were queuing to pay, an animated conversation was taking place at the till, between a young woman, obviously distressed, and the lady behind the till.We overheard the young woman, speaking in broken English (she was Swedish I think)trying to ask for help, but the lady at the till spoke no English. Anyway, to cut this short, we offered assistance, and discovered that when she was trying to pay for fuel, her credit card was rejected. So there being no cash dispenser, her husband arranged to drive to the nearest town to get cash. However, he got lost, and was on the phone, totally at a loss as to how to get back to the patrol station. He did not know even where he was, despite a GPS. To make matters worse, his wife, the young lady we were talking to, could not leave as she was a "guarantee" that her husband would come back to pay for the fuel. So...what to do? Well, this was potentially awkward, what with the poor language skills. We were in no hurry, so offered to pay for her fuel, and if she was willing, to take her to her husband, on the back of my wing. (I was travelling solo by now...). After she and we spoke to her husband, we deduced he was somewhere further along the motorway, in a lay by, but not really sure. So, the techy with us, got the husband to figure out and tell us his co-ordinates from his GPS. We put them into our Garmins, and straight away we saw he was within 10 miles of our position. So, we paid for the fuel, loaded up, I for one delighted to have company again, and gingerly placed a spare helmet on the lady's head, and off we set. We were after all, complete strangers, and bikers as well!!! (She must have been wondering to herself what she had gotten into) Within 20 minutes we spotted his car ahead, and pulled in. A joyful reunion took place, and grateful handshakes exchanged.Job done. We all reflected later on the event, and hoped that the event would help to continue our good fortune and accident free holiday. It did, we got back home incident free, after an enjoyable holiday, and 2 Treffens later. Last edited on Wed Feb 2nd, 2011 01:41 pm by orange1800 ____________________ Who Dares Wings... My bike history, years of purchase...(mostly 2nd owner) '76 Honda CD175 '77 Honda CB400/F '78 Honda CB750/F1 '78 Kawa Z650 '79 Kawa Z1000/A2 '79 Kawa Z1000/? '80 Kawa Z1000/ST '80 Yam XS1100 '80 Honda GL1000/K1 '83 BMW R100RS '84 Honda GL1000/KZ '03 Honda ST1100 '04 Honda ST1300 '04 Honda GL1800 |
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