Topic: Memorable last ride? (Read 4802 times)

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

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

Fired00d · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2015, 11:12:17 AM »

Well.. congrats (on getting engaged)

and damn (on your back and needing surgery)

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Chains · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2015, 11:17:50 AM »

Congratulations on the engagement, hope the surgery goes well and you get back to riding soon.

08glide · « **Reply #3 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.

JCZ · « **Reply #4 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.

martys · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2015, 01:04:21 PM »

Congrat's on the engagement Steve

But sorry to hear about the back troubles

Heal up quickly My Friend

Marty & Diane

spydglide · « **Reply #6 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

Lil-Bit · « **Reply #7 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

PinkE · « **Reply #8 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...

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #9 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

phato1 · « **Reply #10 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.

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #11 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....

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2015, 05:40:34 PM »

Steve,

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

GK

TN · « **Reply #13 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

gadgetz · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2015, 07:55:56 PM »

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

Jock · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2015, 08:01:24 PM »

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!

Streetglide1 · « **Reply #16 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

Twolanerider · « **Reply #17 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

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Well done and once again congratulations

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mjb765 · « **Reply #18 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.

LovemyCVOgirl · « **Reply #19 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!

longlast · « **Reply #20 on:** September 04, 2015, 07:59:10 PM »

Every time I have one on the rocks I'll think of your story

Congratulations

and a speedy recovery

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