I've been floored so many times from my peeps lately, I need an MRI
so good moment for an update...and a bit personal
this has been an amazing week with your generousity way in first place...and more joy to come
I did talk to Aaron and we discussed the plan and will talk again Friday afternoon to check on delivery of the engine.
He did mention the wheel bearings are shot and only after 6mo and 10k miles...the current "All Balls" product sucks and should be avoided at all costs...Dennis Kirk sells an American made good quality bearing, or OEM is a good choice.
Avoid "All Balls" products like the plaque
Aaaron is sympathetic with the situation & repair and he's gonna warranty it and has ordered OEM Yamaha parts
back to my amazing week:
my ministrys that keep me going and make me want to wake up and get going are in order:
Patriot Guard - I plan to write up something about me and PGR
Visiting Pet Program - I'm in a group that certified dog teams visit nursing homes once a month.
My basset Alley Oop is like the perfect low key, sweet hound and now the residents know her by name (and not mine !!! )
Additionally, I've been invited to visit the nearby Louisiana War Veterans Home which I will fit into my schedule soon.
Looziana Basset Rescue - I used to foster dogs waiting for their forever homes including evaluating them and reporting to the rescue. After a few years and many dogs, including ones I or my kids fell in love with and had to release them to leave, we felt we had to stop. and now I do whatever I can for them. I've transported hounds around as needed, picked up and cleaned crates, whatever I can.
Well, Monday was the conclusion of a local contest by a bank for charity 5013c organizations to compete to receive internet votes over a month. The most votes received $25,000, with 2nd $10,000 and down the line for the 10th place $1000.
We amazingly won the $25,000 top prize. I used my facebook and computer skills to post on every basset rescue and many other breed rescues how to vote and why. We received 35,000 votes in 4 weeks with the rules on allowing 1 vote per day per email address. We won by 2000 votes ahead of the 2nd place.
I can't believe this happened.
Christian Motorcyclists Assoc - I'm one of the Road Captains and when I can, lead fun rides in the area to lunch or some attraction. I only allow smallish groups, but will take more novice riders in some personal rides to get them some experience.
Run For The Wall - this is a high energy and expensive journey, but definitely life changing. I don't think I'll go, but I'll look into it.
I rode the Southern Route from Wetherford TX to Wash DC in 2009.
so back to bikes...planning for upcoming year -> top tier is PGR, SFO, EOM ... then there is CMA, RFTW
