EOM 2017 - Parting thoughts and thank you's...

[El Toro Joe]

Lewisburg sounds good. If I have to deal with I-75 I'm hoping for something in Kentucky so the bourbon can dull my memory of driving through Toledo and Cincinnati.

Since my son moved down to Louisville...I have grown to hate getting through Cincinnati so much, that I totally avoid it, and just go around it

 

[deagle]

Lewisburg sounds good. If I have to deal with I-75 I'm hoping for something in Kentucky so the bourbon can dull my memory of driving through Toledo and Cincinnati.

Since my son moved down to Louisville...I have grown to hate getting through Cincinnati so much, that I totally avoid it, and just go around it

Why does it feel like Toledo and Cincinnati are ALWAYS under construction? And then you cross that cool bridge and you're into a another world when you enter Kentucky. It's like when the Wizard of Oz movie turns into color.

Plus the wicked witch isn't near as mean as the Ohio police.

 

[BikerGeek99]

Plus the wicked witch isn't near as mean as the Ohio police.

Since my son moved down to Louisville...I have grown to hate getting through Cincinnati so much, that I totally avoid it, and just go around it

Yeah, Cinci blows chunks. We'll be going around Cinci tomorrow on our way to my dad's place down towards Louisville.

 

[wnyfjr]

Plus the wicked witch isn't near as mean as the Ohio police.

On our way back from EOM this year, I saw more police in Ohio than I did all four days of riding everywhere else! And Ohio is where I got my last performance award, in a cage, 15 years ago. Frickin' Ohio.... (no offense intended to those who make that fine state their home!!

)

 

[extrememarine]

RD + Waze app = afterburners on

Plus the wicked witch isn't near as mean as the Ohio police.

On our way back from EOM this year, I saw more police in Ohio than I did all four days of riding everywhere else! And Ohio is where I got my last performance award, in a cage, 15 years ago. Frickin' Ohio.... (no offense intended to those who make that fine state their home!!

)

 

[blufjr]

I'm finally at my computer and feel I can type without tapping on a screen. The old fashion way. Had a great time this year. You all are wonderful folks. Much thanks to my escorts and all that helped me get around, even those that just held a door open. I felt a lot of feeling in a lot of hand shakes (it show in your eyes). Thanks for that too. And those great energy packed hugs from so many of you. Crashing was not on my agenda this year, but I have learned over the years that you have to keep a positive attitude and believe that it is all good, and the good will flow towards you. Much of that has already come from the people that attended this event this year.

I'm home now and getting my ankle looked after at our local VA Hospital, which is good one, and should have surgery on it next Friday, just two weeks after the accident. It is almost a carbon copy of my right ankle break done two years ago. I will get a plate and screws. One or two to hold the fibular to the tibia and strengthen the ligaments.

I'm looking forward to coming back next year. That's positive thinking.

Ken

 

[sullivan]

I'm finally at my computer and feel I can type without tapping on a screen. The old fashion way. Had a great time this year. You all are wonderful folks. Much thanks to my escorts and all that helped me get around, even those that just held a door open. I felt a lot of feeling in a lot of hand shakes (it show in your eyes). Thanks for that too. And those great energy packed hugs from so many of you. Crashing was not on my agenda this year, but I have learned over the years that you have to keep a positive attitude and believe that it is all good, and the good will flow towards you. Much of that has already come from the people that attended this event this year.
I'm home now and getting my ankle looked after at our local VA Hospital, which is good one, and should have surgery on it next Friday, just two weeks after the accident. It is almost a carbon copy of my right ankle break done two years ago. I will get a plate and screws. One or two to hold the fibular to the tibia and strengthen the ligaments.

I'm looking forward to coming back next year. That's positive thinking.

Ken

Ken, best wishes to you. It was a pleasure meeting you at Deal's Gap and the riding after. Dan

 

[El Toro Joe]

Ken, it was great meeting you, and having you as a roommate for the weekend. Looking forward to seeing you next year. Good luck with the surgery, and hope for a quick recovery.

