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[Hoist!]

My daughter sent this to me I think it's worth passing along. Everyone reading this does have something to be thankful for. Hoist!

Just a biker

I saw you; hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But, you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you; pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But, you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you; change your mind about going into the restaurant.
But, you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you, roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by.
But, you didn't see me, driving behind you when you flicked your cigarettebutt out the car window.

I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you, stare at my long hair.
But, you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.
But, you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.

I saw you; look in fright at my tattoos.
But, you didn't see me cry as my children were born and having their name tattooed on my skin and in my heart.

I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But, you didn't see me going home to be with my family.

I saw you complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car.
But, you didn't see me; pat my child's hands knowing he was safe behind me.

I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But, you didn't see me; squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you, race down the road in the rain.
But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you; run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.

I saw you; cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But, you didn't see me, leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But, you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

I saw you; go home to your family.
But, you didn't see me, because, I died that day you cut me off.

I was just a biker and a person with friends and a family.
But, you didn't see me.

PLEASE PASS THIS ON FOR YOUR FRIENDS WHO RIDE OR HAD SOMEONE WHO
MAY HAVE BEEN INJURED OR DIED WHILE RIDING A MOTORCYCLE.
Also for those who feel the same way as above about the biker.
Pass this on... lets help make people aware we're there!!

RIDE TO LIVE,LIVE TO RIDE !!!!!

[hd-dude]

I really like this one! There is a video of it as well...

[HWYMAN1]

video really reinforces message. maybe instead of sending it to other bikers we should send it to mass media for cages to view, so they will SEE! Ride Safe [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[oldharleyguy]

see other posting   ... what do you carry?....

[FLYNDYNA]

Beautiful...

 Thank you for posting this Hoist (Howie). I can't tell you how many times I have been judged by my appearance. One time in particular I was out having libations, my hair about mid-back, brown leather vest, jeans and dangling ear rings. A business man sat down beside me reluctlantly as there were no other seats available. I engaged him in conversation, after a few moments he felt more comfortable and we talked about the economy, politics, religion, family values and a number of other "taboo subjects". When he got up to leave, he turned and smiled and said "you know, I will think twice about judging a book by its cover from now on, that is one of the most enjoyable conversations I have had in a long time, and I never would have guessed". You never know where a valuable opinion or a friend may be found. God bless us all...everyone! (O.K., so tiny tim said it first)...

Flyndyna

[BayouBiker]

I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But, you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection outside the store as I walked in.

I saw you; pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant.
But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for the Hurricane relief.

I saw you , roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by.
But, you didn't see me, riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the Homeless.

I saw you, stare at my long hair.
But, you didn't see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather jackets and gloves.
But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.

I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos.
But, you didn't see me, cry as my children were born and have their name tattooed on and in my heart.

I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family.

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car.
But, you didn't see me, pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.

I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But, you didn't see me, squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you, race down the road in the rain.
But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.

I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But, you didn't see me, leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But, you didn't see me I wasn't there.

I saw you, go home to your family.
But, you didn't see me.

Because, I died that day you cut me off.

I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family.
But, you didn't see me.


EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHT TO RIDE WHAT WE CHOOSE AND
TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE'RE NOT IN 'YOUR' WAY

It's Riding Season again, please be sure to look carefully!

[Hoist!]

I see a d00d thread merge coming!

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=9233.msg139852#msg139852

Hoist!

[BayouBiker]

oops, yes this thread is now merged.

Sorry Hoist, I need to pay more attention!

[07 CVO]

Howie,

That was very touching and very deep. I see this everyday when I ride to and from work. Thank You for posting it

Mark

[StrahDawg]

Nice post Hoist it's especially a good reminder for us colder northern states to pass along with riding season just starting.

[hacksaw]

Very Nice!!!!!!!

[DESERTBEAR54]

JUST A BIKER

I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery
store line. But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00
in the collection plate last Sunday.I saw you pull your
child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But
you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall.
 
I saw you change your mind about going into the
restaurant when you saw my bike parked out front. But you
didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money
for the hurricane relief.

I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I
rode by. But you didn't see me riding behind you when
you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children. But
you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run
toys to the homeless.

I saw you stare at my long hair. But you didn't see
me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you roll your eyes at our leather jackets and
gloves. But you didn't see me and my brothers donate
our old ones to those that had none.

I saw you look in fright at my tattoos. But you
didn't see me cry as my children were born or have
their name written over and in my heart.

I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.

I saw you complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can
be. But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD
and drifted into my lane.

I saw you yelling at your kids in the car. But you
didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing she was
safe behind me.

I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down
the road. But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's
leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you race down the road in the rain. But you
didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could
have the car to go on his date.

I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes
of time. But you didn't see me trying to turn right.

I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane
I was in. But you didn't see me leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

 I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see
me. Because I died that day you cut me off. I was just a
biker a person with friends and a family. But you
didn't see me.

 Repost this around in hopes that people will understand
the biker community.

 If you don't repost this, it sucks to be you. I hope
you never lose someone that rides.

 EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHTS TO RIDE
WHAT WE CHOOSE AND TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE  ARE NOT IN 'YOUR' WAY.

[DESERTBEAR54]

Didn't realize this had already been posted but it touched home with me so I posted it up!!

[ad2]

JUST A BIKER

I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local Mall.

I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant when you saw my bike parked out front. But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by. But you didn't see me riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children. But you didn't see me, when I took tim e off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you stare at my long hair. But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you roll your eyes at our Leather jackets and gloves. But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.

I saw you look in fright at my tattoos. But you didn't see me cry as my children were born or have their name written over and in my heart.

I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you yelling at your kids in the car. But you didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing she was safe behind me.

I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you race down the road in the rain. But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But you didn't see me trying to turn right.

I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But you didn't see me leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me. Because I died that day, you cut me off.

I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But you didn't see me.

Repost this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community..

If you don't repost this, it sucks to be you. I hope you never lose some one that rides.

EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHTS TO RIDE WHAT WE CHOOSE AND TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE ARE NOT IN 'YOUR' WAY