Another reason I ride every day

[Retsel_imp]

My heart goes out to all that have lost a friend or loved one to this terrible disease. I lost my mother, two weeks ago, to non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It was a long and terrible death. We talked a lot about death, which she prayed for every day. She always fought my riding motorcycles because of the danger. Towards the end she agreed that there are much worse ways to go than on a motorcycle. I will think of her everytime I throw my leg over my bike, for another adventure in 2 dimensional flying, as well as every minute of every day in between.

[Cormanus]

Oh, dear, Retsel. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Ride well.

[the Ferret]

Retsel, so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom in 1996 to pancreatic cancer. I miss her dearly, she was a wonderful woman and mother. I think about her a lot.she missed so much.

Btw she was a motorcyclist herself. Rode a small Yamaha step thru. She's the one who convinced me to get back on a motorcycle after my 1968 wreck. She said I would regret it if I didn't. Of course she was 100% right.

Dad on his 125 Moto Guzzi and mom on her 70 Yamaha

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[Rocky_imp]

Bet you are right suhawk.

My heart breaks for Rocky. Can't imagine. A good friend is one thing, a 50 year spouse would be something different altogether.

I didn't intend that this thread reflect back on me, but I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks guys

[Retsel_imp]

Ferret, your mother gives a new meaning to, "Motorcycle Mama".

Many thanks to you and Cormanus for your condolences.

[dsan1964_imp]

Yeah, I too am feeling the devastation that this disease can do so quickly. When I was on my ride to Nevada before New Years, My Mom was diagnosed with brain cancer. They removed the tumor. Now It has been 2 weeks since radiation and chemotherapeutic treatment. Dealing with significant trauma to the brain is the hardest. I wanted to go riding this weekend. My wife and I are spending the weekend at my parents. This is to give my Dad a little " break ". My heart goes out to everyone effected by this disease. Side note my parents live in Napa valley it's a great place to rough it! Next Saturday going for a ride! My sister and her family are coming up with my folks next weekend! I also squeeze in 40 to 50 mile loops a few times a week. Well I guess you won't see a motorcycle parked in front of a therapists office!


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[Retsel_imp]

I feel for you Dsan. My heart and prayers go out to you, your mother and family. I lived in Santa Rosa for a while. Had my BMW f800gs back then. Some great rides towards Napa the other way towards the coast. Ride safe!

[Offroad]

Sorry for everyone's loss. I keep telling myself the same thing every time I ride. Next time I might just be wishing I could ride when I can't.

[JustCruising_imp]

I can relate to all of this, and sympathies with you Ferret, Rocky and all affected this way.

I too lost my wife to cancer. Happy memories of us riding out together still in my thoughts when I ride today. Another reason to ride





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[the Ferret]

Sorry for everyone's loss. I keep telling myself the same thing every time I ride. Next time I might just be wishing I could ride when I can't.

Exactly and the point of the thread. Enjoy it while you can

So sorry Dsan and JC

Tomorrow is my day to go see John. Hoping he is feeling somewhat better. At least in less pain.