Hey Mark,
Take care of business and when the time is right, you'll pick up a new machine.
One good thing about it.....you'll have some time to research it, and maybe use that opportunity to "upgrade" (although I can't imagine much better than what you were already riding!).
Ya never know though as these things happen for a reason.
Take care Amigo........... and we'll see ya sooner that ya think.

If ya get the urge, you know where I live.....I've got a machine you might not feel to ashamed to ride.
Drive on over sometime and we'll hit the Bear Moon Bakery for breakfast too!!

Stay in touch and keep checkin the Thread.

 

Daymm Mud!
You should have driven to the nearest Convienience store immediately after taking that picture........... and bought (just one) Lottery Ticket!
The odds of you getting a picture like that has got to be more than picking the right numbers!!!!
Geez.....what a shot!!
You have got a great talent my friend....the only thing missing was some sparkling highlights from some of the paint and chrome!!

The looks on the other band members faces are priceless.
Ya know, that Tip Jar in front of them should have filled up pretty quickly after that performance!!
I hope so anyway.

See ya soon,
Bill

 

Geez Mike....I'm scrolling down these posts and it seems like one thing after another.
I think I rode with Al once for sure...... and I think he was supposed to ride with us again to Rockport that weekend a bunch of us met in Seguin, he showed up in Seguin but he never did catch up with us down the road right??
Wow, deja vous.
Flashbacks from a year ago when we found my father the same way in his bedroom.
It's a shocker for sure.
My condolences to his friends and family.
Godsped

 

To use some of TRB's comments.... DAYUUM !! Stay away for a bit, and all the wheels fall off.

Mark, I hope to see you soon. Your company will be missed.... stay in touch.

Mike, WOW.. that is a shame. We didn't spend as much time with Al as some of the others, but in a short visit, his kindness was abundant. Prayers for his Family and Friends... Godspeed Al.

 

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they did a really badass version of Cocaine.

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Geez, the pictures just keep getting better!
First pic, check out the silver necklace around the gitfiddle players neck.........standing at ATTENSHUN!!
I WISH I could get that straight!!!!

In the second pic.....even the guitar strap is standing at attention!!!
Hell......I CAN EVEN SEE THE SPLIT ENDS IN THE LEADS HAIR!!!!!!!!!
Too cool.
Unfreakin believable!!!!

 

Strap failure! The biggest risk to guitar health since Townshend and Blackmore. Simply awesome pictures, Mud. You have an incredible eye and the uncanny fortune to be in the right place at the right time.

Mike, I remember Al. Didn't he have the chopper when we had lunch in Centerpoint once? Sad news.

Gitfiddle, Bill? I laughed my *** off when I read that!

PD - keep them pics of that BBQ coming!

Red - I may take you up on your offer. At least me, Harpoonman (&PR) and PD could hold the bottom end down as we watch you old farts blaze the trail and run pork patrol for us.

Paul, we are moving back to Lavernia, so keep an eye out for a couple of extras at the breakfast table!

Thanks for the send-off, but I really plan on being back at some point. We had too much fun. I still plan on lurking about and wishing you guys a safe ride when I can. Thanks for not counting me out!

 

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yessir. strap failure. lucky timing for me, I had my finger on the trigger.

no, not counting you out. keep in touch.

I met one of your employers a few weeks back - Bartell Jr

sittin at the bar in HillBillyz at noon knockin a couple back.

speaking of HillBillyz, the Official Grand Opening is on Saturday 08 13.

band (Los #3 Dinners) starts at 8 PM.

I will probably be out there about noon leave at 3 or 4.

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Nice pic Mud.
Almost done Workin on the river. 2 more weekends for sure. Maybe a couple of more after Labor day weekend. So ready for it to stop.
Ready for some Sunday rides with some good folks.