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Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Sunday, November 10, 2002
10:56 am |
I hate to saturate
the board with this topic, but some things need to be said. I know when Joe gets
settled back in at home he'll have some things to say. Joe in Georgia did a
great job with the presentation. For those who weren't there, this is a copy of
a few words I had to say;
Thursday, October 03, 2002. The post was made.
In the course of 2 days, we new we were well on are way to something kind of
neat. We were helping a couple out, but I think, in a way, we were helping
ourselves out. When I looked in to this story, everything was falling into place
pretty quick. I find out the Hines live about 30 minutes away from me. Right
then I knew this thing was calling my name, and a lot of other names. We all
decided we want to do something for someone, and get a little warm and fuzzy
with it. I honestly thought we would be able to come up with a pretty good down
payment on a nice bike. Well, before I new it, I had pledges in front of me that
would do better than a down payment. Within 3 weeks, we new there would be
enough to buy Big Red 2. There were 187 pledgers. To date, 5 weeks later, we've
collected $10,843.43. That is amazing. Plus,we have gathered, in Gratis Ohio, at
Dave & Judi Sim's, Walk A Mile Ranch, from all over the United States. As
far as Washington St., Texas, Vermont, Alabama, and we even have a visitor that
managed to get swept in to this from England.
It has truly been a huge event
pulled together quick, and so far, pretty darn nice. There is no 1 person to
thank for making this happen, but a group instead. A group of 2 & 3 wheeled,
and 4 legged enthusiast. It also took an effort from a few people to physically
make it happen.
Of course we have;
Joe & Bonnie Durning-who else
would of brought this to our attention?
Tommy Englett, who is amongst
the many the could not make it, but sure wanted to. Tommy as usual, was the
first one to open his mouth, and this time his checkbook too.
Ron
Gregory for keeping post and the dream alive....everyday.
Billy Jack
Huddle, keeping everybody pumped up on the boards. It seems like when he started
talking, checks started coming, And he's also been a busy man with his on little
gifts and surprises. I used Jack to bounce a lot of idea off as well as Joe,
Robin, Gary & Steve.
Robin. Robin and Gene Perna. Our travel
coordinators. You know, the ones late for dinner lastnight? Well he's been a
busy guy trying to pass on Hotel & Camping info, and keeping a grocery list,
and a head count.
Steve and Bonita Woodin for getting the chuck wagon
together, and organizing the things necessary for us to eat. Bonita knows how to
manage a crowd, and doesn't need a PA system.
Bill Kornic for doing a
beautiful job lettering and pin striping Big Red 2.
Linda from
Badgemaker II for making the plaque to memorialize the event, and working those
last 3 rallies with her donation jug.
Gary & Shirley Verhulst They
ultimately found Big Red 2. Were on the road for 3 days to pick her up at
Creasy's Honda in Lexington Tennessee, and get her here Thursday night in time
for Bill to do his thing, and I see there are a couple of brand new Dunlops over
there too. I wonder where they came from? Thanks a lot you 2. It's been great
spending the last couple of days with you guys. Gary made a great MC too.
A big super, thank you for our terrific hosts, Dave & Judi Sims. The
have been outstanding allowing us to invade their home and land. Thanks a bunch.
And let's see.....am I forgetting anyone? Ah yea. Linda. Without Linda's
attempt of finding something nice for a giving guy, we would not be here today.
And I must thank my wife Darlene. I've been missing from her radar
screen lately, but for good reason, and she knows it. She's supported me and my
new labor of love every step of the way.
Thanks to all of you out
there, who has donated to the cause, and came from all over the place to help
make this a special event.
I also want to thank Bob Kekeis and GWRRA for
the wonderful plaque for me. Greg Hines-Hayden. It truly belongs to all of us.
Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Michael
Roop
Sunday, November 10, 2002
11:09 am |
(Message
edited on November 10, 2002)
Mike Roop
GWRRA Cyber Wings SIG Coordinator
1993 Aspencade Black & Chrome
Proud Member Hines Wing Group 11/9/2002
http://www.bright.net/~goldwing
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Posted by:
Tommy
Englett
Sunday, November 10, 2002
11:19 am |
Dang It Cousin
Greg...... Ya Done Went And Done It Again.......
WHERES MY
STANKING TOWEL!!!!!!
Tommy
Member of......
"GWRRA" Since 3/93
"Alabama Highway Riders" (about the same)
"HRCA" Since 5/96
Membership I am most proud of...
...Bama Member
"Cyber Chapter
H"
"HINES WING GROUP" Since 10/02
96 Pearl Blue Aspencade "The Other
Woman"
01 Concours "Ole Mans Sport Bike" |
Posted by:
Robert
Kekeis
Sunday, November 10, 2002
11:36 am |
Greg, you, Darlene
and your team of men & women did a wonderful job. Congratulations and much
appreciation to everyone.
