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Title: Memorable last ride?
Post by: mungam on August 29, 2015, 11:06:25 AM
This year has not been a good riding year for me.  It seems everything has been going against me to be able to get out and ride.
The reasons have been positive mostly.
I was in the process of getting ready to sell my house.  It needed a lot of work.
I was hoping to go to Rib Fest but I was not quite done with the packing and a business trip came up.
The house was now sold and I was officially homeless.  (well not really, I moved in with my girlfriend)
I was hoping to go to West Va this year and it turns out I had a family commitment that weekend.
By this time I think I was on the bike 2 or 3 times.

I Finally got a chance to go on a small favorite ride with my girlfriend.
We went up the coast to Rockport.
There on the rocks of Rockport I proposed to her.  She said Yes  :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

So my story is I gave her a Rock on the Rocks in Rockport.

Unfortunately that is going to be my last ride for some time.
The following weekend I was going to take the bike in for service to get  ready
for Maggie Valley.
I did something unnecessary.  I took the tourpack and saddle bags off to make it easier for them to work on.
When I went to pick up the tourpack from the ground to move it, I felt a twinge in my back.
I thought that's not good....Then when I went to put it back down I felt what seemed like an explosion in my lower back.  I could not stand up I couldn't sit down.
Been in pain for 2 weeks.
We did put in an offer on a house.  It was accepted and later that same day I finally got in for an MRI and surgery is in my near future.
Guess I am going to miss Maggie Valley this year.

So my last ride was getting engaged.  A memory I will think of every time I think about riding.

Hope to see you on the road next year!!!
Steve
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: Fired00d on August 29, 2015, 11:12:17 AM
Well.. congrats (on getting engaged) :2vrolijk_21: and damn (on your back and needing surgery) :bigcry:.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: Chains on August 29, 2015, 11:17:50 AM
Congratulations on the engagement, hope the surgery goes well and you get back to riding soon.
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: 08glide on August 29, 2015, 11:42:39 AM
Steve, sorry to hear about the back & possible surgery. know how that is myself. sometimes Life throws you a curve ball, to see how you respond. for me, it's putting trust, which is FAITH in the Lord. congrats on the engagement, the start of a new chapter in your Life. hope to see ya in the future. keep us all posted.
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: JCZ on August 29, 2015, 12:15:39 PM
Congratulations on your engagement Steve.

Reading you description I could so relate to 1987 when I lifted a garbage can full of oak cut off scrap in the custom cabinet shop I was working.  Stuck.....half way up and I could not go any further and couldn't set the can back down.  A co-worker had to take it from me.  Resulted in surgery on two ruptured discs.

Good news......you have about nine months to recover before the Redwoods Run GTG.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: martys on August 29, 2015, 01:04:21 PM
Congrat's on the engagement Steve  :2vrolijk_21: But sorry to hear about the back troubles  :(  Heal up quickly My Friend  :drink:


Marty & Diane
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: spydglide on August 29, 2015, 01:05:41 PM
Very sorry to hear of your back injury and required surgery Mungum.  I also have to miss MV this year due to upcoming surgery to fix a hernia.  But, we'll be back, Lord willing.  spyder
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: Lil-Bit on August 29, 2015, 02:10:20 PM
So sorry to hear about your back Steve & best of luck with the surgery when it's time.     


Congratulations on your engagement  :drummer: :smilie_staub: :2vrolijk_09:
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: PinkE on August 29, 2015, 03:01:37 PM
So sorry to hear about your back Steve, but happy for you and the engagement and new house, there is always next year...
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: MIKEYTEE on August 29, 2015, 04:28:09 PM
I'm happy to hear of your engagement and the giving a Rock on the Rocks in Rockport. What a great memory that will always be. As for the back problem not so good . We will miss your smiling face and the rest of you too in Maggie Valley, but will have a sip or two in your honor. Wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you bacck on the road soon.
Mike
 :drink:

Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: phato1 on August 29, 2015, 04:39:48 PM
Congrats on the pending nuptuals!


Sorry to hear about your back issue.....our thought and prayers go out to you for a speedy and full recovery.

Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: WestCoastRuss on August 29, 2015, 05:04:46 PM
Very nice engagement photo Steve.....Congratulations!!!  Viv and I hope your surgery goes as planned and your recovery too....
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: GregKhougaz on August 29, 2015, 05:40:34 PM
Steve,

I hope your back heals fully and quickly.  Congratulations on your engagement!    :huepfenjump3:

GK
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: TN on August 29, 2015, 07:47:52 PM
Steve, Congratulations on the next chapter, gonna make an honest man out of you.

sorry to hear about yer back problem.


Rock On
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: gadgetz on August 29, 2015, 07:55:56 PM





Ditto the previous comments Steve, congrats and I hope your recovery goes well!



Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: Jock on August 29, 2015, 08:01:24 PM
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Congratulations upon the engagement to Jill!  Having been fortunate to spend time with both of you, I am confident that you will be happy and have a wonderful marriage.  I am looking forward to more details and seeing you both again.

Regarding the ride and the upcoming surgery, I have found that there is nothing left to chance in God's world.  He orchestrated the exact timing of these events for a purpose. 

All the best in the procedure and a speedy recovery.  I will be lifting you and those involved up during this process.

Look forward to seeing you again soon!
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: Streetglide1 on August 29, 2015, 08:10:04 PM
Congrats...sorry about your back. That's not your last ride you just have to put things on hold for a little bit :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: Twolanerider on August 30, 2015, 12:11:12 AM
Congrats on all the good stuff from the year Steve and sorry to hear about the back.  Best wishes on it healing fast and well.  I love Rockport.  One of favorite places on the east coast.  Certainly a great place to make a memory  :2vrolijk_21: .

Well done and once again congratulations  :drink: .
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: mjb765 on August 30, 2015, 08:56:41 AM
Congrats on the engagement!!!!  And sucks about your back.....hope all goes well with surgery and you heal up quick.
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: LovemyCVOgirl on September 02, 2015, 12:26:47 AM
Gonna miss you Steve!  I'll take good care of your brother since you won't be there to keep him out of trouble.  Sending prayers for a quick recovery 🙏 Congrats on your upcoming wedding!
Title: Re: Memorable last ride?
Post by: longlast on September 04, 2015, 07:59:10 PM
Every time I have one on the rocks I'll think of your story  :drink: Congratulations :2vrolijk_21: and a speedy recovery