 

[Bockelrider]

I'm finally at my computer and feel I can type without tapping on a screen. The old fashion way. Had a great time this year. You all are wonderful folks. Much thanks to my escorts and all that helped me get around, even those that just held a door open. I felt a lot of feeling in a lot of hand shakes (it show in your eyes). Thanks for that too. And those great energy packed hugs from so many of you. Crashing was not on my agenda this year, but I have learned over the years that you have to keep a positive attitude and believe that it is all good, and the good will flow towards you. Much of that has already come from the people that attended this event this year.
I'm home now and getting my ankle looked after at our local VA Hospital, which is good one, and should have surgery on it next Friday, just two weeks after the accident. It is almost a carbon copy of my right ankle break done two years ago. I will get a plate and screws. One or two to hold the fibular to the tibia and strengthen the ligaments.

I'm looking forward to coming back next year. That's positive thinking.

Ken

Good luck with the operation! I know you will put in the work with the rehab to make it better! Look forward to seeing you next year!

 

[majicmaker]

Maggie Valley or Lewisburg sounds fine to me. I’ll take either one. :yes:

 

[Abercrombie FJR]

See you back on the road soon Ken. With that great extra healing power you have, that ankle doesn't have a chance of holding you back.

 

[drc32-0]

Plus the wicked witch isn't near as mean as the Ohio police.

On our way back from EOM this year, I saw more police in Ohio than I did all four days of riding everywhere else! And Ohio is where I got my last performance award, in a cage, 15 years ago. Frickin' Ohio.... (no offense intended to those who make that fine state their home!! )

But on the bright side you very rarely see them on the good motorcycle roads in Ohio.

 

[blufjr]

Thought you all would like to see this. This is the last photo of Pete on that Sep. 29, 2017 date. Pete and Marty at White Top Food and Gas. We had stopped to get gas and hydrate just before noon.

 

[El Toro Joe]

Great picture, Ken...thanks for sharing.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Echoing Joe, thanks for posting the pic Ken.

--G

 

[BikerGeek99]

+3.

 

[extrememarine]

Ken - glad things are on track and healing. Looking forward to seeing again next year!

Wayne

I'm finally at my computer and feel I can type without tapping on a screen. The old fashion way. Had a great time this year. You all are wonderful folks. Much thanks to my escorts and all that helped me get around, even those that just held a door open. I felt a lot of feeling in a lot of hand shakes (it show in your eyes). Thanks for that too. And those great energy packed hugs from so many of you. Crashing was not on my agenda this year, but I have learned over the years that you have to keep a positive attitude and believe that it is all good, and the good will flow towards you. Much of that has already come from the people that attended this event this year.
I'm home now and getting my ankle looked after at our local VA Hospital, which is good one, and should have surgery on it next Friday, just two weeks after the accident. It is almost a carbon copy of my right ankle break done two years ago. I will get a plate and screws. One or two to hold the fibular to the tibia and strengthen the ligaments.

I'm looking forward to coming back next year. That's positive thinking.

Ken

 

[extrememarine]

Beth at the Maggie Valley Inn says hello and 9/22/18 is open right now...

I'll get that discussion started soon in it's own thread.

w

Maggie Valley or Lewisburg sounds fine to me. I’ll take either one.

 

[El Toro Joe]

Beth at the Maggie Valley Inn says hello and 9/22/18 is open right now...

I'll get that discussion started soon in it's own thread.

w

Maggie Valley or Lewisburg sounds fine to me. I’ll take either one.

Works for me...I'm ready

 

[thompsonian]

Beth at the Maggie Valley Inn says hello and 9/22/18 is open right now...

I'll get that discussion started soon in it's own thread.

w

Maggie Valley or Lewisburg sounds fine to me. I’ll take either one.

I was just thinking of making contact with them....