'Bob' or 'Chief' 94 SE/DFT Trike
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84
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National Director
Special Interest Groups & Communication
http://home.attbi.com/~rkekeis/  |
Posted by:
Rick
Mitchell
Sunday, November 10, 2002
11:40 am |
Why are some of these
posts overly wide, and the others normal?
<><
Pearl
Green '96 Aspencade
Homegrown Trailer
Red Aerostich Roadcrafter,
a.k.a., "Dad's Birthday Suit"
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Posted by:
Donald
Ferguson
Sunday, November 10, 2002
11:43 am |
Rick - this is not
normal... this was simply a Really Big Event - and just not enough room to post
it all.
Actually the webmaster may be making some adjustments here soon.
Don in Ohio
Life member
89 Wing (2 wheeler) 89
Wing MotorTrike
Member - Hines Group 11/09/02 |
Posted by:
Jeff
Kelton
Sunday, November 10, 2002
12:29 pm |
Greg,.
Don't
forget a big pat on the back for yourself.
You made this happen.
Jeff
2002 Black GL1800 "The Demon" 
Ferndale WA
HWG
Havin a great time!! 
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Posted by:
Tim
Bowman
Sunday, November 10, 2002
12:53 pm |
You guys don't know
the half of what's been happening afterwards. I'll compose myself after I get
home tonight and try to describe what's been happening "behind the scenes" as
Bill has shared his experiences with his brother and sister, myself, Don and a
few others. I've been able to come alongside Bill & Linda and I testify to
the genuineness of this couple and the effect the event and the gift has had on
Bill & Linda.
If you don't cry when you get to see the video, you
are DUE for a medical checkup. It's pretty powerful to see Bill, people and
bikes coming out of the barn like a scene from the "Field of Dreams", the
emotional speeches, etc. etc.
Thanks again for all who made this
possible.
Tim in Burien, WA
Washington State Chapter "A"
'84
Aspencade & matching trailer
 Champaign
22,000.0 original miles (10/14/02) and now climbing at the correct indicated
reading!
Winglet: '82 CM450 Custom w/ 4,500 miles
Member of HINES Wing
Group
website: http://www.geocities.com/tkbowman
Goldwing pictures:
http://groups.msn.com/ClassicWingSIG/1984aspencade.msnw |
Posted by:
Robert
Kekeis
Sunday, November 10, 2002
01:03 pm |
The reason it shows
so wide is Mike Roop's clapping hands.
| 'Bob' or 'Chief' 94 SE/DFT Trike
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National Director
Special Interest Groups & Communication
http://home.attbi.com/~rkekeis/
The Hines
Wing Group |
Posted by:
Allan
Georget
Sunday, November 10, 2002
03:48 pm |
Greg,
Your a
great man and you deserve that award over and over again.
Tim, you mentioned
a video, is there one available to download.
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Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Sunday, November 10, 2002
04:19 pm |
Greg, Thank you for
your part in this, too. I imagine that it ended up taking far more of your time
than you originally thought, but I also imagine that it was a pure labor of
love. Ya ran the process straight & true.
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
Participant
AL-Z
Hine's Wing Group
Read the Hines
threads here!
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
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Posted by:
Michael
Roop
Sunday, November 10, 2002
06:02 pm |
Ahhhhh , that takes
care of that! Sorry guys I just got carried away!
Mike Roop
GWRRA Cyber Wings SIG Coordinator
1993 Aspencade Black & Chrome
Proud Member Hines Wing Group 11/9/2002
http://www.bright.net/~goldwing
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Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Sunday, November 10, 2002
06:24 pm |
To cousin Greg,,,
seems more like a brother now actually.
Greg & Darlene aka 01/crash,
you are wonderful. We will enjoy the time we spend with you in the future and
treasure the time we've had. We will treasure this event in its entirety from
start to this past week end. It has been a pure pleasure working with you on
this.
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Gary
Verhulst
Sunday, November 10, 2002
06:46 pm |
Well it wasn't all
good now I'm here to tell ya that Greg forced me to white castle where the
tables didn't allow for much seating room,gave us the wrong exit number,I was
just waiting for him to say April Fools.Greg ever since I had the pleasure of
meeting you at WOTS I knew you had character (big word) and when we got
to Ohio you proved it.Its not always easy to say I'll do it but then I've
learned that that is you through and through.Too often we ignor the pat on the
back but in this case you deserve it Greg and I and Shirl are proud to have you
as our brother.
Gary Verhulst Touring Goodies
http://verhulsttouringgoodies.com
97'Valkrie 97'Shadow Classic
Member:Hines Wing
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